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17
Mar

BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE RESCHEDULE DATES FOR 2020 TO 23rd – 26th SEPTEMBER

Posted by: Nikki in: BMC , Events

Due to the developments on the Corona Virus in the UK and after discussions with music industry organisations and the local council Brighton Music Conference have made the decision to reschedule the event to 23rd to 26th September.

“We have not taken this decision lightly, but safeguarding the health and well being of our visitors, speakers, staff and everyone involved is paramount.” explains director Billy Mauseth
“In this time of uncertainty, we urge our industry to pull together and support each other so we can all come out the other side.”

All tickets will be valid for the rescheduled September dates.

Brighton Music Conference would like to thank everyone for their continued support, especially the i360, sponsors and partners.

We look forward to seeing you all in September.

Any questions please email info@brightonmusicconference.co.uk

Save the date for BMC 2020, September 23rd to 26th (with the main conference being held on 24th and 25th) More info on the event program and official events coming soon.

BMC also supports the charities Help Musicians UK, and Last Night A DJ Saved My Life.

Tickets:
BMC Pro Pass  £155 + b/f
BMC Academy Pass – £45 + b/f (limited availability)Buy tickets here: http://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk/buy-tickets/

About Brighton Music Conference
The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC) is the UK’s foremost 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 Professional connects music with business, bringing together thought leaders through a series of panels to discuss the future sustainable growth of the electronic music industry, targeted networking events and access to an evening schedule of events and parties across Brighton.

BMC Academy is about plugging in the next generation and fostering new talent via a series of masterclasses, panels and talks.

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.

BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE 2020 (#BMC20)

23/24/25/26 Sept

www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk

www.facebook.com/BrightonMusicConference

www.twitter.com/BrightonMusicCo

BUY TICKETS

#BMC20

25
Feb

BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE ANNOUNCE ORBITAL KEYNOTE AND AFTERSHOW PARTY PLUS EXCLUSIVE NERVOUS RECORDS LABEL TALK

Posted by: Nikki in: BMC , Events

Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s foremost electronic music and networking event adds more names to the line up for its seventh edition.  The award-winning event will return to the prestigious British Airways i360 venue on Brighton’s beachfront from April 22 to 25.

Newly confirmed artists and speakers taking part in the 2020 event include (In alphabetical order); Adam Regan, Alisha, Andrew Salsano, Anne Savage, Aryana Neo 9, Attilio Pugliese, Bradley Gunn Raver, Brandon Block, David Oyston, Devstar, Gordon Mac, Habs Akram, Jasmine Kent-Smith, Jay Forster, Jenni Cochrane, Jimpster, Joe Hastings, Jono Heale, Judge Jules, Kiwi, Latmun, Lil Rocket, Louise Grant, Luke Ralph, Mike Weiss, Neil Evans, Orbital, Pablo Contraband, Paul Jack, Pete Jordan, Rodriguez Jr., Sophie Kearney, Steph, Steven Braines, Toni Tambourine, Waze & Odyssey

Following its most successful year in 2019, BMC20 will once again host over 65 talks, seminars and workshops, with industry-leading speakers, including in-depth discussions and debates on the biggest issues facing the electronic and wider music industry such as diversity, mental health, the environment and current music and business trends. There will also be exclusive networking parties being held 450 feet above the city in the i360 Pod observation tower.  (full program to be announced soon).

The prestigious beachfront complex will host two Pro Conference Theatres, two Academy Theatres, the BMC networking hub, the Pro meeting Lounge, The Point Blank Theatre hosting demonstrations and talks and a specialised exhibition/tech and services zone. There will also be evening and networking events throughout the duration of the event. (full details to be released soon).

All artists and speakers confirmed for 2020 event (In alphabetical order):
Adam Regan, Alisha, Alon Shulman, Amy Jayne, Andrew Salsano, Anne Savage, Anthony Pappa, Aryana Neo 9, Attilio Pugliese, Ben Rush, Bradley Gunn Raver, Brandon Block, Carl Cox (Live interview and Q&A from Australia), Carl Loben, Carly Wilford, Chris Goss, Damien Fell, Danny Clockwork, Danny Howard, Danny Savage, Darius Syrossian, David Oyston, Derrick May, Devstar, DJ Rae, DJ Rap, DJ Ravine, Endor, Fatboy Slim, Flava D, Gordon Mac, Grahame Farmer, Greg Marshall, Harriet Jaxxon, Jaguar, Jasmine Kent-Smith, Jay Forster, Jenni Cochrane, Jimpster, Joe Hastings, Jono Heale, Judge Jules, Kevin McKay, Kiwi, Latmun, Lee Morrison, Leftwing:Kody, Lil Rocket, Louise Grant, Luke Ralph, Magnus Asberg, Michael Kill, Mike Weiss, My Nu Leng, Nat Rich, Neil Evans, Nikki McNeill, Nurve, Orbital, Pablo Contraband, Paul Jack, Pete Jordan, Phutek, Raze, Ridney, Rodriguez Jr., Sacha Wall, Sam Divine, Seb Fontaine, Shino Parker, Sophie Kearney, Steph (BBC Introducing), Steven Braines, Stuart Knight, Tall Paul, Timo Maas, Toni Tambourine, Tristan Hunt, Wax Worx, Waze & Odyssey

