Sync Licensing: A Practical Guide with Beggars Group
Thursday 5 November

An essential introduction to sync licensing from Beggars Group: one of the world’s largest independent label groups. Sync enables creatives to use copyrighted music. This panel demystifies the process – from identifying tracks that support the narrative on screen to working with music supervisors on licensing and rights clearance.

Beggars Group: Meet the Music Industry
Thursday 5 November

The worlds of film, games, XR and music increasingly intersect, creating exciting opportunities. Beggars Group Universal, EMI, Fontana, Dance to the Radio and others invite you to a Meet the Music Industry takeover for drinks and collaboration, to explore shared opportunities and spark new creative partnerships across sectors.

A Masterclass in Sound Design
Friday 6 November

Academy Award-winning Nina Hartstone and Emmy-winning Louise Burton are sound editors who have collaborated on productions including Bohemian Rhapsody, Saltburn and Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights. They draw on their experiences to explore how audio can be used to bring stories to life on screen.

The Power of Soundtracks
Friday 6 November

Jen Moss is a music supervisor with over 15 years’ experience. Her credits include the Academy Award-winning I, Tonya, Saint Maud, Misbehaviour, American Animals and BAFTA-winning Beast. In this masterclass, Moss will offer a behind-the-scenes look at collaborating with filmmakers on unforgettable soundtracks.

Scoring to Picture: In Conversation with Anna Rice
Saturday 7 November

Multi award-winning composer, lyricist, arranger and music producer Anna Rice joins us for an in-depth conversation about scoring to picture. Across her twenty-year career, Rice has produced songs and written arrangements featuring acclaimed performers and has extensive experience across film, TV and games.

New Music Stage
Saturday 7 November

Discover the New Music Stage, an all-day music festival featuring 10 breakthrough acts who are already making waves. It’s an exciting chance to experience fresh music from a whole host of genres – indie, folk, jazz, pop. 10 acts. 10 unique sounds. See these incredible artists here first, before they explode onto the world stage.

Keynote: BBC Introducing’s Jess Iszatt
Saturday 7 November

Jess Iszatt hosts BBC Introducing on Radio 1 – a show dedicated to championing brand new artists that are breaking through. It gives up-and-coming names opportunities on radio, TV and online, alongside the chance to perform at major festivals. Iszatt speaks about her career and the importance of nurturing new talent.

Meet the 2026 Music Jury
Saturday 7 November

An introduction to the New Music Stage Jury including Rob Cannell (Beggars Group), Sally Bryant (Futuresound Group), Nicolas Tyrell (Culture and Music Journalist) and Arusa Qureshi (Writer). This session dives into the music industry, unpacking the structures that shape how emerging talent is discovered, developed and supported.

Sync in Focus: Connecting Music and Moving Image
Saturday 7 November

Hear from representatives from Universal Music, Rough Trade Records and Domino Recording Company. They share insights into how music is placed in film and television, and the pathways available for artists, filmmakers and composers. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect in this networking session.

Live Performance & Q&A with Dilettante
Saturday 7 November

Hear from Dilettante, winner of last year’s New Music Stage, offering an insight into the journey of a new artist navigating the music industry. Dilettante is the art-pop brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Francesca Pidgeon. Her sound veers from fuzzy guitars and looped woodwind to soft vaudeville piano ballads.