Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
@royalbirmcons.bsky.social
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire trains musicians in state-of-the-art facilities and is a stunning venue for concerts & events: https://www.bcu.ac.uk/Conservatoire
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[email protected] will perform the world premiere of my String Quartet no. 1 on Thursday Feb 26 at @royalbirmcons.bsky.social. (7 pm UK, 2 pm EST)
It's a piece that reckons with the grief of losing one of my oldest friends to a drug overdose in 2024.
It's a piece that reckons with the grief of losing one of my oldest friends to a drug overdose in 2024.
February 18, 2026 at 1:59 PM
[email protected] will perform the world premiere of my String Quartet no. 1 on Thursday Feb 26 at @royalbirmcons.bsky.social. (7 pm UK, 2 pm EST)
It's a piece that reckons with the grief of losing one of my oldest friends to a drug overdose in 2024.
It's a piece that reckons with the grief of losing one of my oldest friends to a drug overdose in 2024.
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Simon Höfele and Elisabeth Brauß join forces for recital at The Bradshaw Hall, @royalbirmcons.bsky.social
More details here: buff.ly/DmlrOUz
More details here: buff.ly/DmlrOUz
February 26, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Simon Höfele and Elisabeth Brauß join forces for recital at The Bradshaw Hall, @royalbirmcons.bsky.social
More details here: buff.ly/DmlrOUz
More details here: buff.ly/DmlrOUz
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Today is the world premiere of my String Quartet no. 1 "L'appel du vide" with @quatuorbozzini.bsky.social at @royalbirmcons.bsky.social
It samples from recording sessions with, and is dedicated to the memory of my friend Nick Fields.
Here we are performing together. Miss you friend.
It samples from recording sessions with, and is dedicated to the memory of my friend Nick Fields.
Here we are performing together. Miss you friend.
February 26, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Today is the world premiere of my String Quartet no. 1 "L'appel du vide" with @quatuorbozzini.bsky.social at @royalbirmcons.bsky.social
It samples from recording sessions with, and is dedicated to the memory of my friend Nick Fields.
Here we are performing together. Miss you friend.
It samples from recording sessions with, and is dedicated to the memory of my friend Nick Fields.
Here we are performing together. Miss you friend.
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Fascinating paper on the luthéal by Elisabeth Salvedra - instrument used by #Ravel in Tzigane & L’enfant et les sortilèges. Suggestion that Ravel preferred the fake instrument to the ‘real’ cimbalom or harpsichord @royalbirmcons.bsky.social
March 10, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Fascinating paper on the luthéal by Elisabeth Salvedra - instrument used by #Ravel in Tzigane & L’enfant et les sortilèges. Suggestion that Ravel preferred the fake instrument to the ‘real’ cimbalom or harpsichord @royalbirmcons.bsky.social
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Demystifying the craft and offering ways for Students @royalbirmcons.bsky.social to gain increasing versatility and confidence in this magical genre.🐝
#acting4animation #Dramaschools #voiceworkshop
#acting4animation #Dramaschools #voiceworkshop
March 17, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Demystifying the craft and offering ways for Students @royalbirmcons.bsky.social to gain increasing versatility and confidence in this magical genre.🐝
#acting4animation #Dramaschools #voiceworkshop
#acting4animation #Dramaschools #voiceworkshop
🙌🏻🎷 "The festival, staged at the @royalbirmcons.bsky.social, drew large crowds of fans and proved tremendously inspiring for students on the Jazz Course" - John Watson @ UK Jazz News 🎷🙌🏻
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February 16, 2026 at 4:13 PM
🙌🏻🎷 "The festival, staged at the @royalbirmcons.bsky.social, drew large crowds of fans and proved tremendously inspiring for students on the Jazz Course" - John Watson @ UK Jazz News 🎷🙌🏻
🔗 ukjazznews.com/eastside-jaz...
