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Sarah Towns (LeedsBID), The Cheshire Cat and Emily Loftus (Cuddle Creative)
Creatives from Leeds Conservatoire Support City Centre Wonderland Transformation

This summer, Leeds becomes the stage for a spectacular, city centre immersive experience inspired by Lewis Carroll’s timeless tales.

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Music Production Supports Sketches Programme

Following a successful collaboration at last year’s Sketches, involving a Music Production student from Leeds Conservatoire and a Northern Ballet dancer and choreographer, a new alliance was part of the 2025 programme.

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Mali Hâf with eyes closed singing into microphone on stage. Wearing her long, blonde, curly hair down and a Welsh themed vest top
Pop Graduate Secures Glastonbury Slot

Mali Hâf has secured a sought-after slot at this year’s Glastonbury Festival through the Emerging Talent Competition.

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Former Student Makes Music for Inclusive Dance Performance at Royal Ballet & Opera

Northern Ballet performed an inclusive dance piece at Royal Ballet & Opera’s International Draft Works with music by Zhouhan Du from Leeds Conservatoire.

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Acting Graduate Makes TV Debut in Channel 4 Drama Series

Tyler Pickles successfully auditioned for a new coming-of-age dance school drama during his training at Leeds Conservatoire. Now a graduate of the conservatoire’s Acting course, the 23-year-old can be seen in Channel 4’s Dreamers.

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Marcin Mazurek at 2025 BAFTAs, in front of BAFTA backdrop and holding award
Former Student Scores BAFTA Winning Short Film

Marcin Mazurek, who studied Film Music at the conservatoire, is the composer of Rock, Paper, Scissors which won Best British Short Film at the 2025 BAFTAs.

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