Over 200 speakers and representatives confirmed including (In alphabetical order):
A Greener Festival, ACS Custom, AFEM, AIM, Audio Rehab, AudioLock, AWOL / Kobalt, Axtone, BBC Radio 1, BBC Music Introducing, Beatport, BIMM, Blanc, Bugbar, Cavendish, Clockwork Orange, Computer Music, Data Transmission, DJ Growth Lab, DJ Mag, Eco Glitter Fun, Facebook, Function One, Future Music, Glasgow Underground, Global Publicity, Grade Management, Help Musicians UK, he.she.they, Hospital Records, I am Sound, Iconic Underground Magazine, Identification of Music, Keep Hush, Loopcloud, Loopmasters, Mi-Soul, Mixmag, Monokrome Music, Mobilee, Music Week, Neighbourhood PR, Nervous Records, NTIA, Plugin Boutique, Point Blank, PRS for Music, Resonance, Sentric, Shanghaied, shesaidso, Shogun Audio, Skiddle, Skint, Stashed Records, Symphonic, The Weird & The Wonderful, Toolroom Records, Transmat, Tru Thoughts, Ultra Music, Wax Worx plus more to be announced…

The Label Lounge A&R Sessionsreturns for its second year at BMC. partnering with the Association of Independent Music.  Taking place at The Tempest on Friday 24th, the event gives producers that golden opportunity to book slots to sit down for 1-to-1 with label heads and get immediate constructive feedback on their tracks. Labels taking part this year include the mighty Ultra Music, Axwell’s Axtone imprint, music blog phenomenon Blanc, Brighton’s finest Skint, DJ SKTs Stashed Records, Wax Worx’s Shanghaied, Mark Radfords Audio Rehab and Max Chapmans Resonance with more labels to announce soon.  Last years label lounge was an overwhelming success, with the upstairs lounge buzzing all day and resulted in no less than 18 tracks signed to labels including Audio Rehab, Cr2, elrow and Shanghaied.  Limited places available sign up here:  https://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk/the-label-lounge-ar-feedback-sessions/

BMC also supports the charities Help Musicians UK, and Last Night A DJ Saved My Life.

Save the date for BMC 2020, April 22 to 25 (with the main conference being held on 23rd and 24th) More info on the event program and official events coming soon.

Tickets:
BMC Pro Pass (Early Bird until 2nd Mar) £129 + b/f
BMC Academy Pass  (Early Bird until 2nd Mar) £34.50 + b/fBuy tickets here: http://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk/buy-tickets/

About Brighton Music Conference
The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC) is the UK’s foremost 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 Professional connects music with business, bringing together thought leaders through a series of panels to discuss the future sustainable growth of the electronic music industry, targeted networking events and access to an evening schedule of events and parties across Brighton.

BMC Academy is about plugging in the next generation and fostering new talent via a series of masterclasses, panels and talks.

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.

BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE 2020 (#BMC20)
22/23/24/27 April
www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk
www.facebook.com/BrightonMusicConference
www.twitter.com/BrightonMusicCo

BUY TICKETS

Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk

24
Feb

Westway LAB announces first confirmations for 7th edition, which brings together music and film

Posted by: Nikki in: Events

Westway LAB – Showcase Festival, Conference and Artist Residencies – is Portugal’s first international professional music event, hosted every April in Portugal’s birth city of Guimarães since its start in 2014.

The 7th edition of Westway LAB once again brings together music and film: Director Rodrigo Areias premieres his new film Surdina, with a live sound track featuring guitarist Tó Trips (Dead Combo); with a second film, The House on Trubnaya (Dom Na Trubnoy, 1928), by Boris Barnet, being live soundtracked by Portuguese alternative icons Mão Morta (Redux).

Watch Westway LAB 2019 Aftermovie here:  https://vimeo.com/350770701

This isn’t the first time Westway LAB connects music to film: in 2016 it screened a series of short films curated by SXSW Film programmers. Having created a musical lab via the artist residencies and also a project lab for creative initiatives by the wider music sector – Westway LAB became the catalyst for the Europe in Synch project: a Music Moves Europe preparatory action fostering the training of young professionals, so that more European music can be placed in film and other audio-visual productions. Europe in Synch (www.europeinsynch.eu) returns to host its last workshop at Westway LAB and also to present some of its findings to the Westway delegates.

