Press Room

Artists Speakers

Darcus Beese Darcus Beese OBE is a legendary music-industry executive, the first Black President of a UK major label, (Island Records UK), and the only Black British CEO of one of the world’s biggest and most influential record companies, Island Records US. The son of Darcus Howe and Barbara Beese, members of the Mangrove Nine and two of Britain’s most important and powerful political activists, Darcus’s personal journey is every bit as interesting as his work life.	Image
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Dave Rowntree (Keynote Speaker) Dave Rowntree was a member of Blur before they were Blur, joining up as drummer with singer Damon Albarn and guitarist Graham Coxon when they were in various bands in Colchester in the late 1980s. After Alex James stepped in as bassist, Blur went on to become one of the most innovative and successful UK bands of all time: both creating Britpop and then moving up and on from it in a way that no other band has achieved. The band’s exceptional creative musical talent, their unique ability to create art-rock anthems as well as solid pop bangers, has won them devoted fans across the world, and in 2023, after a hiatus, they sold out Wembley Stadium twice over. Blur have released nine studio albums, won five Brits, sold 70 million across the world. Aside from his career with Blur, Dave has also been hugely successful in other fields. His computer animation company Nanomation created influential work for MTV and Channel 4. In the mid-2000s, he trained to be a solicitor, and worked for Kingsley Napley. He has been a Labour candidate and county councillor and is active in the Labour Party. His life-long interest in space led to him being heavily involved in the Beagle 2 Mars mission. He writes soundtracks for film and TV, including music for the BBC’s The Capture and Netflix’s The One, and he released his solo album Radio Songs on Cooking Vinyl in 2023. This is his first photography book.	Image
Mallrat (Keynote Speaker) Mallrat has been breaking barriers since her influential debut – accumulating over half a billion career streams, ARIA Platinum awards and an ARIA #1 Album. Mallrat has shared stages with Maggie Rogers, Post Malone, King Princess, Conan Gray; collaborated with Azealia Banks, The Chainsmokers, BENEE, Blu DeTiger; TV debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden; sold out headline world tours amongst globally recognised festivals Reading and Leeds, Austin City Limits, Rock for People and Laneway.The songwriter and producer’s work has received critical acclaim from NPR, Stereogum, NME, NYLON, PAPER Magazine, The New York Times, Billboard and Noisey	Image
Tash Sultana (Keynote Speaker) Tash Sultana has never followed the script. The multi - instrumentalist, engineer, producer, and entrepreneur has built a groundbreaking career defined by creativity, authenticity, and relentless determination. In 2025, Tash embarks on an exciting new chapter with Return to the Roots EP. A raw and deeply reflective body of work that reflects on fulfilment, fame, and simplicity, marking a bold return to their foundation as a looper. Having amassed billions of streams, headlining major festivals, sold - out arena tours across the globe, and performances to hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide, Tash stands as one of Australia’s most influential and celebrated artists.	Image
Adam Ryan Adam Ryan is Head of Music for The Great Escape. The Great Escape takes place in Brighton (UK) over 4 days in May showcasing over 500 artists; representing around 27 countries, across 30 plus venues. Over 5000 music industry delegates and professionals from around the globe attend each year. Making it one of the largest and best places to break into the European music market.	Image
Adam Lewis Adam Lewis heads Planetary Group, an artist development firm based in LA that focuses on helping new & upcoming artists be heard and discovered through radio, online PR, and Social Media. Recent projects include Arlo Parks, Yard Act, Chappell Roen, Soccer Mommy, Last Dinner Party, Vacations & Cate Le Bon. Prior to Planetary, Adam was Northeast Sales & Promotion Manager for TVT Records, working with Guided By Voices, The Black Crowes, and Snoop Dogg. He has also managed major label artists, tour managed several national/international tours, promoted hundreds of shows, and worked in music retail.	Image
Allison Bremner Alison Bremner is a digital strategist specialising in content marketing and audience development. She has worked with a wide range of creators and artists, helping them build meaningful online communities. As Head of Marketing + Artist Promotions at GYRO.Group, she helped drive the viral success of Lithe’s Fall Back on TikTok and has supported the digital growth of many local artists. Alison has a sharp eye for trends, a strong instinct for brand partnerships, and a deep understanding of participatory culture and user-generated content.	Image
Amy McNickle Amy McNickle is a Creative Director, Composer, and Audio Designer working at the intersection of music and game development. She is the Curator for High Score, Australia’s premier game audio conference as part of Melbourne International Games Week, and has worked with APRA AMCOS and government bodies to strengthen connections between the music and games sectors. Formerly Chief of Staff and Audio Designer at Melbourne games studio Lumi Interactive, Amy brings hands-on experience across creative leadership, game production, and game music. She has spoken, moderated, and performed at leading events including SXSW Sydney, PAX, MIFF, and RISING.	Image
Anna Lunoe Anna Lunoe knows the power that electronic music wields – it is a heartbeat, a modern meditation, a portal to freedom. A prolific artist, DJ, tastemaker and full-time club music obsessive, Lunoe is devoted to facilitating that power in all of us. She is fascinated with the sounds and styles that move, committed to uplifting the people who make them, and dedicated to her going ever deeper into own craft. Lunoe does things her way. Her productions are unique and full of heart, hopping between techno, garage, bass, indie dance and rave, and often topped with her own ethereal vocals. Her sets are joyful, rowdy and never the same twice, not afraid to take audiences on a left turn before bringing them back to a place of catharsis. And everything she does is motivated by Lunoe’s allegiance to club cultures truest creators – something that runs through her veins. The Sydney born and based multi-talent has built a career few can rival and a reputation as a DJ’s DJ. She has explored every corner of club music and found what feels truest to her, combining the perspective that experience brings with a bold new clarity, vision and energy. Step into her world.	Image
Annabelle Herd Annabelle Herd has been CEO of ARIA and PPCA since February 2021, bringing extensive media and government experience to Australia's music industry. She spent 16 years at Network 10, most recently as Chief Operating Officer overseeing operations, strategy, and government affairs. Her background includes senior political roles with former Minister for Communications and the Arts, Senator the Hon. Richard Alston AO. Annabelle has held board positions including AFTRS Council membership from 2018-2023, and roles with Save the Children Australia, Freeview Australia, and Free TV Australia. A participant in McKinsey's Remarkable Women Program, she holds law and arts degrees from Australian National University.	Image
Anne Booty Anne Booty is a music supervisor based in London. She has been in the industry for over 20 years, with experience in both sides of the business - as an artist, syncing upcoming talent and more recently advertising and film music supervision at SixtyFour Music. She has worked with many brands including Aldi, Jaguar, Adidas and Nike and on the film side she scored supervised Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’, music supervised ‘Kinds of Kindness’ and upcoming ‘Bugonia.'	Image
Anthony Mathews Anthony Mathews is a Live Sound Engineer, Production and Tour Manager from Brisbane Australia. Anthony has been touring nationally and internationally for 20 years with some of Australia’s leading Artists. Anthony has spent the last year touring the world with Crowded House as their monitor engineer and has recently embarked on a yearlong tour through the US and Europe with Parkway Drive on their 20 year anniversary tour. Anthony has also worked with, Ball Park Music, The Jungle Giants, Violent Soho, The Amity Affliction, The Veronicas, Grinspoon, Peking Duk, Flight Facilities, Dune Rats, The Butterfly Effect and many more.	Image
Ash King Dr Ash King is a registered psychologist and the Mental Health Lead at Support Act. After a career-ending vocal injury shifted her from music to mental health, Ash now helps creatives and curious minds reconnect to meaning, manage their inner world, and tap into their creative potential. She’s worked across industries — from music to screen to radio — and believes insight and growth don’t have to be boring (or beige).	Image
Brad Hinds Brad Hinds, as Head of Music for Oztix, spearheads a pivotal role in shaping Australia’s live music scene. His extensive experience across venues, events and ticketing converge to support emerging artists and established acts alike, helping to facilitate memorable live experiences nationwide. In his current role Brad engages daily with agents, venues, promoters and event managers across the country to provide insights and support on venue options, tour routing, programming, ticketing trends and much more.	Image
Braxton Hunt-Nissen Braxton Hunt-Nissen is a 17 year old musician and event promotor, currently the head of Queensland based event promotion company DeadTrigger Records (DTR). Established in 2023, DTR has quickly gained popularity through their accessible, affordable, all ages performances across South East Queensland; as well as the annual SkatePUNK youth music festival - a free (including entry, food and drink) event featuring acts under 25 from across South East Queensland.	Image
Brett Gibson Brett Gibson is a venue and entertainment executive with over a decade of experience shaping Australia’s live music landscape. As Director of Venue Development at Live Nation ANZ, he has led the creation and operation of acclaimed venues including Fortitude Music Hall, Hindley Street Music Hall, The Triffid, and the upcoming Northbridge Music Hall in Perth. His work spans venue and festival operations, programming, and strategic development—balancing unforgettable artist and fan experiences. Passionate about sustainable music ecosystems, Brett champions locally rooted, globally aware venue design, collaborating with artists, industry, governments, and developers to bring community-driven cultural infrastructure to life.	Image
Brian Zabinski Brian Zabinski is a volunteer with Tamizdat, a NY-based non-profit organization committed to research, education, and advocacy regarding international artist mobility. He has been helping performing artists navigate the U.S. work visa process since 2012 and has led workshops addressing visa issues for artists at international industry events such as Going Global Music Summit (New Zealand), Nova Scotia Music Week (Canada), and Wide Days (Scotland). Brian has long been passionate about supporting musical artists, with stints at Capitol, EMI, Sire, Warner, and Ba Da Bing Records.	Image
Bridget Hustwaite Bridget Hustwaite is a presenter and bestselling author who spent seven years at triple j, including five as host of the flagship new music program Good Nights. A trusted voice in the Australian music industry, she has judged for ARIA, WAM, and Music Victoria, and was part of the Australian jury for Eurovision 2022. For the past two years, Bridget has hosted the official ARIA Awards Red Carpet for Nine and Stan’s backstage broadcast. She is also regularly booked to host live events and interview artists for major record labels including Universal Music and Warner Music.	Image
Briese Abbott Briese is the Head of Creative Services at Kobalt Music Publishing Australia, joining the company in 2017. Kobalt is the world’s largest independent music publisher representing writers such as Paul McCartney, Max Martin, Childish Gambino, Rufus Du Sol and Tash Sultana. Prior to Kobalt Briese spent ten years in artist management, six of those on the board of the Association of Artist Managers (AAM). She worked with artists including Paul Kelly, Kate Miller-Heidke, The Drones, PVT and Cub Sport and founded management, PR and events companies. Briese got her start in music promoting live events and hosting a community radio show.	Image
Calhoun Rawlings Calhoun "Cal" Rawlings is a agent at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Rawlings is based in Nashville and supports touring initiatives for many of the world’s leading indie and alternative musicians, including Bon Iver, Father John Misty, Kevin Morby, and The Staves, among others. He also plays a central role in CAA’s Festival division, in which he works to book talent at major festivals across the U.S. and Canada. Rawlings began his career in 2018 as an artist and tour manager at Quiet Artist Management. He joined CAA in 2022 and graduated from the University of Vermont.	Image
Callum Weatherall Callum Weatherall is the co-founder of the Lines, the go-to place for all things going out.	Image
