Welcome to the Music & Drama Education Awards 2027, in which we celebrate the extraordinary contribution made by practitioners, schools, charities and other organisations to the lives of children, young people and adults across the UK.

The two sectors which these awards celebrate – performing arts and education – have faced unprecedented challenges in recent years. The people who provide performing arts education have continued undaunted to produce exceptional work and to support innumerable students of all ages. These awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate those achievements.

Our winners are chosen by a carefully assembled panel of judges drawn from across music and drama education, representing a wide range of interests. They have the expertise and experience to reward the extraordinary talent, products and organisations reflecting music and drama in 2027.

We wish all nominees the best of luck. Thank you for the outstanding work you do to nurture future talent and deepen engagement with the arts.

Chairs of the Judging Panel

Music & Drama Education Awards 2027