Westway PRO is also proud to now announce its international keynote speaker for the 2020 edition: agent Rob Challice of Paradigm, who has worked with Bon Iver, Warpaint, Sufjan Stevens and others, will be interviewed by Allan McGowan. Rob Challice joins a list of illustrious earlier Westway keynotes, such as Peter Jenner (Syd Barrett’s Pink Floyd, T. Rex, The Clash), Keith Harris (Stevie Wonder), Helen Smith (IMPALA), Daryl Bamonte (Depeche Mode / The Cure / Schubert Music Publishing), Charles Caldas (MERLIN), David Ferreira (EMI-Valentim de Carvalho) and Fruzsina Szép (Lollapolooza). The full line up of speakers and artists will be announced soon.

The PRO conference, which take place at the Vila Flor Palace, follow three conference streams: Westway PRO, INES Sessions and the WHY Portugal Event, the latter being organized by Portugal’s music industry export office, WHY Portugal. PRO registrations can be made via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/bilhetes-westway-lab-pro-conference-2020-76305468711.

Over 1200 artists answered the Open Call for the City Showcases and several artists, well known in their respective home markets, have now been announced including; Misia Furtak (PL), AKA Neomi (SI), Carnival Youth (LV) or Hickeys (ES), as well as ETEP (European Talent Exchange Programme) and INES (Innovation Network of European Showcases) artists. The City Showcases, spreading the festival from the main CCVF venue to several city venus, are once again connected by the legendary Westway Urban Train. A new addition this year will be the Antena 3 Stage, Westway LAB’s national EBU station and media partner.

Furthermore, the multinational artist residencies promoted annually since 2014 by Westway LAB at the Candoso Creation Centre gather artists from different EU countries to compose and produce new music together for live premieres to showcase entirely new material. Talk about EU added value! In previous editions, several working groups have led to the establishment of new side-projects, multi-national in nature, like The Melonas, a new band made up by Porto folk-punk singer We Bless This Mess with Hungarian rockers Ivan and the Parasol. Who after the residencies went on to record a full album in Budapest and toured Hungary together.

Westway LAB thus re-affirms itself, in its 7th year, as Portugal’s premier professional music event, a non-profit platform fully dedicated to its motto of “Creative Process, Thought and Product”, mixing musical creation with Artist Talks linking creativity to the music industry, and finally, introducing new music from all corners of Europe to new audiences.

Co-Founded by A Oficina and AMAEI, the Portuguese independent Music Trade Association in 2014, Westway LAB was the first Portuguese pro-active member of ETEP – European Talent Exchange Programme, a project founded by Eurosonic, which it joined in 2015, leading to the invitation to have Portugal as the country focus of Eurosonic in 2017. That year, 23 Portuguese artists performed in Groningen for the Eurosonic Portugal Country Focus. Westway LAB continues to promote Portuguese music at the ETEP meetings that take place each year at Eurosonic. Westway is also a LABoratory at the creative origin of two other European projects: INES – Innovation Network of European Showcases , which internationalizes 10 new artists from each partner country per year, as well as the aforementioned Europe in Synch (Music Moves Europe) promoted by AMAEI.

Festival tickets as well as PRO registrations are available via www.westwaylab.com, with festival tickets also at www.ccvf.pt and oficina.bol.pt.

Website: westwaylab.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WestwayLAB.Portugal
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/391263545151649
Instagram: www.instagram.com/westwaylab
2019 Aftermovie: https://vimeo.com/350770701

Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk

28
Jan

BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE ANNOUNCE FIRST WAVE OF ARTISTS & SPEAKERS

Posted by: Nikki in: BMC , Events

(in alphabetical order): CARL COX, DANNY HOWARD, DARIUS SYROSSIAN, DERRICK MAY, DJ RAP, NORMAN COOK aka FATBOY SLIM, SAM DIVINE, TIMO MAAS

Following its most successful year in 2019, BMC20 will once again host over 65 talks, seminars and workshops, with industry-leading speakers, including in-depth discussions and debates on the biggest issues facing the electronic and wider music industry such as diversity, mental health, the environment and current music and business trends. There will also be exclusive networking parties being held 450 feet above the city in the i360 Pod observation tower.

Artists and speakers taking part in the 2020 event include (In alphabetical order): Alon Shulman, Amy Jayne, Anthony Pappa, Ben Rush, Carl Cox (Live interview and Q&A from Australia), Carl Loben, Carly Wilford, Chris Goss, Damien Fell, Danny Clockwork, Danny Howard, Darius Syrossian, Danny Savage, Derrick May, DJ Rae, DJ Rap, DJ Ravine, Endor, Eddy Richards, Fatboy Slim, Flava D, Greg Marshall, Grahame Farmer, Harriet Jaxxon, Jaguar, Leftwing:Kody, Kevin McKay, Lee Morrison, Magnus Asberg, Michael Kill, My Nu Leng, Nathan Coles, Nat Rich, Nikki McNeill, Nurve, Patricia  Altisent, Ridney, Phutech, Raze, Sacha Wall, Sam Divine, Seb Fontaine, Shino Parker, Stuart Knight, Tall Paul, Terry Francis, Timo Maas, Tristan Hunt, Tom Middleton, Wax Worx plus many more tbc.

