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The four members of English Teacher stood in front of a Mercury Prize backdrop with their award
English Teacher Win 2024 Mercury Prize

The four-piece band, who formed at Leeds Conservatoire, are the first act from outside London to win the Mercury Prize in a decade.

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UK Music Names Nominees for Outstanding MAP Graduate Awards

The 2023 nominees include Elysha Clay and James Jarvis from Leeds Conservatoire.

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Musical Theatre Graduate Wins Newcomer Prize at The Pantomime Awards

Neha Eapen was announced as one of the winners, for her pantomime debut, at a star-studded ceremony at the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End.

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Abigail Asante Kween Deekayy And Ramona Rose. Winners Of The 2022 GETHEARD Future Hitmaker Competition. Photo Via PRS For Music Website
Pop Graduate Ramona Rose Announced as Girls I Rate GETHEARD Future Hitmaker

A movement focussed on equality, diversity and opportunities for young women in the creative industries has named Ramona Rose as the top prize winner in its Future Hitmaker Competition.

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Graduate Tamzene Recognised as Rising Star at Scottish Music Awards

A Leeds Conservatoire graduate opened the Specsavers Scottish Music Awards 2022 and scooped the VEGA Rising Star Award.

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Fergus Quill Receiving The Award From Graeme Knowles CVO. Photo Credit Melody Mcclaren
Leeds Conservatoire Graduate Wins Tina May Jazz Award

Jazz graduate Fergus Quill landed the prestigious Tina May Jazz Award in a live final at the Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho, London.

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