The Music & Drama Education Expo, Europe’s largest conference and exhibition for performing arts educators, has opened its Call for Papers and Advisory Board applications for 2026.
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.
Each year the two-day programme attracts around 2,000 visitors from across the UK and over 40 countries. This year’s event saw over 80 CPD sessions (all CPD-accredited), showcasing the depth and variety of provision in music and drama education.
The 2026 show will once again return to London’s Business Design Centre, taking place on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 February.
As plans take shape, organisers are seeking a range of practitioners to present sessions and join the show’s voluntary Advisory Board. Educators of all backgrounds, ages and identities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Call for Papers
The aim is to provide an up-to-date, insightful and inspirational CPD programme that sits at the heart of every Music & Drama Education Expo.
For 2026, organisers are seeking session proposals in the following areas:
- Classroom Drama
- Classroom Music
- Composition
- Curriculum and Exams
- Early Years and Primary
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Instrumental/Vocal Teaching
- International Trends and Approaches
- Music Improvisation
- Music Technology
- Musical Theatre
- Pedagogy
- Practical Music-Making
- SEND
- Theatre Production
- Wellbeing
Please note that sessions last 45 minutes.
The deadline for applications is Friday 2 June 2025.
Submit a session here.
Advisory Board
A voluntary board of experienced practitioners plays a pivotal role in shaping the direction of the Expo, providing feedback on the proposed programme to the heads of content. This feedback is needed for a limited period, from mid-June to late July. No travel is required.
Applications are welcome from teachers in the following areas and roles:
- Early Years
- Primary
- Secondary
- SEND
- Music Technology
- Freelance Drama Teachers
- Freelance Instrumental/Vocal Teachers
- Theatre Production Teachers
- Workshop Leaders
- Hub Officials
- Headteachers
The deadline for applications is Friday 16 May 2025.
Find out more and apply here.
