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Kurt Cobain Unplugged – one of rock music’s most iconic guitars displayed in a new exhibition at the Royal College of Music Museum

Kurt Cobain’s legendary Martin D-18E, played during Nirvana’s iconic MTV Unplugged performance, will be displayed in the UK for the first time as part of Kurt Cobain Unplugged at the Royal College of Music (RCM) Museum, running from 3 June to 18 November 2025.

The 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge: a record-breaking success

Thanks to the great generosity of RCM Supporters, the Royal College of Music achieved record-breaking success in the 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge

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