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Contemporary Pop Choir Members Performing At Leeds Conservatoire. Photo Credit Ian Hodgson
Leeds Conservatoire Contemporary Pop Choir to Compete at Royal Albert Hall

The Contemporary Pop Choir has been chosen as a finalist for this year’s How Sweet The Sound competition and will be competing in the Large Choirs category against renowned choirs from Denmark, Italy and the UK.

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The four members of English Teacher stood in front of a Mercury Prize backdrop with their award
English Teacher Win 2024 Mercury Prize

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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Davina Manuel Mokwenye In Character As Mama Bear
Recent Graduate Makes Professional Debut in Shrek the Musical

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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Songwriting Graduate Secures PPL Support

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 Performing At Glastonbury ETC Final Resized For Website. Photo Credit Rick Mav
Singer-Songwriter Secures Glastonbury Slot

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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Tom Odell (Left) And Max Clilverd (Right) On Stage. Resized For Website. Photo Credit Ciara Mcmullan
Pop Graduate Nominated for Best Song in The Ivors 2024

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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