AVA London Conference

AVA London is an annual multi-day festival and conference that unites the world’s top musicians, thought leaders, and industry professionals for an unmissable celebration of cutting-edge electronic music, culture, and creativity in London. As a leader in festival content and innovation, AVA London offers a unique blend of industry panels, creative workshops, and live performances that elevate electronic music and the wider arts scene.

Why Attend AVA London?

• Global Industry Networking:
Connect with record labels, artists, and culture enthusiasts from across the UK and beyond.

• Expert-Led Discussions:
Participate in groundbreaking conversations about the future of electronic music, diversity, technology, and cross-cultural collaboration.

• Nightly Performances:
Experience world-class live shows and DJ sets from internationally recognised music talents and visionary artists.

• Showcase Venues:
Hosted at London’s renowned arts and culture institutions such as the British Library, HERE at Outernet, EartH, The Standard, and previously Printworks.

With a festival-style format, AVA London provides a platform for industry professionals, artists and culture enthusiasts to gather, discuss and ignite the industry with ideas by day, then attend cutting-edge electronic music shows by night. Our goal is to push the boundaries of cross-cultural collaboration & help shape the future of our scene.

Working with artistic and industry thought leaders, UP Productions creates the ideal landscape for delegates and creatives to link with clients, partners and talent. In 2025, UP Productions hosted AVA London from day into night at several leading arts and culture institutions: the British Library, HERE at Outernet, EartH, The Standard, previously Printworks.

Past Speakers & Partners

Charli XCX, Brian Eno, FKA twigs, Irvine Welsh, Monroe Bergdorf, Orbital, Bicep, Octave One, Annie Mac, Hot Chip, Mala & Kode, Amy Lamé, Black Artist Database, Weirdcore, David Rudnick, Major League DJz, Resident Advisor, Abbey Road Studios, Believe Digtial, Soundcloud, Sentric Electronic, Ninja Tune, Warp Publishing, XL Recordings, PRS For Music, Hennessy, Square, One House, The British Library, The Standard

Core Services & Event Focus:

• Music Programming
• Brand & Partner Activations
• Press and Media Events
• Event Management
• Site Logistics and Staffing

Join AVA London for an immersive experience at the forefront of electronic music, arts, and culture. Discover the latest trends, meet top performers, and shape the future of the creative industry in the heart of London.

Charli XCX in conversation with Chal Ravens during Resident Advisor Exchange Live at AVA London.

Brian Eno and Donna Grantis on stage at AVA London keynote discussion presented by EarthPercent.

Audience watching panel discussion on stage at AVA London conference in Printworks with purple lighting.

FKA twigs keynote conversation at AVA London.”

Hot Chip conversation at AVA London Printworks.

Underworld opening keynote with Karl Hyde and Rick Smith in conversation at AVA London, British Library.

HorsegiirL keynote interview at AVA London, British Library.

Kneecap panel talk at AVA London, British Library.

Audience view of panel discussion on 'The Art of Event Curation' at AVA London conference in the British Library.

Panel discussion on 'The Changing Landscapes of Dance Music' presented by Black Artist Database at AVA London in Printworks

Panel discussion titled 'The Venue Perspective' on stage at AVA London with audience in attendance.

Marcel Dettmann interview at AVA London, British Library.

Piri in conversation on stage during TikTok session at AVA London conference.

Keynote stage at AVA London with large screen reading 'There Aren’t Enough DJs' in bold text.

Re-Queering Dancefloors panel at AVA London, British Library.

Crowd gathered inside Printworks during AVA London conference with AVA branded installation and lighting.

Easol Demo Lounge at AVA London Conference with attendees and branded banners

Jarvis Cocker speaking at AVA London with an image projected behind him.