Brighton Music Conference 2025 Full Programme Announced

The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event is excited to announce the full programme for its 12th edition.  Taking place from 21st to 23rd May 2025, the award winning BMC will once again bring together Industry-leading professionals and present a jam-packed programme of insightful talks, workshops and networking events. BMC is hub for the next generation of talent.

New Health, Wellbeing and Lifestyle Programme
The new Health, Wellbeing and Lifestyle programme in collaboration with Skiddle at the Harbour Hotel will provide a treat for the body and mind with yoga and soundbath sessions to help delegates start the day with a calming mindset. Tonic Music will present a session on ‘Breaking The Stigma – Severe and Enduring Mental Illness in the Music Industry’, Skiddle and Music Minds Matter will discuss ways to foster a healthier and more supportive event community in the session ‘Who Is Looking After The Industry’s Mental Health? A Collective Remedy’ and registered dietitian Sally Freeman will bring her ‘Eat Sleep Rave Relax’ concept to BMC, highlighting the best strategies for health and resilience in the music industry.   Protecting your hearing will also be a key topic with ACS presenting a session on ‘The Tinnitus Toolkit’ and the NTIA ‘Listen for Life’ initiative to prevent hearing loss.

Other important topics to be discussed include; ‘The Power Of No: How To Thrive In The Music Industry’, ‘Burnout’ hosted by Sound Mind, ‘Motherhood & Djing’ which will deep dive into the unique challenges and triumphs of balancing motherhood with a thriving career in the DJ and production world, shesaid.so will host the session ‘Beyond The Buzzword – Why Community Is Essential In The Music Industry’ and ‘Neurodiversity & Djing’ will return after the huge success of last year’s event, bringing together some of the brightest minds in the industry to discuss the intersection of neurodiversity and electronic music. 

Keynote Artist Interviews
There will also be several keynote interviews across the 2 two-day event featuring the legendary Graham Massey of 808 State, Arthur Baker and Paul Oakenfold, plus an exclusive showing of the Frankie Knuckles Documentary followed by Q&A.

The Tempest Programme
Jam packed with practical knowledge for artists and industry profressionals the programme kicks off on Thursday with ‘PR & Marketing’ sharing insights into spending your marketing budget in 2025 followed by ‘How To Earn A Living From Music – Where Does Your Money Come From?’ presented by PRS For Music and Fuga/Downtown will highlight strategies for a successful releases campaign in ‘Behind The Release: Mastering Your Campaign Strategy’.  The ‘Social Media’ session hosted by Data Transmission will discuss what no one is telling you about social media for artists and events in 2025, Label Radar will help artists learn by their mistakes in ‘Don’t Play Yourself: Red Flags, Hacks & Power Moves for Artists in 2025’ and the ‘Artist Development Workshop’ with ellevate will provides artists with a practical a guide to brand development and how to grow a fanbase in 2025.

The Association For Electronic Music will present two sessions to support the next generation of talent in the industry with ‘Where Are The Party Starters?: Support the next generation of promoters’ and ‘Finding The Right: Agent/Manager/Publisher/Publicist / Label’. They will also host their ‘Meet the Experts’ session giving delegates the opportunity to book in one to one sessions with industry professionals.

Other key topics include ‘A&R’ with the Wonk Creator Clinic, Cavendish Music will share tips on how to pitch and sync a track into some of the biggest reality TV shows in ‘Get Synced On TV’ and Beatport will host their annual ‘Industry Hour’ sharing insights from the market, reveal new genres and features as well as share results from a recent study.  ‘Money and Royalties, Demystifying the Numbers’ is another hot topic alongside ‘Artificial Intelligence’ and the sustainability challenges facing the vinyl industry today in the ‘VINYL’ discussion. The programme will end with the new ‘Ask Us Anything’ session, giving the opportunity to obtain definitive answers to questions that you have always wanted to ask.

The Arch Programme
Renowned Brighton nightclub The Arch is a new venue for the 2025 edition, giving more space to expand the programme and offer even more value for delegates and a line up of top artists and industry professionals. Attack Magazine will explore the growing trend of DJs turning into authors in ‘Long Live The Dj Narrative: When Djs Become Authors’, the ‘Sync’ panel promises a deep dive into the cutting-edge world of sync licensing and music in media and the ‘Vocals’ session brings together an all-star lineup of vocalists and songwriters who have shaped the sound of electronic music.  The ever popular ‘DJ Q&A and ‘Producer Q&A’ sessions return, promising dynamic discussion with the industry’s most influential selectors and esteemed producers. The annual ‘DJ Agents’ panel brings together some of the most influential agents in the industry to share their insights on navigating the fast-moving world of electronic music bookings and ‘Jungle’ will discuss the evolution and enduring impact of Jungle music, featuring an all-star lineup of pioneers and innovators.

