PARTNERS
Working with artistic and industry thought leaders, we will create the ideal landscape for delegates and creatives to link with clients, partners and talent. In 2025 we will host AVA London from day into night at several leading Arts & culture institutions: The British Library, HERE at Outernet, EartH, The Standard & more.
“The alignment for us alongside so many other great festivals and speakers at the conference was amazing. We received many inbound approaches from other relevant companies around partnership opportunities as a result.”
– Lisa Simpson & Christian Murphy – EASOL
If you are interested in bringing your brand to AVA London or curating a talk or workshop for the conference please fill out this form
Conference Schedule
Resident Advisor
Resident Advisor was founded out of a passion for electronic music. Our platform, which started in 2001, helps people discover music, artists and events. Over the years RA has evolved and grown, but our ethos has remained the same. As an independent company staffed entirely by dance music lovers, we're dedicated to shining light on the passionate people and communities around the world that make electronic music tick.
TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. With global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
pointblank Music School
For three decades, we have been teaching the art of creative music production and related disciplines to a diverse array of students from all around the world. With brand-new facilities in London, and locations in Los Angeles, Ibiza and online, pointblank is your gateway to the music industry: a global community of dedicated creatives.
AFEM
The Association For Electronic Music was founded in 2013 and now has 297 member companies across over 40 countries forming a diverse global network.
EASOL
Our experiences shape who we are. Creating experiences allows us to shape who we become. Let's create a better future. At Easol, we believe creating and selling experiences is the opportunity of a lifetime. Built by experience creators, for experience creators
LEMONAID+ & ChariTea
Lemonaid & ChariTea is a social enterprise beverage company, challenging the norms of the global beverage industry. Producing organic and Fairtrade certified soft drinks and iced teas, 5p/5c from every bottle sold is donated to the Lemonaid & ChariTea Foundation, which funds social projects in the growing regions. To date, these efforts have culminated in over £7 million/€8 million raised.
Spitfire Audio
Your passion for composing is the reason we keep creating the best quality virtual instruments. Whether you’re a professional musician already, or a keen first-time user, we're here to support you with tools and educational resources so you can make your best music. We work with the best modern musicians and producers, to create the most forward-thinking sample libraries.
MUBI
WHAT IS MUBI A streaming service? A curator? A publisher? A distributor? A cinema lover? Yes. MUBI is a global distributor, streaming service and production company. A place to discover ambitious films by visionary filmmakers. From iconic directors to emerging auteurs. All carefully chosen by our curators.
PRS for Music
PRS for Music represents the rights of more than 165,000 members. We promote and protect the value of copyright. We protect the value of music by licensing music usage and collecting royalties globally for our members.
Trippin
An ecosystem that empowers people to travel more consciously. Powered by a global community. Connecting cultures worldwide.
Tysers
From small festivals to the big headline events. We know that live events carry a myriad of highly specific risks that keep event organisers from a good night’s sleep. This is why we work hard to ensure you have the right cover in place, and when things go wrong, we provide an efficient claims handling service.
Rinse FM
As the music industry evolves, balancing authenticity with long-term sustainability is more challenging than ever. This panel 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 examine 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.
From the first beat to the big hit… Why your team is critical and your rights are vital – b:electronic Presents
A global distribution partner specialising in electronic music for independent labels and artists powered by believe.
