Regional Conferences
- PASMAE-ISME Regional Conferences are held every odd numbered year.
- PASMAE holds Sub-regional Conferences during the biennium between the PASMAE and ISME Conferences.
- ISME World Conferences are held every even numbered year.
In recent years these conferences are being held in-person and virtually.
Conference Objectives
The objectives of our regional conference are to showcase African music education research and practice, and enable African music educators to network and share. Non African delegates and speakers are invited so they can share and learn about research and practice on our continent.
Previous PASMAE Sub-Regional Conferences
2024
Makhanda
In collaboration with Rhodes University Department of Music
Conference Details
2024
Burundi
PASMAE-ISME Sub Regional Burundi Conference, University of Burundi
Conference Report
2018
South Africa
PASMAE Southern Africa Sub-Regional Conference. Southdowns College Campus, Irene, Centurion, South Africa
Previous PASME-ISME Conferences
2025
Uganda
1–4 July 2025 at the Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
Conference Details
2023
Ghana
PASMAE in collaboration with the Ghana Music Teachers’ Association
Conference Report
2021
Zambia
Due to the pandemic, the Zambia conference was re-imagined online.
Conference Report
2019
Seychelles
Held in Victoria on Mahé island, Seychelles.
2017
Swaziland
The 10th PASMAE conference was held from 29 June to 2 July 2017, at the Sifundzani High School, Mbabane, Swaziland.
Conference Report
2015
South Africa, Mpumalanga.
The biennial conference had to be moved at a late stage and was then held at the Bundu Inn in Mpumalanga
2013
Uganda, Kampala
29 July to 1 August. The Conference was hosted by Makerere University and at the Silver Springs Hotel.
Conference Report
2011
Botswana, Gaborone
26-31 July. The Conference was held at the University of Botswana.
2009
Nigeria, Lagos
25-31 October.
2007
Malawi, Lilongwe
26-28 November. The Conference took place at the Kalikuti Hotel.
2005
Mozambique, Maputo
July.
2003
Kenya – Kisumu
5-11 July. Billed not only as a PASMAE biennial conference but also as the first ISME Africa Regional Conference. Maseno University was the hosting institution.
2001
Zambia – Lusaka
21-25 August PASMAE conference, known as PASMAEC2001.
2000
Zimbabwe
PASME was founded in Harare, Zimbabwe, in August 2000.
Why not host a PASMAE conference?
PASMAE invites submissions to host the pan African conference which is held in odd numbered years. More information including bid criteria.
