39th Annual Convention, York St John Creative Centre

Saturday 25 October and Sunday 26 October 2025

We're delighted to be returning to York for our 39th Convention, 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.

More detail and booking information will follow shortly, but do put the dates in your diary now!

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
  • a dedicated education strand
  • the latest repertoire to try out through the weekend
  • practical sessions for all choral leaders
  • a full day of sessions on Saturday
  • sessions on Sunday morning, finishing with lunch
  • concert and dinner on Saturday night
  • our famous trade exhibition to browse over your coffee

About our venue

York St John Creative Centre was a very popular venue for Convention two years ago, so we're delighted to be able to return there. It's a modern, award-winning building built to house music, drama and other creative courses at the university, within sight of York Minster, and around 1 mile from the railway station. There is a good choice of accommodation in hotels within walking distance.