Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event reveals the second wave of names, as the line up takes shape for its 2026 edition, with over 200 speakers and artists confirmed.
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.
Over 100 newly confirmed artists and speakers have been added to the programme including, Abigail Bailey, Alan Fitzpatrick, Andy Barlow (Lamb), Angie Brown, Brandon Block, Coco Cole, Denis Sulta, Dykes on Decks, Gal Pals, Greg Wilson, Irvine Welsh, Jon Carter, Madame Electrifie, Nathan X, Solah and many more.
Over 200 artists and speakers are now confirmed for the 2026 edition with more to be announced. Previoulsy announced names include Anja Schneider, Anne Savage, Arielle Free, Beardyman, Booker T, Carly Wilford, Dave Seaman, Huxley, Jess Bays, Judge Jules, Judy Griffith (fabric), Just Her, Jumpin Jack Frost, Kenny Dope (Masters At Work), Matt Jam Lamont, Phil Hartnoll (ORBITAL), Ralf Kollmann (mobilee), Robert Luis, Saytek, Scott Diaz, Ski Oakenfull, Tom Middleton, Wideboys, Wildblood & Queenie and many more.
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. Taking place across 4 theatres, BMC has a packed programme of insightful talks, workshops with plenty of practical tips and takeaways.
Theatre 1 - Wellbeing programme
After the successful launch of the well-being programme last year, BMC will once again have a dedicated space to discuss important topics such as Burnout, Imposter Syndrome, Neurodiversity, Mental Health, Sobriety, Parenting & Djing and much more with Yoga and Soundbaths to start each day. Supported by Anderson Acoustics, the well-being theatre will be hosted at one of Brighton’s best-loved seafront venues the Tempest with speakers including; Angie Brown, Anne Savage, Brandon Block, Denis Sulta, Emma Cordell (Downtown), Finlay Johnson (AFEM), Jono Heale (ACS), Ines Martinez, Jumpin Jack Frost, Just Her (Crosstown Rebels/LNOE), Laura Hine (Tinnitus UK), Martha Cleary (GLOW), Phil Hartnoll (ORBITAL), Sally Freeman (Eat Sleep Rave Relax), Tom Middleton and Wildblood & Queenie.
Theatre 2 - Workshops with pointblank
The workshop theatre returns in collaboration with pointblank at Players, featuring in depth educational workshops covering practical topics such as Social Media, Track Production, Vocal Production, DJ Tips & Tricks, Immersive Audio, Virtual Reality and more. Interactive sessions will be led by Beardyman, Grahame Farmer, Huxley, Saytek, Ski Oakenfull, AlphaTheta, Loopmaters and Technics to name a few.
Theatre 3 - DJ / Producer programme
The DJ producer theatre at Horizon, will cover a wide range of topics including Artist Development, Vocals, Writing Camps, Representation, DIY, Radio, Getting Signed, Podcasts and a Keynote Interview with Dave Seaman (Brothers in Rhythm / Selador). Plus the ever-popular DJ, Producer and Promoter Q&A’s and celebrating milestones with special sessions to celebrate 30 Years Of Hospital Records and 50 years of Greg Wilson. Speakers include; Abigail Bailey, Andy Barlow (Lamb), Anja Schneider, Arielle Free (BBC Radio 1), Booker T, Chris Goss (Hospital Records), Coco Cole, Emily Dust, Irvine Welsh, Greg Wilson, Jess Bays (Capital Dance), Madame Electrifie, Matt Jam Lamont, Molly Johnson (Believe / Sentric), Scott Diaz, Seamus Haji (Big Love), Seb Fowkes (Concorde2) and Yulia Niko (Beatport Music Curator).
Theatre 4 - Industry programme in collaboration with Skiddle
Theatre 4, in collaboration with Skiddle, will take place at The Carousels, covering music industry and business topics such as Label Contracts, Publishing Deals, Sync, Music Rights, PR, Label Q&A, Ticketing, AI, NTIA Electronic Music Report and the Annual Beatport Hour and much more. Industry professionals sharing their knowledge across the two days include; Alan Fitzpatrick (DJ & Producer), Aly Gillani (Bandcamp), Clara Suess (Suess Media), Dean Marsh (Creative Law), Duncan King (Skiddle), Dujon Fairweather (Listen UP), Emma Cordwell (Downtown), Emile Birks (Beatport), Gemma Farrington (Sentric), Jason Ellis (Armada Music), Jules O’Riordan AKA Judge Jules, Judy Griffith (fabric), Rebecca Cribb (ITV / Love Island), Robert Luis (Tru Thoughts), Sam Spencer (Broadwick Live), Shamus Damani (Defected), Silvia Montello (Voicebox Consulting), Simon Tillotson (Neighbourhood PR) and Trina Smith (Sourcery Collective).
