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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

@rcsofficial.bsky.social was recognised by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the '25 Best Drama Schools in the World'. Find the full article below 👇 www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/ar...

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The 25 Best Drama Schools in the World, 2026

A diploma from one of these ace institutions can launch an acting career. Just ask alums like Meryl Streep, Adam Driver and Cynthia Erivo.

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Emily Doolittle @emilydoolittle.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

I'm very pleased to share this creative conversation with my wonderful @rcsofficial.bsky.social friends and colleagues Laura Bissell and Laura Gonzalez, in which we explore "inspiration" in both the literal and metaphorical senses of the word. rdw.rowan.edu/joie/vol3/is...

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On Inspiration

In this creative conversation, we three artist-researchers at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland ponder inspiration in education and in our own creative practices from a range of perspectives. Each o...

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas, everyone!🎄 Wishing you all a wonderful day filled with your favourite festive things! Enjoy these images from our recent production ‘Ballet and Brass: The Nutcracker’, a collaboration between our Schools of Music and Dance. 🎼 🩰 📸 Hope Holmes

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Glasgow City of Science and Innovation @gcosi.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

🎭Calling All #Creatives @rcsofficial.bsky.social + the Creative Tech Scotland Gathering presents Crossover, a free mixer event spotlighting immersive & mixed reality tech transforming Scotland’s creative industries, 🙋Demos 🎤Expert talks 🤝Networking 👇Register rcs-crossover-ctsg.eventbrite.co.uk

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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

If you're interested in the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social BA Arts with Community course, their team is holding an online taster session on Wed 10 Dec 2025

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Arts with Community Taster Session - YTAS

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's BA Arts with Community team is happy to bring a small series of in-person, free, taster sessions. These sessions will give

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Trinity Performing Arts @trinityslcperf-art.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

On Thursday afternoon, the NPA Technical Theatre candidates travelled to @rcsofficial.bsky.social to watch the play ‘Let the Right One In’ to analyse the technical elements of a performance as part of the course.

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Anneke Scott @annekescott.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Some of the gems from the @rcsofficial.bsky.social collection which I recently got to play! L to R we've got a French trompe de chasse, an English hunting horn, a Webb/Halstead 'French' model natural horn, a 2 valve Ward & Sons horn, a Wolf & Figg sauterelle horn and a 2 valve Adolphe Sax horn.

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

“Music education is also about opening people’s minds to what’s possible for us as a society.” Our Principal, Jeffrey Sharkey, has defended music education following remarks made by East-Ayrshire’s Director of Education. www.thetimes.com/article/17a4...

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Conservatoire head hits out at glockenspiel ‘insult’ to music teaching

Jeffrey Sharkey criticises East Ayrshire council director’s comments about ‘weans banging seven bells’ out of the instruments

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

BAFTA and Olivier-award-winning actor and RCS graduate Jack Lowden and theatre director and dramaturg Philip Howard will receive honorary doctorates at RCS’s autumn graduation in October. Full story on the newsroom: www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories... 📸 Jack Lowden © Getty Philip Howard © Viktoria Begg

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kurt-Hans Goedicke, the distinguished timpanist and retired Head of Percussion at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

1. Calling all amateur creatives living in Glasgow’s city centre! Do you have an interest in dance, music, theatre, film or performance-based work? Apply for the Make It Happen Sauchiehall Street Fund before 27 August for a chance to receive £1,000 bit.ly/44Surji

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

✨ 🎭 Applications are now open for September 2026 entry! If you're passionate about the performing arts and looking to take your interests further, RCS is the place for you! We offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a wide range of disciplines. www.rcs.ac.uk/about/

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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

To mark #WorldMusicDay, we interviewed Dr @emilydoolittle.bsky.social , a composer, zoomusicologist, and Athenaeum Research Fellow and Lecturer in Composition at @rcsofficial.bsky.social 🎧👇

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A SAHA Conversation with Dr Emily Doolittle

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Just announced! Colombian-Italian conductor Stefano Boccacci has been appointed the new Leverhulme Conducting Fellow at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS).

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Catch the MA Acting/Directing Classical and Contemporary Text cohort as they take to the stage in the reimaging of two timeless Shakespeare classics. Tickets available via the RCS box office! www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

We're still thinking about the absolutely stunning performances by the Modern Ballet students at their annual performance last week. Showcasing the work of current students, these performances mixed classical and contemporary works from some of the UK’s most exciting choreographers | 📷 Hope Holmes

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

A little 👀 behind the curtain as RCS Production students set the stage for the BA Musical Theatre production of Spring Awakening.

