Brighton Music Conference (BMC) has revealed the tech showcases that form a key part of the event’s two days of master classes, panels and talks, featuring brands including Ableton, Novation, Native Instruments, Pioneer DJ, Vicoutics, Audio Technica Novation, and more.
With a show floor of 60 exhibitors and a host of exclusive tech and artist showcases, BMC also features some of the biggest names in DJ and professional audio equipment, including Allen & Heath, Numark, Pioneer DJ, Denon and Roland, and a host of other music businesses with expertise from education - BIMM, Point Blank London and Northbrook College – to royalty collection and legal advice from PRSforMusic.
Taking Inspiration from Dennis DeSantis’s recent book “Making Music – 74 Creative Strategies for Electronic Music Producers”, Ableton presents a series of seminars at Brighton Music Conference this year which aim to inspire and inform music producers of all levels, from beginner to pro. Dennis DeSantis will be there to host an Ableton panel alongside Evil Nine, Alex Banks and Max Wheeler .
Exclusive to BMC is the first opportunity in the UK to get ‘hands-on’ with Novation’s latest product – the Launchpad Pro. Novation will also hold an intimate tech showcase with Paul Hartnoll, formerly half of pioneering electronic dance music duo, Orbital.
(Pictured Above: Paul Hartnoll)
Native Instruments’ have made a big step forward in studio integration with an update to their MASCHINE Groove Production studio, and KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboards. Plus this is the chance for BMC pass holders to get their hands on Stems, a new multi-track audio format that allows DJs and live performers to incorporate individual parts of a track in their sets. All of this and more will be on show in the NI KONTROL room where they can get up close and personal with all the kit.
Next Audio Labs will be giving attendees the chance to experience Rekord Buddy 2.0, the revolutionary system for professional DJs.
Steinberg will be exhibiting their latest version of their flagship DAW Cubase 8 Pro, as well as their range of UR audio interfaces and virtual instruments.
London Speaker Hire will be bringing their own, one off, fully spec’d Rover Mini Cooper Roadster to BMC. Complete with Martin Audio speakers the classic car has been converted to act as a mobile Flash Mob vehicle; perfect for the DJ circuit this summer.
Funktion One will be offering the opportunity to experience the PSM318 professional DJ monitors, and showcase its new self-powered bass system – designed for smaller applications, including studios and home environments.
FBT Audio will showcase several of their product lines including their brand new entry level ‘X’ Series portable active speaker range.
JAMM, the innovative new anti-piracy company, will also be in attendance.
Inflyte
Music promo platform Inflyte will be rolling out a new major update to their platform just in time for Brighton Music Conference 2015. Inflyte, which launched in October 2014, has quickly established itself in the music promo-space with it’s unique mobile-first offering, securing deals with some of the industry’s largest independent labels including Defected, Cocoon Recordings and Get Physical who rank among the 300-strong labels being serviced across the platform.
As part of Brighton Music Conference, Inflyte will also be hosting a networking/mixer event as part of the official events programme. Run in collaboration with GeneratorNI, ‘It’s Grim Up North’ will showcase electronic acts from Northern Ireland at the Neighbourhood venue on Saturday June 6th. Some of the acts confirmed to appear include Phil Kieran, Psycatron, Schmutz and Timmy Stewart, with complimentary cocktails and a barbecue.
FBT Audio
FBT Audio will showcase their latest modular line array range – Muse, which includes their latest cardioid flyable subwoofers. Also on the booth will be their latest Archon series of bi-ampable passive speakers and new Shadow series outdoor speaker range. The highly acclaimed and recently revamped Vertus CLA vertical line array system will also be on show as well as the brand new entry level ‘X’ Series portable active speaker range. Other ranges available to view include the ‘J’ Series, Mitus, Verve ProMaxX and SUBLine ranges of professional audio speakers.
Funktion One
Visitors to world-renowned loudspeaker manufacturer, Funktion-One’s stand will have the opportunity to experience the PSM318 professional DJ monitors, which have been setting a new precedent in club and event monitoring since their launch in 2014. Commenting on the monitors, Carl Cox said: “Just as you thought Funktion-One couldn’t get any better, they design the best monitors I have ever worked on.” Funktion-One, will also showcase its new self-powered bass system – designed for smaller applications, including studios and home environments.
