Music Mark Conference 2024
Join us in Nottingham this November for Music Mark’s Annual Conference, with a focus on Sustainability.
Join us at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham this November for Music Mark’s 2024 annual conference. Learn, share expertise, collaborate, network, and be inspired as we focus on sustainability in music education and explore the actions we should be taking as a sector. From environmental to financial sustainability, and sustainability of workforce and students, this conference will provide insight, inspiration and tangible actions for all those working across the music education ecology.
What to expect
Over the two days, sessions will cover a range of sustainability themes. Many of the discussions and sessions have been designed and will be delivered by our members, ensuring that you hear directly from peers across the UK who are already incorporating sustainability into their work, as well as from external voices. We will be joined by industry partners who bring specialist knowledge to support you with the obstacles you and your organisation may be facing in these challenging times.
You will have access to the conference website, which will host the full programme, corporate exhibition pages and on-demand digital content, available to you both before and after the conference.
The best way to keep up to date with the latest news, programme updates and schedule information is to follow us on our Facebook, X (formerly twitter), LinkedIn and Instagram.
Reserve your place today!
Please note that tickets with accommodation are now sold out. We have secured a limited number of rooms at the venue’s sister hotel, Jubilee Hotel which is a 30-minute walk, 19-minute bus journey, or 10-minute drive from the EMMC. These rooms are not available through Music Mark and must be booked and paid for directly via the ‘book now’ found on the hotel website. When booking, please click on Special Codes and Rates found at the right corner, select Group Code from the drop-down menu and state MMUSIC2024 to ensure they know you are attending the Music Mark conference. You will need to buy your conference ticket separately using the booking link below.
The nearest hotel to the conference centre is Nottingham Travelodge Woollaton Park, and other accommodation is widely available in the city.
Who should come along?
Designed for everyone working across the Music Education sector, the Music Mark conference will offer sessions for all levels of knowledge, skills and experience. There will be opportunities to network with your peers and talk to industry suppliers about the latest offers and innovations.
About Music Mark events and membership benefits
Subsidised conference tickets are just one of the many benefits of Music Mark membership. To learn more about the full benefits of membership, visit our website here.
Accessibility
You can see full details of the venue’s Access Guide on AccessAble.
Music Mark is committed to providing a safe and accessible event, please let us know on your registration form how we can support you in achieving this or contact us via email at info@musicmark.org.uk.
Schedule
A full programme will be published in advance of the event. Times are subject to change in the outline schedule below.
Monday 18 November
11:00 Registration and exhibition open
12:30 Registration, lunch and exhibition
13:30 Welcome and keynote
15:30 Refreshments and exhibition
16:00 Whole conference session
18:00 Break and hotel check-in
19:30 Drinks reception and dinner
22:00 Close
Tuesday 19 November
08:30 Registration and exhibition
09:15 Opening plenary
09:40 Breakout sessions
10:40 Refreshments and exhibition
11:10 Breakout sessions
12:15 Keynote
13:00 Lunch and exhibition
14:00 Breakout sessions
15:00 Refreshments and exhibition
15:30 Keynote and performance
16:30 Refreshments and networking
17:00 Close
Attend this event
Tickets with hotel have now sold out.
Member Tickets
- £315+VAT – Full Conference Ticket, no hotel (2 days + Dinner)
- £160+VAT – Tuesday only (Day ticket only)
- £55 + VAT – Student* Ticket (Tuesday only)
- £190+VAT – Freelance Ticket, no hotel (2 days + Dinner)
Non-Member Tickets
- £395+VAT – Full Conference Ticket, no hotel (2 days + Dinner)
- £200+VAT – Tuesday only (Day ticket only)
- £240 +VAT – Freelance Ticket (2 days + Dinner)
If you have already booked a ticket with accommodation, this includes a one-night stay at the on-site Orchard hotel on Monday 18th November. If you would like to stay additional nights, please book these directly with the Orchard Hotel but advise us via email so we can request you keep the same room throughout your stay.
* Student tickets are available, but you must be a Music Mark student member. Find out how to join, for free, on our Individual Membership Page.
Financial Hardship Support
It is important to us that financial hardship is not a barrier to attendance. If you want to attend the conference, but cost or any other concern creates a barrier, contact us via the support form, and we will be happy to discuss options.
Spam Warning
In 2023 we received reports that delegates and exhibitors had received emails offering to sell delegate details, please be assured that this is false and should be regarded as spam. If you do receive an email and you are concerned that it is suspicious, please email info@musicmark.org.uk to check with us before taking any action.
About the Provider
Music Mark
We are a membership organisation, Subject Association, and an Arts Council England Investment Principles Support Organisation (IPSO) advocating for excellent musical learning in and out of school.
