Electronic Music Industry Unites On Brighton Seafront At BMC
This year's Brighton Music Conference (BMC) created a new hub for the electronic music industry for its 12th Edition. Taking place from 21st to 23rd May 2025 across multiple locations on Brighton’s seafront, BMC not only supported more independent venues but also provided an expanded conference programme offering more value for attendees. Set against the backdrop of Brighton Beach and the iconic pier, delegates soaked up the sunshine and enjoyed a packed programme of insightful talks, workshops and networking events with over 240 influential speakers.
“We’re really pleased that the new venues have proved to be a success, with BMC taking over a section of the seafront, creating our own kind of ‘electronic avenue’. says BMC founder Billy Mauseth.
“As the event has grown, we realised we needed to expand and offer more space for delegates to network and with the current pressures on the night-time economy sector, it also felt right to involve more venues in the city this year. It was a huge challenge, but our brilliant team and volunteers were amazing and made it all run smoothly. We will keep working hard to improve the event year on year to create a space where everyone can come together to learn, be inspired, network and enjoy amazing music and DJ sets.”
A new focus for the 2025 edition was the Mental Health, Wellbeing and lifestyle programme presented by Skiddle, which provided a much-needed space for information sharing and in-depth discussions. Taking place at the Harbour hotel, the most popular topics and well-attended sessions included Burnout, Community, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Listen for Life presented by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and Eat Sleep Rave Relax.
Elsewhere in the programme, Graham Massey, member of legendary Manchester electronic music band 808 State gave a Keynote interview with the editor of DJ magazine Carl Loben. Fatboy Slim joined the conversation on amplifying the underground, showing his support for grassroots electronic music venues across the UK to a packed-out room and top international DJ’s Paul Oakenfold and Arthur Baker shared insights into their careers and shared their thoughts on today's music industry.
Practical educational sessions also proved popular, with the DIY session providing attendees with real strategies to build, promote, and sustain their own music careers and both the Social Media and PR & Marketing sessions were standing room only.
This year's Producer Q&A and DJ Q&A were also a big hit, with topics on AI, Get Synced On TV, Artist Development, The Beatport Industry Hour and Support for the Next Generation of Promoters also generating a lot of interest alongside the entertaining conversation in Long Live the DJ Narrative: When DJ’s Become Authors which featured Fat Tony, Smokin Jo, Carl Loben and Justin Robertson.
The ever popular ‘A&R Sessions’ once again welcomed top A&R professionals to give their one-to-one feedback with new and up and coming producers. Each year several artists get tracks signed and the BMC team are excited to see the results from this year's edition and what new talent will be discovered.
The BMC team would like to give a huge shout to all those who have helped make the conference such a resounding success; their brilliant team of staff and volunteers, all sponsors, everyone at the Tempest, Harbour Hotel, Horizon, Players, Lazy Fin, The Upside Down House, the fantastic panellists, artists and DJs, the many venues across town hosting our parties, club nights and networking sessions - and of course, all of the attendees.
2026 dates will be announced soon.
BMC - Where Beats Means Business
More info on BMC here: www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk
About Brighton Music Conference
The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC) is the UK's leading electronic music conference & networking event, focusing on innovation, education & the key issues facing the electronic dance music sector. BMC brings together Industry-leading delegates and speakers at over 60 talks, seminars and workshops, alongside networking events throughout the conference duration. It is attended by 1000s of experienced music industry professionals, the next generation of DJs, producers as well as electronic music enthusiasts.
BMC was also awarded by the NTIA at the Ambassadors of the Night Awards 2019 for their work and commitment to developing awareness and education of the UK Electronic Music Scene internationally within the NTE.
BMC also supports the charity Last Night A DJ Saved My Life.
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Pyramid Ibiza Opening Party at Amnesia is Coming on 8th June
Pyramid Ibiza is ready to ignite its 8th season at iconic nightclub Amnesia with an explosive opening party on the June 8th featuring Ricardo Villalobos, Deborah de Luca, Raresh, Nina Kraviz and many more.
The Opening Party marks the start of a new and exciting season, once again bringing the sounds of the underground to the island for the most organic Sunday party. This summer the experience for clubbers will be elevated even more with the renovation of the iconic glass terrace ceiling which maintains its original magic, but incorporates cutting-edge technology that elevates sound quality to unprecedented levels, offering clarity and depth that redefine the standard on the island and strengthens the connection between DJs and attendees.
Opening Party Line Up: The Start of a New Season
Returning to the Terrace for the opening party and as resident for the season is the one and only Ricardo Villalobos. A significant figure in the minimal techno scene, Villalobos is renowned for his infectious energy and ability to connect with the crowd and he will bring his unique blend of hypnotic minimal and microhouse to Pyramid. For the opening party Ricardo Villalobos will go b2b with Raresh, Josh Baker b2b Rossi and Mar-T adding to the vibrant soul of the Pyramid Terrace with rhythms oscillating between house, microhouse and melodic techno, creating a hypnotic atmosphere where energy flows without barriers and the connection to music becomes pure magic.
The Main Room is the most intense side of Pyramid and home of the darkest and most powerful sounds, where techno and hard techno push the experience to its limits. The opening party will see Nina Kraviz serve up her signature big room techno sound, seamlessly mixing a wide range of techno tracks and often dropping something dynamic and unexpected to create a unique and memorable experience. Joining her will be Deborah de Luca with a dynamic blend of hard techno, minimal techno and melodic elements, Marco Faraone with his cool underground rhythms and tech house talent Luca Donzelli, promising a night full of energy and powerful rhythms. The immersive staging, combined with a sound system designed to shake every pillar of the club, transforms this room into an unparalleled sonic temple.
The heart of Pyramid always beats across two legendary spaces, designed to offer different experiences to a diverse audience eager to explore new sounds and connections on the island and every Sunday, these two rooms become the epicentre of underground music, hosting the most influential national and international artists for truly unforgettable nights.
Not to be Missed in June
The opening party is a taster of the unparalleled lineups to expect every Sunday throughout the season at Pyramid. From the punch of the Main Room to the immersive atmospheres of the Terrace, every space is an opportunity to discover the unexpected and the June line up does not disappoint - filled with energy, musical diversity, and an artistic selection that combines legendary icons with new rising talents from the electronic scene.
