Brighton Music Conference Shares Second Wave of Guest Speakers

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Brighton Music Conference is set to host Huxley, Alex Branson, Jess Bays, Denis Sulta, Alan Fitzpatrick, Pete Bones, Nathan X, and more when it takes place on May 20-23.

Now in its 13th year, Brighton Music Conference has just revealed its second wave of announcements ahead of the event, May 20-23. Designed for anyone with an interest in the music industry, the conference offers something for almost everyone, and this year’s edition is no different. For those attending, expect over 60 talks, hands-on workshops, label A&Rs, and plenty of opportunities to network with other attendees.

This second phase includes artists like Alan Fitzpatrick, Denis Sulta, Nathan X, Ridney, Pete Bones, Solah, Madame Electrifie, Angie Brown, Brandon Block, and Jumpin’ Jack Frost. Additional industry members include Alex Branson (Beatport), Carl Loben (DJ Mag), Martha Cleary (GLOW), Simon Tillotson (Neighbourhood PR), and many more.

These additions join an already stacked first phase that featured Anja Schneider, Anne Savage, Arielle Free, Beardyman, Booker T, Carly Wilford, Dave Seaman, Huxley, Jess Bays, Judge Jules, Just Her, Kenny Dope, Phil Hartnoll (Orbital), and Ralf Kollmann (mobilee), among others. In total, there will be over 200 guest speakers.

Attendees can expect four different theaters this year, each with a different theme. The wellbeing theater (Tempest) will include talks on burnout, imposter syndrome, and mental health, as well as hearing health. Morning yoga and soundbaths each day, too. Second is the Point Blank workshop theater. Here you’ll find topics centered around social media, production, and workflows.

Third is the DJ/production theater, focused on topics such as artist development, DIY vs. representation, and celebrating label milestones, like Hospital Records’ 30th anniversary. Lastly, the industry theater with Skiddle features the business and legal track for the conference, covering topics such as label contracts, sync, PR, promo, ticketing, AI, etc.

With over 200 confirmed speakers across its four themed theaters and a packed schedule of networking events and parties from Wednesday to Saturday, BMC 2026 has the insights, connections, and inspiration that have made it arguably the UK’s best electronic music conference. Whether you’re a working DJ, emerging producer, label rep, or industry enthusiast, the event offers practical takeaways and real relationship-building opportunities against Brighton’s beautiful and iconic seafront.

Secure your pass now to the Brighton Music Conference via the official website to join folks interested in the future of dance music!