ADE Pro expands its 30 YEARS ADE Conference program with names including The Tunegirl, JakoJako, Lady Donli, Leila Fataar, and Luciano
Different generations, disciplines and corners of the industry come together at ADE Pro. Here’s who’s joining the conversation for 30 YEARS ADE, and what they’re bringing to the Conference.
The Tunegirl
This might be one of electronic music's most remarkable recent breakthrough stories. The Tunegirl joins ADE Pro with 'The Tunegirl Shortcut', a session on exploring electronic music and modular synthesis. The Tunegirl found a global audience in her sixties with her improvisational live performances, inspiring many big techno artists. In this session, she reflects on her creative journey, her approach to modular synthesis and why curiosity has remained at the heart of her music.
JakoJako
JakoJako joins Jean-Michel Jarre on stage for 'Music & Machines', one of this year's key conversations on creativity and technology. The Berlin-based modular artist, DJ and live performer is signed to Mute Records, where she released her 2025 record Tết 41, and curates hardware collaborations under the banner of Hardwired.
Together with a soon-to-be-announced artist, they explore how artists from different generations approach electronic instruments, production tools and the ever-evolving relationship between humans and machines. With Jarre's new book 'Machines' launching during ADE, the session looks ahead to the future of artistic expression in electronic music, and dives into Jean-Michel Jarre's new book.
Lady Donli
Nigerian artist, curator and archivist Lady Donli joins ADE Pro for 'The City, The World, The Artist: Culture as a Lifeline'. One of the leading voices of Africa's The Alté movement, her work extends beyond music into community building, cultural preservation and creating opportunities for women in the creative industry. At ADE Pro, she discusses how culture, community and artistic identity have shaped her work, drawing on her experience as both a musician and founder of the women-led initiative Yar'Uwa Nights.
Luciano
Swiss-born, Chile-raised DJ, producer and Cadenza founder Luciano joins the ADE Pro conference program for 30 YEARS ADE. For decades, he has been one of electronic music's defining artists, bringing his distinctive blend of house, techno and Latin influences to audiences around the world while helping shape the global dance music landscape.
Different generations, disciplines and corners of the industry come together at ADE Pro. Here’s who’s joining the conversation for 30 YEARS ADE, and what they’re bringing to the Conference.
The Tunegirl
This might be one of electronic music's most remarkable recent breakthrough stories. The Tunegirl joins ADE Pro with 'The Tunegirl Shortcut', a session on exploring electronic music and modular synthesis. The Tunegirl found a global audience in her sixties with her improvisational live performances, inspiring many big techno artists. In this session, she reflects on her creative journey, her approach to modular synthesis and why curiosity has remained at the heart of her music.
JakoJako
JakoJako joins Jean-Michel Jarre on stage for 'Music & Machines', one of this year's key conversations on creativity and technology. The Berlin-based modular artist, DJ and live performer is signed to Mute Records, where she released her 2025 record Tết 41, and curates hardware collaborations under the banner of Hardwired.
Together with a soon-to-be-announced artist, they explore how artists from different generations approach electronic instruments, production tools and the ever-evolving relationship between humans and machines. With Jarre's new book 'Machines' launching during ADE, the session looks ahead to the future of artistic expression in electronic music, and dives into Jean-Michel Jarre's new book.
Lady Donli
Nigerian artist, curator and archivist Lady Donli joins ADE Pro for 'The City, The World, The Artist: Culture as a Lifeline'. One of the leading voices of Africa's The Alté movement, her work extends beyond music into community building, cultural preservation and creating opportunities for women in the creative industry. At ADE Pro, she discusses how culture, community and artistic identity have shaped her work, drawing on her experience as both a musician and founder of the women-led initiative Yar'Uwa Nights.
Luciano
Swiss-born, Chile-raised DJ, producer and Cadenza founder Luciano joins the ADE Pro conference program for 30 YEARS ADE. For decades, he has been one of electronic music's defining artists, bringing his distinctive blend of house, techno and Latin influences to audiences around the world while helping shape the global dance music landscape.
