Radio presenter Simon Beale presented the Music and Drama Education Awards 2025 at a live ceremony on 30 January at The Royal National Hotel, London.
The winners were chosen from a pre-announced shortlist, with six organisations or individuals given high commendations for their work.
The MDEA jury – chaired by Phil Croydon, editor of Music Teacher, and Wendy Frost, Head of Content (Drama) for Expo 2025 – was made up of a range of leading voices from the worlds of music and drama education.
The music categories were judged by Emily Crowhurst, School21; Kate Campbell-Green, Head of Tameside Music Service; Kay Charlton, consultant and composer; Aileen Douthwaite, founder and director of AMD Arts Consultancy Ltd; Liv Edwards, Senior Leader at Kent Music; Jon Fell, Head of Creative Arts, Southwark College; Tolu McCarthy, teacher, writer and speaker; Edwin Pitt Mansfield, educator, performer and musical director; and Sarah Share, Assistant Head, Advice, Curriculum and Pedagogy, Leicestershire Music.
Register now to continue reading
Register to the Music Teacher website today to read more of the latest news and developments from the world of music education.
You’ll receive:
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