Networking - Build and Grow Your Network
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 numerous networking parties at some of Brighton’s best-loved venues. Whether you’re an artist, promoter, agent or manager - this is where the industry comes together. Build real relationships that can open doors for your career.
The BMC official welcome party will kick things off at The Tempest on Wednesday 20th May with DJ’s Banxi, Chad Jackson, Pete Bones, Ralf Kollmann and Ridney. On Thursday 21st May the shesaid.so Brighton team will host their annual breakfast club networking event at the Lazy Finn, with the opportunity to network and get a professional headshot. The infamous Hotel Pelirocco will host the PRS Networking event, with Elemental Music and R-Trybe at Ohso and Jack Said What taking over The Tempest. On Friday 22nd May Grahame Farmer will host his popular Blueprint Breakfast at the Lazy Finn, NTIA will host a mixer at the Tempest and the official BMC After Party at Volks. View all events here.
Second wave of names announced:
Abigail Bailey, Ad Savage, Alan Fitzpatrick, Alex Berry & Lebby (Dykes on Decks), Alex Branson (Beatport), Andthen, Andy Barlow (Lamb), Amy Jayne (LabelWorx), Angie Brown, Antonia Lucas (Love Vocals & SoundMind), Ashton Hawthorne-Somers, Bakkis, Banxi, Becky Wicks, Ben Godwin, Bex White (Yoga teacher), Bobby Harvey (Armada / Skint / Universal-Island), Brandon Block, Carl Loben (DJ Mag), Ceylan Goksel, Chad Jackson, Chris Hampshire (Recoverworld Label Group), Clara Suess (Suess Media), DEED, Deep Fiktion, Denise Devonish, Denis Sulta, DJ MJ, Dujon Fairweather (Listen UP), Duncan King (Skiddle), Emma Greenland (Anderson Acoustics), Eve Horne (We Are The Unheard CIC), Fancyshews! Fiona Miller, Grace George (Beatport), Greg Wilson, Hema Patel, Irvine Welsh, Jack Lawrenson (Xelon Digital), Jamaica Rose (Armada), James Lee (Electrowerkz / Club Suzies), Jasmine Reeder (CTRLFRK), Jason Ellis (Armada Music), Jill Wheeler (Redeye Worldwide), Jon Carter, Julie Freeman (Sonoform), Jumpin’ Jack Frost, KAG, Kayleigh Ramchand-Bentley, Keira Forrest (EoC), KuraZana, Laura Hine (Tinnitus UK), Lee Morrison (rightsHUB), Leon La Rosa (Select Radio), Lizzie Curious, Luvain, Lucy Johnson (Vinyl Press UK), Lynda Phoenix, Madame Electrifie, Madison True (Vinyl Bitch / MADDØG), Malena Wolfer (Pockets Agency), Martha Cleary (GLOW), Matt Lally (Hospital Records), Matt (Breathe), Matt Rouse (House Culture), Marvin Aloys (Addicted Room / Sound Escape), Mikee Hollywood, Milly on Air (Back 2 Life), Myles Clarke, Nathan X, Neil Kemp, Nickelle (Nervous Records), Nikki McNeill (Global Publicity), NOLAN (Bedrock/Mobilee), Peter Piper (Overview Music), Pete Bones, PEYTON (Milk & Sugar / Revival Records), Queen B (Z Records), Radu Munteanu (onlygoodpeople), Ramim Razaie, Renegade Soundwave, Revival House Project, Ridney, Rob Anderson (AlphaTheta), Rosie Stephens (Media Arts Lab), Sam Spencer (Broadwick Live), Savannah, Scarlett Langdon (Gal Pals), Simon Mitchell, Simon Tillotson (Neighbourhood PR), Solah, Steve Mac, Stijn Versteeg (Armada Music), Sunita Dhaliwal (The Everyday Agency), Suzanna Dee, Susanne Hazendonk (Armada Music), Tammy Tinawi (Yoga teacher), The House Poet (Michael Grierson), Treasa Hayes (Hospital Records), Vanessa Thomas (Soul of the City Choir), Vicky Devine, Will Whisson, Xandice Armah (Gal Pals).
BMC Tickets
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