From June 8th to 29th, Pyramid will host every Sunday a hilarious lineup full of eclectic music that brings new sounds to Ibiza's island. Some names you could see this month come from Azyr, Dr Banana, Enzo Siragusa, Regal, Daria Kolosova, Klangkuenstler or Marco's Birthday Party, hosting amazing talent such as Nicole Moudaber, Ben Sterling, Clara Cuvé and 999999999.
This summer, Sundays at Amnesia are for those looking for more than just a party.
Check out the full line-up and get your tickets now on Amnesia’s official website.
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Tickets from 60 euros.
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Brighton Music Conference Set To Unite Electronic Music Industry This Week
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.
-UK’s leading electronic music and networking event
-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
-AFEM ‘Meet the Experts’ - book one-to-one sessions with industry professionals
-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 award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event, is gearing up for its 12th edition this week. 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 a 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 professionals 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 Horizon Programme
Popular Brighton nightclub Horizon (previously the renowned Honey Club and formerly Shooosh) 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 here.
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. Grahame Farmer teams up with Beatport & Plugin Boutique to host his popular Blueprint Breakfast at the Lazy Fin, helping DJ’s kick start their careers in this intimate round table session.Buy tickets here
The official BMC25 closing party will be held at Oculist 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 Horizon 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.
Full list of confirmed speakers and artists (In alphabetical order):
20:20 Kag (R&S Records), 808 State, Adam Pique, Alex Berry (Dykes on Decks), Alex Branson (Beatport), Alexandra Annable (Holl'r Music), Alley Cat (Kokeshi, Kool FM), Alon Shulman (World Famous Group), Aly Gillani (Bandcamp), Amy Ashworth (Music Supervisor), Amy Bee Sting, Andy Blackett (Fabric), Angelo Ferreri, Angie Brown, Anna Cee, Anne Savage, Antonia Lucas (Love Vocals / Sound Mind), Ariana Alexander-Sefre (SPOKE), Arthur Baker, Banxi, Becky Brook, Ben Westbeech (Breach/The Vision), Bex, Biff Mitchell, Black Octopus, Bobby Lambkin-Williams, Brandon Block, Brunonumerouno (1BTN), Caitlina McAlaister (MOD MD), Carl Loben (DJ Mag), Carly Wilford (Tomorrowland), Charlie Kelly (Toolroom), Charmain Love, Charlotte Caleb (ellevate), Charlotte De Vega (Material), Chris Bellam (underplay music), Chris Goss (Hospital Records), Clara Suess (Suess Media), Craig Nook, Damian Harris (BMG / Skint), Danny J Lewis, Danny Knight (Tinnitus UK), Darius Heimann (Beatport), Dave Alcock (Arcade Talent), David Ronan (RoEx), Dean Marsh (Creative Law), Debbie Rogerson (BBC Music), Degs (DJ Set), Disciples (Duvall), DJ Hatcha, DJ Mak10, DJ MJ, DJ RAE, DJ Rap, Dominic Squire (Absolute Label Services), Dominik Koislmeyer (Radio NRJ), Dorian Flagrant, Dr James Schuster-Bruce (Life is Loud), Duncan King (Skiddle), Ebony Reid (Peer Music), Eddie Craig (Wideboys), Ed Brew (Beatport), Einar Helde (AIMS), Ellie Talebian (DJ/Presenter), Emilie Birks (Beatport Group), Emma Cordell (Downtown), Erique Dial (Raze), Eric Brünjes (Attack Magazine), Faro (1BTN), Fat Tony, Fatboy Slim, Finlay Johnson (AFEM), Flambé, Gareth Deakin (audiostack.ai), Gemma Fox, Georgie Palzeaird, Gordon Kaye, Grace Johanne Naef (Another Rhythm/The Other Songs), Grace Meadows (Music Minds Matter), Graham Gold, Graham Massey, Grahame Farmer (Data Transmission), Harold Heath, Hayley May, HEIGHTS, Hedda Røste (Northeast & Nothing Standard), Hilit Kolet, Hiroki Beck (Fabric Records), Ifeoluwa, Jack Jeffrey, Jake Price (Head of Publicity, Dispersion PR), James Canham (Resident Music), Jeordie Shenton (Tonic Music), Jeremy Lloyd (Dreamtonics), Jess Bays, Jessica Joy, Jimmy Kyriacou (The Future is Sound / FutureSound), Joanna Gregory (Cavendish Music), Joanna Miles (NGE / The Other Side of Fear), Joanna Phillips (Another Rhythm), Jody Cottie, Joe Edwards (Believe), Joey Ward, John Truelove (Truelove Music), Jon Carter, Jonny Nelson, Jono Heale (ACS), Jules O’Riordan AKA Judge Jules, Jumping Jack Frost, Justin Robertson, Kal Jhugroo (CAA), Karma Bertelsen (FUGA), Kate Wildblood, Katie Knight (Can U Put Me On Guestlist? Podcast),Keira EOC (Essence of Chi), Keleigh Batchelor (AlphaTheta), Kevin Da Costa (Brighton Vinyl), Konetix, Krust (Crosstown Rebels / Full Cycle), La Rose, Larnie, Lau.ra (Wonk Creator Clinic), Laurie Oliva (Music Minds Matter), Leeroy Thornhill (Ex-The Prodigy), Leon La Rosa (Select Radio), LEVELA, Lex Hearth, Lex Luca (OpenDAW), Lisa Loud, Liz Williams (Music Supervisor/Integrity Life Coach), Lizzie Curious, Lola, Lucy Michael (Tru Thoughts), Lulah Francs, LUXE (Rinse FM), Marc Carey (Evolution Music), Marcia Carr (Rinse FM), Marina Palacios (Beatport), Martin Kandja Kabamba (NOAB), Maslow Unknowen, Matt Pook, Maya De N’Yeurt (Undivide / Hospital), MC Kinky (Feral is Kinky), MC Y-Zer, Melissa Kains (Sisu), Michael Kill (NTIA), Mickey Jukes (1BTN), Mick Fuller, Mikey B, Mini da Minx, Miss Rae, Mov, MYSD, Nadine Noor (Pxssy Palace), Naomi Bressani (ROM), Natasha Youngs (Resident Music), Nick Halkes (Manager, The Prodigy/Bad Company UK), Nickelle, Nina Carina, Nina Kehagia (shesaid.so), Nolan, Olivia Williams (AEI), Oliver Lang (Love Puppy), Owen Kiernan (Cr2 Records), Paris Cesvette, Paul Hamill (Inflyte), Paul Hilditch, Paul Oakenfold, Pete Jordan (LWE), Peter Piper Maxted (Overview Music), PLVSTYK, Polly Dunseath (PD PR), Psibindi (Psy-Sisters), Qemists Scores (Ninja Tune PM), Ray Keith, Rhys Baker (Tru Thoughts), Richard Earnshaw, Ridney, Rob Shepheard (NTIA Audiologist), Robert Luis (Tru Thoughts), Robin, Rocky (X-Press 2), Sally Freeman (Eat Sleep Rave Relax), Sam Thomason (FUGA), Samantha Moyo, Sara Al Hamad (Russells), Sarah Crane (Defected), Sarah Monument, Scott Diaz, Sean Brosnan (Material), Sean Preston (Ninja Tune), Selvasistema (1BTN), Sian Bennett (Mustard Media), SIGMA, Simon Harris (Minds on Fire), Simon Tillotson (Neighbourhood PR), Simon Williams (Fierce Panda), Smokin Jo, Sophie Lloyd, Spencer Broughton (Prime Distribution), Stanley Hood, Steve Mac, Steve Parry (Selador), Sterling, Sunita Dhaliwal (The Everyday Agency), Susanne Følsvik Rønnekleiv (Northeast Music), Suzanna Dee, Tammy Tinawi (Cavendish Music), Tania Lee (UMC), The Glitter Bosher, Theo Suess, Toni Tambourine (Tambo PR), Trophie, Vix Brand (shesaid.so), Wideboys (Eddie Craig), Wildblood & Queenie, Will Saul (AUS Music), Zoe Vice.
