10.09.2026: UK Music has lined up a brilliant panel for the Liberal Democrats’ conference to discuss what the Government’s devolution plans might mean for the music industry and the challenges facing the sector.

Our theme this year is Madchesterism: Putting Music at the Heart of Devolution. As power shifts from Westminster to our towns, cities and regions, we are keen to explore with policymakers and Lib Dem delegates how music can drive growth, strengthen communities and inspire the next generation.

Our panel takes place at the Liberal Democrat conference on Sunday September 20 at their conference in Brighton. Come and join us at 12.15pm-1.15pm in meeting room 1C in the Brighton Centre. Please note this is in the secure zone so you will need a conference pass to get in.

The panellists are set to include Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Culture, Media and Sport Anna Sabine MP, Deputy Chair of the Local Government Association’s Culture, Tourism & Sport Committee Cllr Darryl Smalley, Lord Clement Jones and artist manager Martha Cleary. Our UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl will chair the event.

We will also be holding panel events at both the Labour and Conservative conferences.