Next Generation Day: A full day of talks, discussions, case studies and insights aimed at the next generation of the music industry presented by BBC Introducing and Youth Music on Saturday 17th May 2025
THE COLLABORATOR
BBC Introducing and Youth Music
The Next Generation Day at The Great Escape Conference will focus on professional development for emerging artists and entrepreneurs. Saturday only conference passes and Saturday only conference pass combined with a Saturday festival tickets can now be purchased.
THE MAIN THEMES OF THE DAY
Education/Youth facing day
– Making it in live music
– ‘Time To Sign?’ Deciding if a manager / label is right for you
– How to pitch your project to press
THE SESSIONS…
With insightful panels and expert speakers, this day will explore how emerging artists and industry professionals can break through, secure deals, and build lasting careers. Here is a brief summary of what to expect from the day with many more panels and speakers to be announced very soon
Time To Sign
Chloé Ameh (That’s My Jamm) explores what it takes to get signed in today’s industry.
Pitch Your Project
Elspeth Merry (Artists’ Way) shares expert advice on turning ideas into action.
Making It In Live Music
BBC Radio 1’s Jodie Bryant and Sarah Joy (ATC Live) discuss the realities of thriving in the live sector.
SoundCloud
Hope Hale, Industry Relations Manager at SoundCloud
SoundCloud School – Learn how to use SoundCloud for maximum impact, with an introduction to SoundCloud for Artists as well as the wealth of opportunities that SoundCloud has to offer.
And this is just the beginning—more panels and speakers will be announced soon! Stay tuned for even more essential discussions and industry insights.
THE LOGISTICS
The Next Generation Day with BBC Introducing and Youth Music will be at The Great Escape Conference on Saturday 17th May 2025 at the Leonardo Royal Waterfront Hotel in Brighton and is open to anyone with a TGE delegate, a conference only pass or a Saturday only conference pass.