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.

Contact
For more info and please contact Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk