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Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne made his final journey through Birmingham this week (Wednesday), with Learning and Participation Assistant Aaron Diaz’s band, Bostin Brass, leading the procession down Broad Street.

Brothers Olly and BMus (Hons) Jazz alumnus Elliot Sansom launched Spotlight on Birmingham recently, amplifying Birmingham's emerging voices by offering artists the opportunity to apply for free workshops and interviews recorded at Sansom Studios.

A group of recent graduates are taking centre stage at this year’s Camden Fringe, with their bold new production tackling consent and gender politics.

SoundLab was invited to open the main stage of the Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival in Moseley on Sunday 13 July. The festival is a highlight in the SoundLab calendar, marking the end of a creative and rewarding year for the programme. SoundLab participants composed and arranged a 30-minute...

Junior RBC student Aurora Chan has come first in her own age group, and second overall across all age groups, at the Second International Vienna Piano Competition.

Head of Operations Jamie Suttle enjoys watching the progress of our Music and Acting students in their live performances and encourages everyone to check out the Events Calendar.

Get to know the people who are driving RBC. This week, we introduce Stage Management Course Director and Production Manager Jacqui Findlay.

More than £10,000 has been raised since RBC launched its Junior Conservatoire fundraising box office appeal in August 2024. The funds raised will place instruments in the hands of a dozen aspiring young musicians from across the West Midlands.

BMus Flautist Maia Roberts has been honoured with the Wind Award from the Worshipful Company of Musicians, which will help her to grow as a professional musician.

RBC recently welcomed American folk musician and cellist Natalie Haas to campus.

At the annual prize-giving event, students, alumni and honorary award recipients were celebrated for their achievements.

A group of 13 organ students recently embarked on a study tour to Berlin’s exceptional organ landscape.

Head of Junior Conservatoire Tim English believes his department has a special role to play in helping talented young people who have not had the right opportunities to develop their skills and achieve their musical ambitions.

The Learning and Participation (LEAP) Ensemble has worked with music education partners across the country to reach out to thousands of audience members this year.

Final-year BMus student Jessica Hannah has won a place on the Birmingham Royal Ballet and the Royal Ballet Sinfonia Student-in-Residence scheme for RBC students.