The Music & Drama Education Expo, Europe’s largest conference and exhibition for performing arts educators, has announced its advisory board.
The event is a highlight of the music and drama education calendars, offering highly valued CPD and networking opportunities for educators working in a range of settings.
Following the event’s call for papers, the Expo’s heads of content will request feedback and ideas from the advisory board on a draft conference programme, giving each member the opportunity to advise on any gaps in the offering.
Each year the two-day programme attracts around 2,000 visitors from across the UK and over 40 countries. Last year’s event saw over 80 CPD sessions, showcasing the depth and variety of provision in music and drama education.
This year’s advisory board are:
- Robert Abba – Teacher of Music and Music Technology
- Ruth Ahmed – Acting Coach
- Ash Charles – Director of Music, Hurlingham Prep School, Director, MusicMaps
- Bindya Chauhan – Drama Educator and Practitioner
- Lou Collins – Early Years and Primary Drama Practitioner
- Claire Cossins – Acting Head, Sutton Music Trust
- Tracy Dorrington – Founder, Drama Matters
- Nathaniel Dye – Music Lead, Nelson Primary School, Trombonist
- Rebekah Hesmondhalgh – Director of Drama, The King’s School, Canterbury
- Nick Howdle – Hub Lead, Wiltshire Music Connect
- Lynn Howes – Outreach and Widening Participation Lead, Drama Studio London
- Patrick Johns – 'Teaching Notes' Podcast Presenter, Music Teacher, Freelance Musician and Radio Producer
- Gennie Joy – Musician and Music Education Consultant
- Jeremy Nicklin – Prep School Music Consultant, ‘Sonata’ Music Consultancy
- Virginie Privas Bréauté – Senior Lecturer in Language Learning/Teaching, University of Lorraine, Nancy, France
- Zeena Rasheed – Vice Chair, National Drama
- Wyn Richards – Curriculum Leader of Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance, UAL
- Simon Rushby – Music Teacher, Examiner, Composer, Performer, and Author
- Kate Smith – Performing Arts Educator, Creative, and Examiner
- Benjamin Turner – Managing Director, The Spit Game UK & Rap Club Productions
To find out more about each advisory board member, visit musicanddramaeducationexpo.co.uk/advisory-board
The 2025 Expo will once again return to London’s Business Design Centre, taking place on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 January.
Register your interest for the free event at musicanddramaeducationexpo.co.uk
