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Missed the Conference on June 4th?
No problem, you can still buy a ticket!
All sessions were recorded on June 4th: your ticket will give you access to over 13 hours of on-demand video content across 21 different panels and presentations, featuring 55 industry speakers. -
Real solutions to real problems
We want to help you break-through. Access a combination of online webinars and on-demand case studies where industry experts address real-life issues, providing you with practical help that you can apply to your own career.
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Support the scene
To date, we have been able to donate to a selection of charities supporting the music industry via Spotify’s COVID-19 Relief Fund, and charities supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
We will continue to donate to these causes for as long as we sell tickets to the conference’s first edition. -
Digital swag
Your ticket will give you access to a digital swag bag featuring exclusive offers and discount codes from conference partners.
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Community connections
Expand your network with access to our private VMC delegates community with members from 49 different countries. Log in to discuss the conference with other like-minded music fans and professionals, promote your projects, and engage in exclusive industry Q&As.
Featured guests
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Mark Knight, DJ
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Sam Divine, DJ
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Yousef, DJ
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Katie Knight, Radio
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Louie Vega, DJ
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GW Harrison, DJ
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Jenny Mac, PR
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Jacky, DJ
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ALISHA, DJ
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James Kirkham, Defected
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Ramin Rezaie, DJ
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Lee Haslam, Artist Manager
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Glen Horsborough, DJ
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Nico Perez, Mixcloud
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Oskar Eichler, 1001Tracklists
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Ali Shakeri, ToneDen
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Jason Hobbs, Found.ee
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Dean Muhsin, Dispersion
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Andi Durrant, Distorted
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Chris Goss, Hospital Records
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Gareth Jones, Anjunabeats
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Inacio Martinelli, Doors Open
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Jack Bridges, Soundcloud
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JoJo Walker, Walker Music Services / Halcyon SF / E Komo Mai
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Jules O’Riordan AKA Judge Jules, Sound Advice
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Nick Riley, Distorted
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Nikki Ellis, Hospital Records
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Sam Dexter, Hungarian Hot Wax
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Tony Rakaupai, Lime Blue Music
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Emma Hoser, Booking Agent
Live Sessions
These live sessions will take place on June 4th starting 11am BST. All sessions will be recorded and made available as on-demand content shortly after the conference finishes.
Welcome to VMC
10:45 - 11:00BST
Mark Knight Toolroom
Pete Griffiths Toolroom
How do I make the most of Beatport Hype?
1100 - 11:50BST
Deniz Everling Beatport
Sam Dexter Hungarian Hot Wax
Glen Horsborough Let There Be House
How do I get a label to listen?
11:50 - 12:40BST
Stuart Knight Toolroom
Gareth Jones Anjunabeats
Nikki Ellis Hospital Records
Yousef Circus Records
How do I build a world-class record label?
12:40 - 13:30BST
Stuart Knight Toolroom
Allan McGrath Anjunabeats
Jim Gash RAM Records
Christian Smith Tronic
How do I break through?
13:30 - 14:20BST
Lee Haslam Locus Management
ALISHA DJ
GW Harrison DJ
Pete Griffiths Toolroom
How do I tell my story through the press?
14:20 - 15:10BST
Dave Jenkins Music Writer / Author / D&BTV Presenter
Posey Collis Orca Sound Project
Jolyon Klean Orca Sound Project
Jeryl Wilton Infectious PR
How do I create identity in my music?
15:10 - 1600BST
Mark Knight Toolroom
Pete Griffiths Toolroom
Louie Vega DJ
How do I make sure DJ promo is effective?
1600 - 16:50BST
Evan Sacks 1001Tracklists
Paul Hamill Inflyte
Dean Muhsin Dispersion PR
How do I get gigs?
16:50 - 17:40BST
Sam Divine DJ
JoJo Walker Walker Music Services / Halcyon SF / E Komo Mai
Emma Hoser Booking Agent
What are the careers behind the scenes?
17:40 - 18:30BST
Stuart Knight Toolroom
Barry Almond Goodgreef / Active Talent Agency
Inacio Martinelli Doors Open
How do I use data?
18:30 - 19:20BST
Jack Bridges SoundCloud
Oskar Eichler Songstats / 1001Tracklists
Jason Hobbs Found.ee
Roundtable: What’s next for labels in 2021?
19:20 - 20:10BST
Stuart Knight Toolroom
Chris Goss Hospital Records
James Kirkham DEFECTED
Ramin Rezaie Solid Grooves
On Demand Sessions
These pre recorded sessions will be available as on-demand content available to watch instantly from 8am BST on June 4th.
How do I build my profile on social media?
Katie Knight ‘Can U Put Me On Guestlist’ Podcast
Jacky DJ
Jenny Mac Rising Digital
How do I monetise my music?
Mark Lawrence Sentric
Matt Abbott Label Worx
Ashley Howard PRS for Music
Tony Rakaupai Lime Blue Music
How do I protect my music rights?
Brian Tappert Traxsource
Ben Rush AudioLock / The Music Mission
Nico Perez Mixcloud
How do I use radio and podcasts to promote myself?
Katie Knight ‘Can U Put Me On Guestlist?’ Podcast
Andi Durrant Distorted
Nick Riley Distorted
Matt Healy We Are Grape
Jay Forster BBC Radio 1
Presentations
These pre recorded presentations will be available as on-demand content available to watch instantly from 8am BST on June 4th.
How do I get more streams from Spotify’s Discover Weekly?
Ali Shakeri Toneden
How do I get paid faster?
Dave Tomaselli Paperchain
Kei Henderson Since the 80s / 21 Savage
Blak Foks KEY! / Joey Bada$$
The legal stuff you need to know
Jules O’Riordan AKA Judge Jules Sound Advice
How can being part of a community help my career?
Ellie Bryant The Halley / AEI Group
How do I effectively use Beatport LINK?
Beatport Electronic Music Store & Service
Getting Paid For Your Creativity - What Is PRS For Music?
Ashley Howard PRS for Music