Rekord Buddy
By DJs for DJs since 2012, Next Audio Labs is revolutionizing the way DJs organize and interact with their music collection. Next’s first product, Rekord Buddy, is the world’s most powerful track collection management system specifically designed for professional DJs. They’ll be showcasing version 2.0 of Rekord Buddy, which allows DJs to finally take control of their music. Using Rekord Buddy DJs can prepare, organize and synchronize their music in entirely new ways. Powered by an industry-leading relational database engine and using patent-pending sorting technology, Rekord Buddy automatically sorts, edits and organizes all playlists, track information, cue points and beat grids then syncs with all major DJ software like Rekordbox, Traktor, Serato, The One, PCDJ, Virtual DJ, Deck-A-Dance, Mixvibes Cross and more.
Novation
BMC will be the first opportunity in the UK to get ‘hands-on’ with Novation’s latest product – the Launchpad Pro. Designed for live performance, the professional grid instrument is the simplest and best way to create dynamic, expressive musical performances in Ableton Live, or any music software. Users can connect this together with any product from the already established and popular Launch family, and take complete control of their session. Attendees at Novation’s tech showcase at BMC on Saturday can watch product specialist Mark Lowes perform using the Launchpad Pro, alongside other products from the Launch range. Joining Novation at BMC on Friday for an intimate tech showcase is Paul Hartnoll, formerly half of pioneering electronic dance music duo, Orbital. Discover the equipment he turned to for inspiration in transferring 8:58, his new project and time inspired collaborative concept album, into a live set. Find out first-hand how he sets up his rig, and hear how he brings his project to life.
Ableton
Taking Inspiration from Dennis DeSantis’s recent book “Making Music – 74 Creative Strategies for Electronic Music Producers”, Ableton presents a series of seminars at Brighton Music Conference this year which aim to inspire and inform music producers of all levels, from beginner to pro. Ableton have invited some of Brighton’s most respected electronic artists to give an insight into their strategies for overcoming the creative roadblocks that all producers encounter from time to time: How to find inspiration, how to make progress with your ideas and (most importantly) how to finish what you start. On Friday 5 June Ableton will be joined by Evil Nine (Marine Parade). The Brighton duo will discuss their approach to making music and deconstruct one of their recent tracks, 2014’s “Your Girl”. On Saturday 6 June Ableton Certified Trainer Simon Stokes aka Petrichor (Soma Records) breaks down some of the essential tools in Live 9 for sculpting your own sounds in order to give your tracks a distinct identity. In the afternoon, Dennis DeSantis hosts the Ableton panel alongside Evil Nine (Marine Parade), Alex Banks (Monkeytown Records) and Max Wheeler (Anushka/Brownswood Recordings). The discussion will focus on helping producers actually make music – with concrete tips for solving musical problems, making progress and, fundamentally, completing projects – regardless of the software or hardware used. In the evening, Ableton hosts a Brighton Artist Showcase at The Tempest Inn, in association with the Brighton Ableton User Group and BMC. Join Ableton on the Access To Music Stand where Certified Trainers will be on hand to guide attendees through the newest features of Live 9 and Push.
London Speaker Hire
LSH is the UK’s premier rental company for all audio, stage, lighting, and video needs. From professional wireless headsets to speakers, rehearsal space, staging, smoke machines, and beyond, LSH has it all. LSH is supporting BMC2015 as official technical partners and have recently created their very own, one off, fully spec’d Rover Mini Cooper Roadster that they’ll be bringing to BMC. Complete with Martin Audio speakers the classic car has been converted to act as a mobile Flash Mob vehicle; perfect for the DJ circuit this summer.
Native Instruments
Native Instruments’ have made a big step forward in studio integration with an update to their MASCHINE Groove Production studio, and KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboards. The latest MASCHINE 2.2 software adds their advanced keyboard functionality within the MASCHINE environment, bringing synths and samples to life. Simply select a scale and start playing melodies on MASCHINE’s 16 ultra-sensitive pads that are always in key. Engage Chord Mode and play chords directly into compositions. Scales, chords, and arpeggios are also displayed across the keyboard’s Light Guide™, see the colour of sounds in MASCHINE directly on the keyboards, and get perfectly-mapped parameters instantly with Native Map™; giving a hardware experience with the ultimate power of software.
