Catch Moby, Richie Hawtin, Oklou and more at AVA London 2026

Electronic music event AVA London has announced its first round of speakers for its 2026 festival, taking place from 24-26 September.

Now in its ninth year, the event brings together leading voices across music, art, technology and culture in the electronic space for keynotes speeches, industry forums, live conversations, workshops and networking.

This year’s London event will host Moby as a keynote speaker, who will join virtually for an EarthPercent session exploring music’s role in driving climate action and positive environmental impact. Richie Hawtin will also appear for an in-conversation discussing the intersection of music, art and contemporary culture.

French singer, producer and popstar Oklou will attend in-person for a live Resident Advisor Exchange, and Australian group The Avalanches will be participating in a fireside chat around the launch of their upcoming fourth album. Fans can also catch a live edition of the No Tags Podcast at the event.

Outside of artist appearances, a large number of brands and organisations will also be in attendance, including art collective teamLab for a workshop. A series of flagship talks and panels will feature The Art of Brand Partnerships, The Game Changers, and Queer Nightlife Beyond Crisis, Who Builds the Future (Presented by Time Out x Gay Times).

Ableton will be hosting an immersive workshop and interactive installation on field recording, sonic archiving, and artistic transformation. Developed in collaboration with the British Library Sound Archive, participants will have the opportunity to manipulate archival sounds using Ableton Push and Move.

PRS for Music will present De-mystifying Music Publishing, a session that unpacks the fundamentals of music publishing, from songwriting and creative collaboration through to copyright administration and royalty payments.

Other key industry attendees include Bandcamp, Resident Advisor, Association for Electronic Music, British Council, Atlantic Records UK, Polydor Records, b:electronic, ChariTea mate, He.She.They and more.

Sarah McBriar, Founder of AVA Festival, says: “The festival’s shift to September marks a bold strategic step, offering a longer creative runway to develop partnerships, champion new work and deliver a world-class programme across the full day and night.”

To find out more, head over to the AVA Festival website.  

Rachel is a DIY musician who began learning guitar and keyboard from her bedroom at 14. She has written news and features for MusicTech since 2022, and also has bylines across Kerrang!, Guitar.com, and The Forty-Five. Though a lover of heavy music, her guilty pleasure is 2000s pop.