The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event is excited to announce the first 50 speakers and artists for its 11th edition. Taking place at the prestigious Brighton i360 complex and various venues around the city from 22nd to 24th May 2024, BMC will once again bring together Industry-leading professionals and present a programme of insightful talks, workshops and networking events.
First 50 Speakers and Artists (A-Z):
Alex P, A Man Called Adam, Barry Ashworth (Dub Pistols), Cam Fyall (Ninja Tune), Carly Wilford, Crazy P, Daniel Curpen (Anjunadeep), Ellie Scougal (Inside the USB podcast), Erol Alkan, Fay Barton (Mizbee), Flava D, Friction, Funk’D’Void, Hannah Warnes (One House), Heidi, Helena Gagern (Salsa), Hilit Kolet (Faith/Rekids), Ifeoluwa, Jay Forster (BBC Radio 1), JFB (3 x DMC World Champion), Judge Jules, Just Her, Justin Robertson, Katherine Ellis, Katie Knight (Can you put me on the guestlist podcast), Kelli-Leigh (You Know My Voice Podcast), Kitty Amor, Krafty Kuts, Lizzie Curious, Miss.C (Chloe Sinclair) Mr C, Naomi Bressani (Republic of Music), Nastia (NECHTO), Pola & Bryson, Rowetta (Happy Mondays), Sarah Monument, Seamus Haji (Defected), Seb Zito, Scott Garcia (Kiss FM), Shadow Child, Shannon Herber (Soma), Silvia Montello (CEO AIM) Shyam P (Saved), Smokin Jo, Steve Mac, Stuart Knight (Toolroom Records), Stanton Warriors, Syreeta (HE.SHE.THEY), Tom Shea (Defected), ZOFIA (Capital Dance).
Last year the 10th anniversary edition welcomed a record number of attendees and as BMC moves into its next decade, the team are dedicated to creating a friendly and welcoming environment for professionals and enthusiasts in the electronic music industry to learn, network and create business opportunities.
BMC has also announced new ‘BMC A&R Sessions’ for its 2024 edition which is sponsored by AIM (Association of Independent Music). Headed up by the prolific DJ and music producer Steve Mac the ‘A&R Sessions’ will provide a relaxed, friendly environment, where up and coming producers will have the opportunity to book one-to-one sessions with the labels and industry professionals of their choice, giving that golden opportunity for immediate feedback with leading A&Rs and advice on their careers from industry professionals. Labels and businesses confirmed: AIM, Another Rhythm, Armada Music, Audio Rehab, Axtone, Constant Circles, Critical Music, Crucast, Cubism, Data Transmission, Defected Records, Fat Cat Records, Freakin 909, Helix, Hospital Records, Inflyte, Jack Said What, Jalapeno Records, Krafted, Label Radar, Mesh, Out Yer Box, R&S Records, Recovery World Collective, Red Giant Records, Rhythm Cult, Shogun Audio, Sleazy D, Sound Flower Records, Toolroom Records, Trusted Rhythm Records.
The ‘A&R Sessions’ will take place at The Tempest Inn on Brighton’s beachfront, just a short walk from the main BMC Hub at the prestigious Brighton i360 complex. Sessions will be booked on a first come first served basis.