Join us for abcd Live!

After two years of online Festivals, we're delighted to be back live! Join us for abcd Live - an exciting day of workshops, repertoire, exhibition and networking for everyone who leads singing.

Catch up with colleagues, meet new ones, browse new repertoire and take part in practical sessions.

About the day

Choose from three strands of sessions for all choral leaders, including a dedicated strand for teachers and everyone working with young voices. Our trade exhibition will be alongside session space in the main hall, ideally placed for browsing in session breaks.

About our venue

Our day takes place at the wonderful venue of Hallé St Peter's in the heart of Manchester. Situated in the resurgent area of Ancoats, Hallé St Peter's has been built around a restored, Grade II listed former church and provides a home for the Hallé's rehearsals and recordings, its choirs and Youth Orchestra, as well as a space for education workshops and small performances.

Book your place now!

The delegate fee includes full access to all sessions, our exhibition, online access to a treasure trove of new repertoire listings from our member publishers and composers, and tea, coffee and lunch.

Find out more here

Posted: Thu 04th August 2022

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