# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ABCD 40th Annual Convention
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Book now for our 2026 Convention! 

Celebrating the past: shaping the future

🎶 Join us for a very special weekend as we celebrate 40 years of abcd - we're thrilled that many of our founder members will be joining us, but we're also looking forward to having new presenters joining us for the weekend as we explore repertoire and ideas together! 

We've sessions for anyone and everyone involved in leading singers of any age, including a dedicated strand for everyone working with young voices, our famous repertoire reading sessions, and inspirational sessions on all aspects of choir leadership. 

Presenters include Amy Bebbington, Peter Broadbent, Nicholas Cleobury, Rebecca Berkley, Matt Roughley, James Rose, Suzzie Vango, Jenny Trattles and more. 

Our trade exhibition is open all weekend in the Great Hall: chat with publishers and composers, browse through some real sheet music, book players and singers and start planning that long awaited choir trip! 

📅 Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October
📍 University of Reading
🎫 Find out more and book your place: https://abcd.org.uk/events/40th-annual-convention/

Come for the weekend or just for the day, for inspiration, networking and music making.

Convention is open to anyone and everyone; ABCD members get 20% discount!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/abcd-40th-annual-convention/200030496636130
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Reading
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Great Hall - University of Reading
- **lat**: 51.450398599091
- **long**: -0.96170580363758
- **full address**: Great Hall - University of Reading, Reading, England, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ABCD 40th Annual Convention being held?
  - **A:** ABCD 40th Annual Convention takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Great Hall - University of Reading, Reading, England, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ABCD 40th Annual Convention?
  - **A:** ABCD 40th Annual Convention is organized by Association of British Choral Directors - ABCD.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** ABCD 40th Annual Convention is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Reading, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If ABCD 40th Annual Convention sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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