DELEGATES
Georgia Taglietti – Founder, Manager – Laurent Garnier, IGNAC, AFEM
Tom Schroeder – EVP & Managing Executive – WASSERMAN GROUP
Ned Beckett – Founder – LITTLE BIG AGENCY
Lorenzo Senni – Artist – WARP RECORDS
Tom Elmhirst – Grammy Award-winning MIX ENGINEER
Tom Lea – Co-Host – NO TAGS PODCAST
Chal Ravens – Co-Host – NO TAGS PODCAST
Sarah McBriar – Founder & Creative Director – AVA & UP PRODUCTIONS
Emmett Costello – Senior Curator – AVA FESTIVAL
Connor McTernan – Senior Marketing, Partnerships & Programme Manager at AVA FESTIVAL
Will Rolfe – Curator & Creative Director – FORBIDDEN FRUIT, ALL TOGETHER NOW & POD
Ben Turner – Founder/Director – GRAPHITE MUSIC, Co-Founder – IMS & AFEM
Luka Taraskevics – Senior Programming & Partnerships Manager – RESIDENT ADVISOR
Sam Blenkinsopp – Founder – TRIPPIN
Finlay Johnson – Chief Operating Officer – AFEM
Cathy Runciman – Executive Director – EARTHPERCENT
Alice Pelly – Development Manager – EARTHPERCENT
Dresden Leitner – Publicist – LOVE IS THE MESSAGE
Christie Morgan – Founder & Creative Director – PITCH STUDIOS
Florian Körner – Head of Partnerships – LEMONAID & CHARITEA
Iti Memon – UK Marketing & Partnerships Manager – LEMONAID & CHARITEA
Stanley Li – Senior Marketing Manager – POINTBLANK MUSIC SCHOOL
Kira Ashwin – Music Partnerships Manager – TIKTOK
Toyin Mustapha – UK Head of Music Partnerships – TIKTOK
Ashley Howard – Relationship Manager – PRS FOR MUSIC
Christian Murphy – Senior Marketing Manager – EASOL
Lisa Simpson – Co-Founder – EASOL
Daniel Almeida-Linke – Product Marketing Manager – SPITFIRE AUDIO
Mark Lawrence – Global Head of Publishing – B:ELECTRONIC
Conference Schedule
. Alice Pelly
Development Manager at EarthPercent, working to integrate climate initiatives into the music industry.
Thurs, March 20, 2025 at 2:00pm-2:45pm Amy Van-Baaren
Resident Advisor’s Chief Impact & Culture Officer, overseeing festival partnerships.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12:30pm-2:00pm Ashley Howard
Ashley manages PRS for Music’s relationships with writer and publisher members specializing in dance/electronic music. He is also part of a project team evaluating Music Recognition Technology for DJ sets.
. Ben Turner
Founder of Graphite, Ben Turner manages Richie Hawtin and advises brands such as Diageo and Smirnoff.
Thurs, March 20, 2025 at 5:00pm-6:15pm Cathy Runciman
Co-Executive Director of EarthPercent UK and co-founder of storytelling platform Atlas of the Future.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 1:00pm-1:45pm Chal Ravens
Journalist and podcast producer, Chal Ravens writes for The Guardian and Pitchfork and is Head of Audio at Novara Media. No Tags is a platform created by Local Action founder Tom Lea and journalist Chal Ravens that focuses on underground music culture.
. Christian Murphy
Senior Marketing Manager at Easol, Christian specializes in growing festival brands and artist communities.
. Christie Morgan
Founder of PITCH STUDIOS, Christie specializes in AI, XR, and CGI/3D animation for immersive media.
. Conor McTernan
Senior Marketing, Partnerships & Programme Manager at AVA & UP! Experienced in productions, leading on marketing strategies, partnerships, and conference programming.
. Daniel Almeida-Linke
Product Marketing Manager at SPITFIRE AUDIO with expertise in marketing, artist relations, and talent management.
. Dresden Leitner
Freelance communications strategist with experience in global music and culture campaigns, including AFROPUNK and Time Warp.
. Emmett Costello
Event curator and marketer, Emmett Costello leads artist curation and programming at AVA Festival.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:00pm-2:45pm Eric Davidson
Culture Director at The Tenth Man, bridging brands with music and fashion.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12:30pm-2:00pm Finlay Johnson
COO of AFEM, Finlay Johnson has experience in venue production, artist liaison, and live booking at WME.
. Florian Körner
Head of Partnerships at Lemonaid & ChariTea, with expertise in design and creative direction.