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📸 John Watson/jazzcamera.co.uk
🥁 @royalbirmcons.bsky.social's Eastside Jazz Festival is delighted to be hosting the world-famous BBC Big Band as its finale concert to cap two whole days of back-to-back jazz! Featuring soloists Julie Claire and Poppy Baker (pictured)🥁
📍Fri 13 Feb, 8pm
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
📍Fri 13 Feb, 8pm
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
February 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM
🥁 @royalbirmcons.bsky.social's Eastside Jazz Festival is delighted to be hosting the world-famous BBC Big Band as its finale concert to cap two whole days of back-to-back jazz! Featuring soloists Julie Claire and Poppy Baker (pictured)🥁
📍Fri 13 Feb, 8pm
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
📍Fri 13 Feb, 8pm
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
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Last week, Birmingham Schools’ #JazzBand with their director Paul Douglas, were invited to perform at the @royalbirmcons.bsky.social Eastside Jazz Club as part of the Conservatoire Jazz Department’s Big Band Mondays concert series 🎺🎶
The band played superbly and received enthusiastic praise 🙌
The band played superbly and received enthusiastic praise 🙌
January 30, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Last week, Birmingham Schools’ #JazzBand with their director Paul Douglas, were invited to perform at the @royalbirmcons.bsky.social Eastside Jazz Club as part of the Conservatoire Jazz Department’s Big Band Mondays concert series 🎺🎶
The band played superbly and received enthusiastic praise 🙌
The band played superbly and received enthusiastic praise 🙌
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Join us for a brand new season of @royalbirmcons.bsky.social research seminars, starting with Dr Naomi Barker of the Open University talking about 17th-century music as medicine www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
January 27, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Join us for a brand new season of @royalbirmcons.bsky.social research seminars, starting with Dr Naomi Barker of the Open University talking about 17th-century music as medicine www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
🎶🎓 A warm welcome back to @royalbirmcons.bsky.social from the Principal, Stephen Maddock! 🎓🎶
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January 19, 2026 at 2:37 PM
🎶🎓 A warm welcome back to @royalbirmcons.bsky.social from the Principal, Stephen Maddock! 🎓🎶
🔗 www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
🔗 www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
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⏱️1 min read - we are back at St Benedict's Primary, see the blog from the learning team.
"It’s exciting to see how people in different countries celebrate through dance!”. Yr 5 pupil
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@royalbirmcons.bsky.social #sampadassociateschools
"It’s exciting to see how people in different countries celebrate through dance!”. Yr 5 pupil
sampad.org.uk/news/dance-r...
@royalbirmcons.bsky.social #sampadassociateschools
January 12, 2026 at 2:48 PM
⏱️1 min read - we are back at St Benedict's Primary, see the blog from the learning team.
"It’s exciting to see how people in different countries celebrate through dance!”. Yr 5 pupil
sampad.org.uk/news/dance-r...
@royalbirmcons.bsky.social #sampadassociateschools
"It’s exciting to see how people in different countries celebrate through dance!”. Yr 5 pupil
sampad.org.uk/news/dance-r...
@royalbirmcons.bsky.social #sampadassociateschools
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Congratulations to @owencoggins.bsky.social for a great BFE keynote talk, 'Distortion, Ambiguity and Ideology in Underground Black Metal', at the 2026 BFE/RMA Research Students Conference at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. @royalmusical.bsky.social @royalbirmcons.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Congratulations to @owencoggins.bsky.social for a great BFE keynote talk, 'Distortion, Ambiguity and Ideology in Underground Black Metal', at the 2026 BFE/RMA Research Students Conference at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. @royalmusical.bsky.social @royalbirmcons.bsky.social
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What a great way to begin the working year - stimulating discussion with friends and colleagues at the BFE RMA Research students’ conference. And lovely to see the new @royalbirmcons.bsky.social building! @royalmusical.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 8:41 PM
What a great way to begin the working year - stimulating discussion with friends and colleagues at the BFE RMA Research students’ conference. And lovely to see the new @royalbirmcons.bsky.social building! @royalmusical.bsky.social
✨⭐️ What a year we've had at @royalbirmcons.bsky.social! ⭐️✨
Let us know what you've enjoyed most this year at RBC - and what you're most looking forward to seeing in 2026!
@stephenmaddock.bsky.social
Let us know what you've enjoyed most this year at RBC - and what you're most looking forward to seeing in 2026!
@stephenmaddock.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 9:47 AM
✨⭐️ What a year we've had at @royalbirmcons.bsky.social! ⭐️✨
Let us know what you've enjoyed most this year at RBC - and what you're most looking forward to seeing in 2026!
