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Member Perk: shesaid.so x AVA London 2026 Pro Pass

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AVA London is offering shesaid.so Members & ALLIES exclusive access to a Pro Pass at the Super Early Bird price of £126.

Public ticket prices are set to increase after the Super Early Bird period, but shesaid.so Members & ALLIES can continue to access this fixed £126 rate through our exclusive booking link.

Your Pro Pass includes:

  • Full access to the AVA London Conference (24–26 September 2026)

  • Entry to AVA London club showcases*

  • Exclusive access to networking events and mixers

  • Connect with delegates in advance via the AVA conference app

  • Complimentary AVA London tote bag

*Club showcase entry is first come, first served.

AVA London has unveiled the first wave of speakers for its 2026 conference, returning from 24–26 September with a lineup spanning music, technology, art and culture.

The first announcement includes Moby, Richie Hawtin, Oklou, The Avalanches, teamLab, the No Tags podcast and Vanessa Maria, alongside more than 70 speakers and 30 sessions across the three-day event. 

Alongside headline talent, this year's programme places a strong emphasis on industry exchange with the return of the AVA Forum – bringing together artists, managers, labels, festivals, venues and platforms for invite-only discussions on the future of music and creativity.

Some key highlights include:

  • Moby in conversation with EarthPercent on music and climate action

  • Richie Hawtin discussing the intersection of music, art and technology

  • Oklou joining a live Resident Advisor Exchange

  • The Avalanches in a fireside chat around their forthcoming album

  • teamLab presenting an exclusive session on immersive art and technology

  • Expanded delegate and networking opportunities through the AVA Forum and industry partner programme

    There are also dedicated networking opportunities and specialist sessions from partners including Ableton, PRS for Music, AFEM and b:electronic, with confirmed delegates from organisations such as Bandcamp, Atlantic Records UK, YMU Group and the British Council.

Jayda G and Annie Mac on Motherhood, DJing and Club Culture

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Two iconic names from the dance music space, Annie Mac and Jayda G, sat down at AVA London Conference 2025 for an honest conversation about music, motherhood, the challenges of working in the industry, and going against expectations.

Jayda G opened the discussion by sharing that this was her first public event since becoming a mother, speaking openly about sleep deprivation, “mama brain,” and the physical and emotional demands of DJing while pregnant. She reflected on the lack of visibility for mothers in club culture and the importance of working in ways that feel safe and intentional.

Annie Mac spoke about how the pandemic shifted her relationship with touring, leading her to step back from late-night DJ sets and eventually launch Before Midnight (her early-ending club concept), designed for people who still love clubbing but can’t do 4 a.m. finishes.

Together, they explored how motherhood has reshaped their identities, the pressures of visibility in a male-dominated scene, and what it means to build a career that works on your own terms.

Listen to the full conversation to learn how they’re finding new ways to make it all work.