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Leeds Conservatoire Supports EBacc Being Scrapped

The government has announced that the EBacc will be scrapped, signalling a major shift towards a broader and more balanced school curriculum, including arts subjects.

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Professor John Craig (Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Hull), Patsy Gilbert (Vice Principal, Leeds Conservatoire) and Lily Fontaine (frontwoman of English Teacher) on stage at Graduation 2025 in New Dock Hall, Royal Armouries
English Teacher Frontwoman Made Leeds Conservatoire Fellow

Lily Fontaine, vocalist, lyricist and multi-instrumentalist in acclaimed band English Teacher, has been made a Fellow of Leeds Conservatoire.

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Leeds Conservatoire Awarded Grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to Develop Archive

Leeds Conservatoire is pleased to announce a £116,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help create, secure, and develop a sustainable and accessible musical archive.

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Owen Moriarty performing at Tramlines Festival as part of Hannah Rowe's band - looking to one side
Graduate Creates Music for Light Night Leeds Installation

Owen Moriarty, who studied Music Production, has created a piece of music to accompany an immersive installation at this year’s event.

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Dermot Daly presenting. wearing blue and white clothing, in front of a black background
Being Black and British: Drama School Book to Launch at Leeds Conservatoire

The first launch event for a new book, edited by Dermot Daly and written by Black writers working in and around the British performative industries, is taking place at the conservatoire.

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Leeds Conservatoire in Cast and Creatives for Reception: The Wedding Present Musical

A new musical inspired by and featuring the songs of David Gedge and his iconic indie bands The Wedding Present and Cinerama features multiple School of Drama members.

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