AVA MIX Series

We're really excited to kick off the first instalment of our monthly mix series with Potency Records label head and original AVA crew member Cromby.

Each month we'll aim to focus the mix and conversations around a theme, and recently we caught up with Cromby to chat around his creative work with his recent move into the painting world with Cromby Paints, as well as his upcoming work on his potency label + more.

Tracklist:
Obscure Seduction Series - Radioactive Seduction
Mathijs Smit - Bad Birdy
Jad & The - Space Infinitum
Cromby - Relief 
Harrison BDP - one for the club (2nd New Mix)
The Night Noise - Hypnotizer (Virtual Hypnosis)
Atom Heart - As She Left
Armando - The Future 
Fio Fa - Take Off
Obscure Seduction Series - No Rings On Saturn - Mental Breakdown
HearThuG - Alien, All Too Alien
Sleep D - Freak Of...
Cromby - IXP-42
Arnaud Rebotini - Minimize Contact Between People (The Hacker Remix)
Freakenstein - FFFFFREAKAAAY
Roza Terenzi - Cosmology
New Members - Equinox
D'Marc Cantu	- Beat The Move
Mumps -  Mechanism E

AVA MIX OO1 - Cromby

DJ, producer, and breakbeat aficionado Eddy Kennedy AKA Kessler, made the jump from Belfast to Rotterdam in pursuit of a fresh challenge in 2020. Little did he know that the challenge would be a global pandemic to rock his (and everyone’s) world.

Born and raised in Belfast, Kennedy is known for his club nights Footwork which has seen him curate line-ups within the realm of electro, breaks & bass-driven techno across dance floors in the UK and Europe. Something of a homegrown hero, he has previously performed at AVA, Shine and Twitch in Belfast, held a residency with Manchester-based Limbo Radio as well as releasing high-energy music that tap deep into the traditions of UK bass culture for Belfast’s Born Sleepy record label and a string of heads down EPs on imprints like Shall Not Fade and Club Glow in the past year. 

Most recently Kessler has been getting in touch with exploring his new home and what it has to offer, with an EP scheduled to drop on Desert Sound Colony’s eyes down Holding Hands label ahead of his Boiler Room debut at AVA this September, the future is looking bright for Kessler. We caught up with him ahead of his homecoming, he has provided us with a typically bumping mix that presents a window into his musical world. Check out the full interview on our website:

Kessler - Vrieselaan
Andrea - Sarec
Nova Cheq - Detached
The Subdermic - All Shapes & Sizes
Overmono - BMW Track
J. Wax - I Said
Atrice - FKX82000
Elad Magdasi & Sinfol - Drum Spirit
Skee Mask - CZ3000 Dub
Adam Pits - Azure Crest
Drexciya - Black Sea (Aqualung Version)
Lag - Twitch
D-Nite - Dive
Kessler - Lotus
Samurai Breaks & Private Caller - Power Hour
Kessler - Ard Crew
BroDawg ManDude - Out Ya System (Decent Damage Remix)
Nova Cheq - FUK.GOV.UK
Thugwidow - The Sacrifice
Dip Shim - Yard Stalkers
Nova Cheq - Dopamine Domain
440hz - Shiba
DJ Y - Modern Wank

AVA MIX OO2 – Kessler

To celebrate the launch of her new record store, Sound Advice Belfast, we caught up with Marion Hawkes, one half of LGBTIQA+ disco powerhouse Ponyhawke. Marion has championed the role of women within the local scene by hosting female exclusive DJ workshops. Ahead of her set at AVA September 2021, she provides us with an interview and an esoteric hour of chuggers. 

Full Interview Here: https://avafestival.com/ava-mix-series-marion-hawkes/

Tracklist :
ELLLL - Housebreaker (Parris' Slo Motion Remix) 
DJN4 - The Orm
Transit State - Angst 
Tornado Wallace - Midnight Mania
Fantastic Man - Robotic Temptation 
Perdu - Yesterday's Tomorrow
Sleep D - Red Rock (IV Mix)
Sputnik One - Vain
Exquisite Corpse - Kupuri 
Days Of Being Wild - Shamanic Body Music
Rheinzand - Blind (Superpitcher Remix)
Pardon Moi - Power To The People
Boot & Tax - Celeste
Alleged Witches - Salu-Ki
Pleasure Pool - Night Scars
Eagles & Butterflies - Can't Stop (Gerd Janson Remix)

AVA MIX 003 - Marion Hawkes

A lot has changed for Jack Hamill aka Space Dimension Controller since he last graced the wheels of steel at (the first ever) AVA Festival, breaking the internet with his unforgettable Boiler Room debut. In the years since, Hamill has been on a journey just as much as we have. After over a decade in the game he’s quit alcohol, launched a new record label, Tiraquon and streamlined his entire production process. 

