AVA London returns from Thursday, September 24th to Saturday, September 26th with a delegrate programme aimed at industy attendees and more cultural additions.
The event will welcome delegates from across the UK, Europe and Asia across two conference days at the British Library.
Practical workshops, expert-led sessions, industry forums and dedicated networking will sit alongside the wider programme of talks and keynotes, creating a platform not only for conversation, but for connection, collaboration and business.
Senior representatives from organisations such as CTM Festival, Sapporo International Festival, ZKM, Microwave International New Media Arts Festival, Tselinny Contemporary Arts Center, NTT InterCommunication Center, YMU, Broadwick Live, DooRooDooRoo Artist Company, British Council, Ableton, Beatport, AlphaTheta, Domino Records, PRS for Music, Jägermeister / SAVE THE NIGHT, Truelove Music Publishing, Synchronicity Music, MusicFutures, AFEM, SheSaidSo, and Resident Advisor will be in attendance.
The Game Changers will bring host a conversation examining where influence and leverage sit in today’s industry, how businesses are adapting to a rapidly changing market, and what the next phase of growth looks like.
The Association for Electronic Music (AFEM) returns with three industry-focused sessions spanning leadership, skills and the future of electronic music.
MusicFutures will present The Future of Music Licensing in a Gaming World to examine the expanding relationship between music, gaming, licensing, and new forms of intellectual property.
Meet The Experts will give delegates the opportunity to connect directly with experienced professionals from across the electronic music industry through curated one-to-one B2B meetings.
Alongside the main programme, AVA London will host three application-only Industry Forums run with partners including b, ChariTea Mate, and VELO focused on the business and infrastructure behind clubs, festivals and artist/music management.
ChariTea Mate will present a discussion on the UK nightlife economy to explore the economic, cultural and structural pressures facing the UK’s nightlife sector — and what needs to change to build a more sustainable future.
Consumer technology and lifestyle brand Nothing joins the programme with What Does Music Need Now? – Industry, Influence & Investment, examining the relationship between music, brands, influence and investment, and asking what the industry needs from the businesses seeking to shape its future. Speakers will be revealed soon.
PRS for Music will present The Business of Publishing, bringing a senior industry perspective to the increasingly complex and strategically important world of music publishing, rights and revenue.
Palestinian DJ, producer and cultural activist Sama' Abdulhadi joins the programme for an in-conversation with a special guest, and London-based artist, writer and creative strategist Elijah will lead a dedicated Grant Funding Workshop.
Taking TELETECH Global: Touring & Visual Identity, presented by Visual Spectrum, will explore the development of Manchester-born electronic music promoter TELETECH from its roots in the city’s underground techno scene into an international touring brand.
Meanwhile, The Art of Brand Partnerships: How to Build Meaningful Cultural Moments with Brands & Institutions will examine the changing relationship between cultural organisations and commercial partners, looking beyond traditional sponsorship models towards more meaningful and creatively-led collaborations.
The Music Supply Chain, presented by AVA & b:electronic, will examine how local scenes, artists and independent businesses connect with the global music ecosystem, while a Production Masterclass with Roundhouse will focus on the practical skills and knowledge required to bring ambitious creative projects to life for music makers.
The new additions join Moby, Oklou, The Avalanches, teamLab, No Tags, FLOHIO, Footsie, Jamz Supernova, Shy One, Tim & Barry, ELKKA, Fabio & Grooverider, and many more.
The event will welcome delegates from across the UK, Europe and Asia across two conference days at the British Library.
Practical workshops, expert-led sessions, industry forums and dedicated networking will sit alongside the wider programme of talks and keynotes, creating a platform not only for conversation, but for connection, collaboration and business.
Senior representatives from organisations such as CTM Festival, Sapporo International Festival, ZKM, Microwave International New Media Arts Festival, Tselinny Contemporary Arts Center, NTT InterCommunication Center, YMU, Broadwick Live, DooRooDooRoo Artist Company, British Council, Ableton, Beatport, AlphaTheta, Domino Records, PRS for Music, Jägermeister / SAVE THE NIGHT, Truelove Music Publishing, Synchronicity Music, MusicFutures, AFEM, SheSaidSo, and Resident Advisor will be in attendance.
