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RSL Fellowship
RSL Fellowship
A fellowship of RSL is currently the highest honour that RSL can bestow. Fellowships are presented to acknowledge practitioners who have contributed to the development of their art form and inspired the students of RSL qualifications to achieve their best.
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RSL Fellowships are awarded to practitioners from a variety of industries. Here are the different capacities where an RSL Fellowship would be awarded.
Fellows – Fellows of RSL demonstrate outstanding achievement in the area of Music and the Contemporary Arts.
Honorary Fellowships – may be awarded from time to time by RSL in recognition of educational and professional excellence.Honorary fellows will appear on RSL materials to promote good practice within the sector.
Fellows typically come from two areas of expertise; Professional or Educational.
Professional Experience – Practitioners are expected to have achieved distinction in music, contemporary arts and related areas over a significant period.
This may include:
- Extensive and innovative performance work.
- Significant contribution to the recording industry.
- Significant contribution to policy or practice.
- Extensive peer recognition and a worldwide reputation.
- Has gained industry recognition through industry awards and memberships.
Educational Experience – Practitioners are expected to satisfy one or more of the following criteria with regards to academic qualifications:
- Can demonstrate a high level of teaching experience supported by teaching qualifications.
- Having made a significant contribution to the policy or practice of contemporary arts education.
- Extensive peer recognition and a worldwide reputation
RSL Fellows
Here is the list of current fellows:
Deirdre Cartwright
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Deirdre Cartwright is a renowned guitarist, songwriter, and co-Founder of “Blow the Fuse,” making a profound impact on UK’s music industry.
Deirdre Cartwright
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Deirdre Cartwright is a renowned guitarist, songwriter, and co-Founder of “Blow the Fuse,” making a profound impact on UK’s music industry.
Billy Cobham
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music and Education
Billy Cobham is a Grammy nominated drummer known for his fusion jazz style including his groundbreaking composition “Red Baron”.
Billy Cobham
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music and Education
Billy Cobham is a Grammy nominated drummer known for his fusion jazz style including his groundbreaking composition “Red Baron”.
Fraser T Smith
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Fraser T Smith is a songwriter and producer best known for his work on the Grammy winning single “Set Fire To The Rain” and Stormy’s Gang Signs & Prayer album.
Fraser T Smith
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Fraser T Smith is a songwriter and producer best known for his work on the Grammy winning single “Set Fire To The Rain” and Stormy’s Gang Signs & Prayer album.
Randy Brecker
Randy Brecker Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Randy Brecker is an acclaimed drummer and composer, recognized for his iconic composition “Some Skunk Funk” and ongoing influence on young musicians.
Randy Brecker
Randy Brecker Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Randy Brecker is an acclaimed drummer and composer, recognized for his iconic composition “Some Skunk Funk” and ongoing influence on young musicians.
Steve White
Honorary Fellowship of RSL(FRSL) For Services to Music and Education
Steve White is an accomplished drummer and educator who has played with Paul Weller’s Style Council and collaborated with Oasis, The Who, and more.
Steve White
Honorary Fellowship of RSL(FRSL) For Services to Music and Education
Steve White is an accomplished drummer and educator
who has played with Paul Weller’s Style Council and collaborated with Oasis, The Who, and more.
Max Helyer
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Max Helyer is the guitarist of UK rock band You Me At Six, achieving chart success and touring with artists such as Paramore, Fall Out Boy and Thirty Seconds.
Max Helyer
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Max Helyer is the guitarist of UK rock band You Me At Six, achieving chart success and touring with artists such as Paramore, Fall Out Boy and Thirty Seconds.
Muyiwa Olarewaju
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Muyiwa Olarewaju OBE is a renowned gospel artist, broadcaster, and presenter with accolades including Director of Premier Gospel, judge on BBC’s Songs of Praise and leader of Riversongz.
Muyiwa Olarewaju
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Muyiwa Olarewaju OBE is a renowned gospel artist, broadcaster, and presenter with accolades including Director of Premier Gospel, judge on BBC’s Songs of Praise and leader of Riversongz.
Richard Beadle
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Richard Beadle is the Musical Director of the multi-Olivier award winning production Hamilton, whilst also composing the BBC’s Gareth Malone’s All Star Music Quiz theme tune.
Richard Beadle
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Richard Beadle is the Musical Director of the multi-Olivier award winning production Hamilton, whilst also composing the BBC’s Gareth Malone’s All Star Music Quiz theme tune.
Luke McGrellis
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Luke McGrellis is the Vice President of A&R at Universal Music Publishing Group, having signed artists such as Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish and Sam Smith.
Luke McGrellis
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Luke McGrellis is the Vice President of A&R at Universal Music Publishing Group, having signed artists such as Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish and Sam Smith.
Crispin Parry
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Crispin Parry, a drummer turned music journalist and industry advocate, founded BANG magazine and British Underground, supporting emerging talent.
Crispin Parry
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Crispin Parry, a drummer turned music journalist and industry advocate, founded BANG magazine and British Underground, supporting emerging talent.
Matt Prime
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Matt Prime, a prolific songwriter and producer, boasts an impressive discography filled with collaborations including Kylie Minogue, Sam Smith, and Jason Derulo.
Matt Prime
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Matt Prime, a prolific songwriter and producer, boasts an impressive discography filled with collaborations including Kylie Minogue, Sam Smith, and Jason Derulo.
Sam Winwood
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Sam Winwood has an expansive career spanning 25 years, starting as a talent scout and now managing huge artists like Sam Fender and Rudimental.
Sam Winwood
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Sam Winwood has an expansive career spanning 25 years, starting as a talent scout and now managing huge artists like Sam Fender and Rudimental.
Shereece Storrod
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Shereece Storrod, renowned singer and mentor, has a 25 year career performing across the world and for notable audiences such as the Royal Family, Pope John Paul and Nelson Mandela.
Shereece Storrod
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Shereece Storrod, renowned singer and mentor, has a 25 year career performing across the world and for notable audiences such as the Royal Family, Pope John Paul and Nelson Mandela.
Francis Seriau
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Francis Seriau DPhil -FRSA, is a creative and pioneering music educator who founded the world-renowned Tech Music Schools, attracting students from over 50 countries.
Francis Seriau
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Francis Seriau DPhil -FRSA, is a creative and pioneering music educator who founded the world-renowned Tech Music Schools, attracting students from over 50 countries.
Robert Burns
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Robert Burns is an accomplished musician and Honorary Associate Professor of Music who has worked with notable artists such as Sam and Dave, Isaac Hayes, The Stylistics, and Edwin Starr.
Robert Burns
Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music
Robert Burns is an accomplished musician and Honorary Associate Professor of Music who has worked with notable artists such as Sam and Dave, Isaac Hayes, The Stylistics, and Edwin Starr.
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