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The Popular Music degree at the RNCM is the UK’s premier training programme for popular musicians, attracting the very best students from around the world. We are dedicated to producing high quality professionals, who are not only talented, but who are technically excellent and are creative artists in their own right. Keep in touch with our page to be part of the experience.
18/06/2022
Her voice has been described as ‘compelling’, ‘rich’, and ‘evocative’ and we're thrilled that Nyah Grace is another featured artist in tonight's RNCM Session Orchestra Original Artists Edition. Nyah is gaining a following for mesmerising live performances and is inspired by artists as diverse as Billie Holiday and D’Angelo. 🎤🎧
Listen to Nyah here >> https://rncm.link/ngfb
17/06/2022
Singer-songwriter Nadeem Shakir finds inspiration in everyday moments. His distinct style and voice bring to life stories from all facets of life from a trip to the movies to heartache and hope. Watch him perform live this Saturday at the RNCM Session Orchestra Original Artists Edition.🎤🎹
Sample Nadeem's music here >> https://rncm.link/nsfb
15/06/2022
Experience an outpouring of dream pop with OMA - another featured artist in this Saturday's Session Orchestra Original Artists Edition. Their sound is an eccentric amalgamation of everything they love: punchy analogue drum machines, characterful production and bold, unorthodox vocals. 🎧🎤
Check out OMA's music here >> https://rncm.link/omafb
14/06/2022
The RNCM Session Orchestra Original Artists Edition countdown is on and we're thrilled to feature indie-pop singer Ruby Joyce is this Saturday's show! Ruby Joyce’s unique style draws on her life experiences combined with influences from the likes of Billie Eilish and Beyoncé. But it’s her impressive control and command of her powerful voice that makes Ruby a standout artist. 🎤🤩
Check out Ruby's music here >> https://rncm.link/rjfb
07/06/2022
Our very first RNCM Session Orchestra Original Artists Edition is just around the corner! Watch this space to learn more about our featured artists from the Popular Music Department.
More info >> https://rncm.link/SOJune22fb
01/04/2022
Pictures from our recent masterclass with Oli Howe have landed! Click through below to see our students working with Oli ⬇️
02/03/2022
Guitarist Dominic Miller joined us last week to lead a masterclass and chat with students from our Popular Music course!
Dominic is one of our Visiting Tutors in Guitar and has an extensive solo portfolio, including playing on Phil Collins’ ‘But Seriously’ album and working with Sting on each of his albums and tours since 1990.
Along with his family, he recently established the Barney Miller International Travel Award which offers RNCM students the chance to experience the music and culture of Latin America. This year’s award recipient was undergraduate drummer Jacob Brown.
01/03/2022
New photos just dropped! Click through below for a look at Saturday night's 'Session Orchestra: Re-imagined' concert ⬇️
09/02/2022
Listen back to Radio 1's Future Sounds featuring RNCM Popular Music alum Tommy Villiers and his music partner Piri's new track 'beachin', chosen by Clara Amfo as Hottest Record!
Radio 1's Future Sounds with Clara Amfo - Piri & Tommy Hottest Record - BBC Sounds The best new music in the world, including Radio 1’s Hottest Record from Piri & Tommy.
30/11/2021
Northern Sessions are back! Students from the Popular Music course will be headlining at some of Manchester's trendiest music venues this year starting with a stellar line up at The Blues Kitchen this Sunday. Doors open at 7pm.
Tickets £5/£3 students
More info >> https://rncm.link/nsbkfb
04/10/2021
Pop alumni porij profiled by ITV News!
Granada Introducing: 'Baby Face' band Porij | ITV News The band were all living in the same university halls, studying popular music in Manchester when they formed and haven't looked back | ITV News Granada
20/07/2021
‘When I joined the RNCM I never thought I’d be living in Nashville with a record deal five years later. The four years of study prepared me for whatever opportunity would come my way, and I know that without all of the learning, performing and meeting such incredible musicians I wouldn’t be where I am today. Thank you RNCM for some of the best years of my life.’ - Simon Dumas, Popular Music alumnus and member of country music band King Calaway.
Applications for 2022 entry are now open! >> rncm.ac.uk/apply
You can learn more about our courses and exciting revalidated undergraduate degrees, offering the flexibility to build a programme that's right for you in our prospectus >> rncm.ac.uk/prospectus