Camille Augarde Camille Augarde is UK Head of Operations at Jack White's Third Man Records - a 360 operation which is a label (Jack White, Sleep, Sheer Mag, Die Spitz, Natalie Bergman and many more), record shop and live music venue. She has also signed and project manages several acts including The Belair Lip Bombs and Hotline TNT. Prior to this, Camille was at Rough Trade Records where she spent nine years in publicity and marketing, as well as Fat Possum as UK Label Manager.	Image
Caroline McKnight Caroline is the Manager, National Education & Outreach at APRA AMCOS	Image
Charlotte Herron Charlotte is the Associate Director of Client Relationships at The Orchard - a global music distribution company operating in 48 cities worldwide. I work with some of the biggest, most innovative and exciting independent labels and artists in Australia. Day-to-day I manage all things distro including release planning, strategy, pitching, and logistics to take our clients music to the world. With over 15 years experience in music, my background includes artist management (UNIFIED Music Group), marketing and creative strategy (The Annex) and all things royalties and publishing (APRA AMCOS). I love live music, my record collection and my cat!	Image
Charlotte Poynton At 20 years old, Charlie has established themselves as a rising voice in Australian music journalism through writing for various publications and running “Charlie In The Rain”, a page where they’ve shared interviews with 50+ Australian artists over the past year. Recently named in ‘The 25 Under 25 of 2024’ by The Push, Charlie dedicates their work to championing typically marginalised musicians within the local scene.	Image
Chelsea Donoghue Chelsea Donoghue is the Senior Lawyer at UNIFIED Music Group, bringing extensive experience in music and entertainment law. She previously worked in private practice at Sanicki Lawyers advising artists, managers, and creatives, and lectured in Arts and Entertainment Law at the Australian Institute of Music for three years. Alongside her legal work, Chelsea is a vocalist, has run a successful vocal coaching business for over 13 years, and manages emerging artist Tilly Fenton. Chelsea's combination of legal expertise and industry experience gives her a unique, well-rounded perspective on the business of music and the creative industries.	Image
Chloe Melick Chloe Melick is a creative strategist, talent consultant and storyteller with over two decades of experience across music, media, and entertainment in the UK, US, and Australia. She co-founded the award-winning London agency Inside Out, leading campaigns for globally recognised artists including Lily Allen, Lorde, Lady Gaga, Robyn and Kelis while also shaping the early careers of Olivia Dean, Beabadoobee and London Grammar. Now based in Australia, Chloe runs as ONE—a consultancy focused on talent management, strategy, and representation—supporting artists, brands, and cultural organisations. She works Headline Talent Booker for Sydney Mardi Gras and manages Ayesha Madon and Charlie Collins.	Image
Chris Akavi Chris Akavi has been instrumental in booking the lineup for Live Nation's inaugural country festival, Strummingbird with the team at KICKS, in addition to his role as a promoter/talent buyer for Live Nation Australasia, specialising in country music. He works with artists like Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers, and Red Clay Strays, collaborating with global agents and managers to secure tours across Australian and New Zealand venues. Relocating to Australia in 2020, he’s passionate about bridging the gap between country music and mainstream genres.	Image
Cindy James Cindy James has spent her career guiding record companies worldwide through the fast-paced evolution of physical, digital, streaming, big data and analytics, audience intelligence, voice technology, social media, and short-form video disruption. Having lived and worked in Sydney, London, New York, and Los Angeles, she brings a rare global perspective and deep cultural insight into the ever-changing recorded music landscape. She is currently at the forefront of the revolution of the independent music landscape as the General Manager of Virgin Music Group, North America, based in the company’s global headquarters in Los Angeles.	Image
Cindy Castillo Cindy has over 20 years of experience in the music industry as a manager, agent, and booker. She has played a pivotal role in shaping artists’ careers and has been instrumental in guiding the festival’s evolution and growth from the very beginning.	Image
Claire Mooney Music Director // triple j Unearthed	Image
Craig Rogers Craig is an experienced cultural leader with over 20 years of experience in Australia’s arts industry. He has worked across festival direction, public art, music, youth arts, venue management, and cultural policy. His career also spans community health, gender violence prevention, community development, emergency management and recovery. With a strong commitment to social justice and community health, his career reflects a deep commitment to ensuring that art is a mechanism for building better communities. Craig is currently the Head of Programs at The Push.	Image
Cynthia Flores For 18 years she was a fundamental part of the independent project Indie Rocks! in Mexico. Former Indie Rocks! Magazine director and editor. Co-creator and artist programmer of the psychedelic Festival Hipnosis, Semana Indie Rocks! Festival and the concert hall, Foro Indie Rocks!. She currently runs her own management, PR and booking agency called Ascendente Agencia, continuing with her greatest objective: develop activities and tours to preserve, export and support the alternative and emerging worldwide musical community.	Image
Dan Rosen Dan Rosen is the President, Records and Publishing, Warner Music Australasia. He is lawyer, policy advisor, musician a key advocate for innovation and the creative industries. Prior to starting at Warner, Rosen served as the Chief Executive of ARIA and PPCA for a decade. As an artist with his band Second Dan he notably won Triple J’s Unearthed competition in 2003, and went on to release two albums and toured throughout the US and Australia.	Image
Dan Nascimento Dan Nascimento is part of UNIFIED Music Group. He manages the careers of Ocean Alley & Jack Botts, as well as being General Manager of Community Music, a distribution and artist services alternative that exists to enhance independence.	Image
Daniel Morgan Daniel Morgan is currently the General Manager – Artist Management at stalwart Eora/Sydney-based Music Company, Astral People, who represent artists and writers including: Cosmo’s Midnight, FUKHED, KUČKA, Memphis LK, Moktar, Sam Alfred and many more.	Image
Dave Sleswick Dave Sleswick is a creative producer, cultural strategist, and the Creative Director of The Tivoli Group—custodians of Brisbane’s iconic Tivoli and Princess Theatres, and founders of Double Agency and Open Season festival. Dave has spent the last two decades dedicated to shaping Brisbane’s cultural landscape. His work bridges the independent and commercial sectors, championing bold local talent and bringing world-class acts to Brisbane stages.	Image
Dave Batty Over more than two decades, Dave Batty has established himself as one of Australia’s most experienced and well-regarded artist managers. As Director and founder of Custom-Made Artist Representation, Batty is responsible for guiding the careers of Bud Rokesky, CIVIC, producer/writer Oscar Dawson, Slowly Slowly and ARIA-winners & gold selling Sarah Blasko & The Jezabels, both locally and internationally. The diversity of Batty’s roster speaks of a manager with an aptitude for working in whatever context and model best suits each artist. He has done deals directly in each territory and worldwide deals with a label group, based on each artist’s needs.	Image
David Nash David has been working in Music Publishing for 15+ years after studying Music Business at Victoria University. With a background in catalogue administration, David now oversees local operations & business affairs at Concord ANZ, while also collaborating across the global business with other Concord offices.	Image
David 'Skully' Sullivan Kaplan Skully is a Senior Agent at ATC Live. He represents a diverse roster of successful artists including Royel Otis, Lottery Winners, Larkin Poe, Steel Pulse, Ride, Burning Spear & The Psychedelic Furs. Before joining ATC, Skully honed skills at talent agencies in New York City & London. He's built a reputation for integrity, passion & tireless work ethic. A musician himself, Skully played in global bands, most notably as a member of the English indie rock band Razorlight for over a decade. His experience both on stage & behind the scenes provides unique insight into the demands of live touring.	Image
Deb Grant Deb Grant is a Dublin-born DJ, broadcaster and writer who now lives and works in Manchester. She has spent over 20 years hunting for records around the world and is known for her eclectic live sets, her monthly music column for the Big Issue and her daily radio show on BBC Radio 6 Music with Tom Ravenscroft, New Music Fix Daily, which spotlights the best in new underground music of every genre.	Image
Dina Bassile Tibi Access founder and Groove Tunes event manager, Dina Bassile, is a passionate advocate for accessibility in the music industry. As a wheelchair user, she created Tibi to tackle barriers in live music and events. Since launching, Dina has led accessibility for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour, introduced Auslan at St Kilda Festival and launched the accessible festival Groove Tunes. Her work opens gigs to everyone, centering lived experience and inclusion. Recognised with the inaugural Tina Arena Special Impact Award and the Warner Music x One of One Music Innovator Award, Dina’s impact on the industry is transformative and essential.	Image
Dom Alessio Dom Alessio is the Digital Export Producer for Sounds Australia. Dom's role is to drive the digital strategy of Australia's export office, as well as identify international opportunities for Australian artists and industry in the digital space. He's also a regular guest on ABC Radio, occasionally a DJ and partial to hosting a music trivia night. Before joining Sounds Australia, Dom was the host of Home & Hosed on triple j, Australia's national youth radio station. Starting in 2009, he presented and programmed the show, Monday to Thursday at 9pm, introducing audiences to the future of Australian music.	Image
Drew Bennett Drew Bennett leads Q Prime Australia as part of the management company’s commitment to growing their presence in the region. Having worked with artists like the Black Keys, Metallica, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, and Brothers Osborne amongst others, Bennett has global campaign experience in various genres. Q Prime Australia's aim is to partner with local talent seeking global representation while continuing to grow the current roster's presence in Australia and other APAC territories.	Image
Ed Foster Music fanatic, Ed brings 15 years of experience across the UK and Australian music industries, spanning brand partnerships, sync, label operations, publishing, and advertising. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of working with some of the world's biggest artists alongside the most exciting emerging projects. He's currently Director and General Manager at LUSTRE, a boutique rights and artist management firm, that has generated over 1 billion streams for its artists, including Grammy-nominated talent who have contributed to US Billboard No. 1 albums and collaborated with renowned names such as Drake, 6lack, Parcels, and Hiatus Kaiyote.	Image
Ellie Robinson Ellie Robinson is the co-director and social manager for TRANSGENRE, a grassroots initiative celebrating trans and non-binary voices in Australian music. She’s also an award-winning music and pop-culture writer/editor with a passion for exploring the ways creativity is informed by identity.	Image
Elly-May Barnes It’s fair to say, Elly-May Barnes is an artist who has always been ahead of her time. So eager to join the ranks of her prolifically musical family, Elly was born 14 weeks premature with the odds of survival not on her side. But she didn’t just survive, she arrived with unwavering strength that continues to shine though her music and performance to this day. At 12 years old, Elly-May started singing and touring with her father, Jimmy. For decades, Elly worked hard honing her craft with the family band to become a certified professional, though barely old enough to buy a drink at a bar. With a lifelong love of writing and performing music, her debut solo album, No Good began taking shape behind the scenes for many years, writing at her father’s studio with friends like Davey Lane, Shane Nicholson and the enviable list of collaborators you’ll find in the album’s tracklisting; as well as quietly working on her own material as her vision took shape. “Music has as always been my greatest source of joy and has got me through my darkest times. Creating my own music, my own little world has been such an amazing, fun and emotional process and I can’t wait to share it with the world. I hope people connect with it.” No Good brings together an A-Team of Elly-May’s family, loved ones and huge musical influences - who just happen to be the crème de la crème of the Australian and New Zealand music industry. It’s extremely fitting that the people who have influenced Elly throughout her life were by her side to bring the vision of her unique debut to life. Neil Finn, who rarely writes with or for other artists, also wrote a song with Elly-May for the album. She’s A Thought has a shimmering melody, harmonies and words to match and if it already wasn’t special enough, Split Enz keyboard player, Eddie Rayner, adds his magic touch to the song. In continuing with the theme of music legends, a special mention must be made to the one-and-only Don Walker, who gave the ‘Chisel’ classic 20th Century a modern makeover titled 21st Century. Twice named Producer of the Year (CMA) and singer/songwriter Shane Nicholson (Suze DeMarchi, Alex Lloyd, Catherine Britt) has produced half the songs on No Good, with Elly-May. Mark Lizotte (Diesel) produced the other half of the album, as well as contributing a number of songs. Elly-May’s music mates of many years have come together to work on and record her debut album, including Charley Drayton, Jack Moffitt, Clayton Doley and Jackie Barnes, just to name a few. Davey Lane (You Am I, The Pictures, The Wrights, The Stems, Chris Bailey & The Saints) who has appeared onstage with Elly-May at a number of her cabaret shows, contributed four songs on No Good, including the title track No Good and Baby Don’t Slow Me Down which were co-written with Elly. To paraphrase Phil Spector, to know Elly-May is to love her.	Image
