12 Visionaries of Art, Music
& Film at AVA London
Conference Schedule
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 4:00pm-4:45pm Yinka Ilori
A multi-disciplinary artist and designer whose bold visual language draws on his British-Nigerian heritage to convey new narratives through contemporary design. Drawing on Nigerian parables and verbal traditions, Ilori touches on a multitude of themes that resonate with a global audience.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 4:00pm-4:45pm Mazdak Sanii
CEO and co-founder of Avant Arte, a curated art marketplace that makes discovering and owning radically more accessible for a new generation. Mazdak leads on the strategic vision, brand development, and organisational growth.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 3:00pm-3:45pm Dr. Aleema Gray
Jamaican-born historian and curator documenting Black British history. Lead Curator for Beyond the Bassline at the British Library.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 3:00pm-3:45pm Luke Kemp
Head of Creative Programme (Immersive) at the Barbican, leading innovative exhibitions like Our Time on Earth and AI: More than Human.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 3:00pm-3:45pm Eva Jäger
Curator of Arts Technologies at Serpentine, commissioning artists working with advanced technologies and co-producing Future Art Ecosystems.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 11:00am-11:45am Nadine Noor
DJ, cultural producer, and founder of Pxssy Palace, reshaping nightlife by centering queer and trans people of color.
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 3:00pm-3:45pm Nathan Fake
Growing up in Norfolk and attending a school where being into music made you an outsider, artist Nathan Fake’s early interest in the electronic scene came from hearing acts like Aphex Twin and Orbital.
Friday 21st March 2025, 1:00pm-1:45pm horsegiirL
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.
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 12:30pm-2:00pm Jon Shave
Grammy-winning songwriter/producer with 21B+ streams, worked with Charli xcx and Iggy Azalea.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:00pm-2:45pm Rich Peppiatt
Writer and director of Kneecap, the first Irish-language film to premiere at Sundance, with multiple BAFTA and BIFA wins.