The Game Changers will bring host a conversation examining where influence and leverage sit in today’s industry, how businesses are adapting to a rapidly changing market, and what the next phase of growth looks like.
The Association for Electronic Music (AFEM) returns with three industry-focused sessions spanning leadership, skills and the future of electronic music.
MusicFutures will present The Future of Music Licensing in a Gaming World to examine the expanding relationship between music, gaming, licensing, and new forms of intellectual property.
Meet The Experts will give delegates the opportunity to connect directly with experienced professionals from across the electronic music industry through curated one-to-one B2B meetings.
Alongside the main programme, AVA London will host three application-only Industry Forums run with partners including b, ChariTea Mate, and VELO focused on the business and infrastructure behind clubs, festivals and artist/music management.
ChariTea Mate will present a discussion on the UK nightlife economy to explore the economic, cultural and structural pressures facing the UK’s nightlife sector — and what needs to change to build a more sustainable future.
Consumer technology and lifestyle brand Nothing joins the programme with What Does Music Need Now? – Industry, Influence & Investment, examining the relationship between music, brands, influence and investment, and asking what the industry needs from the businesses seeking to shape its future. Speakers will be revealed soon.
PRS for Music will present The Business of Publishing, bringing a senior industry perspective to the increasingly complex and strategically important world of music publishing, rights and revenue.
Palestinian DJ, producer and cultural activist Sama' Abdulhadi joins the programme for an in-conversation with a special guest, and London-based artist, writer and creative strategist Elijah will lead a dedicated Grant Funding Workshop.
Taking TELETECH Global: Touring & Visual Identity, presented by Visual Spectrum, will explore the development of Manchester-born electronic music promoter TELETECH from its roots in the city’s underground techno scene into an international touring brand.
Meanwhile, The Art of Brand Partnerships: How to Build Meaningful Cultural Moments with Brands & Institutions will examine the changing relationship between cultural organisations and commercial partners, looking beyond traditional sponsorship models towards more meaningful and creatively-led collaborations.
The Music Supply Chain, presented by AVA & b:electronic, will examine how local scenes, artists and independent businesses connect with the global music ecosystem, while a Production Masterclass with Roundhouse will focus on the practical skills and knowledge required to bring ambitious creative projects to life for music makers.
The new additions join Moby, Oklou, The Avalanches, teamLab, No Tags, FLOHIO, Footsie, Jamz Supernova, Shy One, Tim & Barry, ELKKA, Fabio & Grooverider, and many more.
For details of the conference programme and tickets go here.
AVA London will also feature a night events programme, starting with storytelling platform SeanchoÍche hosting an evening at the Round Chapel in Clapton on Thursday, September 24th.
On Friday, September 25th AVA teams up with Resident Advisor for a RA25 celebration featuring Blawan Live, Mala, Bitter Babe Live AV feat. Koch.a and AliA at the Outernet.
AVA will also take over Fold on Friday with Optimo, Special Guest, Swoose, Holly Lester, Body Clinic, and JWY.
On Saturday, September 26th AVA teams up with Skin On Skin for a Stay On Sight takeover at EartH Hall in Dalston featuring Skin On Skin, Evian Christ, Croatian Amor, and mi-el.
AVA London will also feature a night events programme, starting with storytelling platform SeanchoÍche hosting an evening at the Round Chapel in Clapton on Thursday, September 24th.
On Friday, September 25th AVA teams up with Resident Advisor for a RA25 celebration featuring Blawan Live, Mala, Bitter Babe Live AV feat. Koch.a and AliA at the Outernet.
AVA will also take over Fold on Friday with Optimo, Special Guest, Swoose, Holly Lester, Body Clinic, and JWY.
On Saturday, September 26th AVA teams up with Skin On Skin for a Stay On Sight takeover at EartH Hall in Dalston featuring Skin On Skin, Evian Christ, Croatian Amor, and mi-el.