Speakers and representatives confirmed from industry leading companies including; (In alphabetical order):
1BTN, Absolute Label Services, ACS, AEI, AFEM, AIMS, AlphaTheta, Another Rhythm, Apex, Arcade Talent, Attack Magazine, audiostack.ai, AUS Music, Bad Company UK, Bandcamp, BAST, BBC Music, Beat Dealer, Beatport, Believe, BMG, Brighton Vinyl, Can U Put Me On Guestlist? Podcast, CAA, Cavendish Music, Creative Law, Creative Law & Business, Craig Nook, Cr2 Records, Crosstown Rebels, Data Transmission, Defected, Dispersion PR, DJ Hatcha, DJ Mag, Downtown, Dreamtonics, Duvall, Dykes on Decks, Eat Sleep Rave Relax, ellevate, Essence of Chi, Eve Records, Evolution Music, Fabric, Fabric Records, F. U. N. Production Services, Fierce Panda, Freakin909, Full Cycle, FUGA, Future Disco, FutureSound, Global Publicity, Helix Records, Holl'r Music, Hospital, Hospital Records, Inflyte, JTonic Music, Joey Ward, Kool FM, Krafted, Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, LNADSML Records, Life is Loud, Love Puppy, Love Vocals, LWE, Maraki, Martin Kandja NOAB, Material, Mesh Records, Minds on Fire, Mixmasters, MOD, Music Minds Matter, Mustard Media, Neighbourhood PR, NGE, Ninja Tune, Northeast & Nothing Standard, Northeast Music, NTIA, OpenDAW, Overview Music, PD PR, Peer Music, Prime Distribution, Pxssy Palace, Radio NRJ, R&S, Red Giant Recordings, Republic of Music, Resident Music, Rinse FM, ROM, RoEx, Russells, Select Radio, Selador, shesaid.so, Shogun Audio, Sisu, Skiddle, Skint, Sleazy Deep, Sound Mind, SPOKE, Suess Media, Tambo PR, The Drop Digital, The Everyday Agency, The Future is Sound, The Other Side of Fear, The Other Songs, The Vision, Tinnitus UK, Tomorrowland, Toolroom, Toolroom Records, Truelove Music, Tru Thoughts, Trusted Rhythm, underplay music, UMC, Voicebox Consulting, We are The Brave, Wideboys, Wonk Creator Clinic, World Famous Group.
BMC - Where Beats Means Business
More info on BMC here: https://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk/
BMC Tickets
Tickets are £165 + b/f from the BMC website: www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk
About Brighton Music Conference
The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC) is the UK's leading electronic music conference & networking event, focusing on innovation, education & the key issues facing the electronic dance music sector. BMC brings together Industry-leading delegates and speakers at over 60 talks, seminars and workshops, alongside networking events throughout the conference duration. It is attended by 1000s of experienced music industry professionals, the next generation of DJs, producers as well as electronic music enthusiasts.
BMC was also awarded by the NTIA at the Ambassadors of the Night Awards 2019 for their work and commitment to developing awareness and education of the UK Electronic Music Scene internationally within the NTE.
BMC also supports the charity Last Night A DJ Saved My Life.
Contact:
For more info and press accreditations please contact Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Electronic Music Sector Unites to Demand Action At Landmark Parliamentary Committee Event
- On 14 May, the UK’s electronic music industry delivered an unprecedented show of unity and urgency as sector leaders from artists to club owners came together to meet with Parliament’s Culture Committee.
- The sector called unequivocally for Government action to prevent the unsustainable losses of venues and future of club and electronic music culture itself.
- The roundtables were held in the 15,000 capacity DRUMSHEDS venue, previously an IKEA, showcasing the talent pipeline for electronic music, fed through the grassroots spaces under threat, and demand recognition of the culture.
Led by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), the leading trade organisation for nightlife culture and clubs, the discussions placed the spotlight firmly on the cultural, social and economic value of electronic music — and the crisis now threatening its infrastructure.
Attendees, including leading DJs, producers, venue operators, promoters, agents, suppliers, security, and festivals spoke candidly to cross-party MPs responsible for holding the Government to account on cultural policy.
The MPs heard first hand the harsh realities facing the sector, from unsustainable operational costs and disproportionate taxation to heavy handed, high-risk licensing and policing, widespread noise complaint closures, and a gaping void in Government recognition.
The roundtables honed in on the shared, urgent policy asks of Government, including:
- Recognising nightclubs and venues as vital cultural and community institutions.
- Proportionate approach tax and business rates for grassroots venues, on par with other similar cultural, heritage and community spaces.
- Reforming licensing and planning frameworks to support contemporary cultural spaces, and preventing noise complaints shutting long-standing community hubs.
- Embedding nightlife and electronic music’s value in national cultural policy, including through direct and regular engagement.
The Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee MPs had both high praise and concern for the sector, and were unambiguous in their commitment to support recognition and action for the neglected, yet deeply culturally important sector.
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, said:
“Electronic music and club culture are core to our nation’s culture, identity, sense of community, and local economies. Today’s sessions made that abundantly clear.
“The evidence we heard today underscores both the enormous value of this sector and the critical challenges it faces. This is last chance saloon for this vibrant, contemporary - and indeed leading - culture.
“This significant engagement is just the start. We're very grateful to attendees from across this diverse and vital sector, the NTIA for organising, and Drumsheds for hosting us. As a Committee we will continue to press Government and Parliamentarians to value, protect and enable electronic music and nightlife and we look forward to further engagement and to working with the sector as we progress these solutions.”
Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), added
“Today was a crucial moment for electronic music and nightlife culture in the UK. The scale of the challenges - and opportunities - laid bare in the roundtables leaves no doubt in the Committee’s minds about the need for urgent intervention.
“This is not just about nightclubs; it’s about protecting cultural identity, jobs, and the social fabric of our towns and cities. We thank the Select Committee for their time, engagement and agreement for action today, and urge the Government to work with us to deliver the reforms needed to secure the future of one of our country’s greatest cultural assets. We will not rest until our sector and culture is valued, and as we demonstrated today, we are united and unambiguous in our demands.”
Sam Spencer, Chief of Operations at Broadwick Live, said:
“Today’s roundtables at Drumsheds, in partnership with the NTIA, made one thing clear: the electronic music sector is delivering huge cultural and economic value but doing so under immense strain. Operators from across the UK spoke candidly about the red tape, licensing challenges, unsustainable costs, and outdated policy holding the sector back.
“The message to MPs was simple: without urgent reform, we risk losing the infrastructure that makes electronic music and the communities it supports to thrive.
“We’re grateful to the Culture Select Committee for listening to the electronic music industry at Drumsheds. We look forward to engaging more in the near future. Now we need action.”
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Artist Manager Maria May said:
“Today was a moment to imagine how much more revenue we could drive through the UK economy if the Government recognised, acknowledged and supported the cultural and financial value of electronic music to the UK economy and global reputation.
“Today was a moment to imagine that with their support we could actually do that. I am positive that after today’s roundtables it will be the first of many interactions with the Culture Committee, and responsible Ministers, tasked with developing and supporting creative industries, culture and electronic music in the UK so it can survive and thrive.”
Sarah McBriar, AVA Festival, added:
“There are vast, untapped opportunities within the UK’s nighttime economy—particularly in the creative and cultural potential of electronic DJs, producers, and the broader ecosystem that supports them. The prominence of electronic music in major institutions such as Tate Modern, the British Museum, Glastonbury Festival, and countless other events across the country highlights its cultural significance.
“Despite this, electronic music still lacks the recognition it deserves at the governmental level as a serious cultural and economic force. With greater support instigated today by the task force, and a shift in perception, the sector could flourish—nurturing talent, creating jobs, fostering a safer nighttime economy, and unlocking its full potential.”
Stuart Glen, The Cause nightclub:
“Today's meeting was an incredible opportunity for some of the UK operators pioneering electronic music culture.
It did feel like everyone was on tenderhooks as the extremely challenging navigations of running spaces in today's climate highlighted. Huge inconsistencies in different local boroughs' approaches, archaic red tape via licensing and planning, alongside spiralling costs in pretty much every aspect of our business. It is indeed very tough times out there.”
Andrea Faith - artist operations manager and producer
“It’s a challenge to exist right now, when operating costs and national insurance are impacting festivals and nightlife. It’s equally as important to be, GALA’s financial contribution to the local economy, and being able to curate a lineup and celebrate ten years.
It’s great to come to see so many people in the industry come, including competitors and suppliers to discuss the rightful place electronic music had in culture. Electronic music is culture.”
Further background:
The Select Committee is made up of cross-party MPs who formally hold the Government to account in Parliament. Attendees include prolific DJs and producers such as Haai and Jodie Harsh, agents and managers of artists including Charli XCX and David Guetta, and a range of key figures from the sector reflecting the inclusivity core - and often unique - to electronic music culture. These include performers, labels, radio, light and sound, clubs (from grassroots to larger), promoters, ticketing, festivals, agents, security, and local government.
Club closures:
On average, 3 nightclubs have closed per week in the UK, with a staggering 34% overall loss since November 2019. Now, new post-April tax rises from the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget threaten many more - with recent NTIA polls suggesting:
- 92% of nightlife businesses have already cut staff, operating hours, or essential investments, while
- 40% warn they will close within six months without urgent support
- While another 40% of venues are now looking to make job cuts - on top of the redundancies already made as we approached the new tax year
As a leading name in the UK’s culture landscape, DRUMSHEDS team supported discussions around future-proofing the industry and positive steps towards a sustainable future.The NTIA will continue to work with the Select Committee, policymakers and Government directly to press for support for electronic music, club and nightlife culture. You can follow updates or support NTIA’s work @ntiaofficial or on their website www.ntia.co.uk
About the NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association is the leading trade association representing nightlife in the UK night-time economy. We work to promote and protect its interests by advocating for policies and regulations that support the sector’s recognition, growth and sustainability. NTIA represent over 10,000 businesses directly, including two thirds of the UK’s nightclubs, and advocate for the sector and nightlife culture as a whole, working closely with Government and key policymakers. See ntia.co.uk for more information.
About DRUMSHEDS
Drumsheds is a unique space for all. Reimagined from unused warehouses, it breaks free from the constraints of traditional spaces with a blank canvas design and state-of-the-art infrastructure. A place without walls, where nothing is fixed. Festivals, large-scale entertainment, private parties, fashion, exhibitions, set builds, filming, photography, product launches, and brand activations: something for every community and every niche. Like never before. Drumsheds is owned and managed by Nine Point Eight, which is a registered charity set up to create centres of cultural gravity where people from all walks of life converge to experience the transformative power of music, the arts and activates unused spaces to unlock the sociocultural and economic impact of culture. Find out more here.
Contact:
NIkki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
2025 Summer Festival Line Ups Reveal Immediate Benefits of European Talent Exchange
As the 2025 summer festival season kicks off, a wave of European Talent Exchange partner festivals unveil their line-ups, highlighting a clear and immediate impact for artists who performed at ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) earlier this year. So far in 2025, European Talent Exchange presented a total of 256 shows by 114 acts from 28 countries playing at 78 festivals in 30 countries.
