The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) has just confirmed the first round of speakers confirmed to appear at this year’s Indie-Con Australia Conference and A2IM’s Indie Week Australian Edition.
The pair of music industry gatherings will take place from Wednesday, 29 July, to Friday, 31 July, at Mercury Cinema and Nexus Arts in Adelaide. Across the three-day events, Adelaide will become home to conversations between and presentations from global independent labels, artists, managers, distributors, and other music advocates.
Last year’s events were sold out, with attendance from delegates and speakers from across Australia and New Zealand, the USA, Japan, the Philippines, Korea, and Europe. The 2025 events explored pressing issues facing independent music, including global growth in new markets, how to address the emerging presence of AI, the importance of an artist’s catalogue, radio caps, touring, and more.
The first round of international speakers heading to Adelaide in 2026 showcases the depth, innovation, and diversity of the independent music sector. The confirmed speakers are:
Lisa Hresko - A2IM, USA
Ian Harrison - A2IM, USA
Thaddeus Rudd - Mom+Pop, USA
Jason Peterson - GoDigital, USA
Darlene Hall - Create Music Group, USA
Natalie Young - Bright Antenna, USA
Eva Karman Reinhold - SOM, Sweden
Marty Ro - Sound Republica, KOR
Takuya Yamazaki - IMCJ, JPN
Nerea Serrano - Worldwide Independent Network, Spain
Aaron Winning - IMAT, Thailand
Joanie Eaton - Mexican Summer, UK
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Early bird tickets to this year’s Indie-Con Australia Conference and A2IM’s Indie Week Australian Edition are now available, with AIR Members able to access cheaper tickets. You can find out if you qualify for AIR Membership here and discover additional ticketing details here.
South Australian-based artists and labels are also eligible for a special discounted rate on the industry gatherings. You can contact [email protected] for more information.
