Music makes us

There has to be a place for new musicians to connect, collaborate and create. We are that place. A risk-taking conservatoire where the traditions of the past meet the talent of the future.

Academy Guide 2025/26


Discover all you need to know about our community and how you can become a part of it.

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Discover all you need to know about our community and how you can become a part of it.

Auditions

Ready to audition?

We'd love to hear you perform and hear what makes you tick musically.

Ready to audition?

We'd love to hear you perform and hear what makes you tick musically.

Scholarships & bursaries


The Academy is committed to ensuring that the cost of tuition fees does not deter you from applying.

Over £5 million is awarded annually in scholarships and bursaries to 83% of students.

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The Academy is committed to ensuring that the cost of tuition fees does not deter you from applying.

Over £5 million is awarded annually in scholarships and bursaries to 83% of students.

Artistic Excellence


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We welcome the finest students from around the world to learn and perform alongside globally renowned artists, ensuring they benefit from a music-making environment of the highest quality.

We welcome the finest students from around the world to learn and perform alongside globally renowned artists, ensuring they benefit from a music-making environment of the highest quality.

The Future of Music


Together we have the power to help talented students realise their potential.

With your support, we can help new generations discover, develop and master their craft – for the whole world to enjoy.

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Together we have the power to help talented students realise their potential.

With your support, we can help new generations discover, develop and master their craft – for the whole world to enjoy.

Discovery Events

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Are you considering conservatoire training as the next step in your musical journey?

Discovery Events are the perfect way to find out more about the Academy and whether it’s the right place for you.

Are you considering conservatoire training as the next step in your musical journey?

Discovery Events are the perfect way to find out more about the Academy and whether it’s the right place for you.

Autumn Season Concerts


This autumn, see Academy students perform alongside world class artists and in a wide range of musical styles, from orchestral and chamber music concerts, to opera, musical theatre, jazz and contemporary music performances.

Browse our diary for full listings.

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This autumn, see Academy students perform alongside world class artists and in a wide range of musical styles, from orchestral and chamber music concerts, to opera, musical theatre, jazz and contemporary music performances.

Browse our diary for full listings.

Student Life

When you come to the Academy, you will form lifelong friendships with people from around the world.

A student carries a cello case into the entrance of the Academy
A student carries a cello case into the entrance of the Academy

Follow Their Lead

Academy alumni shape musical culture in countless ways.