@stephenmaddock.bsky.social
Let us know what you've enjoyed most this year at RBC - and what you're most looking forward to seeing in 2026!
@stephenmaddock.bsky.social
✨🎄 Hear from @royalbirmcons.bsky.social's Principal, Stephen Maddock, as he wishes everyone a Happy Christmas and a joyful 2026! 🎄✨
🔗 www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
🔗 www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
December 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
✨🎄 Hear from @royalbirmcons.bsky.social's Principal, Stephen Maddock, as he wishes everyone a Happy Christmas and a joyful 2026! 🎄✨
🔗 www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
🔗 www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
🗡️💔 Opened last night at @crescenttheatre.bsky.social - Electra by Frank McGuinness 💔🗡️
📸 Kirkpatrick Photography
📍 Fri 12 - Sat 13 Dec @ @crescenttheatre.bsky.social
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📸 Kirkpatrick Photography
📍 Fri 12 - Sat 13 Dec @ @crescenttheatre.bsky.social
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December 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
🗡️💔 Opened last night at @crescenttheatre.bsky.social - Electra by Frank McGuinness 💔🗡️
📸 Kirkpatrick Photography
📍 Fri 12 - Sat 13 Dec @ @crescenttheatre.bsky.social
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
📸 Kirkpatrick Photography
📍 Fri 12 - Sat 13 Dec @ @crescenttheatre.bsky.social
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🎄🎶 Don't miss: @royalbirmcons.bsky.social Chamber Choir at Compton Verney on Sat 13 Dec! 🎶🎄
Including traditional Christmas Carols for audience participation, guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit!
📍 Sat 13 Dec, 1pm-2pm & 3pm - 4.10pm @ Compton Verney
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
Including traditional Christmas Carols for audience participation, guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit!
📍 Sat 13 Dec, 1pm-2pm & 3pm - 4.10pm @ Compton Verney
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
December 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
🎄🎶 Don't miss: @royalbirmcons.bsky.social Chamber Choir at Compton Verney on Sat 13 Dec! 🎶🎄
Including traditional Christmas Carols for audience participation, guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit!
📍 Sat 13 Dec, 1pm-2pm & 3pm - 4.10pm @ Compton Verney
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
Including traditional Christmas Carols for audience participation, guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit!
📍 Sat 13 Dec, 1pm-2pm & 3pm - 4.10pm @ Compton Verney
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
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The Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition showcases excellence and enterprise in brass chamber music performance. Quintets aged 18-30 can apply to take part in the 2026 competition, 13-18 July at @royalbirmcons.bsky.social. You can find out more and apply by 1 March here: pjbe.org
December 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition showcases excellence and enterprise in brass chamber music performance. Quintets aged 18-30 can apply to take part in the 2026 competition, 13-18 July at @royalbirmcons.bsky.social. You can find out more and apply by 1 March here: pjbe.org
🧙♀️🎭 Continues tonight at The Crescent Theatre - The Crucible by Arthur Miller 🎭🧙♀️
📍Fri 5 - Sat 6 Dec, Crescent Theatre
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📸 Kirkpatrick Photography
📍Fri 5 - Sat 6 Dec, Crescent Theatre
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📸 Kirkpatrick Photography
December 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🧙♀️🎭 Continues tonight at The Crescent Theatre - The Crucible by Arthur Miller 🎭🧙♀️
📍Fri 5 - Sat 6 Dec, Crescent Theatre
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
📸 Kirkpatrick Photography
📍Fri 5 - Sat 6 Dec, Crescent Theatre
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
📸 Kirkpatrick Photography
⭐️🎶 Last week, Visiting Professor Richard Ayres worked closely with our Composition Department students and the Thallein New Music Ensemble. The week culminated with an amazing concert inspired by Ayres' 'Islands' 🎶⭐️
📸 Greg Milner Photography
📸 Greg Milner Photography
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
⭐️🎶 Last week, Visiting Professor Richard Ayres worked closely with our Composition Department students and the Thallein New Music Ensemble. The week culminated with an amazing concert inspired by Ayres' 'Islands' 🎶⭐️
📸 Greg Milner Photography
📸 Greg Milner Photography
🎶🎭 Last few tickets remain for @royalbirmcons.bsky.social Opera Scenes, opening tonight! 🎭🎶
Featuring scenes from operas by Monteverdi, Gluck, Dove, Mozart, Messager, Strauss, Berlioz, Sullivan and Zemlinsky.
