Event Date:
March 19, 2026
Event Time:
10:00 am
Event Location:
Cable Plaza
The Curriculum Music Conference® returns taking place across multiple locations. The Central conference will take place on 19th March 2026 in Dudley. Please return to the main events page to find the details for our other locations and dates.
A discounted ticket price is available for schools in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton, thanks to our partnership with the Black Country Music Hub.
This event provides a day of inspiration for primary and secondary music teachers through workshops, presentations, discussions, exhibition and networking opportunities. This event is accredited by The CPD Group. All delegates will receive a certificate for their CPD record detailing CPD points earned by attending this event.
Programme:
09:00 Registration, Refreshments & Exhibition
10:00 Welcome and Warm Up with Black Country Music Hub
10:20 Keynote & Q&A: Christopher Stevens HMI (Ofsted Subject Lead for Music)
11.00 Speed Dating with our exhibitors
11:30 Refreshments & Exhibition
12:00 A: Unlocking listening skills in KS2 with Rachel Newell (Get Set 4 Education)
12:00 B: West African Djembe Drumming Workshop with Richard McKerron (Drums for Schools)
12:40 A: Interactive online tools for music theory with Jen Flatman (Trinity College London)
12:40 B: West African Djembe Drumming Workshop with Richard McKerron (Drums for Schools)
13:20 Lunch & Exhibition
14:00 A: Flexible teaching for EYFS and KS1 with Jane Cutler (DaCapo Music Foundation)
14:00 B: Workshop session with Professor Martin Fautley
14:40 A: Get groovin’ with songs, sticks and more… with Sally Greaves (Groove’n’play)
14:40 B: Music & Me workshop with Professor Karen Burland (University of Leeds)
15:20 A: Workshop with Brendan O’Neill (Music Kids Academy)
15:20 B: TBA
16:00 Close
Exhibitors & Sponsors: ABRSM, Black Country Music Hub, Da Capo Music Foundation, Drums for Schools, Get Set 4 Education, Groove’n’play, Music Kids Academy, Music Teachers Association, Normans Musical Instruments, Trinity College London. For all exhibiting enquiries please contact us here.
Accessibility & Travel Information
Please visit this link for information on how to reach the Waterfront by car or public transport. Please note that the nearest free public car parking is the Waterfront car park – the car park at Cable Plaza is for staff and blue badge holders only. Please contact us to discuss your accessibility requirements.
Accommodation Information
The closest hotel to Cable Plaza is the Copthorne Merry Hill, a 4 minute walk away. The Travelodge Birmingham Dudley is a 9 minute walk.