Emily Copeland Emily Copeland is a music and media executive, and Founder of partnership & strategy agency Good Authority. With a track record in strategic brand building, she has led creative and content driven organisations in reimagining traditional business and commercial models. Most recently Head of Music for the ABC, Emily led the music strategy across brands including triple j, Double J, Unearthed, ABC Country, Classic and Jazz. Previously, as Director of Audience Innovation and Music Partnerships at ARN, she championed projects which drove audience and brand growth, including spearheading the launch of CADA - a multi-platform media brand for a diverse youth audience.	Image
Emma Adams Emma Adams is a music programmer, publicist, events and artist manager based out of Perth, Western Australia. She is the music program manager for beloved WA live music venue Mojos Bar Fremantle and co-programmer for The William Street Bird, Northbridge. Artist Manager for acts BIG ORANGE (as well as synth player), ANESU and GIA COMO. Emma is also a co-founder of WA showcase festival BLOOM FEST and WAY WAY WEST, both boutique music festivals held in WA.	Image
Emma Bosworth Emma is a singer-songwriter based on Kabi Kabi Country and a core member of the Green Music Australia team. She leads key initiatives like the Green Action Program, collaborating with industry partners such as ABC Music, Live Nation, and MusicNSW to tackle the environmental challenges facing the music sector. Emma also co-created Amidesi, a platform designed to measure and manage the industry’s social and environmental impact. Before joining Green Music Australia, she held roles across the Australian music and not-for-profit sectors, including positions at APRA AMCOS, QMusic, and Beyond Zero Emissions.	Image
Esti Zilber Esti Zilber is the Executive Producer of Sounds Australia, stepping into the role at the end of 2023 following more than a decade of shaping the organisation’s global strategy and programs. As the only national organisation solely dedicated to music export, under Esti's leadership, Sounds Australia continues to amplify the voices, stories, and sounds of Australia, reinforcing the nation’s reputation as a hub of innovation and diversity in music, delivering lasting cultural and economic benefits both at home and abroad.	Image
Eve Thomas Eve’s passion for music began in childhood, attending gigs promoted by her mother in Cornwall. She later honed her skills in artist liaison at major festivals like Boardmasters before moving to London, where she gained experience in event management, booking, and promotion. Now a promoter at Communion ONE, she champions both emerging and established artists, with a particular love for Aussie acts like Rum Jungle and Old Mervs. Communion ONE is a leading UK national promoter with an extensive roster that includes Noah Kahan, Olivia Dean, and Sam Fender.	Image
Ezarco Dos Santos Ezarco is a proud 2 Spirit Charrua South American who advocates for trans justice and community empowerment. He is the founder and creator of Tranzmission on 4ZZZ, the country's first radio broadcast dedicated to amplifying trans and gender-diverse musicians and stories. Beyond the airwaves, Ezarco serves as a youth worker with Open Doors Youth Service and Visible Ink Youth Hub, supporting young queer people to find their place in the world. Ezarco also contributes to QMusic's Safety and Diversity Advisory Group. A dynamic radio announcer, public speaker, actor, and unwavering social justice warrior.	Image
Ezra Kendrick Ezra has been in the music industry since she was a child, volunteering and working in live music across the country. Currently, she is a writer for Melodic Mag, giving a spotlight to local Australian artists on the international stage and interviewing home grown talent. Having been mentored by The Push and APRA AMCOS, she has a passion for helping open up the music industry for young Australians.	Image
Gabe Cramb Gabe Cramb is the founder of Scrabble PR, a boutique creative communications agency established in the late 1990s. With a career spanning over two decades, Gabe has led standout campaigns for some of Australia’s most iconic festivals including Splendour in the Grass, Fairgrounds Festival, UNIFY Gathering, and Harvest Rock, as well as major international tours like Oasis Live 25 and high-profile releases by both Australian and global artists. Headquartered in Byron Bay, Scrabble PR is known for its sharp cultural sensibility, fresh creative perspective, and a deep commitment to crafting media strategies that cut through and connect.	Image
Glenn Dickie With over 30 years’ experience in music, both on and off the stage, Glenn Dickie is the Export Music Producer for SOUNDS AUSTRALIA. With a background in Marketing, A&R, radio, touring and event production, Glenn is responsible for representation of Australian artists and industry at key international music markets and events, covering all contemporary genres. These events include; CMA Fest, Folk Alliance International, SXSW, Americanafest and SummerStage (USA), The Great Escape (UK), Jazzahead, Classical:NEXT and Reeperbahn Festival (Germany), In addition, Glenn has hosted Trade Missions into India, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, as well as a Screen Composers LA Trade Mission.	Image
Hallie Anderson Hallie Anderson is co-founder of Rareform, a boutique artist services company built for independent musicians. Rareform has worked with global artists such as Royel Otis, Julia Jacklin, L’Imperatrice, The Blaze, Windser, Genesis Owusu, among others to build custom direct marketing, digital, DSP, and release strategy campaigns that support long-term growth. Prior to co-founding Rareform with her business partner Jess Page, Hallie served as co-General Manager of Mom+Pop Music alongside Page working with artists such as Flume, Courtney Barnett and Tash Sultana.	Image
Harriette Pilbeam Singer, songwriter and bassist Harriette Pilbeam began recording and performing as Hatchie in 2017. Hatchie’s 2018 debut EP, 'Sugar & Spice', delivered swoony melodies, gauzy guitar tones and hypnotic layers of sound; while her debut album, 2019’s 'Keepsake', saw Pilbeam explore everything from industrial to new wave to dance-pop. Hatchie’s 2022 sophomore album, 'Giving the World Away', saw Pilbeam collaborate with world-renowned songwriters and producers, including Dan Nigro (Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan) and Jorge Elbrecht (Sky Ferreira, Japanese Breakfast). Over the past eight years, Hatchie has toured globally, performed at some of the world’s leading festivals and supported numerous global acts.	Image
Hazel Gordon Hazel Gordon is the Senior A&R Manager at Concord Music Publishing, based in Naarm/ Melbourne, Australia. In her role, Hazel signs, develops, and champions songwriters, passionately seeking opportunities to expand their writing catalogue and reach their potential as creatives. Hazel collaborates with managers, labels, other publishers, and artists domestically and internationally to source opportunities for signed writers.	Image
Helen Glengarry Helen has worked in iconic music venues, and performing arts centres, with expertise in booking, programming, music attraction and live music production. Helen leads city engagement with the local sector, alongside the national and global music industry. She has strong relationships with national, and international musicians, agents, producers, promoters, arts and entertainment organisations and peak government bodies. Helen's current position Music Lead, sits within the Invest Gold Coast team, focusing on music investment for musicians, businesses, and partner programs. She is also the subject matter expert for the Gold Coast Arena and Music Hall Project team.	Image
Jaddan Comerford Jaddan Comerford is the Founder and CEO of UNIFIED Music Group – a group of independent companies spanning artist management, touring, publishing, marketing, communications, technology, labels and distribution. Jaddan launched Boomtown Records from a suburban bedroom over 20 years ago, and has always been a fierce advocate for Australian music. He has helped manage and elevate the careers of some of Australia’s most iconic independent acts, including Vance Joy and The Amity Affliction. He recognises the power of international partnerships, export-ready acts and emerging markets. He and the UNIFIED Music Group teams are driven by their innovation and deep passion for independent music.	Image
Jamaica Moana Jamaica Moana is a Sydney‑based Māori–Samoan rapper, performance artist and Ballroom commentator. Her powerful lyricism, blending club, hip‑hop and electronic sounds, explores identity, queerness and cultural pride. After several breakthrough singles in 2025, she will release her debut EP BUD & DENI on 1 August 2025, named in honour of her parents. A fierce voice in the global Ballroom scene, Jamaica brings unapologetic energy and theatrical flair to every performance. From underground stages to major festivals, her sound and spirit are unmistakable.	Image
Jamie Raeburn Signed / developed artists; Rufus Du Sol, Dom Dolla, Purple Disco Machine, Luude, What So Not, Odd Mob, Crooked Colours, Starley, Yolanda Be Cool , Bombs Away, Shock 1, Nick Skitz & internationally repping Jamie Jones, Diplo , A-Trak through to Tiesto, Armin Van Burren , Darude, Scooter & the Vengaboys. Starting out in the UK as A&R Clubscene Records 91-98 (Ultra Sonic , TTF) before emigrating to Sydney to work at CSR overseeing A&R & the Wild FM series. Taking over as MD in 2002. Setting up Sweat in 2009 with DJ AJAX(RIP) and Matt Hadley.	Image
Jana Recmanikova Jana has been with Festival Republic / Live Nation UK over the past 8 years and is the lead Talent Buyer for Gunnersbury Park in London, Festival Republic’s 25,000 capacity music event. Jana also books the biggest festival in the UK – Reading & Leeds and promotes artists across the UK. Jana has worked with artists across many genres, some of her headline shows at Gunnersbury featured sold out shows with boygenius, Rufus Du Sol, Joji, Korn or Limp Bizkit.	Image
Jazz Longworth Jazz Longworth is a Music Agent Assistant at global talent agency WME, and an alumni ambassador for The Push, JMC Academy and The NSW Department of Public Education. As a passionate, young creative, her diverse experience has led her to work in various roles across live music and theatre. In 2024, she was selected for The Push’s Music Industry Mentoring Program and joined Live Nation as a Tour Mangement Mentee on P!NK's Australian Summer Carnival Tour, and was recently listed on The Push’s 25 under 25 list. Jazz continually supports and advocates for regional, young people and their opportunities in live music.	Image
Jess Page Jess Page is co-founder of the independent artist services company Rareform, which she started with industry peer Hallie Anderson. Rareform represents global artists such as Royel Otis, Julia Jacklin, L’Imperitance, The Blaze, Windser and Genesis Owusu to build custom direct marketing, digital, DSP, and release strategy campaigns that support long-term growth. Page previously served as co-GM of Mom+Pop Music alongside Anderson, where the two led the label through a transformative period. During her six-year tenure at Mom+Pop, Page built and executed digital strategies for Courtney Barnett, Porter Robinson, Tom Morello, Orion Sun and Flume, including his GRAMMY-winning 2016 album Skin.	Image
Jess Keeley Jess Keeley is a powerhouse artist manager. After relocating to London, she signed her first management client, Lykke Li, in 2011. Since then, she has helped shape the careers of global stars including Shania Twain, MARINA, and Noah and the Whale. Now back in Australia, Jess has joined Wonderlick Entertainment as Director of Artist Management, with a current roster that includes The Paper Kites, Isabella Manfredi, and rising country talent Bella Mackenzie. She is also Chair of the AAM, Australia’s peak body for artist managers, and Deputy Chair of the Sounds NSW advisory board.	Image
Jessica Trefil Metropolitan Groove Merchants (MGM Distribution) is a leading independent music distribution and artist services company dedicated to artist career development. MGM empowers artists to release their music while maintaining both creative and financial control. With a unique model that blends artistic freedom with commercial success, MGM provides a comprehensive range of services for artists and labels. The company has a global presence, with offices in Australia, North America, and Europe.
