After two transformative decades, ICON Collective—the iconic music production school that shaped countless careers in electronic music—has officially shut its doors.
The closure, announced by co-founder David Alexander Valencia, cites overwhelming financial challenges, including a crippling drop in international student enrollment due to halted visa interviews. Despite filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2024 to stay afloat, the beloved Los Angeles institution ultimately made the difficult decision to cease operations on May 29, 2025.
Students, artists, and alumni have expressed shock and sorrow, marking the end of an era for one of EDM’s most influential creative breeding grounds.