Welcome to Leeds Conservatoire
Join our Principal of Leeds Conservatoire, Joe Wilson, as they welcome you to Leeds Conservatoire and give you a glimpse into our history, what makes us special, and why people choose to study music or drama with us.
Recorded at a recent Leeds Conservatoire Open Day, this video gives you the opportunity to hear directly from Joe and get a feel for our welcoming and creative community. Whether you're exploring your options or considering your next steps, we hope it gives you a flavour of what makes Leeds Conservatoire unique.
After watching, please scroll down to learn more about us and our values.
An accessible conservatoire
Leeds Conservatoire prides itself on making conservatoire education accessible to all. In 2019, we became the first UK conservatoire to remove audition fees for all courses. In addition, we are committed to ensuring every student feels seen, heard and valued. We work with students to understand their individual needs and put reasonable adjustments or adaptations in place to support them throughout their studies. Our Student Support and Wellbeing teams provide a range of services, including specialist support such as occupational therapy, helping students navigate challenges and access the support they need to succeed.
An inclusive conservatoire
At Leeds Conservatoire, we truly value diversity and love welcoming artists from all parts of the globe into our vibrant community. We strive to foster an environment where students feel supported and confident, allowing them the freedom to express themselves and their artistry fully. Our Students’ Union plays an important role in this, with a Student Council made up of a diverse mix of student representatives, including an International Representative. Could this be you? You could have the opportunity to represent international students, share your experiences and help shape the student experience at Leeds Conservatoire.
An industry-focused conservatoire
We are proud to be an All-Steinway School and a Roland Academy in partnership with Roland UK. Our conservatoire features state-of-the-art facilities, expert staff, and professional opportunities during your studies, providing innovative training that equips you with the skills to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry.
We maintain strong partnerships that enhance your education, offering opportunities to collaborate with industry professionals, network with peers, and perform at events. Our partnerships include Opera North, Backstage Academy, Leeds Playhouse, Red Ladder Theatre Company, Ivors Academy, Sound City Festival, Leeds Festival, and the International Songwriting Camp, among others.
Additionally, our enterprise department provides students with paid and experiential opportunities, including a Musicians’ Booking Agency, artist and business development support, and funding for promotional materials and additional training.
A pioneering conservatoire
It has been 60 years since we opened, and we are proud to still be recognised as a pioneering institution in our field. From our diverse and vibrant offering of programs to being the first to launch a Jazz degree in Europe, we have always strived to lead the way. As we are part of an ever-evolving industry, we continually adapt to ensure that we remain at the forefront of developments and innovations.
Year in Review
2025 was a year of milestones and successes, including our 60th anniversary. Our Principal, Joe Wilson, reflects on a year of creativity and achievement at Leeds Conservatoire.
