Kent & Medway Conference 2025

Music is for everyone, and every school!

Our popular full-day conference returns for its fourth year, bringing together teachers, music leads and school leaders from across the region for a day of inspiration, practical tools, and connection.

Whether you work in EYFS, primary, secondary or SEND settings, this is your space to explore new ideas, gain confidence, and re-energise your approach to music – whatever your school’s size, resources or challenges.

Kindly sponsored by ABRSM, this year’s event features expert speakers from across music education and the wider sector, with a focus on making music inclusive, accessible and impactful in every classroom.

Get your tickets here or at the button below.

Why attend?

• An away day with impact – gain practical tools, confidence and inspiration
• Practical, real-world tips – designed for busy teachers working in diverse settings
• A community of people who get it – from music specialists to lone champions flying the flag, you’re not alone!
• Refresh and recharge – take a moment for your own development and wellbeing

“Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity to chat with other professionals + meet such a huge variety of providers for music education. We are so blessed to have such a passionate and knowledgeable team at KM” – 2024 conference attendee

What’s on:

You’ll hear from a brilliant range of national voices and local educators, with sessions designed to meet you where you are and give you ideas to use straight away. The day will include:

• Prof Martin Fautley talks Assessment in Primary and Secondary | One of the UK’s leading voices on music education assessment will lead practical sessions on meaningful, manageable assessment across primary and secondary.
• Katie Teage: Planning for neurodiverse children in your choir, Keeping Upper KS2 engaged in music | Two practical, energising sessions from a teacher with real-world experience.
• Kickstarting Singing in Year 7– ABRSM | A focused session on music transitions from Year 6 to Year 7, led by ABRSM’s expert team.
• Lindsay Edmondson – Inclusive Practice | Tried-and-tested approaches to ensure music is genuinely accessible for all learners in your classroom.
• Panel discussion: Joining the dots between classroom music making and extra-curricular music| How can we better connect classroom learning with choirs, instrumental lessons, and ensembles? This session brings together voices from schools, hubs, and the wider sector.

More speakers and sessions to be announced soon.

What else is included?

• Full programme of CPD sessions and workshops
• Access to our Education Expo and networking hub
• Drop-in sessions with Kent Music area managers and Lead Schools
• Complimentary lunch, snacks and refreshments
• Free parking and accessible facilities throughout

Ticket Information:

• Free for teachers from schools in Kent and Medway
• £50 for teachers from schools outside Kent and Medway or independent schools

Please note, this event has sold out two years running – places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Non-attendance, or cancellations received 14 days or less before the event start date will be subject to a charge of £50 to cover venue hire and food.

Before claiming your tickets, please ensure you have read our terms and conditions for CPD events for full information.

We look forward to welcoming you to the conference!