Alison Wonderland, Azzecca, Carlita, Elderbrook, DJ_Dave, Machinedrum and more join a full day of artists and industry leaders at W Hollywood on Sept. 25.
Beatport has finalized the 2026 program for its Beatport Connect LA, bringing artists, DJs and music-industry professionals together September 25 at W Hollywood.
The second edition of the one-day event will feature conversations, workshops and networking across two programming rooms, with newly announced artists including Alison Wonderland, Azzecca, Carlita, Elderbrook, DJ_Dave and Machinedrum joining previously announced participants.
When it comes to the Artist & Career Development room, attendees can anticipate artist-focused conversations and production sessions, including an Artist AMA with Alison Wonderland and a one-on-one conversation with Elderbrook.
Workshops will include How To Code with DJ_Dave, MD_MAKES_MUSIC LIVE and Introduction to Mixing with FEM SYNTH LAB, while the Culture, Trends & Technology room will tackle broader topics across the electronic music business, including diversity in festival programming and the global language of dance music.
The event will also feature appearances from executives and professionals representing companies including EMPIRE, Insomniac, Three Six Zero, Warner Records, YouTube, SoundCloud, Ninja Tune, WME and more. Outside the daytime program, dublab will take over the W Hollywood Wet Deck, while Beatport Connect LA will continue into the evening with an official afterparty at Sound Nightclub featuring Lennox Takura, Kasango and Sparrow (CH).
Speakers (A-Z):
- Adam Weitz, VP, Film & TV + Sampling, APM Music (Universal Music Publishing/Sony Music Publishing)
- Adrienne Fitzpatrick, VP Streaming – Pop & Dance, Warner Records
- Alex Taggart, Founder, Isle Of Management
- Alison Wonderland, Artist, Founder @ FMU Records, FMU Beauty
- Andrew Ryce, Editor / Writer, Freelance
- Anthony Baca, VP Of A&R, Thrive Music
- BITCHIMAWITCHH (Mara K. Martinez-Hewitt), dublab
- Azzecca, Artist
- Bailey Greenwood, Agent, WME
- Cameron Holbrook, Senior Editor – Beatportal, Beatport
- Camila Álvarez, Indie Dance Curator, Beatport
- Carlita, Artist
- Chuck Fishman, Label Manager, Soul Clap Records / FSQ
- Corinne Pszybyslawski, A&R + Label Manager, Werkhund (Keinemusik, Human By Default, Omakase Records, Altered States)
- Dani Slocki, CoFounder & Chief Creative Officer, Workshop Agency
- Daniel Osahon / OZA, Founder, TUNNEL
- DJ_Dave, Artist
- Elderbrook, Artist
- Fabio Villanis, Head of Labels & Events, Pete Tong DJ Academy
- James Sutcliffe, Global COO, The Circuit Group
- Jennifer Bowder, Creative Sync Licensing, Freelance
- Jeremie Habib, CEO, Gigwell
- Katie Bain, Senior Music Correspondent, Billboard
- Kian Mahroo/Kyle Galindo, Artist, Gyration Station / dublab
- Kitty Amor, Artist
- Kobi Danan, Founder, Framework
- Kris Barman / Wuki, Artist, Wukileaks
- Kyle Arthur Gilhuys, Creative & Marketing, Insomniac Events
- Lauren Goshinski, Executive Director, dublab
- Livia Ferreira, Day to Day Manager, JET Management
- Maddy Salvage, VP of A&R + Artist Manager, Ninja Tune
- Marco “Jhny Wzdm” Herrera, Chief of Community, Hisong
- Mariangela Rubbini, Senior Director – Warner Music Latina, ADA LATIN
- Mark Andrezyk, Director of Talent, Framework
- Matt Denuzzo, Music Programming & Artist Curation, Insomniac
- Matt Gralen, CEO, Beatport
- Matt McLernon, Artist Engagement Lead, YouTube
- Maurice Slade, Head of Music, SoundCloud
- Michael Frick, Executive Producer / Music Supervisor, No Friction
- Moody Jones, GM, EMPIRE
- MPH, Artist
- Nicholas Douglas, Creative Director & Co-Founder, NOTION Magazine
- Pretty Gay Friendly, Artist, dublab
- Roberta Hickey, Director of Global Industry Events, Beatport
- Ross Canavan, Manager, LGRP & LUMA AGENCY
- salute, Artist
- Shannon Herber, Wise River Consulting, Founder & Chief Consultant
- Shaq Milli, Agent, United Talent Agency
- Sophie Bloggs, Manager, Three Six Zero
- Tracey Manner, Founder – Publicist & Strategist, SEQUEL
- Travis Stewart / Machinedrum, Artist, Machinedrum LLC
- Zach Jaffe, Program Director, Create Music Group
Early Bird and First Release tickets have sold out, with General Access tickets remaining available. Find more info at https://connect.beatport.com/la.