Jessica Barlow Across Australia, the UK and Canada, Jess Barlow has worked in music licensing at a number of major and independent record labels & music publishers, facilitating the marriage of sound and vision. Based in Concord Music Publishing’s Naarm/Melbourne head office, Jess assists clients of all media to find the perfect commercially released music to suit their creative vision and budget.	Image
Jessie Parker Jessie Parker is the Festival Director of Laneway Festival, a renowned touring event that has been enchanting audiences across six cities in Australia and New Zealand for 21 years. With over 15 years of experience in the live entertainment industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. With a Masters in Intellectual Property Law, Jessie also serves as a Board Member of the Australian Festival Association. Jessie is deeply passionate about advocating for the social and cultural impact of music festivals on local communities.	Image
Jim Sewell Jim Sewell is the founder of Jungle Merchandise, one of Australia’s leading music merchandise companies, dedicated to helping artists and brands create impactful, high-quality merch that connects fans and drives revenue. With two decades of experience in the music and e-commerce space, Jim has built Jungle Merchandise into a go-to partner for major labels, independent artists, and music festivals, offering direct-to-consumer fulfilment, digital strategy, tour merch, and custom product development.	Image
Jimmy Hennessy Jim Hennessy is Head of Marketing at Untitled Group, Australia’s largest independently owned music and events company. With a passion for building communities around music and culture, Jim has been instrumental in delivering campaigns and experiences for some of the country’s most acclaimed festivals and live events like Beyond the Valley, Pitch Music and Arts, The Wool Store, Ability Fest, Wildlands plus many more. At BIGSOUND, Jim brings his perspective on the future of live experiences, the role of marketing in festival + touring culture, and the importance of authentic storytelling in building lasting audience relationships.	Image
Joe Khan Joe Khan is an Editor at Spotify AUNZ, where he curates and promotes local music, while championing emerging artists on a global stage. With a background spanning triple j—where he worked across music programming, presenting and producing—and community roots at FBi Radio, Joe brings deep industry knowledge and a genuine passion for supporting Australian music at every level.	Image
Joel Farland Joel Farland is one of the world’s leading music directors, composers, and music producers. He has worked with global artists including 50 Cent, Parkway Drive, Charli XCX, Rita Ora, and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Joel is often music director for major TV events such as ABC New Year's Eve, Global Citizen Nights, Australian of the Year, TikTok Awards, and First Nation Concert First and Forever. For film and television, he has contributed to projects such as Tones and I’s feature in Aquaman 2 and various docuseries, including The Misson, for which Joel was nominated for an APRA Screen Music Award.	Image
John Graham The Hon. John Graham MLC was elected in 2016 to serve the people of NSW. He is the NSW Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Transport, Special Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council. As the world’s first Minister for Music and the Night-Time Economy, John Graham is committed to bringing music and vibrancy back to cities and communities across the state.	Image
Johnno Keetels In late 2023, after 13 years as a radio programmer and announcer, 2 years with Warner Music Group and 10 years with Universal Music Group, Johnno joined Nashville indie powerhouse Big Loud Records as their Australian Label Manager. Tasked with driving the growth of the label and its' artists in Australia, building touring and promotional opportunities in this market, and developing & signing local artists to the international roster, Johnno continues to colour outside the lines, working as an artist mentor, podcast host, radio guest, keynote speaker, panellist and awards judge.	Image
Jonathan Heeter With over 20 years of experience in China, I'm equal parts music executive and brand strategist. I've helped Warner Music Group, Fender, 88rising Lenovo, BYD and a diverse roster of platinum and touring artists excel in China by planning and executing omni-channel strategies built out of a deep understanding of the Chinese digital, commercial and experiential ecosystem.	Image
Jonathon Jackson Jonathon Jackson is the founder of CYBER, a forward-thinking event series based in Queensland. With over 10 years of experience within the music industry, he has built CYBER into a multi-faceted brand focusing on large-scale events and festivals. Jonathon is well known for using his far-reaching platform to advocate for independent artists and operators by carving out their own individual space within their creative industry.	Image
Jono Harrison Jono Harrison is a leading voice in the Australian music industry with nearly two decades of experience across music, media, and tech. After producing triple j Breakfast with Matt and Alex and Like A Version, he went on to hold senior leadership roles at Spotify, Universal Music, and Mushroom Group. Now running his own consultancy, Jono advises artists, startups and businesses on how to navigate the modern music industry, with a deep commitment to building a stronger future for Australian music.	Image
Josh Stern Josh Stern is a booking agent at Ground Control Touring based out of Brooklyn, NY, nurturing the careers of a diverse, genre-defying roster of artists including MIKE, SPEED, Surf Curse, Nala Sinephro, George Clanton, Show Me The Body, Automatic, Current Joys, HiTech, keiyaA, Good Morning, Militarie Gun, Hannah Jadagu and many more.	Image
Josh Stewart Co-founder of Lines, the real-time, community-driven nightlife platform helping young Australians decide where to go out. Since launching Lines, Josh has led business strategy, growth, and venue partnerships, helping scale the platform across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and recently, London. He works closely with grassroots venues to launch new concepts, advise on trends, and shape what modern nightlife looks like. Josh has also been instrumental in driving the development of the Lines app and website, evolving the brand from a popular Instagram page into a full-fledged nightlife publisher and tech platform.	Image
Josh Pyke Josh Pyke is a prolific songwriter with a critically acclaimed career and seven studio albums that have all debuted in the ARIA Top 10. Pyke has received four ARIA Awards, eleven ARIA nominations, and gold/platinum accreditations. A respected composer for film and TV, having received an APRA Award for film composition Josh is a committed member of the music community and has is the first artist chair of the PPCA. In 2025 Josh celebrates the 20th anniversary of his debut release, Feeding the Wolves with an Australian tour that revisits the early songs that launched his career.	Image
Josh Simons Josh Simons is the CEO of Vinyl Group (ASX:VNL), Australia’s only ASX-listed music company, and Founder of Vampr. A visionary entrepreneur, he has raised over $35M for tech startups and led Vinyl Group’s transformation through strategic acquisitions, growing its market cap nearly tenfold. Under his leadership, Vinyl Group has expanded into media, e-commerce, and music tech, acquiring brands like Rolling Stone Australia, Mediaweek, and Serenade. A former touring artist and music producer, Simons has collaborated with global stars and founded one of the world’s largest social-professional networks for creatives, Vampr. He holds a Bachelor of Business from Swinburne University.	Image
Justin Thomson Justin Thomson is Content Director/Music Director, and an on-air host for two of the largest country music radio networks in Australia. KIX Country, and iHeartCountry Australia. Collectively reaching both metro and regional audiences around the country. Justin has broadcasted country radio programs from the USA, Canada, and the UK, as well as at major festivals around Australia. He was presented with the 2024 CMA International Broadcaster Of The Year Award at this years CMC Rocks Festival in QLD.	Image
Justin O'Connor Justin O’Connor is Professor of Cultural Economy at Adelaide University, Visiting Professor at the School of Cultural Management, Shanghai Jiaotong University, and Hallsworth Visiting Professor at the University of Manchester. Between 2012-18 he was a member of the UNESCO ‘Expert Facility’, supporting the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of Cultural Diversity. Justin recently co-authored Red Creative: Culture and Modernity in China (2020, Intellect) and Culture is Not an Industry (2024, Manchester University Press).	Image
Kaiit Waup With honeyed vocals, a magnetic spirit & early co-signs from Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, KAIIT stands as one of Australia’s most compelling musical forces. Conjuring a blend of neo-soul, hip-hop, with the feeling of intimate jazz club magic, KAiiT doesn’t fit in a box, she builds the room.	Image
Kartini Ludwig	Image
Katie Dall Katie, founder of Club KT, is a Brisbane based PT and running coach with over 15 years in the fitness industry. She offers in person and online coaching, drawing on her background in bodybuilding, triathlons, road/trail running, and ultras. Known for her energy and inclusive approach, Katie specialises in run programs, strength for runners, and beginner coaching, with a focus on movement and mental wellbeing. A strong mental health advocate, she supports local and global charities, using her platform to raise awareness and build community. Through walk-run clubs and inclusive events, Katie empowers others to build strength, confidence, and connection.	Image
Katy Richards Katy Richards is a live music industry professional and the Founding Director of Ground Control Event Services, which provides crew, event staff and logistics support to promoters across Australia. A strong advocate for gender equity and crew welfare, she serves as a board director for CrewCare and as the Australasian representative on the international board of the Music and Entertainment Educators Association. In 2024, Katy was a finalist in the Australian Women in Music Awards in the Touring and Production category. She is committed to improving conditions, representation and support for those working behind the scenes in live music and events.	Image
Kearna Sweeney (Kemister) Creative powerhouse. Live Event Dynamo. Proud Wiradjuri Women. All-round powerhouse. Kearna left audio engineering in the dust to conquer live events over a decade ago. From rigging stages to wrangling talent, producing, logistics, and everything in between, she’s the secret weapon behind hundreds of festivals, concerts, and gigs. Co-founder of Hog Productions and former Yours and Owls Festival HOD, KK thrives in the fast lane, turning chaos into flawless productions. Equal parts strategist, rigger, creator and curator, she believes every detail counts and every team member matters, whether leading large-scale productions or handling unseen grunt work. KK has an eye for the big picture and a sharp grip on the details, building teams that deliver with precision and originality.	Image
Kris Stewart Kris is the Chief Executive Officer of QMusic, Queensland's statewide music industry representative body, overseeing events including BIGSOUND, Australia's largest music industry event; the Queensland Music Awards; Valley Fiesta; and industry development programs across the state. Previously, he was Artistic Director of Brisbane Powerhouse and founded events including the New York Musical Theatre Festival, Sydney Fringe Festival, Festival of Voices, and MELT Queer Culture Festival, while heading the Brisbane Comedy Festival and Australian Performing Arts Market. Kris was featured in the Courier Mail's Queensland Arts Power List, received the Sir Keith Murdoch Prize for Leadership and Gilbert Spottiswood Churchill Fellowship. He's an alumnus of the Australia Council Leadership Program and Lincoln Center Directors Lab.	Image
Lachlan Macara Lachlan Macara is a content executive with almost 20 years of experience in youth & music media. After starting his career as an 18yo work experience kid at triple j, Lachlan’s career has come full circle to land him in his current post as Head of triple j & Double J. In the time in between, he has worked in the UK for BBC Radio 1, Executive Produced triple j Unearthed, and led the award-winning UK production charity, National Prison Radio. His current role combines his passion for Australian music with his keenness to help young people find an audience for their creativity.	Image
Larissa Jane Ryan Larissa believes in the power of storytelling through music to connect people, place, and culture. A design graduate specialising in artist development, her career spans brand strategy, marketing, and A&R across recorded and live music. She has worked with independent and major label talent across singles, albums, and touring. Larissa is the co-creator of the Sessions platform, baked, and a proud Wamba Wemba and Dhudhuroa woman, engaged in cultural heritage and language revival. In 2021, she was named in The Music Network’s 30 Under 30 and later nominated for an AAM Community Engagement Award for her sector contributions.	Image
Lars Brandle Lars Brandle joined Vinyl Media as Head of Content in June 2024, overseeing content for the group's music and pop culture titles, including Rolling Stone AU/NZ, Variety AU, Tone Deaf and The Music Network. A promotion came in May 2025, when he was named Editorial Director. Brandle has reported at the frontline of the international music industry for over 25 years. A former musician, he joined the American music industry staple Billboard in 2000 and went on to serve as Global News Editor. Prior to joining Vinyl Brandle was Billboard’s Australian correspondent and overnight editor of Billboard.com.	Image
Lau Frías Laura “Lau” Frías is an A&R Director at Secretly Group (Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar, Saddest Factory Records and Secretly Canadian), bringing her experience championing artists and paving new paths for underrepresented sounds, spaces and music scenes. Raised in Lima, Perú, she’s been a fundamental voice for the Latinx music community (Omar Apollo, Cuco and more). Lau has a natural gift for world building and creative direction, which landed her a job at Secretly Group. Now in NY and at Secretly, she’s amplifying some of the most exciting new voices in the indie space, including Chanel Beads, Wednesday, and more.	Image