From Sziget in Hungary to Coachella in the US, major festivals across Europe and beyond are locking in fresh talent discovered at ESNS 2025. Think Reeperbahn Festival (Germany), Ypsigrock Festival (Italy), Paléo Festival Nyon (Switzerland), Rock For People (Czechia), Rock Werchter (Belgium), Electric Castle (Romania), Roskilde Festival (Denmark), Mad Cool Festival (Spain), Best Kept Secret (Netherlands) angd Øyafestivalen (Norway) - all featuring European artists front and centre in their line-ups.
European artists take centre stage
Confirmed artists making their way from the ESNS stage to the international spotlight include Luvcat (9 bookings) and Big Special (7 bookings) from the U.K., Judeline from Spain (4 bookings), Daufødt from Norway (3 bookings), Erika Rein from Slovakia (3 bookings), Sylvie Kreusch from Belgium (7 bookings), Boko Yout from Sweden (5 bookings), Cliffords from Ireland (8 bookings), Arp Frique & The Perpetual Singers from the Netherlands (3 bookings), Carpetman from Ukraine (4 bookings) and Woomb from Bulgaria (4 bookings). These names represent the future sound of Europe; fresh, bold and unbound by borders.
This wave of bookings proves how powerful European Talent Exchange is, fueling the rise of emerging artists beyond borders. Every artist who plays at ESNS automatically joins the European Talent Exchange programme. You can track their bookings at 130 partner festivals from all across Europe and beyond via ESNS Radar.
European Talent Exchange: a joint force of the music ecosystem
European Talent Exchange is dedicated to helping European artists secure bookings at festivals across and beyond Europe. In collaboration with YOUROPE and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the initiative connects artists to a network of around 130 partner festivals and benefits from the support of 31 media partners to amplify their promotion.
Additionally, European Talent Exchange unites 23 members and five associated partners, including 26 export offices, to create a powerful network for talent development. The platform is coordinated by ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag). European Talent Exchange is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.
You can find all the information about European Talent Exchange on the website.
European artists can apply here to play at ESNS 2026 from now on till September 1st 2025.
About ESNS
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is an independent platform that puts European music talent in the global spotlight. ESNS offers European artists career-defining opportunities to break through and become tomorrow's headliners.
Founded in 1986, ESNS will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026, which will take place from January 14 - 17 in Groningen, the Netherlands.
Pre-register for ESNS 2026 here.
Brighton Music Conference 2025 2025 Full Programme Announced
-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 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. 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.
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 professionals 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 here.
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. Grahame Farmer will also be hosting his popular Blueprint Breakfast at the Lazy Fin helping DJ’s kick start their careers in this intimate round table session. Buy tickets here
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.
Full list of confirmed speakers and artists (In alphabetical order):
20:20 Kag (R&S Records), 808 State, Adam Pique, Alex Berry (Dykes on Decks), Alex Branson (Beatport), Alexandra Annable (Holl'r Music), Alley Cat (Kokeshi, Kool FM), Alon Shulman (World Famous Group), Aly Gillani (Bandcamp), Amy Ashworth (Music Supervisor), Amy Bee Sting, Andy Blackett (Fabric), Angelo Ferreri, Angie Brown, Anna Cee, Anne Savage, Antonia Lucas (Love Vocals / Sound Mind), Ariana Alexander-Sefre (SPOKE), Arthur Baker, Banxi, Becky Brook, Ben Westbeech (Breach/The Vision), Bex, Biff Mitchell, Black Octopus, Bobby Lambkin-Williams, Brandon Block, Brunonumerouno (1BTN), Caitlina McAlaister (MOD MD), Carl Loben (DJ Mag), Carly Wilford (Tomorrowland), Charlie Kelly (Toolroom), Charmain Love, Charlotte Caleb (ellevate), Charlotte De Vega (Material), Chris Bellam (underplay music), Chris Goss (Hospital Records), Clara Suess (Suess Media), Craig Nook, Damian Harris (BMG / Skint), Danny J Lewis, Danny Knight (Tinnitus UK), Darius Heimann (Beatport), Dave Alcock (Arcade Talent), David Ronan (RoEx), Dean Marsh (Creative Law), Debbie Rogerson (BBC Music), Degs (DJ Set), Disciples (Duvall), DJ Dribbler (Pikes Ibiza), DJ Hatcha, DJ Mak10, DJ MJ, DJ RAE, DJ Rap, Dominic Squire (Absolute Label Services), Dominik Koislmeyer (Radio NRJ), Dorian Flagrant, Dr James Schuster-Bruce (Life is Loud), Duncan King (Skiddle), Ebony Reid (Peer Music), Eddie Craig (Wideboys), Ed Brew (Beatport), Einar Helde (AIMS), Ellie Talebian (DJ/Presenter), Emilie Birks (Beatport Group), Emma Cordell (Downtown), Erique Dial (Raze), Eric Brünjes (Attack Magazine), Faro (1BTN), Fat Tony, Fatboy Slim, Finlay Johnson (AFEM), Flambé, Gareth Deakin (audiostack.ai), Gemma Fox, Georgie Palzeaird, Grace Johanne Naef (Another Rhythm/The Other Songs), Grace Meadows (Music Minds Matter), Graham Gold, Graham Massey, Grahame Farmer (Data Transmission), Harold Heath, Hayley May, HEIGHTS, Hedda Røste (Northeast & Nothing Standard), Hilit Kolet, Hiroki Beck (Fabric Records), Ifeoluwa, Jack Jeffrey, Jake Price (Head of Publicity, Dispersion PR), James Canham (Resident Music), Jeordie Shenton (Tonic Music), Jeremy Lloyd (Dreamtonics), Jess Bays, Jessica Joy, Jimmy