TGE’S PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR THE MUSIC BUSINESS.
The TGE Conference is the programme of events presented especially for the 4000 music industry professionals that attend The Great Escape each year. It includes insightful panels and discussions lead by key industry collaborators, keynote conversations, the Partner Programme, and more. Each year TGE introduces a UK-leading conference with expert collaborators from across the music industry who shape and elevate the programming of the event.
The 2026 Conference will take place from Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th May at the Leonardo Royal Waterfront Hotel in Brighton.
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TGE CONFERENCE COLLABORATORS
The TGE Conference programming will be elevated with the collaboration of key partners from across the industry. Our 2025 key collaborators were Council of Music Makers & AIM, NightTime Industries Association, BBC Introducing and Youth Music.
More info on The Great Escape Conference 2026 will be announced soon.
PARTNER PROGRAMME
Delegates also have access to a series of panels, parties and networking events presented by TGE’s industry partners – putting the focus on more industry topics and providing opportunities to meet other delegates. More info to be announced soon.
NETWORKING
With 4,000+ international music industry delegates, The Great Escape is where connections turn into opportunities. From speed networking and exclusive parties to international showcases and dedicated meeting spaces, every moment is designed to help you meet the people who matter most.
ELEVATE PROGRAMME
TGE Elevate is the professional development programme for early-career music business executives and entrepreneurs, and aspiring music-makers supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
As part of this programme, each year we invite a team of Super Delegates to attend TGE. These delegates then get access to a subsidised and curated TGE conference experience.