Steinberg
Steinberg will be exhibiting their latest version of their flagship DAW Cubase 8 Pro, as well as their range of UR audio interfaces and virtual instruments. There will be some special discounts and freebies available throughout the show (at stand A30). For every student who comes and registers at the show, they’ll offer a Steinberg Student Starter Pack, which includes Cubase LE 7 & Wavelab LE 8, completely free of charge.
Shure
Shure will be showcasing a range of their multi-award winning earphones and headphones, for DJ’s producers and audiophiles alike. All models, including the SE846 quad driver earphones, to the top of line SRH1840 open-back studio headphones will be available for demo. In addition, there will be brand new microphones in the form of the new PG Alta range, plus some studio and live performance favourites.
PMC Speakers
PMC Speakers will be offering 15% deal off a pair of TwoTwo nearfield monitors for all attendees at BMC who visit their stand. They’ll issue e-vouchers at the show and customers will be able to enter this one-time code on their online store.
BACKGROUND TO BMC 2015
Following a hugely successful debut in 2014, Brighton Music Conference (BMC) returns to the UK’s South Coast city for a two-day event on 5th & 6th June 2015. Reflecting the concept behind BMC, tickets are split between BMC Professional (for industry professionals) and BMC Academy (for students and non-professionals); full details can be found below. Tickets are on sale via the BMC website: www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk
Some of the core contributors and partners for 2015 include YouTube, Facebook, BPI, Beatport, DJ Mag, Music Week, BIMM, Point Blank, PRS For Music, PPL, BPI, AIM, MPA, Access to Music, Youth Music, and LNADJ.
This year’s sponsors are Native Instruments, Ableton, Allen & Heath, Audio Technica, Focusrite, Novation, Funktion One, PRS for Music, PPL. Sennheiser, and Next Audio Labs. A full list of exhibitors follows below.
The UK’s only electronic music conference, BMC 2014 was hailed as a groundbreaking success by leading music artists, producers, industry figures and students alike. 2015’s event expands BMC’s unique offering. BMC Professional aims to connect music with business, bringing together industry thought leaders through a series of panels to discuss the future sustainable growth of the Electronic Music Industry, targeted networking events and access to the evening schedule of three nights of events and parties across Brighton. BMC Academy is about plugging in the next generation and fostering new talent via a series of master classes, panels and talks. Both tickets give access to a two-day exhibition with tech showcases panels and interviews.
BMC’s education partners are Ableton, Native Instruments, Focusrite, Novation, Audio Technica, and Allen & Heath. All of these brands will be holding showcases, while Native Instruments will run a networking event and two educational showcases, with further activities to be announced. Education organisations are represented by BIMM, Point Blank, Northbrook College, Access To Music, Guildford ACM, and DV8.
2014’s event drew representatives from Beatport, Mixcloud, Spotify, Pioneer, Ableton, Funktion One, AEI Media, DJ Magazine and Resident Advisor and many more, who attended and took part in over 70 panels, master classes and showcases. A large number of artists also attended BMC including Above & Beyond, DJ Pierre, Dave Clarke, and Eats Everything. BMC reached a national and global audience, with British dance music fans and industry bigwigs joined by companies and individuals from Australia, San Francisco, India, Mexico, Amsterdam, Norway, Ibiza and Berlin, bringing the total number of attendees to 6500 (2500 to the conference and exhibition and over 4000 to the evening events).
BMC’s advisory panel of leading industry figures includes Mark Lawrence (CEO Association for Electronic Music) Terry Weerasinghe (Beatport), Tony & Ann Andrews (Funktion One), Dave Clarke, DJ Pierre, Huw Owen (BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix), Ralf Kollmann (Mobilee Records), Scott Robinson (Division and Australian Ambassador), Nikhil Chinapa (MTV India and Indian Ambassador), and more. For the full list see: www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk
BMC’s official charity partners include Youth Music and Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (LNADJ). Youth Music provides more than 90,000 young people with the opportunity to make music each year, helping them to overcome the challenges they face in their lives. Last Night A DJ Saved My Life LNADJs is a charitable foundation creating opportunities for the dance music industry to make a positive impact to the lives of young people and their communities – ‘Changing lives, Saving lives’.