Kyriacou (The Future is Sound / FutureSound), Joanna Gregory (Cavendish Music), Joanna Miles (NGE / The Other Side of Fear), Joanna Phillips (Another Rhythm), Jody Cottie, Joe Edwards (Believe), Joey Ward, John Truelove (Truelove Music), Jon Carter, Jonny Nelson, Jono Heale (ACS), Jules O’Riordan AKA Judge Jules, Jumping Jack Frost, Justin Robertson, Kal Jhugroo (CAA), Karma Bertelsen (FUGA), Kate Wildblood, Katie Knight (Can U Put Me On Guestlist? Podcast), Katie Tavini (Weird Jungle Mastering), Keira EOC (Essence of Chi), Keleigh Batchelor (AlphaTheta), Kevin Da Costa (Brighton Vinyl), Konetix, Krust (Crosstown Rebels / Full Cycle), La Rose, Larnie, Lau.ra (Wonk Creator Clinic), Laurie Oliva (Music Minds Matter), Leeroy Thornhill (Ex-The Prodigy), Leon La Rosa (Select Radio), Lex Hearth, Lex Luca (OpenDAW), Linnea Schossow, Lisa Loud, Liz Williams (Music Supervisor/Integrity Life Coach), Lizzie Curious, Lola, Lucy Michael (Tru Thoughts), Lulah Francs, LUXE (Rinse FM), Marc Carey (Evolution Music), Marcia Carr (Rinse FM), Marina Palacios (Beatport), Martin Kandja Kabamba (NOAB), Maslow Unknowen, Matt Pook, Maya De N’Yeurt (Undivide / Hospital), MC Kinky (Feral is Kinky), MC Y-Zer, Melissa Kains (Sisu), Michael Kill (NTIA), Mickey Jukes (1BTN), Mick Fuller, Mikey B, Mini da Minx, Miss Rae, Mov, MYSD, Nadine Noor (Pxssy Palace), Naomi Bressani (ROM), Nick Halkes (Manager, The Prodigy/Bad Company UK), Nickelle, Nina Carina, Nina Kehagia (shesaid.so), Nolan, Olivia Williams (AEI), Oliver Lang (Love Puppy), Owen Kiernan (Cr2 Records), Paris Cesvette, Paul Hamill (Inflyte), Paul Hilditch, Paul Oakenfold, Pete Jordan (LWE), Peter Piper Maxted (Overview Music), PLVSTYK, Polly Dunseath (PD PR), Psibindi (Psy-Sisters), Qemists Scores (Ninja Tune PM), Ray Keith, Rhys Baker (Tru Thoughts), Richard Earnshaw, Ridney, Rob Shepheard (NTIA Audiologist), Robert Luis (Tru Thoughts), Robin, Rocky (X-Press 2), Sally Freeman (Eat Sleep Rave Relax), Sam Thomason (FUGA), Samantha Moyo, Sara Al Hamad (Russells), Sarah Crane (Defected), Sarah Monument, Scott Diaz, Sean Brosnan (Material), Sean Preston (Ninja Tune), Selvasistema (1BTN), Sian Bennett (Mustard Media), Shocka, SIGMA, Simon Harris (Minds on Fire), Simon Tillotson (Neighbourhood PR), Simon Williams (Fierce Panda), Smokin Jo, Sophie Lloyd, Spencer Broughton (Prime Distribution), Stanley Hood, Steve Mac, Steve Parry (Selador), Sterling, Sunita Dhaliwal (The Everyday Agency), Susanne Følsvik Rønnekleiv (Northeast Music), Suzanna Dee, Tammy Tinawi (Cavendish Music), Tania Lee (UMC), The Glitter Bosher, Theo Suess, Toni Tambourine (Tambo PR), Trophie, Vix Brand (shesaid.so), Wideboys (Eddie Craig), Wildblood & Queenie, Will Saul (AUS Music), Zoe Vice.
Speakers and representatives confirmed from industry leading companies including; (In alphabetical order):
1BTN, Absolute Label Services, ACS, AEI, AFEM, AIMS, AlphaTheta, Another Rhythm, Apex, Arcade Talent, Attack Magazine, audiostack.ai, AUS Music, Bad Company UK, Bandcamp, BAST, BBC Music, Beat Dealer, Beatport, Believe, BMG, Brighton Vinyl, Can U Put Me On Guestlist? Podcast, CAA, Cavendish Music, Creative Law, Creative Law & Business, Craig Nook, Cr2 Records, Crosstown Rebels, Data Transmission, Defected, Dispersion PR, DJ Hatcha, DJ Mag, Downtown, Dreamtonics, Duvall, Dykes on Decks, Eat Sleep Rave Relax, ellevate, Essence of Chi, Eve Records, Evolution Music, Fabric, Fabric Records, F. U. N. Production Services, Fierce Panda, Freakin909, Full Cycle, FUGA, Future Disco, FutureSound, Global Publicity, Helix Records, Holl'r Music, Hospital, Hospital Records, Inflyte, JTonic Music, Joey Ward, Kool FM, Krafted, Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, LNADSML Records, Life is Loud, Love Puppy, Love Vocals, LWE, Maraki, Martin Kandja NOAB, Material, Mesh Records, Minds on Fire, Mixmasters, MOD, Music Minds Matter, Mustard Media, Neighbourhood PR, NGE, Ninja Tune, Northeast & Nothing Standard, Northeast Music, NTIA, OpenDAW, Overview Music, PD PR, Peer Music, Pikes Ibiza, Prime Distribution, Pxssy Palace, Radio NRJ, R&S, Red Giant Recordings, Republic of Music, Resident Music, Rinse FM, ROM, RoEx, Russells, Select Radio, Selador, shesaid.so, Shogun Audio, Sisu, Skiddle, Skint, Sleazy Deep, Sound Mind, SPOKE, Suess Media, Tambo PR, The Drop Digital, The Everyday Agency, The Future is Sound, The Other Side of Fear, The Other Songs, The Vision, Tinnitus UK, Tomorrowland, Toolroom, Toolroom Records, Truelove Music, Tru Thoughts, Trusted Rhythm, underplay music, UMC, Voicebox Consulting, We are The Brave, Weird Jungle Masterin, Wideboys, Wonk Creator Clinic, World Famous Group.
BMC - Where Beats Means Business
More info on BMC here: https://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk/
BMC Tickets
BMC Golden tickets - Sold out
Earlybird tickets are onsale now for £140 + b/f from the BMC website: www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk
About Brighton Music Conference
The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC) is the UK's leading electronic music conference & networking event, focusing on innovation, education & the key issues facing the electronic dance music sector. BMC brings together Industry-leading delegates and speakers at over 60 talks, seminars and workshops, alongside networking events throughout the conference duration. It is attended by 1000s of experienced music industry professionals, the next generation of DJs, producers as well as electronic music enthusiasts.
BMC was also awarded by the NTIA at the Ambassadors of the Night Awards 2019 for their work and commitment to developing awareness and education of the UK Electronic Music Scene internationally within the NTE.
