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Melanie C & MP Ian Murray to Speak at Great Escape 2026
25 Feb
Summary
- Melanie C will discuss her career and new LP at the 2026 festival.
- Minister Ian Murray to address UK creative industries and policy.
- The Great Escape celebrates its 20th anniversary in May 2026.
The Great Escape festival has announced its initial keynote speakers for the 2026 conference, scheduled to take place in Brighton from May 13 to 16. Among the distinguished speakers are Melanie C, renowned for her solo career and Spice Girls legacy, and Ian Murray MP, Minister of State for the UK's creative industries.
Melanie C will engage in a discussion about her extensive journey in the music business, presented in association with CALM. Minister Murray is slated to address the evolving landscape of the UK's creative industries, including music, touring, and broadcasting, and the influence of government policy on these sectors.
The 2026 conference will also feature insights from Molly Neuman of CD Baby and podcaster Mark Sutherland on artist development. Additionally, the Council of Music Makers will convene representatives from various music organizations to deliberate on crucial topics such as AI in music and streaming economics.
