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SAE London to host IMSTA FESTA 2026 with GRAMMY-winning industry guests
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A full day of music industry insight, masterclasses, networking, and hands-on technology demos.
SAE London will host IMSTA FESTA London 2026 on Saturday 6th June, bringing together music creators, producers, engineers, students, and industry professionals for a full day of workshops, networking, masterclasses, and music industry insight.
Hosted in partnership with the International Music Software Trade Association (IMSTA), the event will see SAE welcome an impressive lineup of music industry guests and leading music technology brands to campus.
Among the headline speakers is 17-time GRAMMY-winning mix engineer Tom Elmhirst, whose credits include work with artists such as Adele, David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, and Frank Ocean.
The event will also feature sessions from multi-platinum songwriter and producer Si Hulbert, GRAMMY-nominated mix engineer and producer Adrian Hall, and music and digital rights lawyer Lance Phillips.
Alongside industry talks and panel sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to explore hands-on demonstrations from major music technology companies, take part in songwriting reviews and competitions, and connect directly with professionals working across the music industry.
SAE students will also have the chance to engage with visiting brands and creatives throughout the day, helping bridge the gap between education and industry experience.
Commenting on the partnership, Antonio De Robertis, Campus Manager London at SAE Institute UK, said:
“IMSTA FESTA is a brilliant example of the kind of industry engagement that makes a real difference for emerging creatives. Bringing world-class engineers, producers, brands, and music professionals directly into SAE gives our students and wider community invaluable access to knowledge, networking, and inspiration.”
“At SAE, we’re passionate about creating opportunities that connect education with the realities of the creative industries, and events like this help showcase just how exciting and collaborative the future of music production and technology can be.”
IMSTA FESTA London 2026 is open to all music creators, including professional and aspiring musicians, producers, songwriters, audio engineers, students, and educators.
Admission is free with registration, with complimentary breakfast available for the first 100 attendees.
About IMSTA FESTA
IMSTA FESTA is a global series of music technology events organised by the International Music Software Trade Association (IMSTA), designed to support music creators through education, collaboration, and access to industry-leading software and professionals.
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