AVA London is the leading music, culture, visual-arts festival & conference in the UK. We bring together innovators & the brightest minds to push the boundaries of contemporary culture – in the world’s biggest cultural capital. 

AVA London’s eighth edition presented a three-day and night programme of keynote lectures, masterclasses, raves & cutting-edge live shows at the forefront of contemporary culture and nightlife.

AVA London Conference 2025

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

Over the decades, dance music and nightclubbing has become an easily accessible commodity, peddled to the global masses. It's often forgotten that the roots of dance music and nightclubbing come from queer underground spaces. Since the 2010s there has been a resurgence of innovation and reclamation of these spaces from the underground up. Led by passionate individuals; focussed on the music, the artists and the audience. For this panel, we gather a diverse panel of event organisers from different corners of the LGBTIQ+ scene to discuss the ins-&-outs of organising parties–for queer people, by queer people. 

Munroe Bergdorf Presents: Re-Queering Dancefloors • I.JORDAN, Jaguar, Tom Rasmussen, Tom Mehrtens

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

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

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