State Of Independence BIGSOUND Panel

A coming-together of indie label trailblazers from around the world, Stuart Coupe (Laughing Outlaw), James Davis (Ark Recordings – UK), Shin Fukuzumi (P-VINE – Japan), Ben Howe (Arch Hill Recordings – NZ) and Toby L (Transgressive) spoke to Nick O'Byrne (AIR) about the current climate for independent records.

They discussed the inner-workings of successful independent labels and what it's like to be one of the big driving changes about an industry that until recently was dominated by the majors.

Watch the keynote below: