ABCD 37th Annual Convention

We're delighted to announce the return of our Annual Convention! Our 37th Convention, the first live Convention since 2019, will be on 21 and 22 October at York St John Creative Centre, right in the centre of the historic city of York.

Join us for a weekend of workshops, repertoire, exhibition and networking for everyone who leads singing, whatever their experience. Catch up with colleagues, meet new ones, browse new repertoire, brush up on skills with leading practitioners and take part in debate.

About the weekend

• lots of opportunity to meet and network with fellow choral leaders, teachers, publishers, composers and more
• three strands of sessions running through the weekend designed to support, inspire and challenge you as a choral leader, whatever type of choir you lead
• a dedicated education strand for everyone leading young singers
• the latest repertoire to try out through the weekend
• practical sessions for all choral leaders from beginner to advanced
• presenters including Rebecca Berkley, Jeremy Haneman, Robert Hollingworth, Susan Hollingworth, Lucy Hollins, Charles MacDougall, Roxanna Panufnik and Suzzie Vango.
• a full day of sessions on Saturday
• sessions on Sunday morning, finishing with lunch
• networking and social activity on Friday night
• early evening concert and dinner on Saturday night
• our famous trade exhibition in the atrium to browse over your coffee