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As an institution, Leeds Conservatoire backs the campaign to save BBC Introducing, acknowledging its vital role in the grassroots sector and enabling a diverse range of artists to be heard.

Formed in 2020 after meeting at Leeds Conservatoire, the band is in the list of best music acts of 2023: 10 rising stars to listen out for.

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.

Hard rock band Black Star Riders have announced Sam Wood as their new guitarist. Sam graduated from our Popular Music course in 2010, and is also a member of Wayward Sons and Land Sharks.

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