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Leeds Conservatoire Artists Selected for Sound City for Seventh Year Running

Introducing Tomi Robynne, Lois, Goddess Collective and Kneeo, the four Leeds Conservatoire artists selected for Sound City 2023 as part of the organisations' ongoing partnership.

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Leeds Conservatoire Backs Campaign to Save BBC Introducing

As an institution, Leeds Conservatoire backs the campaign to save BBC Introducing, acknowledging its vital role in the grassroots sector and enabling a diverse range of artists to be heard.

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The Times Tips Graduate Band English Teacher as 2023 Rising Star

Formed in 2020 after meeting at Leeds Conservatoire, the band is in the list of best music acts of 2023: 10 rising stars to listen out for.

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Abigail Asante Kween Deekayy And Ramona Rose. Winners Of The 2022 GETHEARD Future Hitmaker Competition. Photo Via PRS For Music Website
Pop Graduate Ramona Rose Announced as Girls I Rate GETHEARD Future Hitmaker

A movement focussed on equality, diversity and opportunities for young women in the creative industries has named Ramona Rose as the top prize winner in its Future Hitmaker Competition.

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Leeds Conservatoire Graduate Announced as New Black Star Riders Guitarist

Hard rock band Black Star Riders have announced Sam Wood as their new guitarist. Sam graduated from our Popular Music course in 2010, and is also a member of Wayward Sons and Land Sharks.

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Graduate Tamzene Recognised as Rising Star at Scottish Music Awards

A Leeds Conservatoire graduate opened the Specsavers Scottish Music Awards 2022 and scooped the VEGA Rising Star Award.

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