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Why is attending Expo so important?

We understand that teaching is more than just a job; it's a responsibility that you take very seriously. If you are committed to your students development, why would you not be committed to your own development as an educator? 

That's why we've created an event like Music & Drama Education Expo to aid you with the right ideas, tools and resources to help you develop your own, as well as your students', skills.

Register Interest

87%

of visitors rated their overall experience at the show as good or excellent

99%

of visitors came to meet suppliers and keep up-to-date with the latest product developments

91%

of visitors said they would recommend the event to a colleague

WHAT'S ON?

CPD SESSIONS

We offer 60+ fun CPD sessions, interactive workshops, panel debates & Fireside Chats covering a wide range of topics such as:
  • Warm-up & motivational ideas
  • New educational trends
  • Great ideas for Early Years education
  • SEND & inclusion
  • Updates on new technologies
  • Latest developments in policy & funding
  • Helpful tips and advice for private practitioners

Learn from expert speakers and take ideas and inspiration back to your educational setting.

NETWORKING

With nearly 2,000 visitors, Music & Drama Education Expo | London is the perfect place to make new contacts. It serves as a sharing platform for private tutors and peripatetic teachers, as well as single-teacher departments, which are so common in the creative arts education landscape.

Our Sharing Lab feature gives teachers and practitioners, like yourself, the perfect opportunity to network, exchange ideas and discuss challenges you may face in your field. Meet and discuss with other colleagues and pick each other's brains!

EXHIBITION

Every year we attract over 100 of the leading brands in the music & drama education sector. Speak to publishers, exam boards, providers, and many more.

Come along and browse their catalogues, play the latest instruments or get to grips with the most recently developed technology.

There is something for everyone and, what’s best, is that many of our fantastic exhibitors offer great discounts, freebies and prize draws over the 2 days of the show! Pick up all the tools you need to reach your creative goals for the next twelve months!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

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At Music & Drama Education Expo, we welcome all to attend, whether you're an educator, student or just an enthusiastic supporter of arts education! The show invites everyone to experience the creative sector firsthand. 

We offer high-quality, essential CPD sessions for everyone involved in music, performing arts or drama education including:
 
  • Early Years and Primary teachers
  • Secondary Music and Drama teachers
  • Peripatetic Music teachers of all genres
  • Music Hub leaders
  • Independent Drama teaching practitioners, drama club and workshop leaders
  • Music, Drama or Performing Arts heads of department
  • Pupil premium coordinators
  • SEND and inclusion professionals
  • Education advisors
  • Governors

HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO

Take a look at our highlights video. We captured all of the best bits from the 2025 event so that everyone can get a feel for what Expo is really like!

GETTING THERE

The Business Design Centre, London 

Opening times: 
Thursday 30th January 2025 | 0900 - 1700 
Friday 31st January 2025 | 0900 – 1630 
 
Venue and travel: 
The Business Design Centre,
52 Upper Street,
London, N1 0QH
  
The Business Design Centre is located in the heart of Islington with easy access to and from central London by public transport. 

Accommodation 
To secure the best available accommodation within your budget we recommend you book as early as possible. We do not have an accommodation provider associated with this show.

SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

Lanyard Sponsor

Chill & Charge Sponsors

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Café Sponsor

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Gold Sponsor

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Piano Sponsor

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Lanyard Sponsor

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Music Stand Sponsor

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Bag Sponsor

Music Techer

Music Teacher

Drama & Theatre

Drama & Theatre

Mark Allen Foundation

Mark Allen Foundation

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