Lock in for an hour of out of this world house and techno from the back of the cosmos. It's a blend of intergalactic bleeps and bloops that contrasts the personalities of Space Dimension Controller and the new-age of Tiraquon.

Ahead of his set at AVA next week, we got together with Hamill for a candid interview about music, process and his current worldview. Head to our website to see what the Belfast native has to say about his homecoming.

Our Mothers Meds - Bathing The Ghost - Sores (Sound+Matter)
Mark E - Rain (Patrice Scott Remix) - 18437
Louf - Tides (Saine Remix) - Omena
Marlon Kirk - Don’t Call Me I’ll Call You - Unprincipled Records
Schiggeria - Morning Dew - Wetpak Rec.
Tristan Arp - Alternate Looking Glass - Eternal Ocean
Giulia Tess - Mesto Ritma feat. ioieo - Scarlet Tiger
Doctor Jeep - Key Activation - DRX
CiM - Crash - Delsin
DJ ADHD - Blem - Pretty Weird Records
Tiraquon - Unreleased - Forthcoming Tiraquon Recordings 
RR - Chord Bomb - Paloma
Silas Ryder - Inaugural Dance - untitled (recs)
Yush - Periwink - Awkwardly Social
Tiraquon - Unreleased - Forthcoming Tiraquon Recordings
Lack - Microshift - Livity Sound
Anastastia Kristensen - Volshebno (Ctrls Remix) - Houndstooth
Bolam - Hype Shifter (Al Wootton Remix) - Breaks N Pieces
Plant43 - Cloud Monolith - Future Massive
VC-118A - Update - Delsin

AVA MIX 004 - Space Dimension Controller

The latest edition of the AVA Mix Series comes via DJ, producer, The Night Institute cohort  and all around local legend Jordan McCuaig AKA Jordan Nocturne. 

McCuaig is a festival regular who is always quick to showcase the wealth of talent in the local scene through his "From Belfast with Love" VA's and TNI programming, choosing to opt for residents and locals over big international guests. The next 60 minutes of club inspired energy journeys through pumping percussive rhythms and squelching acid house, ominous trance and feel-good italo to seal the deal. 

We caught up with Nocturne about what he's been upto post-AVA including forthcoming music, getting healthy and newfound parenthood. 
You can read the full interview here:
https://avafestival.com/ava-mix-series-jordan-nocturne/

Tracklist:
1. Divine Interface, Stefan Ringer - Start it Right
2. Abrao & Fabio Vanore - Voodoo Ray (Cooper Saver Mix)
3. Chris Massey - Floor on he Four (ROTCIV Remix)
4. Zillas on Acid - Going into Trance
5. Arrow - O’La Soca (Afro Soca Acid Dub)
6. Theus Mago, Thomas Jackson - Sergio Ramos
7. Bryan Kessler - Ramp & Rage
8. Kendal, David Carretta - Pastaga
9. Kolsch- Woohman
10. Benjamin Frohlich - Club Fantasy (DJ City Remix)
11. DJ Zank - Pegassans
12. Granary 12 - Way We Do
13. Mr Pauli & David Funk - Zanzibar Express
14. Digital Emotion - Go Go Yellow Screen

AVA MIX 005 - Jordan Nocturne

The first contribution of 2022 to the AVA Mix series comes courtesy of Holly Lester. Fresh from her DJ Mag Award nomination for "Underground Hero", the DJ, label-head and capybara enthusiast provides a warm and wobbly one hour mix of club ready goovers ahead of her AVA Belfast and London shows - her first ever consisting entirely of vinyl.

It's been a busy year for Holly, with a triumphant return to gigging as well as a string of powerful releases on her Duality Trax label with more planned this year. Holly is also the co-founder of Free the Night. An advocacy group campaigning for reform to Northern Ireland's night-time economy, launched in early 2021.

