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Are you ready to break down the barriers to music education?
Join passionate music educators, leaders, and practitioners from across the Heart of England region for a transformative day of inspiration, collaboration, and action.
Our theme, “Breaking Barriers,” challenges us to confront the obstacles that limit access, diversity, and quality in music education—and to discover practical, achievable solutions that can empower every child and young person to thrive musically, both within and beyond the classroom.
What to Expect
- Dynamic speakers & workshop leaders tackling real-world challenges
- £500 Prize Draw – to win a voucher to use at Normans.co.uk
- Exclusive 25% Delegate Discount Code on selected brands at Normans.co.uk
Speakers
Darren Abrahams, Inspirational Regenerative Change Maker, Singer, Trauma Therapist and Performance Coach will be our Keynote Speaker.

Darren will be joined by Emeritus Professor of Music Martin Fautley and a range of workshop provides and exhibitors to address our conference theme throughout the day.

Whether you're a subject leader, classroom teacher, music leader or practitioner, this conference is your opportunity to reimagine what’s possible and return to your school or setting with renewed purpose and practical tools to make change happen.
Delegate Fees 
 
Special Early Bird offer £65 until 30th November, and £85 from 1st December onward.
