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Leeds Conservatoire Graduates Reunite for New Musical

A folk-rock musical, written and composed by Ida Wrona, which began as a 40-minute production in Leeds in 2024, has since grown into a full-length show and will make its London debut this month.

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Leeds Conservatoire Celebrates Parliamentary Jazz Awards Success

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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Jasmine Chen’s Music Featured in Marvel’s Wolverine

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.

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Parliamentary Jazz Awards Shortlist Reflects Leeds Conservatoire’s Long-term Impact

This year's shortlist includes Jazz at Leeds Conservatoire, Olivia Cuttill and Nikki Iles, across different categories.

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Leeds Conservatoire Returns to Deer Shed Festival

Leeds Conservatoire students, and soon-to-be graduates, are set to perform and complete work placements at Deer Shed Festival for the second year in a row, as part of an ongoing partnership.

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Leeds Conservatoire Visits Sichuan Conservatory of Music

Leeds Conservatoire representatives recently visited one of the top music institutions in China to explore future collaborations and potential opportunities for students.

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