The latest news from our staff, students and alumni.
The four-piece band, who formed at Leeds Conservatoire, are the first act from outside London to win the Mercury Prize in a decade.
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A performer who trained at Leeds Conservatoire is making her professional debut in Shrek the Musical at London’s Eventim Apollo. Davina Manuel-Mokwenye secured her first job just prior to graduating.
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Lizzie Berchie has secured support from the PPL Momentum Music Fund to complete and release a new EP ‘Night Shift.’
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Nadia Kadek has secured a coveted slot at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, ahead of graduating from the Songwriting course at Leeds Conservatoire this summer.
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The Ivors celebrates songwriters and screen composers and recognises the craft and achievements of outstanding music creators. This year’s nominees include Max Clilverd, a Leeds Conservatoire graduate.
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UK Music held its annual awards celebrating the best of the Music Academic Partnership (MAP) network. Ruby Ewing, who studied Songwriting at Leeds Conservatoire, secured a Special Mention prize, with Actor Musician graduate Tasha Dowd also nominated.
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