Exhibitor FAQs

Music & Drama Education Expo connects your organisation with teachers, department leads, practitioners and education decision-makers who are looking for new resources, suppliers and ideas to support creative learning.

It gives you the opportunity to showcase your products and services, demonstrate what you offer and have meaningful conversations with potential customers face-to-face.

The Expo attracts professionals working across music, drama, performing arts and creative education.

This includes teachers, department leads, practitioners and education decision-makers looking for products, resources, services and new ideas they can take back to their settings.

The exhibition brings together organisations from across the music, drama and creative education sector, including publishers, instrument and equipment suppliers, awarding bodies, education technology providers, arts organisations, professional associations and teaching resource providers.

Take a look at the current exhibitor list to see the organisations already joining us for 2027.

Shell scheme and space-only stands are available, giving you flexibility depending on your budget, objectives and preferred stand design.

The team can talk you through the available locations and options to help you find the right fit for your organisation.

If you're interested in exhibiting at Music & Drama Education Expo 2027, request the media pack or get in touch with the team.

We'll be able to discuss your objectives, available stand options and opportunities to help you get the most from the event.

Request the 2027 Media Pack for more information about exhibiting and the commercial opportunities available at the Expo.

What is included will depend on the package and stand option you choose.

All exhibitors receive a listing in the official show guide as part of their package, with additional advertising and promotional opportunities available to increase your visibility.

Your sales contact will confirm exactly what is included within your individual package.

Yes. Sponsorship opportunities are available for organisations looking to increase their presence and visibility before, during and after the Expo.

Opportunities vary, so speak to the team about your objectives and the current options available for 2027.

Confirmed exhibitors are featured within the event's online exhibitor directory, helping visitors discover who's attending and plan which organisations they want to meet at the show.

Exhibition stands are designed to give organisations the opportunity to showcase their products, resources and services directly to visitors.

If you're planning a demonstration involving additional equipment, sound, power or other special requirements, please discuss this with the operations team in advance.

Music & Drama Education Expo includes an Exhibitor Showcase Theatre, giving visitors the opportunity to discover products, services and ideas from organisations at the event.

If you're interested in presenting or increasing your presence within the event programme, speak to the team about the opportunities currently available.

We encourage exhibitors to promote their attendance to customers, prospects and their wider network ahead of the show.

Make sure your exhibitor information is complete and give visitors a clear reason to come and see you, whether that's a new launch, demonstration, resource or special activity on your stand.

For questions about exhibitor marketing and promotional opportunities, contact the MDEE marketing team.

Booked exhibitors will receive operational information ahead of the event covering the details needed to prepare for the show.

If you have an operational question before receiving this information, you can contact the exhibition operations team.

Exhibitor build-up and access times will be provided to booked exhibitors as part of the operational information for the event.

Please check the official information you receive before arranging deliveries, contractors or travel for your stand team.

Information about stand services and any relevant suppliers will be provided within your exhibitor information.

If you're unsure whether something is already included in your stand package, check with the team before placing an additional order.

Registration instructions for your stand team will be provided to booked exhibitors ahead of the event.

Please make sure everyone working on your stand follows the registration instructions provided by the event team before arriving onsite.

Please follow the official delivery instructions provided to exhibitors, including the correct delivery location, dates and labelling requirements.

We recommend checking these details before arranging a courier or sending anything directly to the venue.

Please be vigilant. Organisations sometimes contact exhibitors claiming to be officially partnered with the event and offer services such as visitor data, directories, accommodation or marketing services.

Music & Drama Education Expo does not release, sell or share its event data with outside parties.

If you're unsure whether a communication is genuine, contact the event team before responding or making any payment.

Our team can help with exhibiting, sponsorship, operations, marketing and general questions about Music & Drama Education Expo.

For exhibiting and sponsorship enquiries, contact Amy Driscoll, Event Director.

For operational questions about your stand, contact the exhibition operations team.