BMC also supports the charity Last Night A DJ Saved My Life.
Contact:
For more info and press accreditations please contact Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
28 Leading A&R Professionals Confirmed For A&R Sessions At Brighton Music Conference
The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event, is excited to welcome 28 leading A&R professionals in the electronic music scene to the ‘A&R Sessions’ at BMC25.
Taking place from 21st to 23rd May 2025 at some of Brighton’s best loved seafront venues, BMC will once again bring together Industry-leading professionals and present a packed programme of insightful talks, workshops and networking events.
A&R is an important part of electronic dance music. So many tracks are produced and released every week that there has to be some sort of filtering process. Somebody needs to look for the new talent, nurture it, mentor budding up and coming artists, give feedback on tunes and help a new young producer with their productions.
The ‘A&R Sessions’ at BMC25 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 has 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.
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.
“We love supporting the next generation of talent and helping them on their career journey.” says BMC founder Billy Mauseth. “We have an amazing line up of experts that will be on hand to give quality feedback on artists productions and they might even get signed.’
The ‘A&R Sessions’ will take place at The Tempest on Brighton’s beachfront, just a short walk from the main BMC Hub at Players. 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 here.
Priding itself on being one of the most welcoming and friendly music industry events to attend, BMC is a hub for the next generation of talent in electronic music with an affordable ticket price.
BMC is the place to kick-start your career, keep up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices, build and grow your network, make new connections and immerse yourself in all things related to the electronic music scene. More to be announced soon.
More info on BMC here: https://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk/
BMC - Where Beats Means Business
BMC Tickets
BMC Golden tickets - Sold out
Earlybird tickets are on sale now for £140 + b/f from the BMC website: www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk
Notes to Editors:
For more info and press accreditations, contact Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
About Brighton Music Conference
The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC) is the UK's leading electronic music conference & networking event, focusing on innovation, education & the key issues facing the electronic dance music sector. BMC brings together Industry-leading delegates and speakers at over 60 talks, seminars and workshops, alongside networking events throughout the conference duration. It is attended by 1000s of experienced music industry professionals, the next generation of DJs, producers as well as electronic music enthusiasts.
BMC was also awarded by the NTIA at the Ambassadors of the Night Awards 2019 for their work and commitment to developing awareness and education of the UK Electronic Music Scene internationally within the NTE.
BMC also supports the charity Last Night A DJ Saved My Life.
Pyramid Ibiza Announces Full Season Line Up: Dates, Artists & Unexpected B2Bs
It’s official: the season in Ibiza is about to begin, and Sundays have a name of their own at Amnesia — Pyramid. Eighteen dates filled with energy, musical diversity, and an artistic selection that combines legendary icons with new rising talents from the electronic scene.
Pyramid Ibiza presents all line-ups organized by date, shaping an intense and eclectic season. This year, the concept is refreshed with a program that brings emerging talent and iconic names together under one roof. Two rooms, two atmospheres — black and white, light and shadow — converge every Sunday to offer a unique experience for clubbers from around the globe. After establishing itself as one of the most iconic Sunday events in Ibiza and taking its essence to cities like Mar del Plata (Argentina) and Barcelona, Pyramid returns to its home at Amnesia with an unprecedented season. True to its symbolic aesthetic, it continues to bet on a powerful visual identity: geometry, contrasting lights, and stage design that transforms the club into its own universe.
One of this year’s biggest draws will be the B2B format, bringing artists together in the booth to fuse styles and energies. Notable pairings include Ricardo Villalobos b2b Luciano, Sidney Charles b2b Luuk Van Dyk, Marco Faraone b2b Tiga, and Chris Liebing b2b Marco Faraone.
Among the season’s standout dates, we find the Opening Party on June 8, which will kick things off with a powerful showcase. On August 31, the Terrace will come alive with an exclusive live set from Maribou State, and on October 5, its Closing Party will mark the perfect end to an unforgettable summer. No matter your favorite corner of the electronic spectrum, Pyramid is designed to invite you to explore new sounds and break musical boundaries. From the punch of the Main Room to the immersive atmospheres of the Terrace, every space is an opportunity to discover the unexpected.
This season also brings new faces and exciting, unconventional formats, like the Closing B3B, where three artists will share the booth and showcase their powerful skill set. Legendary figures like Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, and Nina Kraviz remain strong in the lineup, but Pyramid is also betting on fresh names like E.Lina, Alexxandra, Bubble Love, and Coast 2 Coast.
Pyramid Ibiza: a place where clubbing is lived without filters.
Check out the full line-up and get your tickets now on Amnesia’s official website.
Tickets
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Data & Communication Save Fuel Says New AGF Report
A Greener Future has released a report revealing the current status and future trends in the use of power at festivals.
The Low Emission Festivals Report examines current energy management practices at events and identifies opportunities for improvement. The report, which is based on surveys completed by UK festivals, and is supported by Green Britain Foundation, is intended to help event organisers and power professionals to identify current obstacles faced in the transition to green energy at events.
Key takeaways
- Nearly 70% of survey respondents indicated that they are working to reduce energy consumption.
- Festivals are adopting hybrid battery systems, transitioning to grid power and using more energy-efficient equipment like LED lights.
- 76% of festivals still use diesel generators.
- High costs and logistical challenges are obstacles to implementing sustainable energy solutions.
- Many festivals engage with power providers too late to optimise their energy consumption.
- Data-driven approaches to optimise and eliminate fuel consumption lead to substantial fuel savings and more efficient energy management.
Energy is one of the key challenges in the festival sector’s transition to low-carbon events. Outdoor events have historically relied on mobile power generators, especially in areas with limited access to grid connections, but also in urban locations. Burning diesel and biofuel (e.g. HVO) causes both carbon emissions and air pollution.
The Low Emission Festivals Report is based on two surveys conducted among 26 UK festival organisers from within the AGF, AIF, and LIVE Green festival community, and 9 power contractors, who collectively power many of the UK’s music festivals. The surveyed festivals represent a diverse range of events across England, Scotland, and Wales, from small community gatherings to large-scale events. The study evaluated methods for determining energy needs; equipment and technologies used; communication between organisers and power providers; and energy management approaches and sustainability efforts.
The report includes recommendations for both event organisers and power providers. By strengthening collaboration, adopting data-driven approaches, and sharing risks and responsibilities, the event sector can significantly reduce its reliance on fossil fuels while improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This can be further bolstered by government and cross-sector support.