Leila Fataar
Born and raised in South Africa, and moved to London when apartheid was dismantled, Leila Fataar joins ADE Pro with a 30+ year wealth of hands-on, non-traditional leadership, at the intersection of culture and commerce. Her career includes a decade creating and running youth culture agency Spin, then headhunted for senior leadership positions brand side at both adidas and Diageo, and in 2017 founded Platform13, a global cultural intelligence and brand systems studio. At ADE Pro, she joins discussions on the intersection between global brands and the underground, sharing her expertise in translating cultural signals into brand narratives and activity, which is also distilled in her 2025 book, 'Culture-Led Brands'.
Grace Flynn
Grace Flynn is a Brand Marketing Director for Mas Tiempo and programmer for fabric, and will join 'The State of Music Marketing in 2026: Organic Fandoms or Manufactured Virality?' talk. Drawing on her experience in brand marketing, promotions and event booking, she'll share her perspective on building distinctive artist brands in electronic music.
Michael Discenza
Michael Discenza, Partner at Prime Culture and Global Director of Select Culture Agency, joins ADE Pro for discussions on artist management and the evolving live industry. Bringing experience from one of today's leading management companies, he'll share insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping the next chapter of live music.
Leila Fataar
Born and raised in South Africa, and moved to London when apartheid was dismantled, Leila Fataar joins ADE Pro with a 30+ year wealth of hands-on, non-traditional leadership, at the intersection of culture and commerce. Her career includes a decade creating and running youth culture agency Spin, then headhunted for senior leadership positions brand side at both adidas and Diageo, and in 2017 founded Platform13, a global cultural intelligence and brand systems studio. At ADE Pro, she joins discussions on the intersection between global brands and the underground, sharing her expertise in translating cultural signals into brand narratives and activity, which is also distilled in her 2025 book, 'Culture-Led Brands'.
Grace Flynn
Grace Flynn is a Brand Marketing Director for Mas Tiempo and programmer for fabric, and will join 'The State of Music Marketing in 2026: Organic Fandoms or Manufactured Virality?' talk. Drawing on her experience in brand marketing, promotions and event booking, she'll share her perspective on building distinctive artist brands in electronic music.
Michael Discenza
Michael Discenza, Partner at Prime Culture and Global Director of Select Culture Agency, joins ADE Pro for discussions on artist management and the evolving live industry. Bringing experience from one of today's leading management companies, he'll share insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping the next chapter of live music.
Scott Campbell - Talent Buyer, AEG Presents Rocky Mountains
As a lead talent buyer for AEG Presents Rocky Mountains, Scott Campbell oversees bookings across one of the strongest venue ecosystems in North America. He has worked closely with artists including Zeds Dead, Illenium, and many others, and brings a critical promoter-side perspective on how artists scale within live markets.
Grace Russo - Artist Manager
Grace Russo is Founder at US-based talent agency Skretz Entertainment, representing Loco Dice, Djammin and Falyn, while continuously developing projects that bridge electronic music and contemporary culture through her own modern, multidisciplinary approach to management. Combining a deep passion for music with a sharp instinct for fashion, culture, and brand storytelling, Grace has built a strong reputation for creating and executing high-end partnerships with global and luxury brands, defined by authenticity, intuition, and a fearless commitment to innovation while remaining true to her vision and the artists she represents.
Scott Campbell - Talent Buyer, AEG Presents Rocky Mountains
As a lead talent buyer for AEG Presents Rocky Mountains, Scott Campbell oversees bookings across one of the strongest venue ecosystems in North America. He has worked closely with artists including Zeds Dead, Illenium, and many others, and brings a critical promoter-side perspective on how artists scale within live markets.
Grace Russo - Artist Manager
Grace Russo is Founder at US-based talent agency Skretz Entertainment, representing Loco Dice, Djammin and Falyn, while continuously developing projects that bridge electronic music and contemporary culture through her own modern, multidisciplinary approach to management. Combining a deep passion for music with a sharp instinct for fashion, culture, and brand storytelling, Grace has built a strong reputation for creating and executing high-end partnerships with global and luxury brands, defined by authenticity, intuition, and a fearless commitment to innovation while remaining true to her vision and the artists she represents.