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Ellis Arey playing Steinway piano in The Venue at Leeds Conservatoire
Ellis Arey Joins Alistair McGowan for Special Piano Event

Comedian, impressionist and classical pianist Alistair McGowan will host an afternoon of music and conversation with Ellis Arey, who is currently studying on the MA Music (Classical) programme.

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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 and Sound City Mark Major Milestones

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.

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Zhejiang Conservatory of Music Invites Leeds Conservatoire to Participate in Pop Vocal Competition

The 2025 competition took place in the city of Shaoxing with participants predominantly from high profile conservatories in China. Leeds Conservatoire was the only British institution invited.

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Leeds Conservatoire and Art Creativity Global Enter Innovative Partnership

Together they will launch an exclusive Music Production and Songwriting programme in Chengdu, China. This is a bespoke programme, opening new pathways for talented students in China who aspire to pursue undergraduate music degrees in the UK.

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Leeds Conservatoire at We Out Here for Fifth Year

Students, soon-to-be graduates, and alumni from Leeds Conservatoire are set to perform and complete paid placements at We Out Here festival. This is linked to an ongoing partnership, now in its fifth year.

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