Why Visit? | Music & Drama Education Expo

Why is attending the show so important?

We understand that your job to teach is more than just a duty, it is a responsibility that you take very seriously. If you take their development seriously, surely you would take your own development as an educator seriously also?

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 student's skills.

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87%

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

88%

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

90%

of visitors said they would recommend the event to a colleague

CPD SESSIONS

We offer 60 fun CPD sessions, interactive workshops, panel debates & fire-side chats. We cover 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 away not only notes but ideas and inspiration.

NETWORKING

With over 2,500 visitors, Music & Drama Education Expo | London is the perfect networking opportunity and 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 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 150 of the leading brands in the music & drama education sector. Speak to publishers, exam boards, providers and so much more.

Come along and browse their catalogue, play the latest instruments or with the most recently developed technology.

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

At Music & Drama Education Expo, we welcome all to attend whether you're a teacher, enthusiast, or even a student. The show invites all to come and get a feel for the creative sector.

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
SEN and inclusion professionals
Education advisors
Governors

HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO

Take a look at our Highlights video. We captured all of the best bits from the London 2024 show so that everyone can get a feel for what future shows will be like.

We also interviewed delegates, exhibitors and speakers from the show so that you can hear from others what they think about the show.

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.

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WHY VISIT

Why is attending the show so important?

87%

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

88%

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

90%

of visitors said they would recommend the event to a colleague

WHAT'S ON?

CPD SESSIONS

NETWORKING

EXHIBITION

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

At Music & Drama Education Expo, we welcome all to attend whether you're a teacher, enthusiast, or even a student. The show invites all to come and get a feel for the creative sector.

HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO

GETTING THERE

The Business Design Centre, London

SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

Chill & Charge Sponsors

Café Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Piano Sponsor

Lanyard Sponsor

Music Stand Sponsor

Music Teacher

Drama & Theatre

Mark Allen Foundation

WHY VISIT

Why is attending the show so important?

87%

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

88%

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

90%

of visitors said they would recommend the event to a colleague

WHAT'S ON?

CPD SESSIONS

NETWORKING

EXHIBITION

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

At Music & Drama Education Expo, we welcome all to attend whether you're a teacher, enthusiast, or even a student. The show invites all to come and get a feel for the creative sector.

HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO

GETTING THERE

The Business Design Centre, London

SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

Chill & Charge Sponsors

Café Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Piano Sponsor

Lanyard Sponsor

Music Stand Sponsor

Music Teacher

Drama & Theatre

Mark Allen Foundation

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