Leah Harris Leah Harris leads the Artist and Label Partnerships team at Spotify AUNZ, working closely with artists, labels, managers and the industry to help creators find and grow their audience on Spotify in Australia, New Zealand, and around the world.	Image
Lucy Pitkethly Lucy Pitkethly has been a promoter at Eat Your Own Ears for over 15 years. Working with a diverse range of artists from the likes of Four Tet, Floating Points and Fever Ray to King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Self Esteem, and Sylvan Esso, Eat Your Own Ears curate around 150 gigs a year. As well as promoting, Lucy co-founded Eat Your Own Ears Recordings with EYOE director Tom Baker, launching the label in 2022 with a double vinyl compilation of EYOE artists past and present, and have since signed the likes of BLOODMOON, Jane Paknia and Falle Nioke.	Image
Lucy Perrett Working at the intersection of music, culture, and brand storytelling — helping artists define their identity, grow their audience, and build meaningful partnerships.	Image
Malfi Dorantes Malfi Dorantes is the Founder and CEO of MalfiCo, a music PR agency launched in 2012 to champion projects focused on Latin American audiences. With over 16 years of experience, she began at Ibero 90.9 FM and contributed to IndieRocks! and Marvin Magazine. MalfiCo has worked with labels like Virgin Mexico, Ninja Tune, and HYBE. Malfi is also co-founder of MUSICMEX, a showcase festival and music market in Mexico City. She advises music trade offices across Europe, South America, and Asia, building cultural bridges through storytelling and supporting global independent music.	Image
Marcus Walkom As a partner at Media Arts Lawyers, a pre-eminent Australasian firm specialising in music and entertainment law, Marcus brings extensive expertise in navigating the complexities of the music and broader creative industries. Combining his legal knowledge with a passion and deep understanding of the creative industries, Marcus provides strategic counsel to high profile artists, record labels, publishers, talent managers, producers, promoters, festivals and industry executives across the music industry whilst also representing content creators, celebrities, media and event companies and film and TV projects.	Image
Marihuzka Cornelius Marihuzka brings over 20 years of experience in the music industry and has held key roles including Music Editor for NineMSN and MySpace, and Label Manager and later A&R Director at seminal indie label Ivy League Records, where she worked with some of Australia’s most celebrated artists. In 2023, she became the first female Head of A&R at a major record label in Australia, taking on the role at Island Records. Alongside her executive work, Marihuzka is also a long-time recording artist and frontperson of punk band Bloods.	Image
Mario Stresow I started DJing at 16 and moved to Hamburg at 19, playing bars, then KIR, and later as DJ and programmer at Molotow. When the booker left, I jumped in—my first booking was Bright Eyes. That led to shows with The Black Keys, Maximo Park, Mando Diao, Biffy Clyro, Editors, The Rapture, Jamie T., and The Killers. Later I worked at A.S.S. Concerts. Wolfmother blew up in Germany. That led me to FKP Scorpio. Since then I’ve worked with Vampire Weekend, Mumford & Sons, Courtney Barnett, Dope Lemon, Alabama Shakes, Angus & Julia Stone and Wolfmother.	Image
Mark Smith Mark Smith is the Executive Director of MusicNT, the peak body for music in the Northern Territory. MusicNT champions the local music industry through programs like Bush Bands, Music Rangers, and the All Good live event safety initiative. The organisation also plays a key role in major national events, including the National Indigenous Music Awards, Music Writers Lab, and the inaugural Regional and Remote Music Summit.	Image
Mary Duong Mary Duong is a queer Vietnamese writer and filmmaker based on Turrbal and Jagera Country. Their practice grapples with cultural expectations, the weight of family history, and the neverending journey of queer self-discovery. Their web series TWO WEEKS (2018) reached over 2.3 million YouTube views and won Best Web Series at SAE ATOM Awards 2018. Their short factual series BANANAS (2019) for SBS screened at SXSW Film Festival 2020, and riot grrrl-inspired short film VIV’S SILLY MANGO (2022) is currently on ABC iView. Their latest project, MANGROVE MANSION, co-created with Rhianna Malezer, is in development with SBS Digital Originals.	Image
Matt Walters With over 15 years of experience in the music industry spanning live performance, promotion, and creative strategy, Matt Walters is an artist manager at UNIFIED Music Group, where he currently represents Emma Donovan and The Stamps. Before stepping into management, Matt founded Parlour Gigs, a platform that transformed the live music landscape by empowering artists and creating new revenue streams. He also served as a Director at Sofar Sounds, leading the development and operations across the region.	Image
Matt Hsu Matt Hsu is a QMA-winning founder of 25-piece Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra — a vital outlier in Australia as a rare POC-led large alternative/indie ensemble. What began as Matt’s multi-intrumentalisttinkering have bloomed into acclaimed anti-racist alt-orchestra comprising BIPOC, First Nations, disabled, non-binary and trans artists. Matt’s mythos as an inimitable composer, where “whatever Matt Hsu touches is imbued with class and adventurousness” (Triple J), is firmly woven in Australia’s cultural fabric, beloved for creating otherworldly sounds exploring juicy spaces between cultures. In lead roles at 4ZZZ and Woodfordia Matt serves as a key advocate for diversity in Queensland’s music landscape.	Image
Matty Woo Matty Woo kicked off his career in 2002 slinging road cases for The Beautiful Girls and quickly made his way into international Tour Management for bands such as Angus & Julia Stone, The Fumes & The Cat Empire. This saw Matt tour extensively through the USA, Canada, UK, EU, SE Asia, South Africa and Australia. After 7 years on the road Matty Woo, formed Artist & Events Management company, Pistol MGMT. The current roster includes Dune Rats, Last Dinosaurs, Ocean Grove, Kid Mac, Goons Of Doom and Anna Ransom.	Image
Melanie Kennedy Melanie Kennedy is Sales Director at Live Event Logistics, Australia’s leading provider of specialised freight and logistics for the entertainment industry. With over 25 years of experience supporting and servicing the live event industry, she has built a career on forging strong industry partnerships and delivering practical support and touring solutions. Melanie and the team at Live Event Logistics are committed to doing things differently and building a more sustainable, connected future for live events - supporting artists, managers, promoters, and organisers by raising the bar on what touring logistics can be.	Image
Melody Forghani Melody Forghani is the founder and director of 23 (twnty three), a global, independently run, artist management and publicity company with offices in Sydney, New York, and London. Representing a diverse roster of artists across management (Shady Nasty, Stella Bridie, These New South Whales, ASHWARYA, GAUCI, davey, Vallis Alps) and publicity (RAYE, Caroline Polachek, Little Simz, Mustard, SPEED, The Rions, Dust, Mallrat, Ninajirachi), she works closely with both emerging and established artists, helping them reach new audiences and build sustainable careers.	Image
Meredith Goucher Meredith Goucher is the Director of International Relations and Development at the Country Music Association (CMA) based in the U.S. In this role, Goucher oversees the development of initiatives that lead to the expansion of global relationships and opportunities for U.S. Country artists and industry professionals, with a specific focus on territories where CMA has established International Task Forces – Australia, Canada, Germany, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and the U.K. Prior to her current position, Goucher spent three years as CMA’s Senior Manager of International Relations & Development, following six years on the organization’s Business Affairs team. Before that, she held a position on the Business Affairs team at Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) for four years. Goucher began her career in music as a college radio promoter and publicist for Pirate! Promotions.	Image
Michael Chase Michael Chase is the director of operations for Metropolitan Groove Merchants (MGM Distribution ) Michael became attached to the family company's activities with an amazing array of Australian independent bands and successes, in 2015 Michael moved to Nashville to open the companies first US office, Michael has worked in this unique ecology of independent creativity and In 2023 Michael launched the first European office in Italy he is currently engaged in expanding the company’s boutique artist & label services music company worldwide out of the USA with more territories to be announced.	Image
Millie Millgate As inaugural Director of Music Australia, Millie is charged with standing up and leading the dedicated body within Creative Australia, that was announced in 2023 as a feature of the National Cultural Policy - to support and invest in the Australian contemporary music industry. Previously, Millie was the founding employee and Executive Producer for Sounds Australia, the national export initiative. Millie commenced her career working in artist management and booking venues, has held executive positions with the Association of Artists Managers and MusicNSW, and Board positions with Support Act, FBi Radio, and Arts Training NSW.	Image
Missy Scheinberg Missy is a Brooklyn-based writer/producer manager (Aidan Hogg and Lach Bostock), streaming consultant and has her own label venture.	Image
Narayan Wallace-Prabhu Narayan Wallace-Prabhu is the Melbourne-based founder of LUSTRE, an independent record label, music publisher, and artist management company. LUSTRE’s artists have earned multiple GRAMMY nominations and collaborated with acts such as Drake, 6lack, Parcels, and Hiatus Kaiyote, contributing to Billboard-topping albums. Its publishing is administered by Downtown (New York), and its label division operates globally through Believe (London), with over 1 billion streams to date. Narayan’s work centers on A&R and artist development, driven by a deep interest in psychology, creativity, and sustainability.	Image
Narayan Wallace Narayan Wallace-Prabhu is the founder of LUSTRE, an Australian independent record label, publisher, and artist management company. LUSTRE has generated over 1 billion streams for its artists, including Grammy-nominated talent across New York, Amsterdam, London, Melbourne and Byron Bay. LUSTRE’s artists have contributed to US Billboard No. 1 albums and collaborated with names such as Drake, Miss Kaninna, 6lack, Parcels and Hiatus Kaiyote. The company’s publishing arm is administered by Downtown, with creative support from New York and Paris, while its label division operates globally through Believe in London.	Image
Nat Day Spotify - Artist and Label Partnerships Manager	Image
Natalie Waller Natalie Waller is the Head of ABC Music at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), one of Australia’s largest and longest-running independent music label. Natalie's career has spanned almost 3 decades at ABC Music. Natalie was presented with the Jo Walker Meador International CMA Award in 2024. This international award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual in advocating and supporting country music’s marketing development in territories outside of the USA. In 2021, Natalie was elected as the Chair of the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and is a Director on the Country Music Association board (CMA) in the USA.	Image
Natalie Kradolfer Natalie Kradolfer is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Amplify Music Education, an Australian EdTech startup revolutionising primary school music education. Driven by a passion for music and a commitment to educational equity, she developed a platform that equips generalist teachers with ready-made, video-led lessons, making music accessible to students nationwide. Since its inception in 2020, Amplify has reached over 200,000 students and expanded into dance and drama, with plans to further diversify its offerings. Under Natalie’s leadership, Amplify secured seed investors and earned a spot on the AFR Fast Starters list in 2024.	Image
Neil Griffiths Neil Griffiths is the Editor-in-Chief of Rolling Stone AU/NZ. He also hosts and produces entertainment podcast, 'The Plug'.	Image
Nikki Boon Nikki Boon is a Michigan-born, multi-faceted music industry professional with experience in artist development, touring, and artist management. Notably, she is an Artist Manager at Neon Coast, a progressive music and entertainment company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Amongst Nikki’s artist roster is multi-award winning and genre-crossing Kane Brown who has amassed 17 billion streams, 12 Billboard No. 1’s on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts, 55+ RIAA certifications, as well as Diamond-status for his single, “Heaven”. In 2021, Boon signed alt-pop band Nightly after years of watching from afar as a fan. Under her leadership, Nightly’s growth has exploded more than 200% in followers on Instagram, as well as 6000% on TikTok from 3k to 200k followers. The band has been featured on stages such as Lollapalooza, Hangout Fest, Super Bowl Music Fest, among others – and are one of only seven U.S. artists on WeVerse, the global fandom platform based in South Korea.	Image
Nikki Wishart Nikki is a Music Curator at QSIC, where she leads music strategy for global brands like 7-Eleven, McDonald’s and Coles Liquor. With a background in performance, branding and design, she brings a unique creative and analytical lens to how sound shapes customer behaviour and brand identity. Nikki is a vocal advocate for the role of music in commercial environments - pushing the conversation beyond playlists to consider impact, intention and cultural relevance. She’s passionate about building music experiences that are strategic, engaging and grounded in data, and believes great curation starts with deep listening - to both people and context.	Image
