The Call for Papers is now open for ICMPC–ESCOM 2027, taking place in Helsinki and online from 16–20 August 2027. Abstract submissions are invited for oral and poster presentations, symposia, workshops and demonstrations, with a deadline of 31 October 2026.
SEMPRE is deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Anthony E. (“Tony”) Kemp, an influential scholar, educator and early figure in the Society’s history. We are honoured to share a reflection by Professor Graham Welch celebrating Tony’s life, scholarship and enduring legacy.
The 2026 SEMPRE Conference welcomed more than 200 delegates to the University of Cambridge for a vibrant day of presentations, discussion, and networking centred on music psychology and music education.
Professor Robert Adlington and Dr Kate Dorney of REF2029 Sub-Panel UoA33 will lead the second online Open Forum for subject associations on Friday 5 June. The session will provide updates on the REF2029 process and offer an opportunity for discussion and questions from the research community.
Sempre welcomes Javier Rivas and Eleonora Savvidou as Conference Secretaries, bringing expertise in research, education, cultural management, performance, outreach, and conference organisation to the community.
Sempre Autumn Study Day 2026 will take place on 24 October at the University of Edinburgh and online, bringing together student researchers in music education, music psychology, and related fields.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Sempre PGR/ECR Conference. Both accepted authors and non-presenting attendees are welcome to register.
Sempre is looking for a new Conference Secretary to work alongside Dr Helen Prior in organising and supporting conferences in music education, music psychology, and related fields.
The ISME Research Commission invites submissions for its Pre-Conference Seminar, taking place 20–24 July 2026 at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario.
The Sempre Autumn Conference 2025 will be held on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, as a Student Study Day, taking place at University College London and online.
The Sempre Spring Conference will take place at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) in Manchester, UK, on 9–10 April 2025.
Sempre announces two new awards starting in 2025: the Rosamund Shuter Award and the Fabia Franco Award, recognising contributions to music education and psychology of music.
Submissions to Research Studies in Music Education remained strong in 2024. Volume 46, across three issues, featured one Perspectives article and 29 original research articles.
Music & Science experienced a successful 2024 with 57 published articles, and 113 submissions.