We spoke to her about all this and more. Head to our website to read the full candid with Holly:
https://avafestival.com/ava-mix-series-holly-lester/

Tracklist:
Liquid Earth fka Urulu - Mellow Yellow [Voyage Recordings]
Lauhaus & Nik Woldring - Context (Boris Werner Remix) [Danse Club Records]
Afro- Mystik - Ritual De Rua (Dreamtime House Dub) [OM Records]
2 Bit Crew - Untitled B2 [2 Bit Crew Recordings]
Tim Deluxe - Magic 97 [Cross Section Records]
Andromeda - Without You (Fred Everything Dub) [20:20 Vision]
Mazi & Lori - Your Touch [Magnified Recordings]
Ed Hodge - Genesis [Gestalt Records]
DJM Verbeni pres. PDQ - Again (Tribal Again) [Fourth Floor Records]
DJ Life - Accelerator [Echocentric Records]
G-Pal - Krevadence [Bedrock Records]
Remotif - Ssssputnik! [Coymix]
Luke Slater ‎– I Can Complete You (John Carter Remix) [Mute]

AVA MIX 006 - Holly Lester

Timmy Stewart a.k.a. T-Bone has been referred to as The Godfather of the Belfast Scene… and there might be some truth to that. Timmy has thrown some of the city’s most revered parties alongside our own Jordan Nocturne as one half of The Night Institute, with an emphasis on showcasing the best in the local scene.

He uses his Extended Play and Black Bones labels as a platform to promote some of the most exciting new talent that the island has to offer and is always one to shout his favourite up-and-coming artists, as you’ll see from his chat with us: 
https://avafestival.com/ava-mix-series-timmy-stewart/

Catch Timmy at AVA Belfast 2022 on Titanic Slipways this June – if his recent Boiler Room (and secret set at our Baltic stage) are anything to go by he isn’t one you want to miss!

Tracklist:
1. Special Request - The True Knot
2. HY:LY - Stasis
3. Calibre - Badman (with DRS)
4. VTSS - Trust Me
5. Mura Masa - Love$ick Feat. A$AP Rocky (Four Tet Remix)
6. Logic1000 - Precision
7. Overmono - BMW Track
8. Bicep - Metro
9. Giant Swan - Pandaemonium
10. Kessler - Endura
11. just doc. - More Substance (T-Bone's For The Love Of Dub)
12. Soichi Terada & Larry Heard Ft. Nami Shimada - Sunshower
13. Warriors of the Dystotheque Ft. Lydia Kaye - Lost in Your Silence (Cartin Rmx)
14. Jordan Nocturne Ft. Le Boom - Day 2
15. Logic 1000 - Perfume
16. LSDXOXO - Green Inferno
17. Floorplan - Alter Ego/Gil Scott Heron – T.R.W.N.B.T
18. The Vendetta Suite - Warehouse Rock (Timmy Stewart's Sunrise Reprise)
19. Jon Hopkins - Abandon Window

AVA MIX 007 - Timmy Stewart

Jordan Rafferty is a Dublin native and AVA Emerging Producer alumni. We’ve been pleased as punch to see him go from strength to strength since he snatched the crown back in 2018. You may know him as DART (Dublin Area Rapid Trax) a play on the city’s commuter transit system 

In the early days of his Hanger residency he rubbed shoulders with some of Ireland’s most riotous acts, including Kettama, Tommy Holohan and Shampain. Since then he’s seen a string or releases on Shall Not Fade, Hot Flush and even a six track EP on Hammer’s Remmah imprint.

We sat down with the main man himself ahead of his return to AVA Belfast, where in just two weeks he’ll step up for another shot at the Boiler Room stage in front of our, second to none, Belfast crowd.

Tracklist:
Maruwa - Mindstab
DJ Life - Hexed 
Java - Cosmos (C Mix)
Technotronic - I Want You By My Side (Hysteria Club Mix)
Sally C - Downtown
brandi - Late Nite Check Out (D.Tiff & Byron's Mix)
Exit EEE - Epidemic 
S.U.N Project - Computer Breath
Dinge Queen In The Mist - Take Me Alive 
DJ Flavours - Your Caress
DART - Unreleased

AVA MIX 008 - DART

This latest AVA Mix comes from R.Kitt in the form of a live recording from our AVA in the Woods stage at All Together Now Festival in July. 

