Theatre 1 – Wellbeing programme
After the successful launch of thewell-being programmelast year, BMC will once again have a dedicated space to discuss important topics such asBurnout, Imposter Syndrome, Neurodiversity, Mental Health, Sobriety, Parenting & Djingand much more with Yoga and Soundbaths to start each day. Supported byAnderson Acoustics,the well-being theatre will be hosted atone of Brighton’s best-loved seafront venues the Tempest with speakers including;Angie Brown,Anne Savage, Brandon Block, Denis Sulta, Emma Cordell (Downtown), Finlay Johnson (AFEM), Jono Heale (ACS), Ines Martinez, Jumpin Jack Frost, Just Her (Crosstown Rebels/LNOE), Laura Hine (Tinnitus UK), Martha Cleary (GLOW), Phil Hartnoll (ORBITAL), Sally Freeman (Eat Sleep Rave Relax), Tom Middleton and Wildblood & Queenie.
Theworkshop theatrereturns in collaboration withpointblankat Players, featuring in depth educational workshops covering practical topics such asSocial Media, Track Production, Vocal Production, DJ Tips & Tricks, Immersive Audio, Virtual Reality and more.Interactive sessions will be led byBeardyman, Grahame Farmer, Huxley, Saytek, Ski Oakenfull, AlphaTheta, LoopmatersandTechnicsto name a few.
Theatre 3 – DJ / Producer programme
TheDJ producer theatreat Horizon,will cover a wide range of topics includingArtist Development, Vocals, Writing Camps, Representation, DIY, Radio, Getting Signed, Podcastsanda Keynote Interview with Dave Seaman (Brothers in Rhythm / Selador).Plus the ever-popularDJ, Producer and Promoter Q&A’sand celebrating milestones withspecial sessions to celebrate30 Years Of Hospital Recordsand50 years of Greg Wilson.Speakers include;Abigail Bailey, Andy Barlow (Lamb), Anja Schneider, Arielle Free (BBC Radio 1), Booker T, Chris Goss (Hospital Records), Coco Cole, Emily Dust, Irvine Welsh, Greg Wilson, Jess Bays (Capital Dance), Madame Electrifie, Matt Jam Lamont, Molly Johnson (Believe / Sentric), Scott Diaz, Seamus Haji (Big Love), Seb Fowkes (Concorde2) and Yulia Niko (Beatport Music Curator).
Theatre 4 – Industry programme in collaboration with Skiddle
Networking – Build and Grow Your Network
Networking is a big part of the BMC ethos and there are plenty of opportunities to meet industry colleagues and connect with like-minded people at the numerous networking parties at some of Brighton’s best-loved venues. Whether you’re an artist, promoter, agent or manager – this is where the industry comes together. Build real relationships that can open doors for your career.
TheBMC official welcome partywill kick things off at The Tempest onWednesday 20th Maywith DJ’s Banxi, Chad Jackson, Pete Bones, Ralf Kollmann and Ridney. OnThursday 21st Maythe shesaid.so Brighton team will host their annual breakfast club networking event at the Lazy Finn, with the opportunity to network and get a professional headshot. The infamous Hotel Pelirocco will host the PRS Networking event, with Elemental Music and R-Trybe at Ohso and Jack Said What taking over The Tempest. OnFriday 22nd MayGrahame Farmer will host his popular Blueprint Breakfast atthe Lazy Finn, NTIA will host a mixer at the Tempest and the official BMC After Party at Volks.View all events here.
Second wave of names announced:
Abigail Bailey, Ad Savage, Alan Fitzpatrick, Alex Berry & Lebby (Dykes on Decks), Alex Branson (Beatport), Andthen, Andy Barlow (Lamb), Amy Jayne (LabelWorx), Angie Brown, Antonia Lucas (Love Vocals & SoundMind), Ashton Hawthorne-Somers, Bakkis, Banxi, Becky Wicks, Ben Godwin, Bex White (Yoga teacher), Bobby Harvey (Armada / Skint / Universal-Island), Brandon Block, Carl Loben (DJ Mag), Ceylan Goksel, Chad Jackson, Chris Hampshire (Recoverworld Label Group), Clara Suess (Suess Media), DEED, Deep Fiktion, Denise Devonish, Denis Sulta, DJ MJ, Dujon Fairweather (Listen UP), Duncan King (Skiddle), Emma Greenland (Anderson Acoustics), Eve Horne (We Are The Unheard CIC),Fancyshews! Fiona Miller, Grace George (Beatport), Greg Wilson, Hema Patel, Irvine Welsh, Jack Lawrenson (Xelon Digital), Jamaica Rose (Armada), James Lee (Electrowerkz / Club Suzies), Jasmine Reeder (CTRLFRK), Jason Ellis (Armada Music), Jill Wheeler (Redeye Worldwide), Jon Carter, Julie Freeman (Sonoform), Jumpin’ Jack Frost, KAG, Kayleigh Ramchand-Bentley, Keira Forrest (EoC), KuraZana, Laura Hine (Tinnitus UK), Lee Morrison (rightsHUB), Leon La Rosa (Select Radio), Lizzie Curious, Luvain, Lucy Johnson (Vinyl Press UK), Lynda Phoenix, Madame Electrifie, Madison True (Vinyl Bitch / MADDØG), Malena Wolfer (Pockets Agency), Martha Cleary (GLOW), Matt Lally (Hospital Records), Matt (Breathe), Matt Rouse (House Culture), Marvin Aloys (Addicted Room / Sound Escape), Mikee Hollywood, Milly on Air (Back 2 Life), Myles Clarke, Nathan X, Neil Kemp, Nickelle (Nervous Records), Nikki McNeill (Global Publicity), NOLAN (Bedrock/Mobilee), Peter Piper (Overview Music), Pete Bones, PEYTON (Milk & Sugar / Revival Records), Queen B (Z Records), Radu Munteanu (onlygoodpeople), Ramim Razaie, Renegade Soundwave, Revival House Project, Ridney, Rob Anderson (AlphaTheta), Rosie Stephens (Media Arts Lab), Sam Spencer (Broadwick Live),Savannah, Scarlett Langdon (Gal Pals), Simon Mitchell, Simon Tillotson (Neighbourhood PR), Solah, Steve Mac, Stijn Versteeg (Armada Music), Sunita Dhaliwal (The Everyday Agency), Suzanna Dee, Susanne Hazendonk (Armada Music), Tammy Tinawi (Yoga teacher), The House Poet (Michael Grierson), Treasa Hayes (Hospital Records), Vanessa Thomas (Soul of the City Choir), Vicky Devine, Will Whisson, Xandice Armah (Gal Pals).