Brighton Music Conference Venue Change as Horizon Nightclub Replaces the Arch
BMC will now welcome Horizon nightclub (previously the renowned Honey Club and formerly Shooosh) to the official programme, which will now host the part of the conference programme set to take place at The Arch, as due to unforeseen circumstances the venue is no longer available.
“Big thanks to the Horizon club team for stepping up and helping us at short notice. Says Billy Mauseth, BMC Director, “After months of hard work putting our programme of amazing speakers together for the panels and workshops, it’s a huge relief that we can go ahead as planned.”
Having recently announced the full programme, the award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event will place from 21st to 23rd May 2025, bringing together Industry-leading professionals and present a jam-packed programme of insightful talks, workshops and networking events. Confirmed artists include 808 State, Angie Brown, Arthur Baker, DJ Rap, Fatboy Slim, Fat Tony, Hilit Kolet, Jess Bays, Jumping Jack Frost, Marcia Carr, Paul Oakenfold, Ray Keith, Smokin Jo and many more.
The 12th edition will include;
-Over 240 industry-leading professionals taking part in panels and workshops
-New Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle programme in collaboration with Skiddle
-‘A&R Sessions’ with 28 leading A&R professionals giving one to one feedback
-New venues with an expanded programme offering more value for delegates
-Keynote Interviews with 808 State, Arthur Baker, Paul Oakenfold
-Multiple Networking events at some of Brighton’s best loved venues
The programme that was previously announced to take place at the Arch will now take place at Horizon, 214 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1.
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’
The club night set to place Friday at The Arch with Paul Oakenfold, Black Octopus and Sarah Monument, Volks will host Ray Keith ft Degs, DJ Rap and Degs (Dj Set) will now also take place at Horizon and all other venues and programming will remain the same.