In today’s rapidly evolving music landscape, the battle for listeners’ attention is fiercer than ever and ‘Who Rules The Airwaves’ will deep dive into Radio vs Playlists vs Podcasts.  The ‘DIY’ panel brings together industry experts to offer insights and practical advice for independent electronic musicians navigating the world of self-release, promotion, distribution, and label management. Vocalists are high on the agenda with the ‘Vocals’ session exploring the evolving role of vocalists in dance music and ‘Crediting Vocalists’ focusing on the crucial issue of properly crediting vocalists for their work in high-profile collaborations and releases. 

Friday’s edition of the ‘DJ Q&A’ will be another insightful conversation filled with personal stories, technical expertise, and an inside look into the lives of DJs who are truly embedded in their communities and the ‘Promoter Q&A’ brings together another powerhouse lineup of industry professionals with decades of experience, offering an exclusive look into the world of event promotion and artist collaboration. Rounding off the days sessions will be a topical discussion on grassroots electronic music venues being vital incubators of innovation, talent, and community within the UK’s cultural landscape presented by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) in ‘Amplifying the Underground: Supporting Grassroots Electronic Music Venues Across the UK’

A&R Sessions
The ‘A&R Sessions’ at The Tempest is where artists can bring their demos and have some of the most discerning ears in the industry listen to them. Headed up by prolific DJ and music producer Steve Mac, a wide variety of labels covering different genres have been lined up to give more opportunities for immediate feedback on productions and one-to-one meetings with leading A&Rs in the electronic music industry. Last year was a sell-out success, with a high quality of music being submitted and several signings during the event. The sessions will be booked on a first come first served basis. Limited spaces available, book your tickets now.

Confirmed labels and A&R professionals Include; Armada, Axtone, Beatport, Critical, Data Transmission, Defected,  Eve Records, Fabric Records, Freakin 909, Helix Records, Inflyte, Krafted, Label Radar, LNADJ Records, Maraki, Mesh, Mixmasters, Perfecto, Prime Direct Distribution, R&S Records, Rinse FM, Shogun Audio, Sleazy Deep, Toolroom Records, Trusted Rhythm Records, We Are The Brave and Wh0 Plays.

Networking Events & Clubnights
Networking is a big part of the BMC ethos and there are plenty of opportunities to meet industry colleagues and connect with like-minded people at the many exclusive networking parties at some of Brighton’s best-loved venues.

The Tempest will host the official BMC Welcome Mixer in association with AFEM with dj’s Anna Cee, Dorian Flagrant, Jess Bays, Miss Rae and Trophie and shesaid.so will host their annual ‘Breakfast Club’ Networking event will take place at the Lazy Fin with the opportunity to get yourself a free press shot.   After each day of the conference, there will be a variety of networking events at some of Brighton’s best love venues. On Thursday PRS will host a mixer at the Harbour Hotel with dj’s Flambé, Hilit Kolet, Paris Cesvette, 

Ridney, Richard Earnshaw and Sophie Lloyd and local label Jack Said What will take over The Tempest with dj’s 20:20 Kag (R&S Records), Ben Westbeech, Carl Loben, Jon Carter, Nickelle and Zoe Vice.  On Friday at The Tempest the NTIA will host a mixer with dj’s Arthur Baker, Banki, DJ Hatcha (UKG Set), DJ MJ, Graham Massey (808 STATE), Mini Da Minx, Nolan and a Groover DJ competition winner tba.

The official BMC25 closing party will be held at Oculust on Friday 23rd May in collaboration with Decadance UK radio with dj’s Charmain Love, Chris X, Elliko, SJMuel, Brett Maxey, SUPERClaud, McCauley and will be broadcast live.

If that wasn’t enough, BMC has teamed up with some of Brighton’s best-loved seafront venues for electronic music, with a variety of events taking place on Friday and Saturday. On Friday The Arch will present Paul Oakenfold, Black Octopus and Sarah Monument, Volks will host Ray Keith ft Degs, DJ Rap and Degs (Dj Set) and Adam, Angelo Ferreri, Craig Nook, La Rose, Lui Florez, Maslow Unkowen, Mov, MYSD, Paul Hilditch, Pique, Tom Yates will take the the decks with 4 to the floor/play presents at Tide. On Saturday, Graham Gold, Jody Cottier, Jonny Nelson, Matt Pook and Sterling will play at the Waterbear Venue, Jack Jeffery, Larnie, Nina Carina, PLVSTYK and Robin will play at Patterns and Mixmasters will take over The Tempest on Saturday.