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Ticket Types
BMC Professional
Normal £99 purchase deadline online 4th June, 5pm
Aimed at experienced industry professionals which include:
A two day conference for the Electronic Music Industry featuring insightful panels, and trend discussions with the scene’s leading players
A two day exhibition with tech showcases, panels and interviews
BMC Academy master classes and talks
Access prior and during the show to the BMC networking tool enabling you to create meetings with your fellow delegates
Live showcases of up and coming talent
Access to the mezzanine bar over the two days
Entry to networking events each evening
Plus BMC endorsed club eventson the Thursday, Friday and Saturday night (Entry for each venue is on a first come first served basis subject to each venues BMC capacity)
BMC Academy Pass
Normal £15 purchase deadline online 4th June, 5pm
· Walk Up £18
Aimed at those just starting out or looking to break into the industry, aspiring DJs/Producers and Dance music fans
Two days of master classes, panels and talks
A two day exhibition featuring 60 exhibitors with music tech showcases of the latest equipment, technology and services plus Q&A’s and interviews covering all you need to know to be successful in the industry from DJing and production, to sound, event management, piracy-prevention, marketing, and new technologies
Live showcases of up and coming talent
Group Tickets for Education providers: £10 above 8 tickets
Professional Conference – timetable
Friday:
10:40 – 11:25 KEYNOTE: THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC INDUSTRY 2015 – PROTECTING THE DANCE FLOOR
The main trends, developments, players and themes of this year, and why they matter.
Host: Mark Lawrence CEO Association For Electronic Music
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Stuart Knight Director Toolroom
Reece Miller Director We Are FSTVL
Alan D Miller Chairman Night Time Industries Association
11:35 – 12:20 INNOVATION / INSPIRATION: NEW REVENUE STREAMS IN THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC INDUSTRY
From merchandising to collector’s editions, from live events to brand partnerships: how labels are moving beyond conventional sales models.
Host: Mark Lawrence CEO Association For Electronic Music
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Chris Goss MD Hospital Records,
Ralf Kollmann Co-Founder Mobilee Records, Berlin
Andy Daniell A&R Defected
Lee Morrison General Manager UK SVP Rights Management Believe Group
12:30 – 1:15 CLUBS, FESTIVALS AND EVENTS: IS IT A LEVEL RAVING FIELD?
Why dance music events matter more than ever – from grassroots club nights to international festivals, and everything in between.
Host: Carl Loben Deputy Editor DJ Magazine
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Dolan Bergin Director The Hydra
Dave Blackgrove Lead agent Coda Agency
Dave Beer Founder Back To Basics
Reece Miller Director We Are FSTVL
1:30 – 2:30 BEATPORT UK LABEL SEMINAR (INVITE ONLY)
2:40 – 3:25 THE ART OF DJING
What makes a great DJ in 2015 and beyond: the potential of advanced Live/DJ crossover sets; the resurgence of ‘real’ DJing; and why DJs are at the heart of dance music culture.
Host: Mick Wilson Tech Editor DJ Magazine
Confirmed Panellists so far:
David Eserin Marketing Manager Native Instruments
Icicle DJ/Producer Shogun Audio
Justin Robertson DJ/Producer Skint
DJ Pierre DJ/Producer Afro Acid
Martin Dockree UK Sales Manager Pioneer DJ
3:35 – 4:20 RADIO, PODCASTS, AND THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL BROADCASTING
As start-up internet stations become key players in the club scene, we debate the importance of radio, podcasting, and digital broadcasts, and their evolving impact on labels, artists and listeners.
Host: Ben Gomori Host / Founder Monologues / Turned On Podcast
Confirmed Panellists so far :
Rhys Hughes Head of Programmes BBC Radio 1 & BBC 1Xtra
Dave Clarke DJ
Damian Wilson General Manager The NoiseHouse
Mike Louth Content Curator DI.FM
4:30 – 5:15 THE GREAT GENRE DEBATE
Do genres still matter, and if so, why – and who do they benefit?
