Two iconic names from the dance music space, Annie Mac and Jayda G, sat down at AVA London Conference 2025 for an honest conversation about music, motherhood, the challenges of working in the industry, and going against expectations.
Jayda G opened the discussion by sharing that this was her first public event since becoming a mother, speaking openly about sleep deprivation, “mama brain,” and the physical and emotional demands of DJing while pregnant. She reflected on the lack of visibility for mothers in club culture and the importance of working in ways that feel safe and intentional.
Annie Mac spoke about how the pandemic shifted her relationship with touring, leading her to step back from late-night DJ sets and eventually launch Before Midnight (her early-ending club concept), designed for people who still love clubbing but can’t do 4 a.m. finishes.
Together, they explored how motherhood has reshaped their identities, the pressures of visibility in a male-dominated scene, and what it means to build a career that works on your own terms.
Listen to the full conversation to hear how they’re finding new ways to make it all work.
AVA London