Robbie is an energetic DJ, versatile producer and passionate night-life advocate. The Orainn label head is an avid lobbyist for Give Us The Night, campaigning for a better night life in the South of Ireland. The Dublin-native has seen releases on imprints like Night Tide and Dansu Discs.

We've had the pleasure of hosting Robbie on the AVA stage on a few occasions over the years. He brought his emotive and punchy energy to our Boiler Room, a stellar set in 2021 and a highly memorable stream for our AVA Online Weekender.

You can head to our website from the link in below to see what he had to say about the future of the Irish scene...
https://avafestival.com/ava-mix-series-r-kitt/

Tracklist:
Candi Staton – Do Your Duty (Erectus Rework)
Kelly Lee Owen – Melt
Golden Girls – Kinetic (Frank de Wulf remix)
Robert Hood – Funky Souls
Makam – What Ya Doin
Skee Mask – Dial 274
Underground Resistance – Transition
Kasper Marott – Sky Dreams
Ovuca – FI3AC2143120
Ken Ishii – Distant Light
Itty Bitty Boozy Woozy – Tempo Fiesta (Organ Fiesta Remix)
Underworld – King of Snae (Dave Clarke Remix)
The Electroliners – Crazy Train
Kaycee – Love Stimulation
DJ Duke – A No. 1
Spray – Puk Codes
Technasia – Force
Jerome Sydenham – Adverb
Mr Ho – Stonks Go Up
OSSX – Split Wig
Bakey – Jack Pot
Player – Pump It Up Pt. 1
Kassian – Breathe
Trevor Rockcliffe and Blak – Visions of You (Trevor’s Original Oral Mix)
Walt J – Reborn 1 (DJ Qu’s Journey Towards Birth remix)
Escpae Artist – Levitator
R.Kitt – Unreleased
The Hacker – Fadin’ Away (Oxia Remix)
X101 – Sonic Destroyer
Cinthie – Push It
ADULT – Hand to Phone (Carl Craig Remix)
R.Kitt – Unreleased
Phase – The Dialogue 
Gerald Mitchell – Off the Boat
New Members – No Mind
Highrise – Hope for Peace
Underworld – Two Months Off
Thomas P Heckmann – Tanzmaschine
Untidy Dubs – Can’t You See
Plus One – Sparkler
Errorsmith – Lightspeed
Whitney X Soloman – It’s Not Bokeh but It’s Bokeh (Baliblend)
Hardfloor – The Trill Acid Theme (E.R.P. Remix)
Eoin DJ – Unreleased
S-J – I Feel Divine (Steve Thomas Tradetubbies Mix)
Randy Katana – Deception
Robert Strauss – Booty Blast
L.S.G. – Netherworld

AVA MIX 009 - R.Kitt [Live from AVA in the Woods @ All Together Now 2022]

Belfast-born and London-based, Nikki O's DJ sets blend genres from breakbeat & ukg, to the bassier side of techno. With sets at clubs and festivals both in the UK and Ireland, including AVA Festival, Wigflex Festival, and Village Underground, she's played alongside the likes of Kettama, Interplanetary Criminal, D. Tiffany, and more.
She also produced "Dancing for Peace", an award-winning audio documentary, about the roots of dance music in Belfast – featuring some of the local scene's most prominent voices.

The audio from this mix is a section taken from a live recording of her party-starting set at AVA In The Woods at All Together Now earlier this year.

We chatted to her about all this and more with the full deets on our website.
https://avafestival.com/ava-mix-series-nikki-o/

Catch her monthly residency on London station, Subtle.