Nina Agzarian Nina Las Vegas is a pioneering figure in Australian electronic music, known as a DJ, producer and founder of NLV Records. Over the past decade, she’s championed forward-thinking club sounds and worked with artists like Ninajirachi, Gold Fang and Anna Lunoe. A former triple j host, Nina continues to shape global club culture through her releases, label work and curatorial projects with Apple Music, Boiler Room and Nike. In 2025, she celebrates 10 years of NLV Records with global showcases and a continued focus on future sounds.	Image
Ollie Hodge Former A&R Director at Polydor and Columbia who has worked with George Ezra, The Vaccines, Glass Animals, The Gossip, Holly Humberstone, Declan McKenna, Passion Pit and Mumford and Sons amongst others. Last year Ollie started his own label, Some Action, who’s first release was Home by Good Neighbours.	Image
Ollie Wards Ollie Wards is TikTok's Director of Music for Australia and New Zealand. Since joining TikTok in 2020, he has worked to create opportunities for Kiwi and Australian artists on the platform both domestically and overseas. Ollie is always building ways to deepen the users' experience with music on TikTok and connect them with musicians through music editorial, content creation support or partnerships. Ollie worked on the build and launch of the new TikTok for Artists platform, created and programs the world's first TikTok radio station plus innovative broadcast TV and TikTok simulcasts.	Image
Peter Sabbagh Peter Sabbagh is a creative producer, artist manager, and a founder of Bodega Collective and Bodega Studios — a platform supporting emerging talent across music, art, and culture. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Peter has worked with brands such as Red Bull, ARIA, Nike and Universal Music, and collaborated with councils across Sydney to deliver high-impact events.	Image
Petrina Convey Petrina Convey is the Director of UNITY. Mgmt Group, a boutique artist management and consultancy firm. With over 20 years in marketing and talent management across the music and entertainment industries, she has led groundbreaking campaigns for global artists including Beyoncé, SZA, Khalid, Travis Scott, and more throughout the Asia Pacific region. A pioneer in cultural marketing, Petrina developed the first Asia Pacific Cultural Marketing Initiative at Sony Music and spearheaded unforgettable campaigns—such as Diplo DJ'ing on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a world-first spectacle that captured global media attention, Travis Scott’s iconic Astroworld campaign bought to life in Australia, and the launch of Solange’s A Seat at the Table in Sydney. She helped launch careers for artists like The Kid LAROI and Ruel and currently manages New Zealand superstar Stan Walker, and upcoming talent PANIA and SAHXL. A consultant for Warner Music Australia and member of the Music Australia Council, Petrina is known for her creative strategy, cultural influence, and leadership that bridges global and local talent with authenticity and impact.	Image
Pixie Weyand Pixie Weyand is a Music Festival Programmer at SXSW. In this role she works with artists and presenters from around the world, including Australia and New Zealand. Recognized as the world's premier music showcasing event, SXSW brings together the global music community, alongside the tech and film/TV industries, for a week of networking and live showcases in Austin, Texas, featuring more than 1,000 artists from 60+ countries. Pixie was previously owner/booker of The Zoo, one of Australia's longest-running independent venues. Her background also includes publishing, sync, A&R and label services.	Image
Priya Dewan Priya Dewan has over 20 years of experience in the music industry, both in the APAC region and internationally. She has held various key roles, including VP of International Marketing APAC and MD of Southeast Asia and South Korea for The Orchard and running UK-based Warp Records for North America. She is the Founder and CEO of Gig Life Pro - a platform for music industry creatives and professionals to grow their business globally through networking and education.	Image
Rachel Lloyd Rachel has been a Promoter with AEG Presents UK for four years. She is responsible for programming and developing C2C Festival, bringing the biggest names and most exciting new acts in country music over to the UK. As a National Promoter working with teams in the UK and US, she has a roster of touring acts spanning club and academy venues to theatres and arenas, specialising in Country and Americana alongside pop, indie and non-traditional. Before returning to AEG in 2021, Rachel worked in the Music department at WME’s London agency, and the Royalties department of Warner Records.	Image
Rachel Cragg Rachel Cragg is the Managing Director of the NEO Division at Nettwerk Music Group, where she leads a forward-thinking label model focused on fan-connected communities and like-minded artists. Her mission is to foster sustainable careers through deep fan engagement and shared audiences. Previously VP of A&R and Strategy at Nettwerk, she helped develop artists like Sarah McLachlan, Mallrat, and NEIL FRANCES. Rachel also freelanced for major festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach, worked with Silva Artist Management, recently earned an Executive MBA, served on Music BC’s Board, and mentors emerging talent. Outside of work, she enjoys skiing, climbing, and mountain biking.	Image
Rachel Kelly Rachel Kelly is General Manager, Publishing & Sync - Community Music, part of UNIFIED Music Group and founder of EQ Music Agency. Rachel has held executive roles at major and independent publishers including Downtown Music, BMG Rights Management, J Albert & Son (Alberts) and Warner/Chappell Music. In 2019 Rachel was named as a Billboard Power Player and served on the board for the Australasian Music Publishers’ Association. More recently, Rachel has joined the fouinding board of directors for Volume Foundation, that aims to create a thriving ecosystem where emerging Australia creatives are supported, empowered and platformed to succeed on a global scale.	Image
Rachel Jones-Williams Rachel fell in love with music from both sides of the stage — first as a songwriter and performer, and later behind the scenes. After studying popular music, production and engineering at the Queensland Conservatorium, she began her career in Brisbane before moving into roles with Bluesfest, Universal’s Virgin Music Group and Sony Music. Now Senior Director of Marketing, North America, and Asia Pacific General Manager at Dirty Hit, home to The 1975, Beabadoobee, Jack Antonoff, The Japanese House and Saya Gray. Rachel leads global marketing initiatives with over a decade of experience in artist development, strategy and international market growth.	Image
Ralph Peer Peermusic is one of the world's largest music publishers with offices in over 35 countries and growing. Prior to joining peermusic Ralph W. worked in international politics and intellectual property law in both the UK and US. Ralph formally joined the company in 2019 and has worked across many different areas including international licensing, A&R, and now as a managing director of both the UK and Australian offices. In addition he also oversees the company's efforts in Africa and the Middle East. In ANZ Ralph works directly with Australian/NZ acts such as Ziggy Ramo, One Four, and Reiki Ruawei amongst others.	Image
Raphael Dixon Raph Dixon is a music producer and creative technologist with a skillset that spans digital communication, branding and business administration. Raph co-founded electronic duo, and now global sonic house, The Meeting Tree, with Rowan "Joyride" Dix. The Meeting Tree as an agency is an extension of the cult-duo's former band of the same name, that exists on the intersection of music, technology and brand, including being hand-picked to pioneer the use and commercialisation of Google's AI audio technology. Raph is host of Australia's most popular tech-business podcast, Down Round.	Image
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Richard Kingsmill Richard has had a distinguished career in radio and music media. Across 35 years at triple j and the ABC, he successfully spearheaded the music direction of a broad range of radio stations. Working on iconic campaigns like Hottest 100, One Night Stand and Ausmusic Month, he showcased his expertise in music programming, curation and leadership. He helped conceive triple j Unearthed. As triple j Music Director, he doubled the station's Australian music quota to 60%. With years of radio announcing, talent scouting and encouraging artist careers to his name, he continues to contribute to Australian music via podcasting, consultancy and curation.	Image
Robin Werner Robin Werner is Senior Partnerships Manager at Reeperbahn Festival, Europe’s flagship event for music and creative industry professionals. At the heart of the festival’s international strategy, Robin builds bridges between artists, industry players, and showcase platforms around the globe—crafting partnerships, curating lineups, and creating space for fresh talent to be seen and heard. Passionate about forward-thinking formats and cross-cultural exchange, he brings a sharp eye for collaboration and innovation to every project. Beyond Reeperbahn, Robin is the co-founder of Germany’s Fill The Void and KiezKultur festivals, the ethical ticketing platform ticketree, and runs the artist management company WØRNA music.	Image
Rowan Dix Having cut his teeth in the pre-lockout era of Sydney nightlife, Rowan forged a prolific career as a songwriter, performer and DJ in the Australian music scene - solo as Joyride, as one half of The Meeting Tree and also as a member of One Day. Since then, he has gone on to ply his trade in film, ads and experiential music; from composing for feature films like ONEFOUR: Against All Odds to working in collaboration with Google’s DeepMind team to help bring their music AI tools to life.	Image
Ruby French Ruby French works in licensing at Gaga Music, an independent publisher and sync agency based in Melbourne and Sydney. She brings extensive experience in representing and licensing music from a diverse roster of indie record labels and artists, both locally and internationally. Specialising in connecting independent artists with sync opportunities in film, TV, advertising & videogames, Ruby has worked on high profile campaigns for brands such as Riot Games, Zimmermann, and CashApp, alongside TV series such as Netflix’s Heartbreak High, STRIFE & The Twelve.	Image
Saddle Club Saddle Club is a queer line dancing community in Sydney/Eora. We run weekly line dancing workshops and social parties. Saddle Club is all about having fun, feeling cute and meeting new friends.	Image
Sam Nardo Sam Nardo is a seasoned leader in Australia's live entertainment sector, with over 17 years at Century Venues, where he currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. He oversees a portfolio of iconic venues including the Enmore Theatre, Metro Theatre, Factory Theatre, The Concourse Performing Arts Centre, and venue services for The University of Sydney’s Manning Bar, playing a central role in shaping Sydney’s cultural and live performance landscape. Sam is a committed industry advocate. He is been on a board member of the NTIA and is a founding board member of the Live Music Venues Alliance NSW.	Image
Sasha Chifura Sasha Chifura is the founder of artist management company Foreign Echo, working with artists like Skin on Skin, Tobiahs, and Ecca Vandal, and previously managing acts including Tkay Maidza and SWIM. At its core, Foreign Echo is built on an artist‑first philosophy, helping distinctive voices grow into long‑term, sustainable careers. Sasha’s approach blends strategic thinking with a genuine respect for creative freedom, aiming to connect artists deeply with the subcultures and audiences that matter most to them.	Image
Sean Goulding Sean Goulding, Global Touring Agent/Executive Leadership, One Fiinix Live (London), is a native New Yorker based in London and has represented a diverse roster of international superstars during his 20-plus-year career. Prior to his work at OFL, he spent 15 years at the London offices of The Agency Group and UTA (following the acquisition). Preceding that, Goulding started his career in the storied mailroom at William Morris Agency (WMA) in Beverly Hills, California. While at WMA, he moved into the international touring part of the business and hasn’t looked back since. Focusing primarily on exporting talent from the U.S. and Canada, Goulding has been shepherding global touring campaigns for clients, negotiating and concluding various types of multimillion-dollar deals across a range of opportunities. Initially starting out as a musician, Goulding is a graduate of Berklee College of Music. In addition to his agenting role, he is a part of the music leadership team at OFL, and serves as a key contact for the most visible, high-level executives across the globe. Goulding is passionate about music, innovation, and social impact, and strives to create and deliver exceptional experiences for his clients and their audiences across the globe.	Image
Seth Clancy Seth Clancy is Commercial Director at Oztix, Australia’s largest independent ticketing company, where he’s spent 14 years championing connection, collaboration, and commercial success. With over 30 years of experience in entertainment and media across Australia and the UK, including roles at Foxtel, Nova, and Global Radio UK, Seth is recognised for his strategic insight and his “Built on Partnerships” approach. A founding member of Oztix’s executive team, he’s played a key role in shaping long-term relationships across the industry. As a regular BIGSOUND contributor, Seth brings sharp thinking and a deep belief in the power of partnerships to drive meaningful audience engagement.	Image
Sophie Kirov Sophie Kirov is the founder of Lost Motel, a boutique touring and festival company delivering high-impact artist relations, backstage operations, and international tour logistics across the live music industry. With 20 years of experience in global touring, she brings a grounded, human-first approach to managing complex live environments—an ethos that also underpins her work as co-creator of Banish Burnout: a practical, science-backed initiative supporting creative professionals in sustaining wellbeing in high-pressure roles. Her work sits at the intersection of operational clarity, care for people, and long-term cultural change in live music.	Image
