RNCM Popular Music

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!

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!

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