Tracklist:
1. Eliza Rose - Move To The
2. Rhode & Brown x Benjamin Fröhlich - Days of Innocence (Bliss Inc Remix)
3. Adam Pits - Buzz Dimensions
4. DJ Simlocked - The Freaky Rite
5. mpeg - Pitty Party
6. Cassie - Me & U (Rubén Baiz rework)
7. Player - Hit the Floor
8. Chrissy - Can’t You Feel It (Frazer Ray Remix) 
9. Ruff Style - Another Badboy Tune
10. Baby D - Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Pj Bridger Refix) 
11. Dismantle  Van Basten - Smack the Door
12. Mavado - Weh Dem A Do (Pj Bridger Refix) 
13. Diskop - Blast
14. Pilot - Horny Breakdancers
15. Pilot - Drop de Tiddies
16. Bailey Ibbs - Killer Abra
17. S T I N 9 - fantasi4

AVA MIX 010 - Nikki O [Live from AVA in the Woods @ All Together Now 2022]

One of Ireland's fastest rising talents we're happy to finally share his set from AVA Festival 2022 Live from the Nomadic stage. We can't wait to host him for our NYE show.

AVA MIX 011 - IMNOTYOURMATE [Live from AVA Belfast 2022]

This latest edition of the AVA Mix Series is a biggie!

Yung Singh is an open format DJ. His sets can vary in genre from Garage to grime, old-school jungle and DnB expertly blended with Punjabi folk, nostalgic trance, hip-hop, and everything in between. 

Singh's set was a highlight from AVA in the Woods at All Together Now 2022 as well as our candle-lit New Year's Eve Party in London. This genre juggling legend will make his hotly anticipated Belfast festival debut at AVA this year – and this mix presents some of the flavours you can expect. Head to our website for the full description and some words from Yung Singh.

TRACKLIST
Maximum Dub - Bakey
Hold On - Lu.Re
Da Beat - Longeez
Aaja Nacheye - Notorious Jatt
Burnin' Up - Wildcat
99 - DJ Q
Dels Diner - Trotters Independent Traders
Gotta Get Your Ting Together - Big Ang
D.E.V.I.L. Club Caviar Extended Vocal Mix - 666
Everybody's Talking (Well Let's Talk) - Theo Everyday
The Essentials - Isaiah
Big B - Finn & I.JORDAN
Hardcore Heaven (Remastered) - DJ Seduction
Music 4 da People - Yolk
Do It Again - Pete Cannon
Flashback - Lemon D
All Of The Massive (Mixed) - Fracture


More from Yung Singh
https://soundcloud.com/yungsingh35ol
https://www.instagram.com/yungsingh35ol

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AVA MIX 013 - Yung Singh

Ahead of their outing at AVA Connections 2023, warming up for the one and only Sherelle, Crilli DNB take to the wheels of steel for the AVA Mix series.

Interview here: https://avafestival.com/ava-mix-014-crillidnb/

TRACKLIST

8 Bits - On Your Mind Ft Riya
Need For Mirrors - Manta
?? - ??
2 Bad Mice - Gone Too Soon (Sully Remix)
?? - ??
Philip D Kick - Predator
Noise Factory - Breakage #4
Slam - Positive Education (Zero T Remix)
Skeptical - Thru My Head
Nymfo and Waeys - OSD
Seba and Paradox - I'll Wait
Tenebre - Half Stab
Hive and Juju - Ghetto Bird
Mark System - You Gave Up My Love
Damien's Ghost - High Places
Fluid Haunts - Get Hypah
Minor Forms and Rider Shafique - Time Ticking (Total Science remix)
Mr L - Oh Yeah

AVA MIX 014 - Crilli DNB

Sloucho is a mythical being. One of the most mercurial new artists coming out of Ireland in recent times, this prolific producer hops between a myriad of musical styles through CloudCore-inspired broken beats, bass-driven percussion and alternative dreamscapes in his productions, which should speak to fans Two Shell and the post-dubstep continuum.

Sloucho’s identity is shrouded in mystery and a tapestry of deep lore, inspired by Irish Folklore & the Neolithic Age – a story which he is deploying in the lead-up to the release of his debut album this May. A strong Irish artistic presence runs through Sloucho’s work with guest features from Irish natives Rory Sweeney, EMBY, Curtisy and more. This week, the hooded figure takes to the AVA Mix Series, to offer you a glimpse of the energy he brought to AVA London last weekend. 2024 is the year of Sloucho.

Sloucho made his debut with AVA in London on Saturday 2nd March at HERE in Outernet with a stunning live AV set which consisted of mainly unreleased, a story which they are deploying in the lead-up to the release of his debut album NPC this May on Sweet Sun Records. The first single with Rory Sweeney drops this Friday, March 8th.

