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. New for 2024 TGE introduces a transformation of its UK-leading conference with the introduction of new expert collaborators from across the music industry who will shape and elevate the programming of the event.
The 2025 Conference will take place from Wednesday 14th to Saturday 17th 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 will be Council of Music Makers & AIM, NightTime Industries Association, BBC Introducing and Youth Music.
This year’s programme will tackle key topics including fair compensation, AI, sustainability, and independent artist careers.
Leading the speaker lineup, Skin (Skunk Anansie ) joins Roisin O’Connor (The Independent) for a special In Conversation, offering a powerful and personal look into the turbulent times that shaped the record — and Skin’s thoughts on the evolving landscape of the music industry. Jordan Stephens (Rizzle Kicks) will take to the stage for an exclusive keynote conversation with Abbie McCarthy (BBC Introducing), exploring his career in music, acting, and mental health advocacy. Other highlights include Simon Raymonde (Cocteau Twins, Bella Union) & Pat Nevin in a special discussion on music and fandom, plus industry insights from BBC Radio 1, SoundCloud, Songkick, PPL, Pollstar, MIDiA Research, and more.
The conference will also see the return of the Steve Strange Award, celebrating rising industry talent with a £5,000 cash prize.
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. Find out more here.
PARTNER PARTIES
The Great Escape isn’t just about the music — it’s also where the global music community comes together to connect, collaborate and celebrate. This year’s series of Networking Parties, hosted by our amazing partners, offers the perfect opportunity to meet fellow delegates in a more relaxed setting. Find out more here.
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 Find out more here.