Song Plus: Family Ties

Dates
23 October 2025, 6:00pm

Venue
Inner Parry Room

Tickets
£5

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An old photo of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor resting his chin on his hand

23 October 2025, 6:00pm

Venue
Inner Parry Room

Tickets
£5

Delving into the sound-world of father and daughter composers Samuel and Avril Coleridge-Taylor, RCM singers and pianists explore their contributions to song, showcasing the character and rich melodies of their music.

Curious to find out more about Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and his time at the RCM? Read our feature in Upbeat magazine.

Plan your visit

Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BS

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   South Kensington: 0.5 miles
   Gloucester Road: 0.6 miles
   High Street Kensington: 0.8 miles

   Paddington: 1.5 miles
   Victoria: 2 miles

   Santander Cycles docking station and public cycle locking facilities adjacent to RCM

The RCM provides light refreshments throughout the year. There is also a range of restaurants, cafés and other establishments nearby, most adjacent to South Kensington station.

RCM Café

The RCM Café serves barista-style coffees, sandwiches, snacks, salads and hot food. There is also access to outside seating in our new 1851 courtyard.

Opening hours: 

Monday-Friday: 8.30am-4.30pm

Saturday: 8.30am-4.30pm (term time only)

Find out more

The main entrance to the RCM has eight steps up from the pavement and two inside the main doors. A lift is available for visitors with limited mobility. The lift is built into the smaller staircase to the left of the main entrance steps. There is an intercom button on the control panel, which can be seen and reached easily from the street. On arrival, press the buzzer to notify a member of RCM staff, who will come out to meet you and operate the lift for you.

All our event venues can be accessed by visitors with limited mobility via the lift at the main entrance.