“We’ve known for more than a decade that event power requirements are over specified, (meaning they make inefficient use of generators) and have been aware of the need to use low carbon alternatives, yet despite this, progress has been slow. Faster action is needed to move away from burning fuel to reduce costs and prevent further climate change and air pollution. This report provides insight for organisers and power providers to work collaboratively for these outcomes, in an equitable and sustainable way.” Claire O’Neill (CEO, A Greener Future)
Download the full report and methodology here
About A Greener Future
AGF is a not-for-profit company committed to helping events, festivals, and venues around the world towards sustainability. AGF provides certification, education & training, consultancy, resources, and green riders, facilitating the exchange and implementation of good ideas. They share information about how environmentally efficient methods are currently being employed at events and how the impact on the environment can be limited at future events. They offer independent assessment and verification of sustainability claims through the AGF Certification for festivals, venues, tours, and events; plus, sustainability diagnosis and detailed carbon footprinting. www.agreenerfuture.com
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
AGF Report Shows Festivals Going Plant-Based & Increased Focus on Recycling
AGF (A Greener Future) releases its Annual Festival Sustainability Insights – providing industry-wide trends and benchmarks for the global festival sector.
Key takeaways
- More festivals are going meat-free
- Recycling rates have increased, whilst camping waste volume could reduce further.
- Festivals are still widely using generators. HVO fuel as an alternative to diesel is increasing in popularity, and there has been an uptick in grid, storage and renewables exploration.
The AGF Annual Festival Sustainability Insights report is the culmination of a year of information gathering, data analysis, and number crunching for the 40 festivals from 16 countries that were assessed by AGF in 2024, covering topics such as food & drink, water & sanitation, power & fuel use, waste & recycling, travel, and carbon emissions.
AGF has been assessing festival impacts worldwide for 19 years, and each year publishes a report outlining progress, innovation and areas for improvement within the sector.
This year’s report demonstrated some encouraging statistics, with 70% of assessed events implementing a complete ban on single-use plastics and the average recycling rate increasing from 38% in 2022 to 49% in 2024.
20% of festivals assessed were either fully vegetarian or vegan, compared to just 8% in 2023. This is a promising sign as industrial animal agriculture and food production are among the biggest drivers of climate change and nature decline and form a major part of an event’s environmental impact.
The average amount of waste per person per day was 0.8kg across all festivals, ranging from 0.5kg for non-camping events to 1.4kg for camping events, the latter of which is equal to the EU daily average.
26% of festivals were run entirely on mains electricity. Diesel was still the most popular source of generator fuel for small to medium festivals, whilst larger events have mostly transitioned to HVO fuel. Although several events set a precedent, the use of battery storage and onsite renewables remained marginal in 2024.
Audience travel emissions represented between 35% and 94% of festival carbon footprints, depending on the location, nature, and scale of the event. 2024 also saw an increase in the number of attendees reporting electric car usage, however more could be done to increase public and collective transport with 62% of rural festival attendees using private vehicles.
2024 was also the year of the Guinness World Record-breaking low-carbon concert – Massive Attack’s Act 1.5 Climate Action Accelerator – for which AGF provided sustainability consultancy. The event was fully plant-based and ran entirely on batteries charged from the wind and sun. The main stage was powered by Grid Faeries x Ecotricity 1MW battery, with no generator backup or diesel used site wide.
Claire O’Neill – CEO, A Greener Future:
“Festivals that work with AGF or apply for certification are generally environmentally aware and active. Nevertheless, these results are promising, showing a trend towards decarbonisation and waste reduction. In particular, we are happy to see more festivals going plant based as this is one of the single most important changes events can make to protect nature and tackle climate change, and costs nothing. There is room for improvement with regards to getting fossil fuels out of festivals and low-carbon travel, but we know how to do this and expect to see a rapid decline in diesel use in the coming years.”
Key Findings by Category
Travel & Transport
- A third of festivals recorded over 70% local audiences.
- 62% of audiences reported travelling to rural-based festivals by private vehicle for the longest part of their journey, compared to 36% for urban festivals.
- 2024 saw an increase in the number of attendees reporting electric vehicle use.
- The average share of domestic artists across all festival lineups was 68%. This was largely driven by 12 festivals, who booked over 80% of domestic artists.
Food & Beverage
- 20% were fully vegetarian or vegan, up from 8% in 2023.
- 70% had introduced a complete ban on single-use plastics.
- 67% implemented reusable cup systems across their entire event.
Power & Fuel Use
- 26% of festivals ran entirely on mains electricity.
- 20% ran entirely on HVO biofuel.
- 72% used generators for some or all of their power.
- Diesel was still the major source of generator fuel for small to medium festivals, while larger festivals using generators have mostly transitioned to HVO.
Waste & Recycling
- The average site recycling rate across all festivals assessed has increased from 38% in 2022 to 49% in 2024.
- The average waste per person per day across all festival types was 0.8kg, with camping festivals averaging 1.4kg, compared to 0.5kg for non-camping festivals. As a reference, the average waste generated per person per day in the EU in 2023 was 1.4 kg.
Water & Sanitation
- Average water consumption across all festival types was 15 litres per person per day, with significant variations between camping and non-camping events. By comparison, the average daily water consumption per person in the EU is around 140 litres.
- Over 70% of festivals used portable chemical toilets on-site, and 15% used compost toilets
Data on water use at urban events is improving, but accurate water metering remains a challenge.
Carbon Emissions
- Audience travel emissions represented between 35% and 94% of festival carbon footprints, depending on the location, nature, and scale of the event.
- When excluding audience travel, food-related emissions ranged from less than 10% (for 100% meat-free events), to up to 40% of a festival’s carbon footprint.
- Data relating to new materials, decor, and equipment purchased is improving but remains under-reported.
Download the full report and methodology here.
About A Greener Future
AGF is a not-for-profit company committed to helping events, festivals, and venues around the world towards sustainability. AGF provides certification, education & training, consultancy, resources, and green riders, facilitating the exchange and implementation of good ideas. They share information about how environmentally efficient methods are currently being employed at events and how the impact on the environment can be limited at future events. They offer independent assessment and verification of sustainability claims through the AGF Certification for festivals, venues, tours, and events; plus, sustainability diagnosis and detailed carbon footprinting. www.agreenerfuture.com
Contact:
Press enquiries contact: Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk