Music & Drama Education Awards nominations open for 2026

Nominations are now open for the Music & Drama Education Awards 2026, which celebrate the achievements of teachers, school departments, individuals, resources, organisations and charities. This year, nominations will be submitted through a new form-based system, which streamlines the submission and selection process. 

The 2026 awards ceremony will be held at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. The host, and expert judging panel, will be announced closer to the event. 

Nominations can be submitted in the following categories: 

We will also be presenting the Drama & Theatre and Music Teacher  Editors’ Awards at the ceremony.

The Music & Drama Education Awards 2025 ceremony took place in January and was hosted by Simon Beale. It was supported by sponsors: AVID, Music Teachers’ Association, Music Theatre International, Rocksteady Music School and Royal Marines Band Service.