Host: Mark Roland Editor / Co-Founder Electronic Sound
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Terry Weerasinghe Vice President of Music Services Beatport
Sebastian Weingartshofer Digital & Content Supervisor / A&R / Events MTA Records
John 00 Fleming DJ / Director Brighton Music Conference
Anton Partridge A&R One More Tune/ Warner Music /AFP Management
Glenn McDonald Data Alchemist Spotify
5:25 – 6:10 MPA PRESENTS: MONETISING YOUR SONGWRITING SKILLS: MUSIC PUBLISHING FOR ELECTRONIC ARTISTS
Focussing on artists and DJs who compose their own material, we cover the basics of music publishing, the crucial importance of data, and the “extra” income streams that are too easily overlooked.
Confirmed panellists so far:
Justin Perry Publisher Proof Songs
Ross Patel Manager Grade Management
Saturday
10:45 – 11:45 THE BIG STREAM
How streaming models are changing the way we consume music, and where streaming is going next.
Host: Oisin Lunny Senior Marketing Development Manager Openmarket
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Terry Weerasinghe Vice President of Music Services Beatport
Glenn McDonald Data Alchemist Spotify
Chris Manning Senior Director, International Operations and Video Services The Orchard
Zac Vibert Digital Marketing Manager !K7 Artist & Label Services
11:55 – 12:40 AFEM: GET PLAYED, GET PAID
In light of new technologies, we hear how to get what you’re due as an artist, the importance of total transparency, and where all the money goes in the end.
Host: Mark Lawrence CEO Association For Electronic Music
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Tim Arber Head of Membership Support PRS
Rik Parkinson Product Planning Manager Pioneer DJ
Keir Tyrer MD Shogun Audio
12:50 – 1:35 BPI PRESENTS: GOING IT ALONE: ARTISTS, LABELS, AND RELEASING YOUR OWN MUSIC
What can good labels do for artists, and what are the advantages of artists setting up their own labels?
Host: Jake Shillingford Director Chøppersaurus Head of Songwriting BIMM
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Matt Riley Head of Digital Marketing AWAL / Kobalt
Allan Mcgrath Label Manager / Artist Manager Anjunabeats / Involved Management
Keir Tyrer MD Shogun Audio
Gennaro Castaldo Director of Communications BPI
1:35-2:20 BREAK
2:20 – 3:05 SYNC MEDIA: THE GOLDEN TICKET?
With more and more artists looking to sync their music to film, ads, and games, we ask how to make the most of syncing opportunities.
Host: Oisin Lunny Senior Marketing Development Manager Openmarket
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Dave Philpot Head of Sync Republic Of Music
John Truelove Founder Truelove Music Publishing
Ed Bailie Director / Music Supervisor Leland Music Ltd
Sergio Pimentel Music Supervisor Big Sync Music
3:15 – 4:00 IS SOCIAL MEDIA DEAD?
As Facebook moves towards a paid advertising model, we ask some of the industry’s biggest players what the future holds for social media, digital marketing, and the importance of getting your social media right.
Host: Tom Jenkins Founder Quadrant Six
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Joe Battimelli Client Content & Strategy Manager theAudience
Gareth Currie CEO and Co-Founder Influence Digital
Lucy Blair Director Motive Unknown
Mike Hollingbery MD BozBoz
Academy, tech showcases, cafe – timetable
Friday:
10:45 – 11:30 HOW TO MARKET YOURSELF (AND YOUR MUSIC)
Networking, branding, and media – doing it right for your chosen career.
Host: Carly Wilford Presenter Rinse FM / IAmMusic.TV
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Paul Hamill Managing Director InflyteApp.com
Melissa Maouris Director Maouris PR
Timo Garcia DJ / Producer Skint
Tom Riley Manager Catalyst Music Management A&R OWSLA
11:40 – 12:25 YOUTUBE WORKSHOP
How to optimise your videos with good titles and thumbnails, drive longer viewing sessions with annotations and interact with your fans so they keep coming back to your channel.
Host: Olga Golab Audience Development Strategist YouTube
12:35 – 1:20 GETTING YOUR FIRST BREAK IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
How to write a great CV, get the right internship, and find paid employment when you’re starting out.
Host: Push Editor / Co-Founder Electronic Sound
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Dean Muhsin Director Bear.Management
Carly Wilford Presenter Rinse FM / IAmMusic.TV
David Eserin Marketing Manager Native Instruments
Luke Solomon A&R Defected
1:20 – 2:00 BREAK
2:00 – 2:45 HOW TO START A LABEL
From A&R to distribution, design, branding and accounting; everything you need to know to release music.
