Beatport Connect LA Completes 2026 Program With Alison Wonderland, Carlita, Elderbrook & More

The one-day summit returns to W Hollywood on September 25 with artist talks, production workshops, industry panels, DJ sets and networking across two rooms.

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Sept 10, 2026

The full program for Beatport Connect LA 2026 has landed.

Returning to W Hollywood on Friday, September 25, the one-day summit will bring artists, DJs and electronic music professionals together for a packed schedule of panels, workshops, conversations, DJ sets and networking. Alison Wonderland, Azzecca, Carlita, Elderbrook, DJ_Dave and Machinedrum are among the latest additions, alongside Airrica and TOKiMONSTA.

Now in its second year, Beatport Connect LA will spread its programming across two dedicated rooms. Culture, Trends & Technology will examine the wider forces reshaping electronic music, while Artist & Career Development will offer practical guidance around production, branding, business and building a sustainable career.

One of the day’s newly announced highlights is an Artist AMA with Alison Wonderland. The conversation will follow her path from classically trained cellist and Sydney warehouse-party regular to an internationally recognized artist who has played major stages around the world. GRAMMY-nominated musician, producer and vocalist Elderbrook will also take part in a separate one-on-one conversation, exploring the story arc of his artist career through the tracks that made him.

The Artist & Career Development room will get hands-on with a live-coding workshop from Beatport Next artist DJ_Dave, a production session from Machinedrum and an introduction to mixing led by FEM SYNTH LAB.

Over in Culture, Trends & Technology, discussions will include “Progress, Pause or Regression? The Current State of Diversity in Event & Festival Programming” and “The Global Language of Dance Music,” alongside an in-conversation session with Beatport CEO Matt Gralen.

The final program brings in newly confirmed speakers from YouTube, United Talent Agency, Framework, Soul Clap Records, EMPIRE, Gigwell, Insomniac and Three Six Zero. They join previously announced representatives from SoundCloud, Warner Records, Ninja Tune, WME and more, plus artists Kitty Amor, MPH, Wuki and Beatport's Artist of the Month this past August, salute.

Elsewhere, LA's world-famous community radio station dublab will take over the W Hollywood Wet Deck with sets from resident DJs BITCHIMAWITCHH, Pretty Gay Friendly and Trax Unit. A partnership with the Pete Tong DJ Academy will give students discounted access, with two selected students earning the chance to perform at the event.

BEATPORT.io will host a lunchtime gathering featuring a first-hand demonstration of its new creator-focused product. The day will also include a Women in Music networking breakfast presented with Her Dancefloor.

The day will roll straight into the Official Beatport Connect LA Afterparty at Sound Nightclub, where Lennox Takura, Kasango and Sparrow (CH) will take over from 10 PM. Beatport Connect LA guests will receive an email with a link to register for free entry. Space is limited, and registration is required.

As with the previous edition, 20% of ticket proceeds will benefit MusiCares, which provides critical support to people across the music community.

Early Bird and First Release tickets have sold out, with limited General Access tickets remaining. Find tickets and the complete list of speakers below!