Full tracklist via the link below plus words from the mysterious entity.
https://avafestival.com/slouchomix/

AVA MIX 015 - Sloucho

Cóilí Collins aka Shampain is bringing Irish culture to the world. He boasts an impressive resume as a DJ, label-boss, documentarian and more recently barber.

His DJing saw him make his long-awaited debut on Boiler Room and is a long-standing resident of Rinse France. He co-founded the G-Town label alongside fellow Galway local Kettama, exporting the unique sounds of the West coast to the wider electronic scene.

Last year he collaborated with TG4 to head up an eight-part Irish language documentary series exploring some of the island's most important sub-cultures including drag, queer punk and hip-hop as well as the work of Give Us The Night.

You can hear about all this and more in our interview with Cóilí on the AVA website. You'll also find the full tracklist there.
https://avafestival.com/ava-mix-016-shampain/

AVA MIX 016 - Shampain

Hailed by many as “The Godfather of the Belfast Scene”, Extended Play label-boss Timmy Stewart has curated a celebratory mix which journeys through 10 years of AVA. 

Head to the link below for the tracklist and to learn Timmy’s approach to this mix, which spans the works of AVA alumni from day 1 all the way up to this year’s fast-approaching Belfast festival.
https://avafestival.com/ava-mix-019-timmy-stewarts-10-year-mix/

You can catch Timmy on Saturday at #AVA10 and at The Night Institute alongside Jordan Nocturne.

AVA MIX 019 - Timmy Stewart's 10 Year Anniversary Mix

Suze Gurusinghe AKA Surusinghe is an experimental producer renowned for her creative, bass-heavy tracks with a percussion influence. The Naarm/Melbournite, currently resides in London – and her unique musical style reflects her wide range of global inspirations.

After realising how little diversity there was in music, she made the decision to provide the representation she wanted to see and reflect Asian influence. Surusinghe hopes to make "fast, high-energy tracks" that resonate with people on the dance floor and establish a connection with the sounds she heard in her childhood home.

Suze made her incredible AVA debut with us at AVA in the Woods as part of All Together Now 2023. This year she makes her festival debut on Titanic Slipways on Friday 31st May 2024 in a special b2b set with Bitter Babe as part of our 10th birthday celebrations.

You can check out our interview with her and get the full tracklist for this ix on our website: https://avafestival.com/ava-mix-017-surusinghe/

AVA MIX 017 - Surusinghe

This week’s AVA mix is a very special entry to the series, from a true house music legend. Over the past 40-odd years, Kerri Chandler has undoubtedly helped shape the electronic music landscape. Hailing from East Orange, New Jersey, Chandler was exposed to music at a young age through his father, a well-known DJ. His love of music was encouraged by this early exposure, which prepared him for his future vocation.

Chandler's career started in the late 1980s, and he soon gained recognition for his distinctive style, which combines house music with jazz, soul, and gospel influences. His 1990 breakthrough track, "SuperLover/Get It Off," signalled the beginning of an incredibly successful career.

In addition to producing, Chandler is renowned for his energetic DJ sets, which frequently feature live components and his distinctive usage of drum machines. In 1992 he co-founded Madhouse Records along with a Dublin-based music entrepreneur Mel Medalie. This platform played a pivotal role in advancing house music and nurturing new talent in Ireland and all around the world. 

This year Kerri Chandler returns to Belfast for the first time in over a decade as part of our 10th birthday celebrations.

You can read all about Kerri's thoughts on his upcoming visit to Belfast, his first in over 10 years, by heading to the link below. He also weighs in on the controversial Guinness vs Murphy's debate!
https://avafestival.com/ava-mix-018-kerri-chandler/

AVA MIX 018: Kerri Chandler

Belfast-born and now London-based, Hannah is an underground force.

She’s set the tone at countless AVA warehouse parties, earned the title Bass Queen, and when we debuted our Immerse stage at All Together Now, she lit the fuse that ignited day two. This edition of the AVA Mix captures that moment — a live recording from her explosive ATN set. 

We knew we had to put this one out and give you a taste of what’s to come. She takes The Dock - our new stage with RA - for a spin at AVA 2025, in less than eight weeks.

