Beatport Connect Returns to Los Angeles on September 25, Bringing the Global Dance Music Industry to Hollywood

A leading platform for DJs and electronic music professionals brings together artists, labels, and industry leaders for a full day of discussions, workshops, and networking.

Los Angeles, CA, August 5, 2026 — Beatport, a leading global platform for DJs, producers, and electronic music professionals, will host Beatport Connect LA on September 25, 2026, at the W Hollywood Hotel. The one-day event brings together artists, DJs, and music industry professionals for discussions, workshops, and networking focused on the future of electronic music.

Returning for its second year, Beatport Connect LA expands to two dedicated rooms, creating space for deeper conversations across the electronic music industry. One room will focus on the cultural, technological, and industry trends shaping electronic music, while the second will feature practical sessions on artist career development, with first-hand advice from artists and industry professionals on branding, business, partnerships, and long-term career growth.

"As the home of electronic music, Beatport has always been about connecting the people who move the culture forward. Beatport Connect brings artists, promoters, labels, technologists, and fans together to share ideas, build new relationships, and shape what's next for the industry. We're excited to return to Los Angeles on an even bigger scale this year," said Ed Hill, Chief Brand Officer at Beatport.

Beatport Connect LA will feature leading voices from across the electronic music industry, including Adrienne Fitzpatrick (Warner Records), Bailey Greenwood (WME), Katie Bain (Billboard), Maddy Savage (Ninja Tune), Matt Gralen (Beatport), Maurice Slade (SoundCloud), and Nicholas Douglas (NOTION), as well as artists Kitty Amor, MPH, salute, and Wuki with additional speakers to be announced.

The program will explore the future of electronic music, building sustainable artist careers, opportunities in sync licensing, and the changing landscape of festivals and live events. Featured sessions include "Electronic Music... What's Next?," "Progress, Pause or Regression? The Current State of Diversity in Event & Festival Programming," "Breaking into Hollywood Through Sync," "Building an Artist Brand in 2026," and "The Artist Toolkit: Building a Sustainable Career." There will also be the opportunity to meet with and discover forward thinking music and technology brands including Musical Beings, Hisong, Beatport.io, Gigwell & more.

In addition to the day's programming, Beatport Connect LA will feature a community breakfast in association with Her Dancefloor, championing and connecting women in music. The event will conclude with an industry networking mixer in the evening, offering attendees a chance to connect and unwind.

Event details:

Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Location: W Hollywood Hotel, 6250 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

For tickets and more information, please visit: https://connect.beatport.com/la

View and download Beatport Connect LA key visuals: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TAmzbKPfhVsyICeXa_vv2UwXg8gQfV5-

About The Beatport Group
The Beatport Group is the worldwide home of music for DJs, producers, and their fans. Founded in 2004, The Beatport Group's family of companies includes Beatport, the preeminent store for electronic music DJs, Beatsource for the open-format DJ community, Plugin Boutique for music producers, ampsuite and LabelRadar for streamlining label management and demo submissions, and Beatport Media Group for brands and fans of DJ culture. The Beatport Group’s portfolio of products includes an array of high-quality audio solutions to choose from, including full song downloads, exclusive content from leading labels, a streaming music service seamlessly integrated into DJ software and hardware (Streaming), and plugins. All of the content is expertly curated on a weekly basis by a global team that helps define DJ culture. With headquarters in LA and London, The Beatport Group’s teams reflect the culture they serve. A passionate collective of music professionals and technologists who serve the DJ and producer communities with pride. Follow Beatport on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.