Today (Tuesday, March 8) sees the launch of a new two-year pilot programme that will support the innovation potential of students, staff and recent alumni of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Innovation Studio will facilitate new opportunities for idea development and knowledge exchange at the RCS. Through a series of workshops, panels, online discussions, interdisciplinary
A community music initiative that provides support for refugee and asylum seeker women, a choir for carers that helps reduce stress and anxiety and a singing group for people experiencing memory loss or dementia … they’re just a few of the groups helping Scots through the power of song. They’re part of Scotland’s Singing for
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland students will see their creative ideas brought to life thanks to financial support and mentoring from a Scots-born global star. Sam Heughan, the internationally acclaimed actor, author and philanthropist – and RCS graduate – has announced the winner of his new contest that aims to showcase some of the nation’s
It was a night to celebrate the brightest musical talent on the traditional music scene. Last night, as part of Celtic Connections, six of the nation’s most exciting young artists – five from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – performed blistering sets in front of a live Glasgow audience. Students Breanna Wilson (fiddle); Eryn Rae
Hollywood screenwriter, Oscar nominee and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland graduate Krysty Wilson-Cairns has been recognised as one of the UK’s greatest creative talents. Krysty is one of more than 100 artists from UK higher education institutions who are being honoured in Universities UK’s Creative Sparks campaign, which celebrates the creativity found at UK higher education
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As you are aware, government and health responses to the Omicron variant are creating a fast-moving and fluid situation in terms of guidance and regulation. The RCS senior management team continues to be in active engagement with government and public health colleagues and will continue to do so throughout the winter break. As has been
It’s the annual celebration of innovation that turns the spotlight on some of the nation’s most exciting young artists. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – a world top three destination for performing arts education* – has announced the 15 recipients of its Make It Happen Fund, which helps graduates in the early stages of their
It was a night of big wins for top trad talent from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in an awards ceremony that celebrated the nation’s finest traditional musicians.
A Royal Conservatoire of Scotland student described as one of the nation’s ‘most exciting young musicians’* has taken home the top prize in a prestigious annual music competition. Final year student and accordionist Ryan Corbett won the gold medal and first prize – including £20,000 – at the ROSL (Royal Over-Seas League) Annual Music Competition.
