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5 Key Talks to Attend at 2025’s Brighton Music Conference
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By Ryan Moss
- 19 May 2025
- 8 min read
Brighton Music Conference (BMC) returns this month from the 21st to 24th May 2025, bringing a wealth of insider knowledge for event industry professionals, kicking off with an opening party on the 21st and featuring A&R sessions, panel discussions and well-being sessions across the three days.
The conference will take place across a range of venues across the seafront, including Lazy Fin, The Tempest and The Arch, promising quality discussion and actionable tips.
Events like BMC are crucial for promoters, offering the chance to make lasting professional connections, spark inspiration for new ideas and learn what’s happening in our industry.
We’re delighted to say that we’ll be sponsoring Theatre 1, Harbour Hotel, at this year’s Brighton Music Conference. Our Head of Festivals & Partnerships, Duncan King, will moderate two panel discussions we’re holding at BMC: The Power of No and Who Is Looking After The Industry’s Mental Health?
These talks will bring together DJs, artist liaisons and industry professionals to discuss achieving work-life balance and signpost those who work in the music and event worlds to tailored support.
We’ll also be holding a panel discussion titled The Case for Being Yourself, which will tackle the side effects of social media, where artists and DJs can feel pressured to present a version of themselves that doesn’t reflect who they truly are.
To kick off last week’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we released the results of our year-long mental health survey. Our sponsorship of the Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle stage at this year’s Brighton Music Conference marks the beginning of our response to the issues raised in the survey.
Whether you’ve already booked your tickets and train fare or you’re still weighing up whether to attend, think of our suggestions as the starting point for your day’s plan. We’ve taken a deep dive into the programme, analysed what’s on offer, and picked our top 5 talks to attend at this year’s event. Read on to see the reasoning behind our choices.
Promoter Q&A
What: At the Promoter Q&A, local and national promoters come together to discuss the intricacies of managing iconic venues and curating unforgettable events.
When: Friday 23rd May, 3 pm – 4 pm
Where: Theatre 3, The Arch 187-193 Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1NA
Why: With Fabric’s Andy Blackett and influential female promoter Y-ZER on the lineup for this panel, budding and long-standing promoters will be treated to an hour of insights and inspiration when it comes to the organisation and management of events.
shesaid.so Breakfast Club
What: Kicking off Thursday’s run of events is shesaid.so’s Breakfast Club, sponsored by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and Downtown Music. It’s FREE to all BMC Pass Holders.
When: Thursday 22nd May, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Where: Lazy Fin, 163 Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 1NB.
Why: Looking to connect with like-minded individuals and gain new perspectives, without the chaos of late-night parties or the pressure of packed schedules? Head to shesaid.so’s Breakfast Mixer. You’ll find friendly faces, warm greetings and great conversation.
Blueprint Breakfast with Grahame Farmer
What: What Grahame Farmer doesn’t know about electronic music probably isn’t worth knowing. Here, the Data Transmission founder presents a roundtable discussion aimed at DJs looking to further their careers.
When: Friday 23rd May, 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Where: Lazy Fin, 163 Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 1NB.
Why: It’s not every day you get to pick the brain of someone who’s been there, done that and got the t-shirt. So, if you’re looking for tips on achieving that knockout booking, trying to master the world of Spotify, SoundCloud and social media, or building goals for yourself as a DJ, the Blueprint Breakfast is the place for you. Plus, there’s a continental breakfast included. Not a bad deal in our eyes.
PR / Marketing
What: The PR/Marketing panel brings together industry experts to cover budget allocation, creating marketing plans, what works, what doesn’t and best practices.
When: Thursday 22nd May 2025, 10 am – 11 am
Where: Theatre 2, The Tempest, 159 Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 1NB
Why: A memorable marketing campaign can leave a lasting impression, exciting existing customers and inviting new ones. After a Q&A with industry experts, you’ll be well on your way to increased engagement, improved reach and most importantly, the ticket sales your events deserve.
Beatport Industry Hour
What: Beatport, one of the industry’s leading electronic music companies, will share market insights, uncover the genres making a splash with clubbers and share findings from their recent study.
When: Friday 23rd May, 12 pm – 1 pm
Where: Theatre 2, The Tempest, 159 Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 1NB
Why: Having your finger on the pulse of the industry is crucial. With knowledge of the latest trends, genres and financial figures, you can make informed decisions on how to adapt your events, keep customers happy and ensure you don’t get lost in the shuffle.
Ready to learn, connect and level up your knowledge?
Tickets for the Brighton Music Conference are available on the Skiddle website. Hit the link below and make sure you’re part of the conversation this May.
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