Brighton Music Conference 2025 Reveals New Venues and the Return of A&R Sessions

Brighton Music Conference (BMC) is levelling up for 2025. Running from 21 to 23 May, the UK’s leading electronic music conference is back with a fresh layout, more networking opportunities, and the return of its popular A&R Sessions.

This year, the event will stretch across some of Brighton’s best-loved seafront venues. The new BMC Hub will be located at Players (formerly Coalition), acting as the base for registration, networking, and exhibitions.

The Arch will now host DJ, producer and promoter-focused sessions, while The Lazy Fin takes on morning networking and workshops. Harbour Hotel will lead on mental health, wellbeing and lifestyle sessions, supported by Skiddle.

One of the key venues this year is The Tempest, which will host industry panels, the A&R Sessions and the official BMC Welcome Mixer in partnership with AFEM. Expect a mix of seafront views and underground vibes.

BMC founder Billy Mauseth said:

“As the event has grown, we realised we needed to expand and offer more space for delegates to network… it felt right to involve more venues in the city this year.”

The A&R Sessions are back by demand. Headed up by Steve Mac, over 30 labels will take part, giving artists face time with some of the most respected A&Rs in electronic music. Confirmed names include Toolroom, Armada, Defected, R&S, Shogun Audio, Beatport, Trusted Rhythm, Wh0 Plays, and many more.

Last year’s sessions were a sell-out success, leading to real signings and direct label feedback on the day. This year, spaces are limited and will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis.

The Official Welcome Party will go down at The Tempest on Wednesday 21 May from 7pm–1am, featuring DJ sets from Anna Cee, Jess Bays, Dorian Flagrant, Miss Cee and Trophy.

The 2025 edition of BMC is already shaping up to be its biggest yet, with 100 speakers and session topics announced so far — and more to come.

Details and tickets at: brightonmusicconference.co.uk