The conference is also making space for conversations and advice best suited to those who wish to grow their practices. First, there‘s United Visual Artists, and although it may seem impossible to share the breadth of the studio‘s work, the internationally commissioned and exhibited collective will be doing just that with a keynote lecture. “Playing into the theme of creative pathways,” AVA tells us, “UVA will be speaking on its creative process in the larger-scale projects throughout a 20-year practice”, including visual identities for Drumsheds, Printworks and work in its current exhibition, showing at 180 The Strand. Elsewhere, leading UK artist development agency One House are set to curate a series of talks covering everything from working sustainably with artists in a rocky climate, to navigating brand partnerships as an artist and the role of cutting-edge technology in levelling the playing field for emerging talent.
With a presentation of some flagship content by Resident Advisor – RA Exchange Live and The Art of DJing – set to take place and an exciting lineup of performances by the likes of Marlon Hoffstadt AKA DJ Daddy Trance, DJ Boring, Or:La B2b Spray, Amaliah B2B Danielle, DJ Aya, Byron Yeates, Aika Mal, Sloucho, (and more to be announced), AVA are staying true to its mission of offering the most dynamic programme. “We want AVA London to represent the diversity of the city and the scene […] extending our offering to broader audiences and bringing important conversations to the fore alongside our clubs and shows.” So, keep your eyes peeled for more announcements.
Tickets for AVA Conference 2024 will be released on 1 December, sign up for pre-sale tickets here.
