Our editor Nicole Newman brings you some of the top unmissable events of this week that are happening around you! Grab the tickets before they run out!
Brighton Music Conference
25 – 27 May
The UK’s foremost electronic music and networking event is the perfect summer warm-up event for industry professionals and music lovers alike to reconnect, collaborate and share ideas. Taking place at the iconic British Airways i360 venue right on Brighton’s beachfront. The weekend is the ultimate social event for those who live and breathe the music industry and includes some exclusive parties. It’s an opportunity to meet up with old acquaintances, make new connections, and focus on getting ‘back to the music to inspire, educate and build a stronger industry for everyone. Check out the website for the line-ups and full program.
For more info & tickets www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk
Big Weekend 2022
27 – 29 May
BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend returns in 2022 with the three-day music festival in Coventry’s War Memorial Park. Entertaining a mammoth 70,000-strong crowd of the best Radio 1 fans for a full-on festival experience. The lineup is phenomenal and will top previous years. So, no one misses out at home and around the globe, the artist’s performances will be playing out on the airwaves. Listening on Radio 1, BBC Sounds and watching on BBC iPlayer. Artists include Calvin Harris, Ed Sheeran, Aitch, AJ Tracey, Sam Fender, Pete Tong, Harry Styles and so many more. It’s the most sort after ticket.
For more info & tickets www.bbc.co.uk
Movement Music Festival
- 28 – 30 May
This weekend in the heart of Detroit city, set in the beautiful surroundings of Hart Plaza. The birthplace of stomping techno royalty! MMF is the perfect festival destination for a weekend of non-stop heart-thumping EDM. Where you’ll be dancing till your shoes are set on fire. MMF is the biggest celebration for techno heads wishing to see their favorite DJ collective from around the world including Carl Craig, Skrillex, Derrick Carter, Ellen Allien, Richie Hawtin, Nina Kraviz, The Martinez Brothers, 2manydjs – (DJ set), Louie Vega, Kevin Saunderson, Loco Dice, Gorgon City. The special weekend features over 100 acts on the lineup across the three days extravaganza.
For more info & tickets www.movementfestival.com
The Soundcrash Funk & Soul Weekender
27 – 29 May
The funk master DJ Norman Jay, Funk & Soul Weekender’s main event has arrived. It’s gonna be a huge day of funk, soul, disco & beyond with a massive lineup of legends playing live alongside some of the best DJs in the World, at Dreamland in the seaside town of Margate. Disco pioneers Sister Sledge and the King of Funk George Clinton, Parliament, and Funkadelic play live on Dreamland’s Outdoor Scenic Stage joined by DJs Gilles Peterson, Craig Charles, and many more incredible artists across multiple stages.
For more info & tickets www.dreamland.co.uk
City Splash Festival 22
29 May
Hosting a festival that is curated by the promoters for the ultimate carnival vibe in the South London borough of Brixton in the beautiful Brockwell Park
The last successful event was one of the most talked-about new festivals having made a big impression on the prime-time festival-goers. It’s a cultural experience for everyone who likes a carnival and let’s be real London does the best! Features a mega lineup that’s fire, including Mr. Eazi, Barrington Levy, Protoje, Kranium, Stonebwoy, Sister Nancy, Channel One, Earl Sixteen, Eva Lazarus, General Levy, Kele Le Roc playing an array of Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats music and a taste sensation of delightful Caribbean Street food and so much more on offer for this unforgettable day time party. It’s gonna be one stellar splash-out.
For more info & tickets www.city-splash.com