Host: Matt Hodson Head of Music Production BIMM
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Jamie Russell Co Founder Hypercolour
Matt Abbott Co Founder Label Worx
Ralf Kollmann Co Founder Mobilee Records
Stuart Knight Director Toolroom
Trevor McNamee Owner Jalapeno / Floorplay / Lost Tribe
2:55 – 3:40 BLURRED LINES; THE AFTERMATH
After a jury confounded expectations and judged that Robin Thicke had ripped off Marvin Gaye’s ‘Got to Give it Up’ a panel of legal and musicological experts analyse the result and debate the repercussions for the industry of this “scary” decision.
Host: Dean Marsh MD Creative Law & Business
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Andrew Sharland Leading Partner Clintons
Peter Oxendale Forensic Musicologist Peter Oxendale Musical Services
JC Reid Co-founder Skint / Loaded Records
Jules O’Riordan AKA Judge Jules Global DJ / Lawyer Sheridans
Richard Ford Founder Anger Music
3:50 – 4:35 HOW TO START A CLUB NIGHT / MUSIC EVENT FROM SCRATCH
The benefits and pitfalls of promotion, and how to kickstart a career in events.
Host: Marcus Barnes Blog Writer The Independent Techno Editor Mixmag
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Alex Beattie Operations Manager The Hydra
Sammy Verghese Owner The Arch / The Hub
Alex Benson Director Bloc.
4:45 – 5:30 POINT BLANK PRESENT: BASS PRODUCTION MASTERCLASS: HOW TO CREATE A LAYERED LEAD BASS
Learn how to use Ableton Live’s Instrument Racks along with Native Instruments synths to layer a powerful lead/bass sound with multiple layers to cover all the frequency range.
Host: Nick Feldman Instructor Point Blank
Saturday:
10:45 – 11:30 PUBLISHING AND COLLECTIONS SOCIETIES EXPLAINED
Everything you need to know about maximising your income from publishing, explained from scratch.
Host: John Truelove Founder Truelove Music
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Ash Howard Head of Publishing Hospital / Songs In The Key of Knife
Andy Ellis Education and Outreach Leader PRS
11:40 – 12:25 UNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS OF A GOOD MANAGER
Do you need a manager, or are you better off going it alone? What benefits to your career can a great manager bring, and how do you find one?
Host: Seamus Haji DJ / A&R Big Love / Toolroom
Confirmed panellists so far:
Ralph Moore Manager / Director Moore Media
Sharron Elkabas Director MN2S
Allan Mcgrath Label Manager/ Artist Manager Anjunabeats / Involved Management
Phil Nelson Head of Music Business BIMM
12:35 – 1:20 HOW TO START (AND MAINTAIN) A DJ CAREER
Getting gigs, building your live career from the ground up, and keeping your bookings going over the long term.
Host: Marcus Barnes Blog Writer The Independent Techno Editor Mixmag
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Tom Nettleton Lead Agent Paramount Artists
Eddie Richards DJ Fabric / Wiggle
2:00 – 2:45 PPL PRESENT: NEIGHBOURING RIGHTS EXPLAINED
This unmissable session provides an overview of PPL and PRS for Music, explaining the different rights we manage and the value of royalties to you. Find out everything you need to know about what we do, including who we license, when to register as a member, and the importance of accurate repertoire data.
Host: Dan Millington Performer Development manager PPL
Confirmed panellists:
Sophia Kearney General Manager The Weird and the Wonderful
Andy Ellis Education and Outreach Leader PRS
2:55 – 3:35 NEXT AUDIO LABS PRESENTS TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR MUSIC COLLECTION
As means of buying, downloading or streaming music become more and more readily available, the typical DJ’s music collection has quickly ballooned to what some says are out of control proportions. How do you regain control and make your music collection work for you?
Host: Didier Malenfant Founder Next Audio Labs LLC
3:45 – 4:30 ABLETON PRESENTS: CREATIVE STRATEGIES FOR ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCERS PANEL
Despite all the music tools and technology at our disposal nowadays, making music remains as difficult as ever. We’ve invited some of Brighton’s most respected electronic artists to discuss how they overcome the creative roadblocks that we all encounter from time to time: How to find inspiration, how to make progress with your ideas and (most importantly) how to finish what you start.
