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Double debut: Musical Theatre’s Sheridan Townsley steps straight from RCS to the West End in UK premiere of Sing Street

Double debut: Musical Theatre’s Sheridan Townsley steps straight from RCS to the West End in UK premiere of Sing Street
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Picking up the baton: Stefano Boccacci appointed new Leverhulme Conducting Fellow at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Stefano Boccacci is conducting an orchestra in a wood-panelled hall. His right hand is raised, holding a baton.

Picking up the baton: Stefano Boccacci appointed new Leverhulme Conducting Fellow at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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Global star Sam Heughan selects winner of his annual creative competition for students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Sam Heughan stands in the wings of RCS's New Athenaeum Theatre with spotlights shining on the stage behind him, creating a purple glow. He is standing with his arms folded, looking at the camera.

Global star Sam Heughan selects winner of his annual creative competition for students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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RCS Head of Classical and Contemporary Text Brian Ferguson nominated for top acting honour at RTS Scotland Awards  
Two actors stand side by side against a brick wall. Brian Ferguson is on the left, with his hand in his pocket. Richard Ranking is standing to his right, dressed all in black.

RCS Head of Classical and Contemporary Text Brian Ferguson nominated for top acting honour at RTS Scotland Awards  
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Theatre visionary Bunny Christie, pop legend Lulu and pioneering jazz musician Wynton Marsalis to receive honorary doctorates
Lulu is casually sitting on the floor in a relaxed portrait. She is smiling at the camera and wearing a denim shirt and jeans.

Theatre visionary Bunny Christie, pop legend Lulu and pioneering jazz musician Wynton Marsalis to receive honorary doctorates
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Earth Day 2025: RCS unveils new solar panels at Wallace Studios
Aerial view captured by drone of RCS's Wallace Studios and its new solar panels

Earth Day 2025: RCS unveils new solar panels at Wallace Studios
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New trad tune to toast 30 years: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Arran Whisky blend tradition and innovation in a new prize to mark milestone anniversaries

New trad tune to toast 30 years: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Arran Whisky blend tradition and innovation in a new prize to mark milestone anniversaries
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Unlocking the potential of Glasgow’s creative industries: Mark Logan appointed Entrepreneur in Residence at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Professor Jeffrey Sharkey stands beside Mark Logan.

Unlocking the potential of Glasgow’s creative industries: Mark Logan appointed Entrepreneur in Residence at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for students at iconic Paris opera houses
The students in the Bastille Opera House with the set for the ballet Sleeping Beauty.

Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for students at iconic Paris opera houses
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RCS on parade! Alumni take to the streets and stages of New York City in annual celebration of Scottish culture

RCS on parade! Alumni take to the streets and stages of New York City in annual celebration of Scottish culture
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Musical Theatre student Gilli Jones set for professional debut in London’s Brigadoon
Close-up shot of Gilli Jones who is looking directly to the camera and wearing a black top

Musical Theatre student Gilli Jones set for professional debut in London’s Brigadoon
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RCS students collaborate across cultures in Finlandia Brass Project
A group shot of the RCS Brass ensemble holding their instruments on the stage of the Stevenson Hall at RCS

RCS students collaborate across cultures in Finlandia Brass Project
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Graduate Destinations: Jason Belanger, MA Musical Directing

Graduate Destinations: Jason Belanger, MA Musical Directing
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland retains world top ten position for performing arts education in prestigious global rankings

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland retains world top ten position for performing arts education in prestigious global rankings
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James McAvoy returns to RCS to meet Junior Conservatoire actors and filmmakers

James McAvoy returns to RCS to meet Junior Conservatoire actors and filmmakers
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Graduate Destinations: Michali Dantes, BA Musical Theatre
Michali Dantes is looking at the camera.

Graduate Destinations: Michali Dantes, BA Musical Theatre
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RCS students and staff put sustainability in the spotlight in tenth anniversary of the Glasgow Goes Green Festival

RCS students and staff put sustainability in the spotlight in tenth anniversary of the Glasgow Goes Green Festival
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From Glasgow to Greenock: emerging voices from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to serenade Beacon audiences in new Sunday concert series
A young female singer, with a grand piano in the background.

From Glasgow to Greenock: emerging voices from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to serenade Beacon audiences in new Sunday concert series
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Singer Ellie Beaton takes the title of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025 in a final dominated by RCS students and graduates

Singer Ellie Beaton takes the title of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025 in a final dominated by RCS students and graduates
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Graduate Destinations: Katie Thompson, Classical and Contemporary Text (Directing)
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Graduate Destinations: Katie Thompson, Classical and Contemporary Text (Directing)
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