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The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is the National Conservatoire of Wales. It contributes to the cultural identity of Cardiff and Wales and attracts some of the most gifted students from around the world.

Principal and Senior Management Team

Helena Gaunt

Sean Crowley

Mark Davies

Kevin Price

Jonathan Munby

Tim Rhys-Evans

Kate Stokes Davies

Lucy Stout

Brian Weir

Helena Gaunt

Sean Crowley

Mark Davies

Kevin Price

Jonathan Munby

Tim Rhys-Evans

Kate Stokes Davies

Lucy Stout

Brian Weir

President

HRH The former Prince of Wales

Chairman Laureate

Lord Rowe-Beddoe DL MA (Cantab) Hon DscEcon (Wales) Hon DUniv (Glam) FRSA CCMI

Vice Presidents

Sir Anthony Hopkins CBE FRWCMD
Philip Carne MBE FRWCMD
Rhodri Talfan Davies BA (Hons) Oxon
Professor Uzo Iwobi CBE
Dame Gwyneth Jones DBE FRWCMD
Captain Sir Norman Lloyd-Edwards KCVO, GCStJ, RD*, JP, RNR
Menna Richards OBE BA FRWCMD
Michael Sheen FRWCMD
Sir Ian Stoutzker CBE FRWCMD
Edward Thomas FRWCMD
Lady Anya Sainsbury CBE FRWCMD
Sir Bryn Terfel CBE FRWCMD

Company Secretary

William Callaway

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Overview

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama attracts the best creative talent from across the globe.

Corporate information

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is part of the University of South Wales Group and a member of Conservatoires UK, Federation of Drama Schools and the European Association of Conservatoires.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

RWCMD is a space for everyone – inclusivity is a core value and we respect each other. This is integral to our excellence.

Environment and sustainability

We recognise the global climate emergency and join the many organisations around the world calling for urgent action to tackle climate change.

Honorary Fellows

Fellowships are awarded to leading inspirational figures in the arts with a connection to the College and/or Wales. A Fellowship is awarded as an honour for life and is usually presented at the annual graduation ceremony.

Policies and procedures

Find out more about the College's policies and procedures.

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