Check out the tracklist for this one + our Q&A with the Queen herself via the link below:
https://avafestival.com/ava-mix-020-hannah/

AVA MIX 020: Hannah [Live at AVA x All Together Now 2024]

AVA London Conference British Library 20.03.2025

Two iconic names from the dance music space - Annie Mac & Jayda G will sit down for a fireside chat about music & motherhood, the challenges in the industry and going against expectations.

Annie Mac and Jayda G - in Conversation

AVA London Conference British Library 20.03.2025

Few acts have shaped electronic music like Underworld. For over three decades, Karl Hyde and Rick Smith have defined the sound and spirit of dance music with pioneering anthems and boundary-pushing live shows. In this special opening keynote Karl Hyde & Rick Smith discuss their ongoing battle with “legacy”, their evolving creative process, and the continued inspiration offered by their seminal anthem, Born Slippy, celebrating 30 years this year – hosted by author and journalist Séamas O’Reilly.

Underworld: Keynote Interview with Karl Hyde & Rick Smith

Listen to those at the forefront of music & culture globally, and how they are changing the game in their respective fields.


Panelists:
- Munroe Bergdorf, Model, - Activist, Author & Broadcaster
- Tom Schroder, Executive Vice President, Wasserman
Maria May - CAA
Zeon Richards - Director, Renowned Group

Hosted by Mark Gordon - ScoreDraw Music / Output Belfast

The Game Changers • Munroe Bergdorf, Tom Schroeder, Maria May, Zeon Richards

Recorded at the AVA London Conference - British Library 20.03.2025

On the first evening of the AVA London conference, MUBI presented a roundtable discussion: Music’s Leading Role in Film. 

Tarzsa Williams hosted Raffertie (composer, The Substance), Lucy Bright (music supervisor, Aftersun) and Naqqash Khalid (director, In Camera) for a conversation exploring the collaborative creative process of bringing film to life with music, and how they got to where they are today. If you missed it, catch up here.

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We’ve partnered with MUBI to offer you an exclusive 30 days free so you can explore incredible films like In Camera, Aftersun, The Substance and so much more.

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MUBI Presents: Music’s Leading Role in Film • Raffertie, Lucy Bright, Naqqash Khalid, Tarzsa

AVA London Conference British Library 21.03.2025

As the music industry evolves, balancing authenticity with long-term sustainability is more challenging than ever. This panel chaired by Emerald Lewis explores the shifting landscape of music and club culture, addressing industry-wide communication gaps, the struggles of smaller venues and businesses, and the pressing issue of club closures. With a focus on the next generation, we’ll discuss how Gen Z and Gen Alpha are shaping the future of the scene and what it takes to keep music culture alive in an ever-changing world.

Andy Blackett - Programmer - fabric
Laurence con Oswald - Director - Tresor Berlin / Berlin Atonal
Nadine Noor - Promoter - Pxssy Palace / London Nightlife Taskforce
Jess Izsatt - Broadcaster / DJ - BBC Radio One
Lasha Zhorozholani - Co-Founder & Creative Director - FOLD
Host: Emerald Lewis - Broadcaster / DJ

The Future of Music & Clubbing – Presented by Emerald Lewis

AVA London Conference British Library 21.03.2025

TikTok's UK Head of Music Partnerships, Toyin Mustapha, hosts a live keynote interview with South African music powerhouse Major League DJz. This fireside chat dives into balancing high-level commercial success with keeping credible and their role in pushing Amapiano, hip-hop, kwaito, afrobeat, and wider sub-Saharan sounds.

Introduction from Kira Ashwin - TikTok

TikTok Presents: Major League DJz in Conversation with Toyin Mustapha

AVA London Conference British Library 21.03.2025

This is your chance to hear HorsegiirL reflect on her journey from being "just a foal from the farm" to making waves as one of the most in-demand names in electronic music. Join us for an intimate keynote + Q&A as she shares the story behind her sound, creative process, and what it means to have the "relentless support" of her community. Expect honest insights, farm vibes, and plenty of inspiration.

horsegiirL – In Conversation with Megan Wallace (Gay Times)

AVA London Conference British Library 21.03.2025

Kneecap are not new artists, but 2024 became the year that turned them into globally recognised stars. The story of 2024 began in January, when Kneecap arrived on the red carpet for the Sundance premiere of their film in a stolen Police Landrover. Setting the tone for a year of main stage festival performances, a highly acclaimed new album, suing the UK government, becoming pals with Noel Gallagher and Ed Sheeran, a sold-out headline tour and more. Band's manager Daniel Lambert and Rich Peppiatt, writer & director of 'Kneecap', the award-winning film, sit down with The Tenth Man's Flora Dalton to discuss the past year, cross-cultural art and the band's approach to creating chaos.

