AVA London returns for its eighth edition, bringing a powerhouse lineup of artists, innovators, and industry leaders to the capital. The daytime conference is set to take place at the The British Library and The Standard in King’s Cross, alongside club shows by night at eartH Hackney and HERE at Outernet, across three days from March 20th–22nd, 2025.
With over 70 speakers, 7,000 attendees, and a stacked nighttime program across multiple venues, the festival cements itself as the UK’s leading celebration of music and visual arts.
FKA twigs headlines with an intimate Resident Advisor Exchange podcast recording, diving deep into her ‘Eusexua’ album campaign. Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker takes the stage with ‘Biophobia,’ a thought-provoking lecture on climate change, while Annie Mac and Jayda G explore the intersection of music and motherhood in an exclusive fireside chat.
By day, The British Library hosts expert-led masterclasses and workshops. Grammy-winning mix engineer Tom Elmhirst demonstrates techniques from iconic recordings, Lorenzo Senni unpacks electronic music production, and multimedia duo NONOTAK showcase their mesmerising audiovisual installations.
Film, sound, and production take center stage in a MUBI-hosted panel, while Munroe Bergdorf leads ‘Requeering Dance Floors,’ a conversation on inclusivity in club culture. Rinse FM’s ‘Sustaining Culture: The Future of Music & Clubbing’ brings industry heavyweights together to discuss what’s next for nightlife.
The conference also sees new additions, including keynote interviews with horsegiirL and Underworld, plus Paul Woolford appearing on the No Tags podcast. Point Blank Music School breaks down the making of Underworld’s ‘Two Months Off’ in an exclusive masterclass.
Meanwhile, Resident Advisor’s Doors Open platform hosts Unlocked, a career development session offering insider knowledge on navigating the music industry, led by RA’s Amy Van-Baaren and Iona Thomas.
As the sun sets, AVA London transforms into a citywide celebration of sound. Thursday night kicks off with Erika de Casier, Kojaque, and Mechatok at EartH Hackney. Friday belongs to experimental pioneers Ryoji Ikeda and Marcel Dettmann at HERE at Outernet. Saturday wraps up with high-energy sets from LSDXOXO, X CLUB., and more.
For full lineups, schedules, and tickets, head here.
Words: Neil Ritchie
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