Events across the UK and online
AOTOS has a busy calendar, running both in-person events across the UK and a strand of online events, many of which are free to members. Our national conferences bring together leaders in their field of knowledge as well as giving opportunities for networking and professional development.
AOTOS members – don’t forget to sign in for preferential rates and members-only events
October 2026
Autumn Conference
Exploring Embodiment: Inclusive Approaches to Singing Teaching
Speakers: Joanne Reeve, Victoria Oruwari, David Stanley and The Music Man Project, Zoe South, Jenna Brown
Date: Saturday 24 October
Time: 9:30am–5:30pm
Format: In-person and online playback
Location: St Paul’s Girls’ School, Brook Green, Hammersmith, London, W6 7BS
Cost: £70–£120
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November 2026
ABRSM Exams – What’s New?
Speaker: Sam Wyne
Date: Tuesday 10 November
Time: 7.30pm–8.30pm
Format: Online
Cost: Free to members (live attendance and catch-up in resources section)
£25 non-members (live attendance only)
December 2026
Conducting and Choir Leading Tips for Singing Teachers
Speaker: Elinor Cooper
Date: Tuesday 8 December
Time: 7.30pm–8.30pm
Format: Online
Cost: Free to members (live attendance and catch-up in resources section)
£25 non-members (live attendance only)
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Online Coffee Meet Up
Date: Tuesday 15 December
Time: 11am–12pm
Format: Online
Cost: Free for members
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January 2027
Making Tax Digital – A Guide for Freelancers
Speaker: Louise Herrington
Date: Tuesday 12 January
Time: 7.30pm–8.30pm
Format: Online
Cost: Free to members (live attendance and catch-up in resources section)
£25 non-members (live attendance only)
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Online Coffee Meet Up
Date: Wednesday 20 January
Time: 11am–12pm
Format: Online
Cost: Free for members
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February 2027
Online CPD Day
How Does it Sound to You? A Deep Dive into Vocal Acoustics
Speakers: Christian Herbst, Heather Baker, Samyukta Ranganathan
Date: Saturday 13 February
Time: 9.30am–1.30pm
Format: Online
Cost: £20–£80
March 2027
A primer to research-informed and technology-mediated singing and vocal pedagogy
Speaker: Evangelos Himonides
Date: Tuesday 9 March
Time: 7.30pm–8.30pm
Format: Online
Cost: Free to members (live attendance and catch-up in resources section)
£25 non-members (live attendance only)
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Online Coffee Meet Up
Date: Thursday 18 March
Time: 11am–12pm
Format: Online
Cost: Free for members
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April 2027
An Introduction to Folk Singing
Speaker: Chez Dunford
Date: Tuesday 13 April
Time: 7.30pm–8.30pm
Format: Online
Cost: Free to members (live attendance and catch-up in resources section)
£25 non-members (live attendance only)
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World Voice Day Online Event
Date: Friday 16 April
Format: Online
More information coming soon
In-person CPD Event
The Music Man Project: Teaching Singing to People with Down’s Syndrome and Physical Disabilities
Speaker: David Stanley
Date: Saturday 24 April
Time: 1.30pm–4.30pm
Location: Salvation Army Hall, Hendon, 1-5 Brampton Grove, London, NW4 4AE
Format: In-person
Cost: £50–£130
More information coming soon
May 2027
Introduction to Jazz Vocal Technique
Speaker: Tessa Smith-Whicker
Date: Tuesday 11 May
Time: 7.30pm–8.30pm
Format: Online
Cost: Free to members (live attendance and catch-up in resources section)
£25 non-members (live attendance only)
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Online Coffee Meet Up
Date: Friday 21 May
Time: 11am–12pm
Format: Online
Cost: Free for members
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June 2027
Singing Resources for Children
Speaker: Sparkyard
Date: Tuesday 8 June
Time: 7.30pm–8.30pm
Format: Online
Cost: Free to members (live attendance and catch-up in resources section)
£25 non-members (live attendance only)
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July 2027
Summer Conference
Let’s Play!
Speakers: TBA
Date: Friday 16–Sunday 18 July
Location: Bristol University, Wills Hall, Parry’s Lane, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, BS9 1AE
Format: In-person residential and online with playback
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