Ludo2025, the Fourteenth European Conference on Video Game Music and Sound, will take place on 10 – 12 July, 2025, at University Square Stratford Campus, University of East London.
The conference is focused on the theme of ‘Rhythm, vibes, and beats’.
The conference will feature a keynote address by Tharcisio Vaz.
Draft programme and abstracts will be made available soon right here.
The conference is hosted by Milly Gunn (University of East London) and supported by
Registration
Tickets are available for both online and in-person attendance, including discounts for unwaged/student tickets. Please register for the conference via Eventbrite, the page will be made available soon.
Location & Travel
Important information:
Since April 2nd, 2025 there are new entry requirements for the UK. Please find all info here.
The conference will take place at University of East London, University Square Stratford, 1 Salway Rd, London E15 1NF. The conference venue is approximately 5 minutes walk from Stratford station and 15 minutes walk from Stratford International Station.
Info on Conference Venue:
- University of East London’s USS campus is our most modern campus, serving over 3,400 students, and is the base for our performing arts, dance, and music courses.
- The conference will primarily take place in US3.29 (Studio 1), which is one of our largest dance and performing spaces. It is on the third floor and there will be signage to guide the way upon entry.
By Train:
Stratford Station is served by the Central Line, Jubilee Line, Elizabeth Line, Mildmay Overground Line, and the Docklands Light Railway (DLR).
By Bus:
Buses serving Stratford Bus Station are the 25, 86, 104, 158, 238, 257, 262, 473, 678, D8, and the N86 (which is a night bus)
By Car:
- By road, the campus is accessible via the A12, A13 roads, and the A406 London circular.
- There is, unfortunately, no parking available at the USS campus. There is parking available at the nearby Westfield Shopping Center, however it is not free (£15 for 10-12 hours). Please also be aware that Stratford is within the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone), and if your vehicle is not ULEZ compliant, then you will be charged £12.50 daily for driving within the zone. To check if your vehicle is ULEZ compliant, you can use the tfl service here.
By Air
- The nearest airport is London City Airport, which is approximately 40 minutes from the University via the Docklands Light Railway (DLR).
- Alternatively, Heathrow Airport is around an hour’s travel from Stratford via the Elizabeth Line.
- London Gatwick airport is also around an hour’s travel from Stratford via the Thameslink and Jubilee Line (London Underground).
- London Stansted Airport is just over an hour away from Stratford using the Greater Anglia Rail.
- Luton Airport is approximately an hour’s travel from Stratford using the Thameslink and Elizabeth Line, however please note that trains do not leave Luton Airport directly, but instead depart from Luton Airport Parkway. There is a shuttle service (The Luton DART) which takes passengers from Luton Airport to Luton Airport Parkway for £4.90 per adult.
Accommodation Options
- Options in Stratford:
- There are alternatively, a cluster of hotels surrounding the ExCeL London venue, which is 20 minutes away from Stratford on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR).