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Music Mark Higher Education Conference 2027

  • 6th May 2027
  • 9am - 5pm
  • Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester

The Music Mark Higher Education Conference provides an in-person opportunity to connect with university and conservatoire colleagues from across the UK. 

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Following the success of our inaugural conference, we are pleased to announce that our second Higher Education Conference will be taking place at Royal Northern College of Music on 6th May 2027. The conference aims to bring together colleagues from across institutions offering higher education music programmes to share research, examples of best practice and discuss how to collectively navigate the challenges facing the higher education sector.

If you would like to present at the conference, look out for the call for proposals which will launch soon. Make sure you’re signed up to receive Music Mark newsletters and follow us on socials to get the latest updates on this!

Capacity is limited, so make sure you don’t miss out!

Music Mark members can benefit from a special Early Bird rate available until 31st October. If you’re not already a member but would be interested in joining, you can find out more via our website.

“The event provided a valuable opportunity to bring together higher education music colleagues – a connection that can be challenging to achieve within the wider HE CPD landscape, where many events are not specifically tailored to music programmes.”

– Cardiff 2026 HE conference delegate

Programme

The full programme will be announced in January however please see below an early outline of the schedule:

  • 9am – Arrivals and refreshments
  • 9:30am – Welcome
  • 9:45am – Sessions and workshops
  • 10:45am – Networking break
  • 11:15am – Session and workshops
  • 12:15pm – Lunch
  • 1:15pm – Whole conference session
  • 2:30pm – Session and workshops
  • 3:30pm – Afternoon break
  • 3:45pm – Keynote
  • 5pm – Event close

Getting there

Information via the RNCM website.

We encourage car sharing and use of public transport where possible.

Accessiblity

Full details and programme to be confirmed.

Information on venue accessiblity can be found via the RNCM website.

In our sign up form, you will have the opportunity to mention any accessiblity requirements you might have. However, if you have any specific questions regarding attendance at this event, you can e-mail us at info@musicmark.org.uk.

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Ticket Prices:

Member early bird rate available until 31st October when prices will increase.

  • Members Early Bird rate: £45 +VAT
  • Non-members: £75 +VAT

With individual membership costing £60 (including VAT) per year, if you’re not already a member but would be interested in joining, find out more via our website.

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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.

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