📍 Thu 20 - Sat 22 Nov
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
📸 Greg Milner
Featuring scenes from operas by Monteverdi, Gluck, Dove, Mozart, Messager, Strauss, Berlioz, Sullivan and Zemlinsky.
📍 Thu 20 - Sat 22 Nov
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
📸 Greg Milner
November 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🎶🎭 Last few tickets remain for @royalbirmcons.bsky.social Opera Scenes, opening tonight! 🎭🎶
Featuring scenes from operas by Monteverdi, Gluck, Dove, Mozart, Messager, Strauss, Berlioz, Sullivan and Zemlinsky.
📍 Thu 20 - Sat 22 Nov
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
📸 Greg Milner
Featuring scenes from operas by Monteverdi, Gluck, Dove, Mozart, Messager, Strauss, Berlioz, Sullivan and Zemlinsky.
📍 Thu 20 - Sat 22 Nov
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
📸 Greg Milner
🎬⭐️ Juliet - Crafting a Legacy documentary is now live! ⭐️🎬
This documentary tells the story of the creation of the new ‘Juliet’ organ and the profound role it has in inspiring a new generation of musicians at the heart of the local community.
🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH3P...
This documentary tells the story of the creation of the new ‘Juliet’ organ and the profound role it has in inspiring a new generation of musicians at the heart of the local community.
🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH3P...
Juliet - Crafting a Legacy - FULL DOCUMENTARY
YouTube video by Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
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November 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🎬⭐️ Juliet - Crafting a Legacy documentary is now live! ⭐️🎬
This documentary tells the story of the creation of the new ‘Juliet’ organ and the profound role it has in inspiring a new generation of musicians at the heart of the local community.
🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH3P...
This documentary tells the story of the creation of the new ‘Juliet’ organ and the profound role it has in inspiring a new generation of musicians at the heart of the local community.
🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH3P...
🎶✨ Neel & Friends - Live at Bangla Month ✨🎶
Neel & Friends reimagine Bengali classics and share stunning originals that speak of migration, memory, and joy. Crafted for a room that wants to listen deeply, feel fully, and sing along.
📍 Sat 29 Nov, 6.30pm
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
Neel & Friends reimagine Bengali classics and share stunning originals that speak of migration, memory, and joy. Crafted for a room that wants to listen deeply, feel fully, and sing along.
📍 Sat 29 Nov, 6.30pm
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🎶✨ Neel & Friends - Live at Bangla Month ✨🎶
Neel & Friends reimagine Bengali classics and share stunning originals that speak of migration, memory, and joy. Crafted for a room that wants to listen deeply, feel fully, and sing along.
📍 Sat 29 Nov, 6.30pm
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
Neel & Friends reimagine Bengali classics and share stunning originals that speak of migration, memory, and joy. Crafted for a room that wants to listen deeply, feel fully, and sing along.
📍 Sat 29 Nov, 6.30pm
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
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Brass quintets aged 18-30 can apply to take part in the Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition, 13-18 July 2026 at @royalbirmcons.bsky.social. With prizes of up to £6,000, find out more and apply by 1 March 2026 here: pjbe.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Brass quintets aged 18-30 can apply to take part in the Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition, 13-18 July 2026 at @royalbirmcons.bsky.social. With prizes of up to £6,000, find out more and apply by 1 March 2026 here: pjbe.org
🎼🎶 Shostakovich and his World @ RBC, Mon 10 - Fri 14 Nov 🎶🎼
50 years after his death, join us for a week-long exploration of the chamber music of Dmitri Shostakovich as well as composers who were influenced by his music.
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
50 years after his death, join us for a week-long exploration of the chamber music of Dmitri Shostakovich as well as composers who were influenced by his music.
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🎼🎶 Shostakovich and his World @ RBC, Mon 10 - Fri 14 Nov 🎶🎼
50 years after his death, join us for a week-long exploration of the chamber music of Dmitri Shostakovich as well as composers who were influenced by his music.
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...
50 years after his death, join us for a week-long exploration of the chamber music of Dmitri Shostakovich as well as composers who were influenced by his music.
🎟️ www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...