Brighton Music Conference 2025 Unveils Expansive Programme Tackling Industry’s Future

With over 240 speakers, including two panels moderated by Attack Editor Eric Brünjes, BMC 2025 brings a broadened focus on mental health, diversity, and sustainability in electronic music.

Brighton Music Conference (BMC) has announced the full programme for its 2025 edition, taking place from May 21–23 across multiple venues in Brighton. Now in its 12th year, the music conference has steadily evolved beyond technical panels and A&R matchmaking. This year’s agenda underscores a deeper commitment to wellness, diversity, and inclusion within the electronic music industry, signalling a shift in the culture as it reckons with new challenges and responsibilities.

A notable addition to the 2025 lineup is a comprehensive Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle programme, developed in collaboration with Skiddle. Sessions range from wellness-focused morning soundbaths and yoga to hard-hitting conversations on burnout, mental illness, and the toll of touring. “Breaking the Stigma” (hosted by Tonic Music) and “Who Is Looking After The Industry’s Mental Health?” are emblematic of a sector increasingly aware of its psychological toll.

This year also includes sessions on motherhood in DJing, neurodiversity, and the ongoing hearing health crisis — underscoring BMC’s intent to not just reflect the industry but reshape it for greater sustainability and inclusion.

The speaker roster reads like a who’s who of electronic music, featuring Paul Oakenfold, Arthur Baker, and Graham Massey (808 State) in keynote interviews. These conversations aim to trace the evolution of electronic music while bridging generations of artists and producers. A screening of the Frankie Knuckles documentary followed by a Q&A further connects the past with present discussions around music’s cultural lineage.

At the business and technical end, panels like “PR & Marketing in 2025,” “Artist Development Workshop,” and “Get Synced on TV” cater to emerging talent navigating the complexities of music promotion and monetisation. Beatport, Defected, Fabric Records, and others lend heavyweight representation to the educational offering.

Another key highlight is the A&R Sessions, returning with an expanded lineup of 28 industry professionals offering real-time feedback. These sessions have previously led to signings, reaffirming BMC’s role as a launchpad for talent.

Attack Magazine features prominently in its agenda, with editor Eric Brünjes moderating two key sessions. The first session “Long Live the DJ Narrative: When DJs Become Authors” invites artists who have turned to writing to explore how DJs are chronicling scenes, histories and personal journeys beyond the booth. The panel includes high-profile contributors such as Carl Loben, Smokin Jo and Fat Tony — all of whom bring their own publishing experiences and cultural insight to the discussion.

The second panel is the Producer Q&A, a fixture of BMC’s educational track that offers practical insights from working producers. This year’s panel includes names like Alley Cat, Lizzie Curious, and Duvall from Disciples, reflecting a broad cross-section of the electronic music spectrum. The session aims to address common challenges in production, highlight shifts in workflow and technology, and give attendees direct access to first-hand knowledge from active artists.

BMC 2025 comes at a time when the global electronic music scene is reckoning with numerous industry-wide shifts. Conversations about mental health, fair crediting (particularly for vocalists), and environmental responsibility in vinyl production are no longer fringe topics — they are central to discussions about the future of music culture.

Networking events and club nights remain an integral part of the experience, but the conference increasingly acts as a barometer for wider concerns shaping electronic music. As the dancefloor continues to be a site of cultural expression, BMC 2025 offers a rare space to collectively ask: what does a healthier, more equitable music industry look like – and how do we build it?

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