Celebrating Creativity with the AVA Creators Forum

This week, we’re celebrating the launch of the AVA Creators Forum: London Edition - an artist development programme for emerging producers, music makers and electronic artists.

 

Created by AVA Festival in partnership with Roundhouse Creative Studios, the programme will give ten selected participants access to professional rehearsal and recording spaces, one-to-one mentoring, workshops, skills sessions and feedback from people working across music and culture.

 

The cohort will also receive full access to the AVA London Conference on 24 and 25 September, where they can take part in talks, workshops, masterclasses and wider industry conversations.

 

It is a brilliant example of what practical support for emerging talent can look like: opening doors to the environments, expertise and connections that can help turn creative potential into a sustainable career.

 

Applications are open to people aged 18-30 based in the UK or Ireland and close at 23:59 BST on 16 August 2026.

 

 

 

 

➡️ Every Friday we use the Handle blog and socials to celebrate the creative industries. If you would like to nominate a festival, charity, event or initiative that supports and promotes the UK’s creative industries, please get in touch!