Whether you are a professional journalist or simply interested in our latest news, welcome to the Royal College of Organists' media centre.
The latest press releases from the College can be found below (for older releases, see our news archive). For media enquiries relating to these items, please contact in the first instance Head of Marketing Marc Sanderson on marc.sanderson@rco.org.uk or 01789 739247.
In addition you will find plenty of updates, information and a wider picture of the College's works elsewhere around this website, especially in our online magazine StopPress.
StopPress can be found within our iRCO virtual learning environment. iRCO is freely available to non members, with guest registration only taking a moment. Explore iRCO.
| Date | Article |
|---|---|
31st Mar '26 |
Thousands discover the organ through Play the Organ Year 2025A year-long campaign to open up the organ to new audiences reached more than 10,000 people through live events across the UK and beyond, with around 3,500 of those sitting at an organ console and ... [Full article] |
7th Mar '26 |
RCO awards Diplomas, Certificates & Medals at 2026 Conferment ceremonyThe Royal College of Organists (RCO) has presented Diplomas and Certificates to 49 members of the College and awarded the RCO Medal to three distinguished musicians. [Full article] |
18th Feb '26 |
RCO Winter 2026 examination resultsThe Royal College of Organists has announced the results of its Winter 2026 (January) examination session. [Full article] |
17th Feb '26 |
International Organ Day returns on Saturday 25 April 2026International Organ Day returns on Saturday 25 April 2026, inviting organists and audiences around the world to celebrate the organ and its music – and to help inspire the next generation of players ... [Full article] |
20th Jan '26 |
New website and tutor book target beginner organistsA new tutor book and introductory website have been launched to encourage and support anyone inspired to learn and find out more about the pipe organ. [Full article] |
6th Jan '26 |
RCO launches new choral diplomasThe Royal College of Organists has announced the launch of a new suite of professional diplomas in choral directing, offering a progressive and rigorous framework of accreditation designed to ... [Full article] |
6th Jan '26 |
Royal College of Organists announces 2026 Medal recipientsThe Royal College of Organists is to recognise the achievements of three distinguished musicians by awarding them its highest honour, the RCO Medal, at a ceremony in March. [Full article] |
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