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Dermot Daly presenting. wearing blue and white clothing, in front of a black background
Being Black and British: Drama School Book to Launch at Leeds Conservatoire

The first launch event for a new book, edited by Dermot Daly and written by Black writers working in and around the British performative industries, is taking place at the conservatoire.

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Leeds Conservatoire in Cast and Creatives for Reception: The Wedding Present Musical

A new musical inspired by and featuring the songs of David Gedge and his iconic indie bands The Wedding Present and Cinerama features multiple School of Drama members.

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Students on stage wearing colourful attire with purple lighting. In School of Drama Production of A Midsummer Night's Dream
Leeds Conservatoire Celebrates Scores in NSS 2025

Leeds Conservatoire is proud of its performance in this year’s National Student Survey (NSS), commissioned by the Office for Students (OfS).

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Staff Spotlight: Jakob Fichert

We had a chat with our Principal Lecturer in Piano, Jakob Fichert, about being a pianist and tutor. He shared his experiences as an award-winning pianist and offered some valuable insights and advice for anyone considering either career path.

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Staff Spotlight: Chris Milnes

We had a chat with our Principal Lecturer, Chris Milnes, about being a tour musician and tour manager. He shared his experiences on the road and offered some valuable insights and advice for anyone considering either career path.

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Professor Keith Ayling With The Ivors Academy Chair Tom Gray At Dolby, Soho Square
Leeds Conservatoire Professor Appointed as Ivors Academy Chair of Education

Keith Ayling, Associate Professor in Songwriting in Music Education at Leeds Conservatoire, has accepted the position of Chair of Education for The Ivors Academy.

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