A National Conservatoire of Global Consequence
RIAM 180: The Ascension Strategy spans the years 2026 to 2030. At the centre of that timeline is 2028, when the Royal Irish Academy of Music will celebrate its 180th anniversary, a galvanising pivot between the traditions that have brought us to this point and the opportunities and challenges that propel us forward to the global stage.
Building on RIAM’s rise into the world’s top 20 conservatoires, our vision is to cultivate musicians of exceptional calibre, artists whose technical mastery, artistic depth and intellectual engagement position them on the global stage. At the heart of RIAM 180 is the welfare and development of our people, our students and our staff.
RIAM 180 is powered by our Values and four interconnected strategic pillars:
- The Academy Artist: Living in Music, Empowering Musicians of Global Influence
- The Academy Teacher: Honouring Tradition, Redefining Excellence with Humility and Care
- The Academy Network: Convening Influence and Driving Innovation
- The Academy Momentum: Building Capacity for Global Leadership
Together, these pillars aim to ensure excellence in teaching, empower graduates to make real-world impact, drive innovation through research, and strengthen RIAM’s global reputation and organisational resilience.