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RBC Principal visits China
RBC Principal and former Chief Executive of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) Stephen Maddock shares a message as he completes his first six months in post. He reflects on his recent visit to China and looks ahead in the lead-up to Christmas. -
Indian Tolkien launches new book at RBC
RBC hosted bestselling Indian author and diplomat Amish Tripathi in the Bradshaw Hall on 12 October to celebrate the launch of his new book ‘War of Lanka’ published by Harper Collins. -
“Actors are athletes of the imagination”
Acting alumnus Nigel Boyle delivered a masterclass to Acting students this week. The famous alumnus, who is well known for his role as ‘H’ in Line of Duty, gave advice to students on how to be successful in the industry. -
Visiting Lecturer shortlisted to represent Britain
Visiting Lecturer in Composition Dr Bobbie-Jane Gardner’s piece ‘True Self’ has been shortlisted from some 100 applications to be performed at the annual International Society for Contemporary Music Festival in the Faroe Islands. -
Student work exhibited at Royal Academy
‘Lights’, a film by fourth-year BMus student Kinna Whitehead, featured at the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition. Kinna also scooped The Arts Club longstanding prize for talent. -
An especially happy ‘old job/ new job’ moment
RBC Principal and former Chief Executive of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) Stephen Maddock reflects on the beginning of term, a masterclass with CBSO Chief Conductor Kazuki Yamada and RBC’s excellent rankings in two national league tables.