Kneecap: Managing Mayhem & Breaking the Fourth Wall

AVA London Conference British Library 21.03.2025

In the midst of a challenging climate for Experience Creators everywhere, this panel conversation asks how we can create a more positive future. What does the perfect festival look like? Where does it happen? Who is the audience - how do we attract them? Who’s playing? Key figures from the industry including Festival Creators and Artists lay out where we should go and how to get there.

Featuring: SAOIRSE, Casper Tielrooj, Ikram Bouloum & Kaz Brown
Hosted by Jordan Hallpike - VP, Music (Easol)

Easol Presents • How to Design World Class Experiences

AVA London Conference British Library 21.03.2025

With leading speakers from across the Music, Culture and Arts sector, including  Yinka Ilori, Mazdak Sanii and Jane Beese. The panel will be hosted by myself (Founder & Creative Director, AVA Festival) and will delve into creativity, art & how artists approach collaboration, the power of collaboration, crossing borders with art, pushing boundaries creatively, and more. 

Hosted by Sarah McBriar - AVA Festival & UP! Productions

Art Beyond Boundaries - the Power of Collaboration' hosted by Sarah McBriar

AVA London Conference 20.03.2025

Why your team is critical and your rights are vital….Featuring Ella More, Riva Starr and Scarlett Brownbridge – a discussion on the importance of understanding your music rights, how you make money from them to sustain your career, the value of the team you have around you and the need to stay authentic.

From the first beat to the big hit • b:electronic panel

AVA London Conference 20.03.2025

The fast-paced world of electronic music can take a toll on mental and physical well-being. This panel brings together industry professionals, artists, and wellness experts to discuss strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. With insights from Alexandra Williamson, Matthew Benjamin, LOUISAHHH, and more, we'll explore ways to beat burnout, prioritize mental health, and foster long-term wellness in the music industry.

Beating Burnout: Health & Resilience in Electronic Music • AFEM

AVA London Conference 20.03.2025

Breaking beyond local scenes is key to long-term success, but how do artists and labels build a truly global audience? This expert panel explores international growth strategies, from streaming and PR to touring and brand partnerships, offering essential insights for those looking to make an impact worldwide.

Going Global – How to take your music brand international • AFEM

AVA London Conference 21.03.2025

In an era where personalised curation and the role of the tastemaker are increasingly obscured, mastering the nuanced art of curation has never been more essential. This talk will delve into the multifaceted world of cultural curation—exploring the influence of algorithms, the rise of rapid microtrends, and its evolving role in the age of AI, while highlighting the importance of elevating local perspectives within a globalised digital landscape.

Curating Contemporary Culture: Bengi Unsal, Eva Jáger • Presented by Trippin

AVA London Conference 21.03.2025

Ned Beckett, founder of LittleBig Agency, joins Georgia Taglietti for an insightful conversation on successful artist development. With a roster that includes groundbreaking acts like Aphex Twin, Ryoji Ikeda, Holly Herndon, and Lorenzo Senni, Beckett has played a pivotal role in shaping the electronic music landscape. Drawing on years of experience, he will explore the art of discovering talent, elevating artists to new heights, and ensuring long-term success in an ever-evolving industry. Taglietti, a renowned publicist and strategist who works closely with Laurent Garnier, AFEM & The ICNAC, brings her own wealth of expertise to the discussion. This unmissable exchange between two industry insiders promises invaluable insights for artists and music professionals alike.

Talent Discovery & Artist Development with Ned Beckett & Georgia Taglietti

stars of the Tokyo underground, Minna-no-Kimochi bring their unique spin on trance to the AVA Mix Series 🌀

This power hour comes ahead of their debut at AVA Belfast where they’ll take the helm of our newest stage–The Dock–co-curated with resident advisor ⚔️

For the full 60 minutes + a Q&A, visit our website 🔗

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