Steph Liong Steph Liong is a Senior Editor at Spotify AUNZ, where her favourite part of the day is unearthing great music and sharing it far and wide. She plays a key role in curating and promoting local music that resonates deeply with Australian and New Zealand audiences. Driven by a love of music discovery and culture, Steph champions emerging talent on a global scale, helping artists reach listeners far beyond their home countries.	Image
Stu Watters Stu has been working in the industry for over 30 years serving on the boards of Q Music, 4ZZZ and Green Music Australia and is currently on The Push board. He has consulted to AIR, Nightlife, Believe and has also provided Industry and Government Relations expertise to the ALMBC serving as their General Manager until the end of 2023 when he accepted the role as the General Manager of Creative, Programming and Production with the QMF running the Qld Music Trails. He is parochial to a fault when it comes to Australian music and the business who support our musicians.	Image
Sylvie Maclean Sylvie Maclean is the Head of Commercial at Tixel, Australia’s leading honest ticket exchange. She leads the local team, working with the country’s biggest festivals, promoters, and artist teams to deliver secure, data-driven resale solutions that protect fans, reduce box office strain, and grow audiences. With a background in event promotion, marketing, and ticketing operations, Sylvie has been instrumental in embedding trusted resale strategies into campaigns for many of Australia’s most iconic events and artists - including Beyond the Valley, Dom Dolla, Vance Joy, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix.	Image
Tanya Bunter Tanya Bunter is the Group Music Programmer for triple j, curating playlists and discovering new music for the j networks. After moving to the East Coast from WA, she became a late-night presenter and went on to host nearly every show on the triple j grid, before stepping into the role of Australian Music Producer for Unearthed. She now hosts triple j soul ctrl weekly, handpicking tracks anchored in soul and R&B. Every moment she's behind the mic it's driven by sharp instinct, a deep respect for artists and passion for creating a space where music fans can nerd out.	Image
Taylor James An artist manager with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry. Originally working in corporate entertainment bookings before moving into management in 2019 with Blue Max Music, where I worked with Hilltop Hoods, A.B. Original, and Pete Murray. Since 2022, I’ve day managed Tash Sultana at Lemon Tree Music. In 2024 I signed South Summit helping them release their debut album grow their domestic and international profile. I’m passionate about building sustainable careers and connecting artists with audiences worldwide.	Image
Tess Wait Tess Wait joined Sounds Australia in 2024 bringing over a decade of experience across music, arts, and events to her role as Creative Producer. At Sounds Australia, her collaborative approach and cross-disciplinary experience inform her work across export strategy, creative development, and international engagement. With an ability to navigate complex projects and build meaningful relationships across the sector, from artists and managers to government bodies and cultural institutions, Tess brings a holistic vision shaped by her background in design and storytelling. Her commitment to elevating Australian music on the global stage drives her work at Sounds Australia.	Image
Tim Coutts-Smith Tim Coutts-Smith is a social worker for Australia's music charity 'Support Act' and a bedroom producer/touring musician from the band 'Jack Harlon & The Dead Crows'. He has over 10 years’ experience in various facets of mental health and social work including psychoeducation, case management, and counselling. This has been reflected in his songwriting and artistic direction throughout the course of his musical career. Tim is no stranger to the voices of many unheard Australian musicians.	Image
Tim Blunt Tim Blunt is a trans non-binary songwriter and producer (Stand Atlantic, KiNG MALA, Birds Of Tokyo) whose catalogue has clocked more than 15 million streams. Tim is also a member of Sydney-based band, FVNERAL and a co-founder of TRANSGENRE - an initiative to platform and celebrate trans and non-binary voices in Australian music.	Image
Tim Pattison Timothy Pattison is Senior Director, Creative at BMI based in their New York City office. In this role, he is responsible for scouting and signing new songwriters and publishers, maintaining relationships with existing BMI affiliates worldwide, as well as coordinating various songwriter-focused showcases including BMI’s Speed Dating for Songwriters and the BMI Stage at festivals like Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza. Throughout his tenure at BMI, Tim has been instrumental in maintaining BMI’s working relationships with some of today’s most popular artists including A.G. Cook, Doja Cat, Dom Dolla, Ice Spice, Tame Impala, Steve Lacy and many more.	Image
Tim Shiel Tim Shiel is a musician and artist advocate living on Wurundjeri land. His intuitive approach has led him to work with many of Australia’s most creative musicians including Mindy Meng Wang 王萌 and Gotye. He is known to many for his previous roles as a radio tastemaker at Double J, triple j and 3RRR, and for his soundtracks for award-winning Australian video games. He is currently the Community Organiser at national music and climate charity Green Music Australia, where he nurtures grassroots community building while also leading the global No Music On A Dead Planet campaign in Australia.	Image
Tom Carroll Tom Carroll (aka egumei) is a Brisbane-based director and VFX artist creating bold, surreal visuals across music videos and short-form content. Known for crafting cinematic 3D worlds, he blends filmic texture into digital environments with a touch of magic. His distinct style forms a rich, immersive visual harmony, beautifully blurring the boundary between physical and generated spaces. Music videos are where Tom’s process thrives: a creative playground with total freedom, where he collaborates closely with artists to shape their vision. With roots in cinematography, he produces, directs, and leads post‑production in-house, keeping the process unified and creatively agile. Tom has worked with artists including Mallrat, Last Dinosaurs, Clea, 1tbsp, Dune Rats, The Rubens, and Eliza & the Delusionals. Earlier this year, his video for Mallrat’s Hocus Pocus won Music Video of the Year at the Queensland Music Awards (QMAs).	Image
Tom Fraser Tom Fraser is busy running independent label Pieater whilst working with the team to grow Community Music. These two roles work seamlessly together, presenting Tom with a unique perspective and opportunity to cultivate and share knowledge to a wide array of artists.
Troy Cassar-Daley Troy Cassar-Daley isn’t just a musician—he’s a storyteller, a custodian of culture, and a voice that echoes across the Australian landscape. A proud Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung man, he was born into a legacy of fireside storytellers. 45 Golden Guitars, 6 ARIA Awards and the 2025 Queensland Music Awards Album of the Year and a place among legends as the 50th inductee into the Australasian Roll of Renown. More than just accolades, Troy’s music carries the weight of history and the pulse of the present. Because for him, the music never stops, and the stories are far from over.	Image
Tyla Dombroski Tyla Dombroski is the Director and CEO of Crowbar, a multi-city live music venue group based in Sydney and Brisbane. With over 13 years in the industry, Tyla is committed to building inclusive, sustainable, artist- and audience-driven spaces for live music. As President of the Live Music Venues Alliance NSW, Advisory Board member for Sound NSW, and Board member for Australian Music Venues Foundation, she advocates for venues, artists, and the broader industry—working closely with government and organisations to strengthen the sector. Tyla’s focus on innovation, commercial viability, and collaboration supports a vibrant future for live music in Australia.	Image
Vanilla Tupu Vanilla Tupu is a dynamic director/producer whose work uniquely bridges music and film. She has directed and produced acclaimed music videos for artists including BARKAA, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, The DMAs, OneFour, and Egoism. Her expertise extends to film and television, notably producing OneFour: Against All Odds for Netflix, a groundbreaking documentary exploring the lives of Western Sydney’s influential drill rap group. With a passion for narratives that intersect culture, identity, and sound, Vanilla’s creative vision pushes boundaries, crafting immersive audiovisual experiences that resonate with audiences across Australia and beyond.	Image
Vicky Keeler Vicky Keeler is General Manager of Strawberry Fields Festival, steering the beloved independent event beside the Murray River toward continued success. Rising swiftly through the ranks, she proved her passion, creativity and adaptability by overseeing multiple departments and elevating operational excellence. When the pandemic stalled live events, Vicky launched the Creative Connectors podcast, giving festival visionaries worldwide a platform to share stories, strategies and resilience. Today she champions initiatives that intertwine creativity with environmental care including rewashable crockery, inclusive ticketing and deep collaboration with the Yorta Yorta community, ensuring Strawberry Fields equally uplifts patrons, Country and the local community.	Image
Alethea Beetson Dr Alethea Beetson (Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi and Wiradjuri) is a storyteller, creative producer and strategist known for amplifying First Nations voices through innovative and community-driven platforms. She is the founder of Digi Youth Arts and Blak Social, and currently serves as Creative Director of Blak Social and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program Lead at Spotify Australia. With a decade of experience across festivals, artist development, strategy and cultural programming, Alethea is committed to creating systemic change for Indigenous artists in the contemporary music space.	Image
Ali Tomoana Ali Tomoana is the co-founder and Managing Director of Soul Has No Tempo, a Meanjin-based music company that covers Artist Management, Tour Management and independent label services. Ali is a passionate advocate for artists of culturally diverse backgrounds, creating avenues for them to share their stories in meaningful ways. She currently manages Miss Kaninna. With over 15 years in music across sectors, Ali is a member of the ARIA Hip Hop & RnB Advisory Group, supporting and celebrating opportunities for growth across both genres in Australia.	Image
Anika Luna Call her your home-grown music hype girl because when Anika's not hosting the Australian music show at triple j, she’s digging away at triple j Unearthed for your next favourite Australian artist or is jumping around in the thick of a sweaty mosh pit, swooning over an emerging artist in a local venue. Anika's your host of Home and Hosed, (every Monday – Thursday, 7-9PM) and the presenter of Live At The Wireless, (Sundays from 6PM)! ❤️	Image
ARIA Aria Clemmet-Kennedy is a proud Palawa woman from the Trawlwoolway mob in Tasmania. From a young age, she has been singing and acting every chance she gets. Born in Naarm/Melbourne, Aria says that music has helped her express who she is; a way of dealing with her anxiety. Aria is studying at the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts in Brisbane.	Image
Ariana Morgenstern Ariana Morgenstern is KCRW’s Executive Producer, Music. Starting as a volunteer in 1983, Ariana has held a wide range of positions within the music team ranging from the Producer of “MBE” from 1984-2015 to working on special projects such as the Sounds Eclectic events series, initiating the KCRW Festival at the Hollywood Bowl, and producing the “From the Basement” retrospective book. Presently, Ariana works with the Music Team to curate Today’s Top Tune, book artists for Live Music Sessions, co-curator of Summer Nights and lead other special projects within the music department.	Image
Aunty Bea Ballangarry Aunty Bea (Beatrice Maud Ballangarry) is an 81-year-old Gumbaynggirr Elder, award-winning poet, and passionate advocate for her community. With a lifetime of wisdom, she has fought against discrimination, supported her family through challenges, and dedicated herself to cultural healing and education. Known for her work in mentoring and community-building, Aunty Bea has received numerous accolades, including the Order of Australia. Her Guunumba healing circles and cultural work continue to inspire and empower others, leaving a lasting impact on both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.	Image
Barkaa Entering the scene in 2020, the Malyangapa, Barkindji woman quickly became one of Australia’s most exciting new hip hop artists – balancing unbridled passion with an aggression previously side-stepped with care. Her acclaimed debut EP led to two ARIA nominations & a National Indigenous Music Award, with accolades from Triple J, Acclaim & the FBi SMAC Awards. 2024 was BARKAA’s biggest year to date – releasing Big Tidda, selling out the Sydney Opera House, a national tour, major awards & ARIA nomination for Best Live Act. She opened 2025 performing to crowds of up to 90,000, solidifying herself as a formidable force in Australian music.	Image
Boaz Saidman Boaz is an Agent at Wasserman. Boaz, discovered his love for concerts after attending a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young show. Boaz’s love for music continued as a teenager where he started going to Newport Folk Festival. Boaz has been at Wasserman since 2022 and works with a diverse roster, including Michigander, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Mon Rovîa, Lily Fitts, BEL, Adam Melchor, Bo Staloch, and Evan Honer, among others. When not at a concert, you can find Boaz walking around Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn, cooking an elaborate meal, watching Philadelphia sports, or teeing off with the Wasserman Music Golf Club.	Image
