Music & Drama Education Expo

MDEE 2024 report: the ecology on full display

David Kettle reflects on policy, AI and other important topics covered at this year's Music & Drama Education Expo.
Jamie Hodgskin

Visitor numbers were up, sessions and talks were often standing-room-only, and exhibitors' stands were bustling too. There was a definite buzz in the air at this year's Music & Drama Education Expo. Driving all the activity, however, was the evident enthusiasm of teachers and educationalists themselves – whether they were visiting or presenting – and their own desire to learn, rethink, challenge themselves. That might sound a bit self-congratulatory, but it's worth acknowledging: surely nobody would want those qualities to get overlooked or taken for granted. But alongside teachers, it felt like the whole ecology of music education was represented – from industry organisations through to technology companies, publishers to researchers. And, of course, the two days provided a welcome opportunity to meet old friends across disciplines, offer support, maybe offload the odd rant or two, certainly discuss new ideas and fresh perspectives.

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