Networking Parties Thursday 14th May
M For Montreal @ The Great Escape
Daltons
12:00 – 16:00
Brighton, we’re coming for you.
Pull up to the seafront on May 14th for mimosas, bagels, sunshine (fingers crossed), and immaculate vibes. From 12pm, we’re bringing together the M community, day ones, and new friends from around the globe for a daytime link-up you don’t want to miss, followed by live showcases at Daltons.
Lineup goes crazy: dreamy lo-fi from Afternoon Bike Ride, raw post-punk energy from Ribbon Skirt, and boundary-pushing alt hip-hop from Boutique Feelings. And yeah… we’ve got a very special surprise guest to shut it all down
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Downtown Music
Deadwax
13:00 – 15:00
Downtown returns to Brighton for its annual The Great Escape mixer.
Join team members from Downtown, FUGA, CD Baby, and our new partners at Virgin Music Group at Dead Wax Social for drinks and pizza on us.
Audio Network
Mrs Fitzherbert
13:30 – 15:30
Join Audio Network at The Great Escape Festival 2026!
As an official sponsor of The Great Escape Festival 2026, Audio Network is delighted to once again host our annual festival panel and networking drinks, bringing together artists, composers, managers and music supervisors for meaningful industry connection.
This year also marks our 25th anniversary of Audio Network, celebrating a quarter-century of championing exceptional music and connecting world-class talent with leading broadcasters, brands and production companies worldwide.
Following our panel on 14th May from 11:30am–12:30pm at the Leonardo Royal Waterfront Hotel, Noblesse Room, we will continue the conversation at our renowned Drinks Mixer at Mrs. Fitzherberts from 13:30–15:30. Located in the heart of Brighton, this relaxed gathering offers an opportunity to connect with the Audio Network team and fellow delegates.
We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating 25 years of great music at The Great Escape 2026.
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BIMM Industry Drinks
Leonardo Promenade Lounge
16:00 – 18:00
More information to be announced
Northern House Social
Waterbear Music Bar
17:00 – 19:00
Northern House lands at The Great Escape – spotlighting the North’s most exciting talent and the powerful network of organisations working together to support it. Join us for a reception mixer and connect with the agencies, partners, and creatives shaping the future of Northern music.
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Northern House Social
Waterbear Music Bar
16:00 – 18:00
Northern House lands at The Great Escape – spotlighting the North’s most exciting talent and the powerful network of organisations working together to support it. Join us for a reception mixer and connect with the agencies, partners, and creatives shaping the future of Northern music
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Symphonic House
Tempest
16:00 – 18:00
Symphonic invites you to join us for a dynamic networking mixer bringing together music industry professionals, artists, and creatives for an evening of connection and community. Whether you’re looking to build new relationships, explore collaborations, or simply catch up with familiar faces, this relaxed mixer is the perfect space to do it.
In collaboration with our long-term partners, Canvas Music, who will be hosting the showcase and who will also be attending the networking event, the night will seamlessly transition into a live showcase featuring exciting talent. Come for the networking, stay for the music, and experience an evening that celebrates the energy and creativity of the global music scene.
Export Music Sweden
Kooks
17:00 – 19:00
Export Music Sweden invites you to “Meet the Swedes” at Kooks!
On Thursday May 14th, 5pm-7pm we welcome you to a relaxed reception offering a unique opportunity for UK and international delegates to connect with the Swedish music industry attending The Great Escape festival.
We look forward to welcoming you for an early evening of networking and good vibes. Enjoy a drink on us as you engage with industry professionals!
Qobuz
Deadwax
17:30 – 19:30
More information to be announced