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Album Launch at Leeds Conservatoire for Renowned Radiohead Guitarist

A special event is taking place to celebrate the release of Ed O’Brien’s second solo album. Crash Records and Transgressive Records present Ed O’Brien in conversation, plus a screening of a new short film, at the conservatoire on Saturday 23 May.

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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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Songwriting Professor Supports Red Bull Wololo at Royal Albert Hall

Professor Keith Ayling collaborated on a theme for the Red Bull Wololo, a global competition for hit video game franchise Age of Empires.

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Musical Theatre Graduate Gains Award Nomination for Professional Debut

Amy Lyons is nominated in the Best Newcomer to Industry category in The Pantomime Awards 2026.

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Graduate Nominated as Breakthrough Act of the Year in Jazz FM Awards

The Jazz FM Awards celebrate exceptional creativity from emerging artists and internationally acclaimed performers alike. This year's nominees include trumpeter Poppy Daniels, who studied Jazz with Popular Music.

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March Newsletter

Crosswire, Student Finance and more news in this month's newsletter...

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