Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event reveals the first wave of speakers for its 2026 edition. 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.

First speakers and artists confirmed 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, Simon Dunmore, Tom Middleton, Wideboys, and Wildblood & Queenie, with many more to be announced.

Partners for the 2026 edition include 1BTN, ACS Custom, AFEM, Armada Music, Anderson Acoustics, AlphaTheta, Beatport, Berlin:Brighton, Dance Wicked, Hospital Records, Kiffix, mobilee Records, NTIA, pointblank, RightsHub, Selador Recordings, Select Radio, shesaid.so, SIZE, Skiddle, Technics, Tru Thoughts, UniteVerse, and Xelon.

“BMC prides itself on being one of the most welcoming and friendly music industry events, with an affordable ticket price. Last year we supported more independent venues and expanded the conference programme to offer greater value for attendees. We’re committed to creating a space where people can come together to learn, be inspired, build connections, and enjoy exceptional music and DJ sets.” – BMC founder Billy Mauseth

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.

The workshop theatre returns in conjunction 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 with sessions being led by Beardyman, Grahame Farmer, Huxley, Saytek, Ski Oakenfull, AlphaTheta, Loopmaters and Technics to name a few.

After the successful launch of the new 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, 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; Anne Savage (DJ, PhD Researcher), Emma Cordell (Downtown), Finlay Johnson (AFEM),  Jumpin Jack Frost, Just Her (Crosstown Rebels/LNOE), Phil Hartnoll (ORBITAL), Sally Freeman (Eat Sleep Rave Relax) and Tom Middleton.

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 Selador Recordings Q&A with Dave Seaman & Steve Parry.  Plus the ever-popular DJ, Producer and Promoter Q&A’s and a special session to celebrate 30 Years Of Hospital Records. Speakers include; Anja Schneider, Arielle Free (BBC Radio 1), Chris Goss (Hospital Records), Matt Jam Lamont, Scott Diaz, Seamus Haji (Big Love), Seb Fowkes (Concorde2), Simon Dunmore and Yulia Niko (Beatport Music Curator).
Theatre 4, in collaboration with Skiddle, will take place at The Carousel, covering music industry and business topics such as Label Contracts, Publishing Deals, Sync, Music Rights, PR, Label Q&A, Ticketing, AI, LGBTQ+, the Annual Beatport Hour and much more. Industry professionals sharing their knowledge across the two days include; Aly Gillani (Bandcamp), Dean Marsh (Creative Law), Emile Birks (Beatport), Gemma Farrington (Sentric), Jules O’Riordan AKA Judge Jules, Judy Griffith (fabric), Robert Luis (Tru Thoughts), Shamus Damani (Defected) and Trina Smith (Sourcery Collective).

The event will feature an expansive and diverse lineup of industry voices, with the first 100 speakers spanning artists, executives, broadcasters, and innovators across the electronic music ecosystem. Confirmed names include Anja Schneider, Arielle Free, Kenny Dope, Phil Hartnoll, and Dave Seaman, alongside influential figures such as Aly Gillani, Bizzle Osikoya, and Jules O’Riordan.

They are joined by leading representatives from key organisations including Bandcamp, Beatport, BBC Radio 1, Defected Records, PRS for Music, and AFEM, among many others across publishing, radio, live events, technology, and artist services.

Together, the lineup reflects a broad cross-section of the global music industry, bringing artists, platforms, and policymakers into one space to exchange ideas, share expertise, and shape the future of electronic music.

Brighton Music Conference (BMC)
Date: 20th to 23rd May 2026
Venue: Various venues around Brighton
BMC Tickets: Early bird tickets are on sale now for £175 + b/f
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