The Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) is a home of musical excellence and innovation. Founded in 1848, the Academy is Ireland’s oldest musical institution and is a place of teaching and learning which consistently achieves its objective of maintaining and sharing the highest standards of music performance, composition and research. The RIAM plays a central role in the development, delivery and promotion of Ireland’s cultural and educational agenda, contributing to a dynamic, innovative society for which the Performing Arts are a source of inspiration and value.