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Sizeable Grants from Leverhulme Trust and Wolfson Foundation to Support Students

Leeds Conservatoire has been awarded increased funding from the Leverhulme Trust and the Wolfson Foundation, to support students on several pathways, and is grateful for their continued generosity.

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Marcin Mazurek at 2025 BAFTAs, in front of BAFTA backdrop and holding award
Former Student Scores BAFTA Winning Short Film

Marcin Mazurek, who studied Film Music at the conservatoire, is the composer of Rock, Paper, Scissors which won Best British Short Film at the 2025 BAFTAs.

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Sound City Selects Four Leeds Conservatoire Artists for 2025 Festival

Sound City has selected four fantastic artists from Leeds Conservatoire to perform at this year’s festival; the ninth year in a row as part of an ongoing partnership.

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Staff Spotlight: Chris Milnes

We had a chat with our Principal Lecturer, Chris Milnes, about being a tour musician and tour manager. He shared his experiences on the road and offered some valuable insights and advice for anyone considering either career path.

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Mayor Tracy Brabin Joins Leeds Conservatoire in Welcoming BYMT to Leeds

Supporters and friends of British Youth Music Theatre came together for a special evening, hosted at the conservatoire, to mark the organisation’s move to Leeds.

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Professor Keith Ayling With The Ivors Academy Chair Tom Gray At Dolby, Soho Square
Leeds Conservatoire Professor Appointed as Ivors Academy Chair of Education

Keith Ayling, Associate Professor in Songwriting in Music Education at Leeds Conservatoire, has accepted the position of Chair of Education for The Ivors Academy.

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