The latest news from our staff, students and alumni.
Jazz at Leeds Conservatoire scooped the coveted education prize in the 2026 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. The Jazz department, plus former student Olivia Cuttill, received accolades at the ceremony at World Heart Beat in London.
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A staff member and recent graduate from the conservatoire's Music Production course have created a score for a pioneering project led by Northern Ballet in partnership with Leeds Hospitals Charity.
Find out more about 'Leeds Conservatoire Creates Score for Project Supporting Young Patients'
Olivia Burton-Laws, a passionate deaf performer who trained at Leeds Conservatoire, is making her professional debut at York Theatre Royal in Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad.
Find out more about 'Acting Graduate Champions BSL and Greater Deaf Representation in Theatre'
The flagship contemporary choir from Leeds Conservatoire performed at the 2026 event, honouring local people who make life better for others.
Find out more about 'LC Pop Choir Supports BBC Radio Leeds Make A Difference Awards'
Two of the former student's Chinese jazz works are featured in globally released video game Marvel’s Wolverine. Jasmine's music appears during a memorable casino scene, bringing a distinctive Chinese jazz voice to an international gaming audience.
Find out more about 'Jasmine Chen’s Music Featured in Marvel’s Wolverine'
Saquona Astwood is celebrating graduating from Leeds Conservatoire, while building a growing platform that combines music, education, creativity and cultural representation.
Find out more about 'Music Production Graduate Creates Resources to Inspire Next Generation'
