Get ready to plug into the pulse of electronic music! Beatport, the undisputed champion of DJ music stores worldwide, has just unveiled something big – the first wave of industry titans set to ignite Beatport Connect L.A.
A one-day summit for emerging artists, record labels, and music industry professionals. Designed to inspire connection within the electronic music industry.
Friday, September 26, 2025
At the W Hotel Hollywood
Tickets are available now here
50% of all ticket proceeds will benefit MusiCares.
Mark Your Calendars: September 26, 2025
This isn’t just another industry event – it’s a a meeting of dance music minds happening right in the heart of Hollywood! As part of Beatport’s prestigious global Connect series, this LA edition promises to be where the future of electronic music gets written.
The Lineup That’s Got Everyone Talking
Beatport has delivered leading voices from across music, culture, and industry will be taking the stage. The anticipation is real, and more game-changing speakers are being announced soon while below are artists and industry professionals announced to date!
Sofi Tukker (Artist)
DJ Minx (Artist)
Katie Bain (Director, Billboard Dance)
Moody Jones (General Manager, EMPIRE & President, Dirtybird)
Josh Love (Partner, Reed Smith LLP)
Gregory Alexander (Founder, A Club Called Rhonda)
Claire Wright (CEO/Founder, BUDDY)
Location, Location, Location!
The W Hotel in Hollywood becomes electronic music’s epicenter for the day.
It’s Not Just a Conference – It’s an Experience
Your ticket not only gets you into the daytime sessions but this as well:
- Sunset networking drinks on the exclusive WET Deck (because who doesn’t want to network with a Hollywood sunset backdrop?)
- A late-night Beatport Live event at The Loft, brought to you in collaboration with the legendary Insomniac Records
Can’t make the day sessions? No problem! Evening-only tickets will be available for those who want to dive straight into the after-hours magic.
Conversations That Matter
This isn’t your typical industry small talk. The LA edition tackles the burning questions that are reshaping our scene:
- How AI is revolutionizing music production (spoiler: it’s bigger than you think!)
- Breaking Through in the Attention Economy (because getting heard has never been harder… or more important)
- Beyond Burnout (because the industry needs to talk about mental health)
- And so much more that’ll blow your mind!
Why LA? Why Now?
CEO Robb McDaniels puts it perfectly: “Los Angeles has long been a creative and strategic hub for Beatport, it’s where many of our team are based, and where our connection to the electronic music community runs deep.”
But this goes deeper than geography. This is about:
- Investing in the future of the electronic music scene
- Creating space for emerging artists and labels to make real connections
- Building a more inclusive, sustainable, and collaborative industry
The Bottom Line
Beatport Connect L.A. isn’t just an event – it’s a movement. It’s where the electronic music industry comes together to not just talk about the future, but to actively create it.
Whether you’re an emerging artist looking for your big break, a seasoned professional wanting to stay ahead of the curve, or simply someone passionate about where electronic music is heading, September 26, 2025 is a date you cannot afford to miss.
Stay tuned – because if this first wave of announcements is any indication, Beatport Connect L.A. is about to become the most talked-about event in electronic music!
Tickets for Beatport Connect L.A. are on sale now, with 50% of all ticket sales benefitting MusiCares.
This L.A. installment follows the success of previous Beatport Connect events in New York, Johannesburg, Melbourne, Tokyo, and Mexico City, reinforcing Beatport’s commitment to championing local electronic music scenes globally.
