The latest news from our staff, students and alumni.
We had a chat with our Principal Lecturer, Chris Milnes, about being a tour musician and tour manager. He shared his experiences on the road and offered some valuable insights and advice for anyone considering either career path.
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Keith Ayling, Associate Professor in Songwriting in Music Education at Leeds Conservatoire, has accepted the position of Chair of Education for The Ivors Academy.
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The Ivors Academy has announced the election of 40 songwriters and composers to its Senate, including the conservatoire's Professor Keith Ayling.
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Lizzie Berchie has secured support from the PPL Momentum Music Fund to complete and release a new EP ‘Night Shift.’
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Nadia Kadek has secured a coveted slot at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, ahead of graduating from the Songwriting course at Leeds Conservatoire this summer.
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UK Music held its annual awards celebrating the best of the Music Academic Partnership (MAP) network. Ruby Ewing, who studied Songwriting at Leeds Conservatoire, secured a Special Mention prize, with Actor Musician graduate Tasha Dowd also nominated.
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