Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music industry event, returns from 21st to 23rd May 2025 with a packed programme of panels, workshops, networking events, and DJ sets. Now in its 12th year, BMC continues to bring together top industry professionals and emerging talent, offering an affordable and welcoming space for learning, collaboration, and career development.
New for Brighton Music Conference in 2025: Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle
One of the standout additions to this year’s BMC is its increased focus on health, wellbeing, and lifestyle. The industry’s mental health challenges are well documented, and BMC is taking an active role in addressing key issues like burnout, neurodiversity, addiction, and hearing protection.
Skiddle has been announced as the headline sponsor of the first-ever ‘Health & Wellbeing Theatre,’ which will host discussions on mental health, spiking awareness, and the pressures of motherhood while touring. Highlights include:
Tonic Music’s session on severe and enduring mental illness in the industry
Sally Freeman’s ‘Eat Sleep Rave Relax’ talk on health and resilience
ACS’s panel on tinnitus awareness
NTIA’s ‘Listen for Life’ initiative to prevent hearing loss
Daily yoga and a healing sound bath for attendees
BMC director Billy Mauseth shared: “With first-hand experience of friends and colleagues struggling with their health, I felt it was important to do more on this topic at BMC. We’re grateful to Skiddle for supporting this initiative.”
Key Speakers & Panels
The first wave of BMC speakers includes some of the most respected names in electronic music. Among the 100 confirmed speakers are:
808 State
Arthur Baker
Paul Oakenfold
Fat Tony
Jess Bays
Illyus & Barrientos
DJ Hatcha
Judge Jules
Lisa Loud
SIGMA
Key sessions include:
‘Where Are The Party Starters?’ - supporting the next generation of promoters
‘Finding the Right Agent/Manager/Publisher/Publicist/Label’
‘DJs and Best-Selling Books’ featuring Fat Tony, Smokin Jo, Carl Loben, and DJ Dribbler
Keynote interviews with 808 State, Arthur Baker, Paul Oakenfold, and an exclusive screening of the Frankie Knuckles documentary
Networking & Industry Insights
BMC 2025 will feature multiple networking events, including the shesaid.so networking breakfast and a panel celebrating 10 years of shesaid.so, exploring the role of community in the music industry.
Attendees will also gain insights into PR & marketing, social media, A&R, DIY approaches, sync licensing, and making a sustainable income from music. Popular Q&A sessions will return, including DJ, promoter, and producer Q&As, plus a new ‘Ask Me Anything’ session. The Workshop Stage will feature a Track Breakdown session, a Publishing Workshop, and an Artist Development Workshop.
Tickets
Earlybird tickets are available now for £140 + booking fee via the Brighton Music Conference website. The Golden Tickets have already sold out, so don’t miss the chance to secure your spot at the UK’s premier electronic music industry event.
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