Autumn Conference 2025: Full Schedule Announced

Published on October 13, 2025

We’re excited to announce that the full schedule for the ASONE Hub Autumn Conference 2025! 

This year’s event promises a day packed with inspiration, creativity, and collaboration - bringing together music educators, practitioners, and partners from across the region.

The conference will open begin with a keynote from Samantha Stimpson, award-winning consultant, Founder and CEO of SLS 360, and a leading voice for equity, diversity and inclusion in the arts. Workshops throughout the day include:

  • Courageous Creativity - Supporting a Diverse and Inclusive Approach to Curriculum Design
    Led by Samantha Stimpson
  • Where In The World To Begin? - Diversifying Repertoire for Secondary Learners
    Led by Georgie Pope (Global Music Academy)
  • Music Technology in the Primary Classroom
    Led by Claire Brown - Head of Music at Hayle Academy (ASONE Hub’s Lead School for Music Technology)
  • Music Therapy in Practice: Supporting Diverse Learners
    Led by Ruth Boulton (MusicAbility)
  • Finance Surgeries
    With members of the ASONE Hub Team 
  • Encountering a World of Music - Diversifying Repertoire in Primary Schools
    Led by Georgie Pope (Global Music Academy)
  • Music Technology in the Secondary Setting
    Led by Claire Brown - Head of Music at Hayle Academy (ASONE Hub’s Lead School for Music Technology)
  • Youth Voice: Transforming Inclusion
    Led by Giles Woolley and Annie Sheen (Music For Good)
  • Secondary Networking & Action Plans
    Led by Patrick Bailey (ASONE Hub Secondary Music Development Lead), with Claire Brown (Hayle Academy) and Bethany Wade (Newquay Tretherras)
  • Primary Networking & Action Plans
    Led by Alice Browning (ASONE Hub Primary Music Development Lead), with Lucy Clough (Nancledra Primary School), Charlotte Hocking (Bodriggy Academy) and Sue Christophers (St. Columb Major Academy)

The day will close with performances from the Music Tech Ensemble and an opportunity for delegates to connect and reflect on the day’s discussions.

Date: Tuesday 11th November, 08:45am - 03:30pm 
Venue: Alverton Hotel, Truro 

View the full schedule below and book your ticket here. 

AO Hub Autumn Conference Schedule 2025.pdf
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