Selwyn College student Richard Wolfson has been accepted onto the University's Advanced Popular Performance Scheme (APPS), joining just three other vocalists selected from across Cambridge's colleges for 2025/26.
The scheme has expanded significantly this year, with 34 students from 12 colleges chosen to participate. Five bands were also selected, up from four last year.
As a vocal pathway member, Richard will receive regular one-to-one coaching from Anton Browne, a longstanding BRIT School tutor, and Rebecca Phillips, a vocal coach and singer-songwriter. The training focuses on performance, song writing techniques and vocal health.
Richard, who draws inspiration from indie folk artists including Nick Drake, Alex G and Pinegrove, said: "I love writing songs especially and have basically planned out an album worth of songs I want to work on. I really want to work on my tone at the top of my register, and navigating the break between my chest and head voice."
Simon Fairclough, Director of the Centre for Music Performance, said: "This initiative is all about nurturing creativity and giving Cambridge's popular musicians the same level of professional support and artistic development that classical performers have long enjoyed."
All APPS participants will have opportunities to perform at gigs organised by the Centre for Music Performance throughout the year.