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 September 23 to 26.
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, Kai Abode, 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, Kai Abode, Kevin McKay, Kiwi, Latmun, Lee Morrison, Leftwing:Kody, Lil Rocket, Louise Grant, Luke Ralph, Magnus Asberg, Michael Kill, Mike Weiss, 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, Data Transmission Radio, 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 Sessions returns 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: http://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, September 23 to 26( 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/f.
Buy tickets here
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 – 23/2425//26 September.
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