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Just announced: The Write Start 2025 winner and runner-up! Congratulations to winner Katherine Low, second-year Filmmaking student, and runner-up Angelique Celine, second-year MA Music Psychology in the Arts student and Musical Theatre graduate, who will see their creative projects come to life!

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

1/3. It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear colleague and friend David Watkin has passed away. David was one of the finest cellists of his generation - a master soloist, chamber musician, orchestral leader, and conductor.

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Join our Online Learning teams this week for two exciting, free online discovery sessions. Whether you're curious about postgraduate study or ready to take the next step, these sessions are a perfect opportunity to find out more. Register via RCS's open day page below: www.rcs.ac.uk/study/visit-...

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Open Days & Admissions Events | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Learn about Royal Conservatoire of Scotland open days, admissions and department events. Get to know what life is like studying at RCS — a place Like Nowhere Else. Sign-up here.

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Anna Hughes @anna-r-hughes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Join @jisc.bsky.social for the next #DigiResCommunity meet-up Dr Miriam Iowerth from @rcsofficial.bsky.social will be discussing networked music performance research approaches 🎼 📆 May 14, 2025 ⏰ 11:00 AM 🔗 research.jiscinvolve.org/wp/events/

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Just announced! Three groundbreaking artists will be celebrated alongside the class of 2025 at our summer graduation on 3 July. Theatre visionary Bunny Christie, pop legend Lulu and pioneering jazz musician @wyntonmarsalis will receive honorary doctorates from RCS at our summer graduation.

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Don’t miss our students this Saturday as part of an afternoon of FREE music on Sauchiehall Street. Find out more details here: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/about-us/wha...

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Converge @convergec.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Exciting news for performing arts students, graduates & university staff in Scotland! We're offering training plus a £5k prize through our new Performing & Production Arts Challenge. Co-designed with @rcsofficial.bsky.social & open until 30 April, turn your passion into a business! buff.ly/2EjWKvh

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

🎶 A new prize is launched to celebrate 30 years of RCS Traditional Music + Lochranza Distillery, home of Arran Whisky. The prize invites RCS trad students to compose a tune to win up to £1,500, a recording session and a slot at Arran Malt + Music Festival. Full story: www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...

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News & Stories | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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Converge @convergec.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Turn your talent into a thriving venture with our limited-edition Performing & Production Arts Challenge, co-design with @rcsofficial.bsky.social! Interested? Join us online on 25 April to learn more, what's in it for you and how to craft a standout application. Register here: buff.ly/f3cK57V

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University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development @uofgied.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

📣 Exciting news for performing arts students, graduates & university staff! Converge is offering training plus a £5k prize through their new Performing & Production Arts Challenge. Co-designed with @rcsofficial.bsky.social & open till 30 April, turn your passion into a business! buff.ly/kTxNi0x

Graphic-based illustration in yellow and white abstract shapes, with logos and icons representing the performing arts, and text that reads: 'Performing & production arts challenge now open'

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

A leading figure in Scotland’s business and technology sectors will help drive innovation in the performing arts in a new role at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Mark Logan OBE has been appointed as Entrepreneur in Residence at RCS. Full story on the newsroom:

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Mark Logan

Mark Logan appointed Entrepreneur in Residence at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Registration for our School of Music Open Day is now open! Join us on May 15 at RCS for a day of tours, talks and exploring the different study options available in the School of Music at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Visit our webpage to register

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Open Days & Admissions Events | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Learn about Royal Conservatoire of Scotland open days, admissions and department events. Get to know what life is like studying at RCS — a place Like Nowhere Else. Sign-up here.

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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Booking is open for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's @rcsofficial.bsky.social 10 week courses for young people starting in April: • Young Drama Company (S1-3): Animal Farm ytas.org.uk/events/young... • Young Musical Theatre Company (S1-3): The Addams Family ytas.org.uk/events/young...

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Emily Doolittle @emilydoolittle.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I'm pleased to share this paper on Creativity, health & sustainability, co-written w my wonderful @rcsofficial.bsky.social colleagues Laura Bissell & Laura Gonzalez! @amsouth.bsky.social, @clclcc.bsky.social, @soundscotland.bsky.social, you all get a mention in here! jpaap.ac.uk/JPAAP/articl...

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Creativity, health and sustainability: A wholearchy of learning | Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice

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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social are running a short course this March on Ecoscenographic Practices, an ecological and holistic approach to the study and practice of performance design

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

We’re World Top Ten! RCS has reaffirmed its status as a world top ten destination for performing arts education in the prestigious 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, announced today by @TopUnis, holding the number six spot. www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories... #QSWUR #RCSWorldTop10

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Congratulations to alumna Elaine C Smith who is being awarded the Freedom of the City of Glasgow today! #rcsalumni

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RSNO Chorus @rsnochorus.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Well done, our fellow choristers from @rcsofficial.bsky.social who joined Huddersfield Choral Society this evening at Paisley Abbey in a performance of Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Tremendously moving 🎶❤️

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Scottish Universities Press @scotunipress.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

We are delighted that Dr Brianna Robertson-Kirkland of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is joining the SUP Editorial Board! 👋 Brianna is passionate about #OpenAccess and represents small specialist institutions. www.sup.ac.uk/news/sup-wel... @breerob-kirk.bsky.social @rcsofficial.bsky.social

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SUP welcomes new Editorial Board member — Scottish Universities Press

We are delighted to announce that Dr Brianna Robertson-Kirkland of the Royal Conservatoire for Scotland will join the SUP Editorial Board as the constituency representative for small specialist i...

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Lucy Weir @lucygweir.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Very much looking forward to sharing some of the details of my new book, a global history of modern dance, courtesy of @rcsofficial.bsky.social Exchange Talks next week. Monday 24 Feb at 6pm (GMT), online and all welcome! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a0bd2f...

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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social are holding a Fundamentals of Production Technology short course on Mon 24 - Fri 28 March 2025 covering Sound, Lighting and Stage

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Fundamentals of Production Technology - YTAS

This module is designed to provide you with an opportunity to collaborate and experiment through interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary performance labs.

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

💻🎭 Are you looking for the next step in your creative journey? Join our online discovery session to learn about RCS's brand-new blended learning degree programmes: MA Arts Leadership & Fundraising and MA Creative Arts Practice.

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

🎉Congratulations to RCS alumnus Liam Sinclair (Contemporary Theatre Practice, 2001) who has just been announced as the new Executive Director and Co-Chief Executive of the National Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social. We wish Liam all the very best for the new role! 🥳

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Congratulations to Vocal Studies graduate, Ellie Beaton on winning the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025 competition! 🎉

A photo of Ellie Beaton holding a trophy. Text reads: BBC RADIO SCOTLAND YOUNG TRADITIONAL MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Fantastic to have 7 (seven!) of our students through to the semi finals of BBC Radio Scotland's Young Classical Musician competition. Bravo! 👏👏👏

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

In a new concert series, Vocal Performance students will perform at The Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock. Featuring songs and duets from Schubert and Schumann, to Lehár and Leonard Bernstein, it's the perfect way to pass a Sunday afternoon! 🎶🎵 www.beaconartscentre.co.uk/events/royal...

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

There's just one day left to apply for our undergraduate programmes! Applications are made via UCAS/UCAS Conservatoires, if you have any questions our recruitment team will be on hand to help. Some of our postgraduate programmes remain open until 31 March. www.rcs.ac.uk/study/how-to...

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

⚠️ Due to the red weather warning issued by the Met Office ahead of #StormEowyn and following guidance from Police Scotland and national transport agencies, RCS will be closed on Friday 24 January. The campus will reopen as normal on Saturday 25 January.

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

🚨 Don't forget: many undergraduate programmes at RCS close their applications on January 29, just one week to go. This is your friendly reminder to act fast! 🚨 Be sure to check our website for all the details on how to apply: www.rcs.ac.uk

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Our Junior Conservatoire Music Online Open Day is taking place on Saturday 25 January 🎶🙌 Children, young people and their families are invited to our online session to ask questions and meet the team! Register by completing the Microsoft Form: forms.rcs.ac.uk/form-6766439...

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 14/01/2025

Panto legend Johnny McKnight will reprise his Cameron Lecture called 'She's Behind You!' at the Pavilion Theatre this Sunday. The Cameron Lecture was set up by UofG graduate & Theatre Director John Tiffany together with UofG & @rcsofficial.bsky.social. Book your ticket before it's too late!

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Book She's Behind You Performed by Johnny McKnight tickets | Pavilion Theatre Glasgow

Book your tickets to She's Behind You Performed by Johnny McKnight at Pavilion Theatre Glasgow at the official Trafalgar Tickets, Pavilion Theatre Glasgow box office.

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Fantastic to see RCS Lecturer Steve Macluskie and third-year Production Technology and Management student Toby Cass win the ABTT Virtual Ideas Platform 2024 Award. Congratulations to both! 🎉 Read more about their innovative idea here: mailchi.mp/abtt.org.uk/...

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🏆 ABTT 2024 VIP Award Winner Revealed!

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