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Leeds Conservatoire Supports EBacc Being Scrapped

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.

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Professor John Craig (Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Hull), Patsy Gilbert (Vice Principal, Leeds Conservatoire) and Lily Fontaine (frontwoman of English Teacher) on stage at Graduation 2025 in New Dock Hall, Royal Armouries
English Teacher Frontwoman Made Leeds Conservatoire Fellow

Lily Fontaine, vocalist, lyricist and multi-instrumentalist in acclaimed band English Teacher, has been made a Fellow of Leeds Conservatoire.

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Leeds Conservatoire Awarded Grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to Develop Archive

Leeds Conservatoire is pleased to announce a £116,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help create, secure, and develop a sustainable and accessible musical archive.

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Owen Moriarty performing at Tramlines Festival as part of Hannah Rowe's band - looking to one side
Graduate Creates Music for Light Night Leeds Installation

Owen Moriarty, who studied Music Production, has created a piece of music to accompany an immersive installation at this year’s event.

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Olivia Cuttill holding a trumpet, wearing a black halter top with dark hair up in a red and white polka dot bandana
Graduate Nominated for Newcomer Prize at Parliamentary Jazz Awards

Congratulations are in order for Olivia Cuttill who has been nominated for Jazz Newcomer of the Year.

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Four-piece band English Teacher stood in a line in countryside setting
English Teacher Win Award for Championing Grassroots Music

Youth Music have announced the band, who formed at Leeds Conservatoire, as winner of the Grassroots Hero Award 2025.

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