The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event, reveal the first 20 leading A&R professionals in the electronic music scene confirmed to join the ‘A&R Sessions’ at BMC26.
Taking place from 20th to 23rd May 2026, the award-winning event will once again take over some of Brighton’s best-loved seafront venues set against the backdrop of Brighton beach and the iconic pier, with 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, help a new young producer with their productions.
The A&R Sessions at BMC have been especially designed to address this and support new talent. Headed up by prolific Brighton-based DJ and music producer Steve Mac, a wide variety of labels covering different genres have been lined up to give immediate feedback on productions in one-to-one meetings with leading A&Rs in the electronic music industry. It’s the place where artists make valuable connections, meet labels face to face and bring their demos to have some of the most discerning ears in the industry listen to them.
“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.’
Confirmed labels and A&R professionals Include; Axtone, Beatport, Bedfunk, Curious Energy Records, Elemental Music, Freakin 909, Helix Records, House Heads, Inflyte,
Krafted, Music to Die For, Paharas Musica, Prime Direct Distribution, R&S Records, Red Giant, Seledor, Sleazy Deep, Toolroom Records, Yorokobi Sounds. more labels TBA.
The ‘A&R Sessions’ will take place on Thursday 22nd May 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 one-to-one sessions will be booked on a first come first served basis. Limited spaces available, book your tickets now here.
In the UK, BMC is the place to 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 and culture
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. More to be announced soon.
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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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