Over 200 speakers and representatives announced including (In alphabetical order): A Greener Festival, ACS Custom, AFEM, AIM, Audio Rehab, AudioLock, AWOL / Kobalt, Axtone, BBC, Beatport, BIMM, Blanc, Bugbar, Cavendish, Clockwork Orange, Computer Music, Data Transmission, DJ Growth Lab, DJ Mag, Eco Glitter Fun, Facebook, Function One, Glasgow Underground, Help Musicians UK, Hospital Records, I am Sound, Iconic Underground Magazine, Identification of Music, Keep Hush, Loopcloud, Loopmasters, Monokrome Music, Music Week, Nervous Records, NTIA, Plugin Boutique, Point Blank, PRS for Music, Sentric, Shanghaied, Shogun Audio, Skiddle, Skint, Stashed, Symphonic, Toolroom Records, Transmat, Tru Thoughts, Ultra Music plus more to be announced…

The prestigious beachfront complex will host two Pro Conference Theatres, two Academy Theatres, the BMC networking hub, the Pro meeting Lounge, The Point Blank Theatre hosting demonstrations and talks and a specialised exhibition/tech and services zone. There will also be evening and networking events throughout the duration of the event. (full details to be released soon).

The Label Lounge also returns after an overwhelming success last year. Taking place on Friday 24th at the nearby The Tempest Inn major labels in electronic music will once again be taking part in one to one A&R feedback sessions. Last year 18 tracks were signed to labels including Cr2, elrow compilations, Audio Rehab, Shanghaied and Daylight Robbery.  (Earlybird tickets are on sale nowmore info coming soon).

BMC also supports the charities Help Musicians UK, and Last Night A DJ Saved My Life.

Save the date for BMC 2020, April 22 to 25 (with the main conference being held on 23rd and 24th) More info on the event program and official events coming soon.

Tickets:
BMC Pro Pass (Early Bird until 29th Feb) £129 + b/f
BMC Academy Pass  (Early Bird until 29th Feb) £34.50 + b/f
Buy tickets here: http://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk/buy-tickets/

About Brighton Music Conference
The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC) is the UK’s foremost 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 Professional connects music with business, bringing together thought leaders through a series of panels to discuss the future sustainable growth of the electronic music industry, targeted networking events and access to an evening schedule of events and parties across Brighton.

BMC Academy is about plugging in the next generation and fostering new talent via a series of masterclasses, panels and talks.

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.

BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE 2020 (#BMC20)
22/23/24/27 April
www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk
www.facebook.com/BrightonMusicConference
www.twitter.com/BrightonMusicCo
#BMC20

Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk





19
Jan

European Festival Award winners 2019

Posted by: Nikki in: Events , Exit Festival , Festival Awards Europe , Festivals

The European Festival Awards congratulate all the winners. For 2019 150 applications were received from over 30 countries and 350’000 single votes have been cast by the public. This resulted in 117 shortlisted nominees in 14 distinct categories, not counting the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Now without further ado, here are all winners in the 15 categories of the European Festival Awards 2019:

Best Indoor Festival
Presented by: eps
Reeperbahn Festival (Germany)

The Brand Activation Award
Presented by: EMAC
Open’er Festival (Poland) & Netflix – Stranger Things

Agent of the Year
Presented by: IQ Magazine
Lucy Dickins (WME)

Best New Festival
No Sleep Festival (Serbia)

The Health & Safety Innovation Award
Presented by: YES Group
Balaton Sound (Hungary)

Best Small Festival
Jazz in the Park (Romania)

Promoter of the Year
Wepromote (Switzerland)

Line-Up of the Year
Glastonbury (United Kingdom)

Newcomer of the Year
Presented by: Eurosonic Noorderslag
Billie Eilish (US)

The Take a Stand Award
Presented by: Take A Stand
Das Fest (Germany)

Best Medium-Sized Festival
Presented by: Universe
Electric Castle (Romania)

The Green Operations Award
Presented by: Go Group
OpenAir St.Gallen (Switzerland)

The Award for Excellence & Passion
Codruta Vulcu

Best Major Festival
Open’er Festival (Poland)

The Lifetime Achievement Award
Holger Hübner & Thomas Jensen (Wacken Open Air)

More info here: https://www.europeanfestivalawards.org/

Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk



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