Host: Dennis DeSantis – Author of ‘Making Music – 74 Creative Strategies for Electronic Music Producers’ / Head of Documentation Ableton
Confirmed Panelists:
Evil Nine – Marine Parade/For Lovers/Punks
Alex Banks – Monkeytown Records
Max Wheeler – Anushka/Brownswood Recordings
4:40 – 5:25 NON-TRADITIONAL REVENUES FOR YOUR MUSIC
Merchandising; sync media; brand partnerships; sample packs; collaborations – innovative ways to create income from your work.
Host: Jake Shillingford Director Chøppersaurus Head of Songwriting BIMM
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Dave Philpot Head of Sync Republic Of Music
Tom Mangan Founder MillionHands
Matt Pelling Director Loopmasters
Timo Garcia DJ / Producer Skint
John Truelove Founder Truelove Music Publishing
Tech showcases:
Friday
10:30 – 11:30 AUDIO TECHNICA AND ALLEN & HEATH PRESENT: STUDIO DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR THE ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN
Showcasing the principles of studio design for electronic producers, this seminar will explain how to remove the barriers that electronic producers feel get in the way of their mix due to room factors.
Host: Alex Jann Vicoustic and Allen & Heath specialist Allen & Heath
Panellists: Alex Arnout DJ/producer Dogmatik Records
Rick Maia DJ/producer FACT Worldwide
11:50 – 12:50 NOVATION PRESENTS: ON STAGE WITH PAUL HARTNOLL AND 8:58
Come and join us at an intimate tech showcase with Paul Hartnoll, formerly half of pioneering electronic dance music duo, Orbital. Discover the equipment he turned to for inspiration in transferring 8:58, his new project and time inspired collaborative concept album, into a live set. Find out first-hand how he sets up his rig, and hear how he brings his project to life.
1:10 – 2:10 ABLETON PRESENTS: CREATIVE STRATEGIES: TRACK DECONSTRUCTION – EVIL NINE “YOUR GIRL”
Evil Nine’s recent releases have seen them revisit and reinvent the breakbeat sound that brought them to fame via Adam Freeland’s Marine Parade label. Now releasing tracks on their own For Lovers label and via Stanton Warriors’ Punks imprint, the Brighton duo discuss their approach to making music and deconstruct one of their recent tracks, 2014’s “Your Girl”.
Host Luke Hopper – Point Blank Music School
Artist: Evil Nine – Marine Parade / For Lovers / Punks
2:30 – 3:30 PIONEER PRESENTS: REKORDBOX
Pioneer dj will present their unique rekordbox software, a music management programme for DJs that works in tandem with their range of professional dj booth hardware.
Host: Rob Anderson Product Training & Demonstrations Executive Pioneer DJ
3:50 – 4:50 NATIVE INSTRUMENTS PRESENTS: A GUIDE TO CREATING AND PERFORMING LIVE WITH STEMS
This showcase will teach you how to create and perform with the new Stems Audio Format for DJs and live acts. Introduced first in Traktor 2.8, this open-source, multi-channel file format enables you to mix and manipulate individual elements of a track using the new Kontrol D2 and Kontrol S8 controllers.
Host: Owain Wilson Producer / DJ / Engineer Native Instruments
Saturday
10:30 – 11:20 NOVATION PRESENTS: HANDS-ON GEAR DEMOS
Watch Novation product specialist, Mark Lowes using Novation’s latest product – the Launchpad Pro – alongside other products from the Launch range. Learn how to create dynamic, expressive musical performances, and take complete control of your session both live and in the studio.
Host: Mark Lowes Product Specialist Novation
11:40 – 12:40 ABLETON PRESENTS CREATIVE STRATEGIES: CREATE YOUR OWN SOUND
With sample packs and preset sounds so widely available, how can you give your tracks a distinct identity? One approach is to learn some sound design and synthesis skills, so you can create the sounds in your head, rather than scrolling through endless presets. Soma Records artist Petrichor breaks down some of the essential tools in Ableton Live 9 for sculpting your own sounds.
Host: Simon Stokes aka Petrichor Producer Soma
1:00 – 1:50 NATIVE INSTRUMENTS PRESENTS: A GUIDE TO CREATING AND PERFORMING LIVE WITH STEMS
This showcase will teach you how to create and perform with the new Stems Audio Format for DJs and live acts. Introduced first in Traktor 2.8, this open-source, multi-channel file format enables you to mix and manipulate individual elements of a track using the new Kontrol D2 and Kontrol S8 controllers.
