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. Teaching music and drama takes creativity, energy and constant inspiration. Music & Drama Education Expo gives you time to invest in your own development, discover new ideas and bring practical learning back to your students.

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.

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Who should attend?

Designed for everyone involved in music, drama and performing arts education

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.

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

What you’ll leave with

Practical value from your day at the Expo

Leave with fresh ideas, useful contacts and resources that can support your teaching, productions and creative projects.

Fresh teaching ideas

New approaches to support music, drama and performing arts education.

Useful CPD insight

Professional development you can take back to your setting.

New sector contacts

Connect with educators, practitioners, suppliers and creative professionals.

Resources to explore

Discover products, services and tools to support pupils, departments and projects.

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What educators think about the event

“An amazing experience.”

Rachel White Junior Music Lead, Wakefield Girls High School

“Excellent place to make contacts.”

Annabel Venn Subject Lead for Drama, Sir Robert Woodard Academy

“Excellent CPD for my subject.”

Laura McGibbon Teacher of Drama, Lift Bexleyheath

Helpful to know

Questions to help you decide if the Expo is right for you

Music & Drama Education Expo is designed to give you practical ideas, useful contacts and inspiration that supports your work in creative education.

Is the Expo suitable if I already attend other education events?

Yes. This event is focused specifically on music, drama, performing arts and creative education, so the content and exhibitors are much more relevant to your subject area.

Will I find ideas I can use straight away?

Yes. The Expo is built around practical learning, useful resources and real conversations, helping you return to your setting with ideas you can apply quickly.

Is it useful for both music and drama educators?

Yes. The event brings together music, drama and performing arts education, making it relevant whether your focus is classroom teaching, productions, performance or wider creative learning.

Can I discover new suppliers and resources?

Yes. You can meet exhibiting brands, compare products and services, and speak directly with suppliers who support creative education.

Is it worth attending if I only have one day available?

Yes. Even a single day can give you access to CPD, exhibitors, networking and inspiration. You can plan your visit around the sessions and suppliers most relevant to you.