The Music & Drama Education Expo, Europe’s largest conference and exhibition for performing arts educators, has opened its Call for Papers and Advisory Board applications for 2025.
The event is a highlight of the music and drama education calendars, offering highly valued CPD and networking opportunities for educators working in a range of settings.
Each year the two-day programme attracts around 2,000 visitors from across the UK and over 40 countries. This year’s event saw over 80 CPD sessions (all CPD-accredited), showcasing the depth and variety of provision in music and drama education.
The 2025 show will once again return to London’s Business Design Centre, taking place on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 January.
As plans take shape, organisers are seeking a range of practitioners to present sessions and join the show’s voluntary Advisory Board. Educators of all backgrounds, ages and identities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Call for Papers
The aim to provide an up-to-date, insightful and inspirational CPD programme sits at the heart of every Music & Drama Education Expo.
For 2025, organisers are seeking session proposals in the following areas:
- Classroom Drama
- Classroom Music
- Collaboration and Community
- Composition
- Curriculum and Exams
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Music and/or Drama Across the Curriculum
- Early Years and Primary
- Improvisation
- Instrumental/Vocal Teaching
- International Trends and Approaches
- Mind and Body
- Musical Theatre
- Pedagogy
- Practical Music-Making
- SEND
- Technology
Please note that sessions last 45 minutes.
The deadline for applications is Friday 7 June 2024.
Submit a session here.
Advisory Board
A voluntary board of experienced practitioners plays a pivotal role in shaping the direction of the Expo, providing feedback on the proposed programme to the heads of content. This feedback is needed for a limited period, from mid-June to late-July. No travel is required.
Applications are welcome from teachers in the following areas and roles:
- Early Years
- Primary
- Secondary
- SEND
- Technology
- Freelance Drama Teachers
- Freelance Instrumental/Vocal Teachers
- Music Technology Teachers
- Workshop Leaders
- Hub Officials
- Headteachers
The deadline for applications is Friday 24 May 2024
Find out more and apply here.