Thurs, March 20, 2025 at 1:00pm-1:45pm Georgia Taglietti
Cultural strategist Georgia Taglietti has shaped international cultural trends for over 25 years, leading communications for Sónar Festival and its global expansion.
Thurs, March 20, 2025 at 2:00pm-2:45pm I. Jordan
London-based DJ and producer pushing high-energy electronic music.
Thurs, March 20, 2025 at 2:00pm-2:45pm Iona Thomas
Resident Advisor’s Community Partnerships manager and Doors Open platform lead.
. Iti Memon
Artist, label director, and UK Marketing Manager at Lemonaid Beverages.
Thurs, March 20, 2025 at 2:00pm-2:45pm Jaguar
BBC Radio 1 DJ and founder of UTOPIA, advocating for diversity in dance music.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12:30pm-2:00pm Jon Shave
Grammy-winning songwriter/producer with 21B+ streams, worked with Charli xcx and Iggy Azalea.
. Kira Ashwin
Music Partnerships Manager at TikTok UK, with 10 years experience in the music industry between the UK and Canada.
. Lisa Simpson
Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Easol, a booking platform empowering festival creators. Before launching Easol, she co-founded Rise Festival, Europe’s largest winter sports and music festival.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12:00pm-2:45pm Lorenzo Senni
Lorenzo Senni is an artist known for deconstructing '90s rave culture and founding Presto!? Records, home to innovative electronic releases.
. Luka Taraskevics
Senior Programming and Partnerships Manager at Resident Advisor.
. Mark Lawrence
Former PRS for Music executive and first CEO of the Association for Electronic Music (AFEM).
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 3:00pm-3:45pm Ned Beckett
Founder of LittleBig Agency, Ned Beckett has helped shape the careers of artists like Aphex Twin and Ryoji Ikeda through strategic artist development.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:00pm-2:45pm NONOTAK
Creative duo known for immersive light and sound installations.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 1:00pm-1:45pm Paul Woolford
Grammy-nominated producer and DJ, known for reshaping dance music.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 3:00pm-3:45pm Sam Blenkinsopp
Co-founder of Trippin, an independent platform connecting travel, culture, and creativity.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 4:00pm-4:45pm Sarah McBriar
Founder of AVA & UP! Productions, Sarah has led AVA's expansion across multiple cities and pioneered community-led festival programming.
Thurs, March 20, 2025 at 4:00pm-4:45pm Ski Oakenfull
Producer, composer, and remixer known for collaborations with Incognito and The Bays.
. Stanley Li
Marketing and Content Manager at Point Blank Music School while also being a globally renowned DJ and YouTube sensation.
Thurs, March 20, 2025 at 3:00pm-4:00pm Tom Elmhirst
A mix engineer with 17 Grammy wins and a discography featuring Adele, Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, and David Bowie.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 1:00pm-1:45pm Tom Lea
Record label director and A&R specialist. No Tags is a platform created by Local Action founder Tom Lea and journalist Chal Ravens that focuses on underground music culture.
Thurs, March 20, 2025 at 2:00pm-2:45pm Tom Mehrtens
Head of Music & Entertainment at Satellite414, representing major global artists.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12:00pm-12:45pm Toyin Mustapha
Head of music partnerships for TikTok UK & Ireland and SSA.
Thurs, March 20, 2025 at 2:00pm-2:45pm Tom Rasmussen
Writer and drag artist known as Crystal Rasmussen, blending storytelling and performance art. Their vinyl album *Live Wire* captures their dynamic artistic vision.
Thurs, March 20, 2025 at 4:00pm-5:00pm Tom Schroeder
London-based EVP & Managing Executive at Wasserman Music, representing top artists like FKA twigs and Fred again.., and co-founder of CODA agency.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:00pm-2:45pm Vanessa Maria
DJ, broadcaster, and cultural curator at Resident Advisor and Foundation FM.
. Will Rolfe
Promoter and curator at POD Festivals, Will Rolfe has worked with AVA, Sense Live, and All Together Now Festival.