The Music & Drama Education Expo, Europe's largest conference and exhibition for music and drama education professionals, is set to return on January 30-31, 2025, at the Business Design Centre in London. This event offers attendees free CPD sessions and the opportunity to engage with various creative brands, catering to anyone involved in music and drama education.
Free CPD Sessions Overview
The Music & Drama Education Expo 2025 offers a diverse range of free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions, providing attendees with valuable learning opportunities. These sessions cover a wide array of topics, including SEND & inclusion, new educational trends, and performance health. Participants can engage in interactive workshops, panel debates, and practical sessions led by industry experts and experienced educators. The event's program features notable speakers such as Benjamin Turner, Paul Harris, Melanie Spanswick, and Dr. Jenevora Williams, addressing subjects like jazz improvisation, Makaton, AI in music education, and employment law. With over 70 CPD sessions available, educators can stay current with the latest trends and exchange ideas with over 1,500 fellow professionals, enhancing their teaching practices and expanding their professional networks.
Top Exhibitors at the Expo
The Music & Drama Education Expo 2025 will feature over 120 leading brands in the music and drama education sector. Notable exhibitors include Charanga, a pioneering digital platform for music education, which will showcase its latest innovations at stand B58. Little Angel Theatre, known for its puppetry expertise, will be present at stand C10, offering insights into their educational programs. Attendees can expect to engage with publishers, exam boards, and various educational providers, exploring new tools and resources for creative education. The exhibition floor provides an excellent opportunity for educators to discover exclusive discounts, freebies, and participate in prize draws, enhancing their teaching toolkit with the latest industry offerings.
- Charanga (Stand B58): Digital music education platform
- Little Angel Theatre (Stand C10): Puppetry and theatre education
- Various publishers, exam boards, and educational providers
- Opportunities for exclusive discounts, freebies, and prize draws
Spotlight on Drama Highlights
The Music & Drama Education Expo 2025 promises an exciting lineup of drama-focused sessions, reflecting current trends and innovative approaches in theatre education. Punchdrunk Enrichment will make their Expo debut with a session on "Immersive Learning Experiences in Your School," focusing on primary education. Graeae, a pioneering organization championing theatre with Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent artists, will present "Theatre for Social Change".
The Expo will also feature sessions addressing contemporary issues in drama education. These include "Digital Dramatics: Integrating Generative AI into the Drama Classroom" by Bindya Chauhan, exploring the impact of AI on learning spaces. Other highlights include workshops on diverse voices in drama texts, nurturing identity, and feminist theatre history. Returning favorites like Vamos Theatre with their mask work and Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation will offer sessions on puppetry, voice, and using Shakespeare to enhance literacy and oracy in primary students.
Mercure London Paddington Hotel – Official Hotel for Music & Drama Education Expo 2025 Attendees
For those attending the Music & Drama Education Expo 2025, the Mercure London Paddington Hotel offers a comfortable and convenient stay, just a short distance from the Business Design Centre, London. Located near Paddington Station, the hotel provides easy access to central London and excellent transport links to the Expo venue. For more information and to reserve your room, please visit Mercure London Paddington Hotel. Don’t miss the chance to stay close to the Expo and experience the best of London’s cultural and educational offerings!
