The latest news from our staff, students and alumni.
Sound City has selected four Leeds Conservatoire artists to perform at this year’s festival; the tenth year in a row. To mark this milestone, as well as the conservatoire’s own 60th anniversary, sessions have also been added to the Sound City+ Conference schedule.
Find out more about 'Leeds Conservatoire and Sound City Mark Major Milestones'
Amy Lyons is nominated in the Best Newcomer to Industry category in The Pantomime Awards 2026.
Find out more about 'Musical Theatre Graduate Gains Award Nomination for Professional Debut'
The Jazz FM Awards celebrate exceptional creativity from emerging artists and internationally acclaimed performers alike. This year's nominees include trumpeter Poppy Daniels, who studied Jazz with Popular Music.
Find out more about 'Graduate Nominated as Breakthrough Act of the Year in Jazz FM Awards'
Ed Thomas is credited as a songwriter on FKA twigs’ Eusexua, named Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards.
Find out more about 'Former Student Credited on GRAMMY Award Winning Album'
Lily Fontaine, vocalist, lyricist and multi-instrumentalist in acclaimed band English Teacher, has been made a Fellow of Leeds Conservatoire.
Find out more about 'English Teacher Frontwoman Made Leeds Conservatoire Fellow'
Owen Moriarty, who studied Music Production, has created a piece of music to accompany an immersive installation at this year’s event.
Find out more about 'Graduate Creates Music for Light Night Leeds Installation'
