The latest news from our staff, students and alumni.
We're back for a brand new year! We hope you had a great holiday; we loved our break but we are even happier to be back with exciting new events in 2026.
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Leeds Conservatoire was saddened to hear of the passing of John Wallace CBE at the age of 76.
Find out more about 'John Wallace CBE (1949 - 2026)'
Luminate Education Group, of which Leeds Conservatoire is a member, has been awarded the first Bronze as part of a pilot project to develop a pathway for the Race Equality Charter (REC) to small and specialist institutions and research institutes.
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The 2025 competition took place in the city of Shaoxing with participants predominantly from high profile conservatories in China. Leeds Conservatoire was the only British institution invited.
Find out more about 'Zhejiang Conservatory of Music Invites Leeds Conservatoire to Participate in Pop Vocal Competition'
Together they will launch an exclusive Music Production and Songwriting programme in Chengdu, China. This is a bespoke programme, opening new pathways for talented students in China who aspire to pursue undergraduate music degrees in the UK.
Find out more about 'Leeds Conservatoire and Art Creativity Global Enter Innovative Partnership'
The government has announced that the EBacc will be scrapped, signalling a major shift towards a broader and more balanced school curriculum, including arts subjects.
Find out more about 'Leeds Conservatoire Supports EBacc Being Scrapped'