Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s foremost electronic music and networking event announces final line up including; Archie Hamiltion, Amy Lamé, Brandon Block, Bushwacka!
Carl Cox, Carly Wilford, Danny Howard, Evil 9, Jaguar, Jess Bays, Justin Robertson, Judge Jules, Just Her, Huxley, Krafty Kuts, Louisahhh, Martin Ikin, Matt Black (Coldcut), Mollie Collins, Roger Sanchez, Rowetta many more.
Taking place at the prestigious British Airways i360 complex on Brighton’s beachfront from 22nd to 24th September, the conference program for the 9th edition will feature four Theatres, the BMC networking hub, the Pro meeting Lounge, and a specialised exhibition/tech and services zone.
With over 200 speakers and 60 panels and talks, BMC21 will focus on shaping the future of the industry and uniting everyone in the electronic music industry after a devastating 18 months due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
Newly confirmed speakers include; Andrew Salsano (Nervous), Archie Hamilton, Ashley Howard (PRS for Music), Charlotte Spillerova (Drumcode Records), David Courtney, Gavin Kingsley (The Radio Department), Hilit Kolet (Defected), Jay Cunningham (Denon DJ), Jim O’Regan (Paradigm Agency), Jody Ann Cato (Ninja Tune), Lil Rockit, Mollie Collins (Kiss FM), Lisa Loud, Maria May (CAA), Mark Lawrence (Black Rock Publishing), Michael Weiss (Nervous), Neil Evans (Amnesia), Teresa Moore (A Greener festival) and many more. (See full list of speakers below)
The conference program will feature an insightful program of talks, seminars and workshops focusing on inspiration and collaboration, rebuilding and rethinking to create a stronger and brighter future with topics including; Keynote Interviews with Carl Cox, Roger Sanchez, and Matt Black (Coldcut), Dealing with Mental Health, Taking the Underground Back, How to Get Your Music Signed, Music Production & DJing, Studio Tips & Tricks, New Technology, Inclusivity, Overcoming Barriers to Entry in the Music Industry, 25 years of Hospital Records, 30 years of Nervous, and the Beatport Annual Report.
As well as the conference there will also be many artists performing throughout BMC with a host of events and networking parties which can now be revealed.
Exclusive networking parties will be held 450 feet above the city in the i360 observation pod with Matt Black (Coldcut) and Ultra Music Presents with Martin Ikin performing on Thursday 23rd and Roger Sanchez & Amnesia Presents with Marco Faraone performing on Friday 24th September.
Getting the party started at the special welcome event on Wednesday 22nd September will be Mark Knight, Mollie Collins plus a very special guest performing on the roof terrace at the newest addition to Brighton & Hove beachfront, Rockwater.
The Disco Bug will also return to BMC hosted by istreem Radio with their residents providing the musical backdrop on Thursday and Friday including; Wax Worx and special guests Steve Mac and Serge Santiago, whilst the BMC Networking Hub will feature sets from Carly Wilford and Ridney alongside local favourites Jenni Hipkiss and Mikee Hollywood and many more.
The official BMC Closing Party on Friday 24th September will be hosted by Stompa Phunk at The WaterBear Venue with DJ’s Bushwacka! and David Parr.
The Label Lounge, returns on Thursday 23rd September sponsored by istreem. Taking place at the Tempest Inn, it gives producers that golden opportunity to sit down, for 1-to-1 immediate feedback with label heads.
In this year’s lounge you’ll find; Armada, Axtone, Audio Rehab, Champion Records, Cheeky Trax, Sleazy Deep, IN-TUNE, Stress, Ear Wax/Shanghaied with more TBA. The last label lounge was an overwhelming success, resulting in no less than 18 tracks signed. Spaces are limited. Book your place click here.
Find out more on the BMC 2021 Conference program here
Events Schedule
Thursday
BMC Networking Hub
Shesaid.so Networking Breakfast in collaboration with Lady of The House and Savenightlife
8am – 10am @ i360 Beachfront Complex
Invite Only
BMC Networking Hub
12pm – 5pm @ i360 Beachfront Complex
DJ’s Carly Wilford, Black Octopus, Mikee Hollywood
BMC Networking Hub – Hosted by Ultra Music
5pm – 9:30pm @ i360 Beachfront Complex
DJs Blackhill, Crvvcks, Huxley, Sammy Porter
i360 Observation Pod
8pm – 9pm – Matt Black (Coldcut)
9:15pm – 10:15pm – Ultra Music Presents with Martin Ikin
@ i360 Beachfront Complex
Disco Bug hosted by istreem Radio
Time @ i360 Beachfront Complex
DJ’s Who Dares, Olilove, Altitude 360, Sean Scan, Mr Beatz, Steve Mac, Wax Worx
In the Key of She Networking Party sponsored by the University of Portsmouth and Lady of the House
6pm – 10pm @ Block, St James Street, Brighton, BN2
DJ’s Just Her, Samantha Togni
The Tempest – PRS Networking Party
6pm – 12am @ The Tempest -1 59-161 Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 1NB
DJ’s Brandon Block, Richard Earnshaw, Just Her, Ridney, Mikee Hollywood
The WaterBear Venue – isteem Radio Networking Bash
6pm – 10:30pm @ The WaterBear Venue, Kings Road Arches, 169-170, Brighton BN1 1NB
DJ’s Wax Worx, Blvckr, Sean Scanlan
The WaterBear Venue – Saytek Live Album Launch
11pm – 3am @ The WaterBear Venue, Kings Road Arches, 169-170, Brighton BN1 1NB
DJ’s Charles Green & Miles Atmospheric
Friday
BMC Networking Hub
Shesaid.so Networking Breakfast in collaboration with Lady of The House and Savenightlife
8am – 10am @ i360 Beachfront Complex
Invite Only
BMC Networking Hub
12pm – 5pm @ i360 Beachfront Complex
DJ’s Mick Fuller, Jenni Hipkiss, Serge Santiago, Ridney, James Mackie
BMC Networking Hub
5pm – 9:30pm @ i360 Beachfront Complex
DJ’s -TBC
i360 Observation Pod
9pm -10pm – Roger Sanchez
10:15pm -11:15pm – Amnesia Presents with Marco Faraone
@ i360 Beachfront Complex
Disco Bug hosted by istreem Radio
Time @ i360 Beachfront Complex
DJ’s Lost Boys, Natallie, Blvckr, Malle, Adrian Kay, Wax Worx, Serge Santiago
Block – Stompa Phunk Pre Party
5pm – 11pm @ Block, 101, St James Street, Brighton, BN2
DJ’s Joe Dove and friends
The WaterBear Venue – Amp Suite Networking Party with the Berlin-Brighton DJs
5pm – 10:30pm @ The WaterBear Venue, Kings Road Arches, 169-170, Brighton BN1 1NB
DJ’s – TBC
The WaterBear Venue – Stompa Phunk official BMC Closing Party
11pm – 4am @ The WaterBear Venue, Kings Road Arches, 169-170, Brighton BN1 1NB
DJ’s Bushwacka! + David Parr
The WaterBear Venue – Official BMC After Party
10pm – 4am @ The WaterBear Venue, Kings Road Arches, 169-170, Brighton BN1 1NB
DJ’s Justin Robertson & Evil 9
BMC also supports the charities Help Musicians UK and Last Night A DJ Saved My Life.
Save the date for BMC 2021, September 22 to 24 (with the main conference being held on 23rd and 24th) More info on the event program and official events coming soon.
Tickets:
BMC Pro Pass – £149 + b/f (limited tickets available)
BMC Academy Pass (Sold out)
Buy tickets here
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