Programme

The Programme

Panels, fireside chats, 1-2-1 networking and a closing live concert — across two rooms. Doors 11:00, programme from 12:00.

EartH, Dalston · Wednesday 23 September 2026 · Doors 11:00 · Programme from 12:00. Draft schedule — subject to change. Panellists to be announced.

Panels, fireside chats and a closing live concert. One continuous programme across the day on the main stage.

12:00
40 min
Panel

Women in Music — Composer Spotlight

A spotlight panel celebrating women composers working across film, TV, games and concert music. Individual stories, career paths, breakthroughs, and what still needs to change.

12:40
Break · 15 min
12:55
40 min
Panel

How the Job Has Evolved — Composing for Ads

How composing for advertising has transformed — from jingles to sonic brand universes. What skills matter now, how the client relationship has shifted, and where the money is.

13:35
Break · 15 min
13:50
60 min
Panel

Music Tech Panel

Curated by Headliner. The headline tech session of the day — a deep-dive into the tools, platforms and innovations reshaping how composers work: AI, spatial audio, generative music, new DAW paradigms, and what's coming next. Includes audience Q&A.

14:50
Break · 15 min
15:05
40 min
Panel

The Changing Landscape of Games Scoring

How games scoring has evolved from looping BGM to sophisticated adaptive audio design. New tools, new studio expectations, the rise of indie games, and writing music that responds to player choices in real time.

15:45
Break · 10 min
15:55
50 min
Panel

AI vs Human: How Long Have Composers Got?

No PR spin, no hedging. A direct conversation about what AI can and can't do, where it's genuinely threatening composer livelihoods, and where human creativity still wins. Expect strong opinions and audience debate.

16:45
Break · 15 min
17:00
60 min
Fireside Chat

Headline Panel — TBA

The closing session of the panels. An intimate, in-depth conversation with a major award-winning composer — their journey, their process, defining projects, and their take on where the art form is heading. Followed by audience Q&A.

18:00
Stage setup & soundcheck · Doors reopen 19:00
19:00
Evening
Live Concert

Live Music

The day closes with a full evening concert programme. Performers to be announced.

Hour-long 1-2-1 speed networking blocks — short, structured meetings with the people who commission and represent composers. Confirmed participants are listed below; more to be announced.

12:00
— 13:00
1 hour
Speed Networking

Meet the Libraries

1-2-1 sessions · production music & sync libraries

BMGCaspar KedrosSVP Global Sync Ops
Warner ChappellAxel
CavendishArun Sethi
De WolfJason HaslamMusic Consultant, UK
FeltNatalie Dickens
JWJenny OakesManaging Director
ElephantAneta WrzosSenior Creative Producer
Audio MachineTom EvansUK Director
Break · 15 min
13:15
— 14:15
1 hour
Speed Networking

Meet the Music Supervisors — Film & TV

1-2-1 sessions · film & television supervision

FreelanceEd BailieMusic Supervisor
Break · 15 min
14:30
— 15:30
1 hour
Speed Networking

Meet the Music Supervisors — Ads & Games

1-2-1 sessions · advertising & games supervision

LelandToby WilliamsManaging Director / Music Supervisor
Wieden+KennedyJake BuckleyHead of Music
MassiveLen MatteaMusic Producer
TindrumDom Goodman
Break · 15 min
15:45
— 16:45
1 hour
Speed Networking

Meet the Composer Agents

1-2-1 sessions · agents & representation

Participants to be announced.

Break · 15 min
17:00
— 18:00
1 hour
Speed Networking

Meet the Composer Managers

1-2-1 sessions · curated by the MMF

Curated by the MMF · participants to be announced.