Host: Owain Wilson Producer / DJ / Engineer Native Instruments
2:10 – 3:00 SCRATCH MASTER CLASS
With: JFB 2x UK DMC Champion Ghetto Funk
3:20 – 4:10 AUDIO TECHNICA AND VICOUSTIC PRESENT: STUDIO DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR THE ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN
Showcasing the principles of studio design for electronic producers, this seminar will explain how to remove the barriers that electronic producers feel get in the way of their mix due to room factors.
Host: Alex Jann Vicoustic and Allen & Heath specialist Allen & Heath
Panellists: Alex Arnout DJ/producer Dogmatik Records
Rick Maia DJ/producer FACT Worldwide
4:30 – 5:20 PIONEER PRESENTS: REKORDBOX
Pioneer dj will present their unique rekordbox software, a music management programme for DJs that works in tandem with their range of professional dj booth hardware.
Host: Rob Anderson Product Training & Demonstrations Executive Pioneer DJ
Cafe:
Friday
2:45 – 3:30 PRODUCER Q&A
Host: Si Truss Editor Future Music
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Tom Demac Producer Hypercolour
Justin Drake DJ / Producer / engineer Peace Division / Tsuba
Chris Allen Mix Engineer / Producer / Artist Freelance
Reso DJ/Producer Hospital Records
Paul Hartnoll Producer Orbital
4:00 – 4:45 DJ Q&A
Host: Eric Brunjes Business Development Attack Magazine
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Russ Yallop DJ / Producer Hot Creations / Crosstown Rebels
Luke Solomon DJ / Producer Defected / Classic
Icicle DJ / Producer Shogun Audio
Rebekah DJ / Producer CLR
Saturday
12.15 -1.00 BEATPORT Q&A
1:30 – 2:15 UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH: DAVE CLARKE INTERVIEWED BY CARL LOBEN (DEPUTY EDITOR, DJ MAG)
2:45 – 3:30 HEROES OF HOUSE: WORKING WITH VOCALISTS
We ask two Chicago House legends and one of the UK’s most in demand producers how to work with vocals in dance music.
Confirmed panellists so far:
Robert Owens Producer/DJ/Vocalist
Steve Mac Producer Black Rock Records
DJ Pierre DJ/Producer Afro Acid
3.45 – 4.30 IBIZA: HOW CHANGING PERCEPTIONS ARE AFFECTING THE WHITE ISLE
Is Ibiza still the centre of the dance music world? We debate the state of play on the island.
Host: Allan Mcgrath Label Manager/ Artist Manager Anjunabeats / Involved Management
Confirmed Panellists so far:
Mark Broadbent Music and Art Director 2000 – 2013 We Love… Space
Ralph Moore Manager / Director Moore Media
Tony Andrews Founder Funktion-One
Shane Murray Brand Director Ibiza Rocks
BMC 2015 EXHIBITORS
ABLETON
ACCESS TO MUSIC
ACS
AKAI
AMPSUITE
AUDIO TECHNICA / ALLEN & HEATH
AUDIO TECHNICA / ALLEN & HEATH
BIMM
BUCKS NEW UNIVERSITY
CM SOUND
CUK AUDIO
DAJ AUDIO
DENON
DETONATE
DJ KIT
DV8
EDS VINYL
FOCUSRITE NOVATION
FUNKTION ONE
GAK
GEAR 4DJS & ADJ, FBT AUDIO, LITECONSOLE
GUILDFORD ACADEMY OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
INFLYTE
JAMM
KAM
KORG
LONDON SPEAKER HIRE
LOOPMASTERS
MILLIONHANDS
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
NEXT AUDIO LABS
NORTHBROOK COLLEGE
NOVATION
NUMARK
PIONEER DJ
PRISM SOUND AND PMC SPEAKERS
PRO AUDIO STASH
PRS FOR MUSIC
QSC
RELOOP
ROLAND
SENNHEISER
SHURE
STEINBERG
TOAST PROMOTIONS
TRACTION SOUND
ULTIMATE EAR
THE VINYL CURTAIN
VOID
WILLIAMS MEDIA