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 |
|---|---|
16th Jun '26 |
Harrison Cole MA, FRCO (2000–2026)The College is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Harrison Cole. [Full article] |
5th May '26 |
IAO and RCO announce organ competition semi-finalistsSix semi-finalists have been announced in the IAO-RCO Organ Competition 2026. [Full 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] |
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