Briggs Briggs is a Yorta Yorta man from Shepparton, Victoria. He’s an award‑winning Indigenous rapper, label owner, comedy writer, actor, and activist. With three solo albums, and 2016’s multi-award winning A.B Original record ‘Reclaim Australia’ – Briggs has for many years been a household name for his music alone. Celebrating its 10th year in 2025 his label Bad Apples Music has become a renowned and trusted name within the Australian music landscape for its consistent championing of First Nations artists and success in doing so.	Image
Candice Lorrae Candice Lorrae is an award-winning artist and music producer of Jawoyn and Torres Strait Islander heritage, based in Melbourne/Naarm. She brings 23 years of experience in the music industry to her studio, Candy Suite, where she writes, collaborates, and produces for recording artists, filmmakers, and theatre companies. As one half of the former electronic pop duo The Merindas, she collaborates with ARIA Award-winning producers. Specialising in a diverse range of music genres, Candice is dedicated to bringing each artist's vision to life. She is also a champion for female First Nations producers and emerging talent through the Singing Our Futures Program, an initiative formed with Uncle Archie Roach and his foundation, in partnership with Culture is Life. She is deeply honored to help carry forward this vital part of his legacy and aims to strengthen the program to one day support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists across the entire country.	Image
Courtney Tune Courtney was the previous Founder of Mothers Milk - Regional Live Music Venue on the NSW Mid-North Coast - is the current Founder of Alt-Collective who have supported over 1,000 new start-ups & established businesses over the past 6-Years - & the current Co-Founder of GTM Sync, supporting over 500 independent Artists from disadvantaged communities through Music Archiving & Licensing.	Image
Deline Briscoe Deline Briscoe, a talented singer-songwriter from the Yalanji people, has been making waves in the Australian music scene with her powerful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and collaborations with industry legends. As a proud Indigenous artist, Deline's music weaves together stories of her culture, community, and personal experiences. In addition to her music, Deline is a savvy entrepreneur, running her own business, Gaba Musik, alongside her partner, Airileke Ingram. Gaba Musik serves as a platform for Deline to produce, publish and share music, supporting established and emerging Indigenous artists.	Image
Donna Mason Donna is a producer, performer, facilitator and wellbeing coach. She is passionate about the creative and healing arts and their role in individual and communal health and vitality - especially as a tool for creating interpersonal and cross-cultural understanding.	Image
FLEWNT Joshua “FLEWNT” Eggington is a Nyoongar Wongi hip hop artist, youth mentor, and cultural leader from Boorloo (Perth). A father and founder of FN Focus and Boorloo Block Party, FLEWNT uses music as a vehicle for healing, cultural pride, and intergenerational strength. His award-winning tracks like “Black Boy” and viral Bars of Steel performance with his son INKABEE highlight legacy, resilience, and connection. In 2024, he represented Australia in the U.S. State Department’s IVLP on Hip-Hop and Civic Engagement. In 2025, he was named Channel 7’s WA Young Achiever and received the National Indigenous Times Community Leadership Award.	Image
Fred Leone Multiple award winning indigenous artist and artistic director, brisbane based director working across a number of genres. one half of birdz and fred leone and fred Leone and leigh roy ryan. inaugural member of the music australia board.	Image
Jenny Fraser did I already provide a bio specific to this? (If not then I will get one to you)	Image
Joey Gunzler Gomeroi man, born and raised in Magandjin (Brisbane). Music Producer and Photographer.	Image
Kathy Wilson Kathy Wilson and her husband Neil are the owners of Suitcase Records, Queensland only vinyl pressing plant.	Image
Keely Eggmolesse Keely Eggmolesse is a proud Kabi Kabi, Gooreng Gooreng and South Sea Islander woman with more than 15 years’ experience in the arts and community sectors. Keely is currently undertaking her Master of Philosophy degree at QUT. As a multidisciplinary artist, Keely enjoys exploring and combining different modalities in her rich storytelling. Her practice is built around decolonial and multi-sensorial methodologies, informed by culture and community, inspired by country and a generational knowledge of healing through song.	Image
Kelly Hellmrich Kelly-Dawn is most known for her work as a member of Camp Cope and Artist & Community Liaison for Indigenous record label Bad Apples Music. Through years of touring, she found her purpose as an advocate for inclusivity and representation in music. Her work is driven by a commitment to amplifying diverse voices, including mother's in the arts, highlighted in her feature on ABC iview's 'Art of Motherhood'. She is currently writing her debut book with Penguin Random House - focusing on women, non-binary & trans musicians in Australia. Born, raised, and living in Dharug Country, she is of Mineng Noongar descent.	Image
Kiwat Kennell Kiwat Kennell is a proud Torres Strait Islander artist, Radio Host, and creative consultant whose work spans music, mental health advocacy, and digital storytelling. As an industry leader, he has advised social and digital media strategy for Music Victoria, The Archie Roach Foundation, and is currently the Digital Media Coordinator at the Koorie Heritage Trust. His unique creative voice is informed by cultural identity, lived experience, and a commitment to equity in the arts. As a performer, writer, and speaker, Kiwat brings depth and integrity to every project, with a growing national presence across industry panels, festivals, and broadcasting platforms.	Image
Lachlan Goold Dr Lachlan Goold is a recording engineer, producer, mixer, author, popular music educator, researcher and Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Music at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Better known as Australian music producer, Magoo, he is a two-time ARIA award-winning producer and engineer, having worked with an extensive list of Australian artists. Since 1990, he has worked on a wide range of albums from some of the country’s best-known artists, producing 39 Triple J Hot 100 entries, over 500 000 physical sales, 200 million streams and achieved multiple Gold and Platinum awards.	Image
Lizzy Rutten Lizzy Rutten – Music Mentor & Community Connecter Lizzy Rutten is the founder of Grow the Music, an ARIA-nominated music mentor and audio technician dedicated to empowering young artists and leaders through music. She works across remote and regional Australia, creating spaces where communities can connect, heal, and grow through songwriting, recording, performance, and cultural exchange.	Image
Llaney Webb Llaney Jade is a proud Yuwaalaraay singer-songwriter from Central West NSW, known for her raw, heartfelt storytelling and emotionally rich sound. Inspired by artists like Missy Higgins and Holly Humberstone, she blends indie, folk, and pop to create songs that feel intimate and powerful. Llaney writes with honesty, drawing from her own experiences and culture to explore connection, identity, and emotion.	Image
Luke Bevans Impressed Recordings was founded and is run by, ex-UMG exec and Apple Music ANZ lead, Luke Bevans. He’s passionate about vinyl, and customer experience. Launching in 2023, Luke created an independent record label focussed on unique vinyl pressings, offering a lighthouse for local independent artists, and a collaborative partners for labels, creating unique pressings for an Australian audience. Thanks to the collaborative nature of the brand, Impressed has released over 120,000 records by artists such as Royel Otis, Jet, Folk Bitch Trio, Chet Faker, Fisher, Elsy Wameyo, Briggs, The Terrys, Radio Free Alice, and achieved 3 Australian Artist Number 1s.	Image
Mesh Webb Mesh is a Programming Manager at Untitled Group, working across some of Australia’s leading music festivals including Beyond The Valley, Wildlands, Ability Fest and AO Live. Mesh is deeply passionate about championing emerging talent and pushing for greater diversity across the live music space. With over 15 years’ experience as a music director, curator, and DJ, Mesh has worked with clients including GUCCI, Vogue, Netflix, Haus Labs, Romance Was Born and American Express. Her career also spans music journalism, agency operations, and film.	Image
Mincy Mincy is a sharp, fierce representative of heavy, fast and bass focused underground dance music, not only as a producer & DJ, but as a Extra Spicy label head and co-owner of Dayshift festival. The Sydney/Eora based artist, has an already flooding resumé that has seen her release on an array of local and internationally esteemed record labels like EC2A, Time Is Now & Gallery Recs, and play at some of the most renowned clubs and festivals globally like Boomtown, Lost Paradise Spilt Milk, Rhythm & Vines, Fabric, Razzmatazz & Chinese Laundry.	Image
Naomi Diane Gamilaroi singer-songwriter Naomi Diane brings an irresistible blend of soul infused, jangly pop to her music. Born in Wollongong, now based in Naarm/Melbourne, Naomi transforms melancholy experiences into heartfelt stories with joyful, danceable sounds. Her debut single, Chasing The Sun, released in late 2023, radiates carefree summer vibes with more exciting singles to come in 2025	Image
Nathan May Nathan May a proud Arabana, Yawuru, and Marridjabin man. He began playing drums at age three in church in Darwin and later studied at CASM in Adelaide. Nathan has worked with Luke O’Shea, Kevin Bennett, Colin Buchanan, and producer James Gillard. He has toured nationally and internationally, including Europe with the Pierce Brothers, and represented his culture at the Festival of Pacific Arts in Hawai’i. His 2024 single “Gonna Meet That Man Someday,” about meeting Barack Obama, was co-written with Gillard and Buchanan. In 2025, he won Emerging Songwriter at the Vanda & Young Global Song Competition.	Image
Nick Findlay Nick has been working in radio since he was 16, moving through various community stations with a solid passion for music. After graduating from the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) in 2005, Nick started working in the music library at triple j and since 2017 has been the station's Music Director. Nick has helped drive some of triple j's biggest campaigns, from the Hottest 100, Like A Version, Ausmusic Month, and the return of the One Night Stand, while making sure local artists are always front and centre.	Image
Paige X. Cho Paige X. Cho is a marketer curious about consumer psychology, advertising and data insights. She’s the Media Director at Bolster, an entertainment & culture marketing specialist agency in Melbourne, Australia. Clients include Splendour In The Grass, Elton John, Adele, Sia, QOTSA, Flume, The xx, Tame Impala, Falls, Laneway, Beyond the Valley, Pitch, RISING, Let The Eat Cake and many more. Beyond her role at Bolster, she is also deeply committed to fostering access and equality in music and the arts, especially for women of colour. She is currently a Board Member for Melbourne Fringe Festival.	Image
Rhyan Clapham "Got my binoculars ready. Safe to say you're going places." – Dorothy Markek, Music Director - Double J ARIA Award-winning artist DOBBY is a true force of nature, with his electrifying live performances leaving audiences spellbound. A rapper, drummer, composer, and producer, he brings an unmatched energy to the stage. Proudly identifying as Filipino and Murrawarri, DOBBY's roots run deep in the Aboriginal lands of Brewarrina and Weilmoringle in New South Wales. His debut album, WARRANGU; River Story, won the ARIA for Best World Album and was shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize. The album’s second single, "Ancestor," was the #1 most played song on FBi Radio in 2024, while the full album was Album of the Week on FBi Radio, Double J, and 2SER. DOBBY was also nominated for Double J's Australian Artist of the Year and received the Hage Award from Sweatshop Literacy Movement. DOBBY’s music has taken him worldwide, from Germany to the UK, the USA to the Netherlands, and across major Australian festivals, including Splendour in the Grass, Bluesfest, Boomerang Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, PARRTJIMA, OzAsia, and the Sydney Opera House. He also performed at Australia’s 2021-22 New Year’s Eve Fireworks. His protest anthem "Until We're All Free" was nominated for an FBi SMAC Award for Best Video 2024. His song "I CAN’T BREATHE" won Best Video at the FBi SMAC Awards in 2020 and remains an anthem for Australia’s Bla(c)k Lives Matter movement, used in schools to educate students on First Nations justice. Beyond live performance, DOBBY composed all soundscapes for PARRTJIMA 2021 & 2022 in Alice Springs and scored Australia's first 500-strong drone show, Elevate Sydney (2022 & 2023). With his signature “drapping” style—seamlessly blending rapping and drumming—DOBBY continues to push artistic boundaries. He is frequently named a "buzz act" and "one to watch" at festivals worldwide, including The Great Escape (UK) and Reeperbahn (GER). In 2022, DOBBY was awarded the NIMA Archie Roach Foundation Award, recognising his exceptional talent as a First Nations artist. With a growing list of accolades, global performances, and a unique sound that fuses hip-hop, classical, and First Nations storytelling, DOBBY is redefining Australian music.	Image
SEDREICE SEDRIECE is a proud Nyoongar man with background in live performance, theatre and storytelling, he brings a deep sense of truth and heart to his music, marking debut single release ‘Shockwave’ as the beginning of SEDRIECE’s journey, he continues to grow, evolve, and develop a sound that is uniquely his own. While making waves through the Singing Our Futures program he is also currently studying at WAAPA Western Australian Acadamy of Performing Arts.	Image
Tahlia Beeson Tahlia is an experienced music lawyer with a broad background in the music industry. Drawing on her experience, including artist management, she combines legal expertise with practical insight to deliver commercially focused, strategic advice. Passionate about supporting artists and industry professionals at all stages of their careers, Tahlia is committed to helping clients protect their rights, build sustainable careers, and confidently navigate the legal landscape in the music business. Known for her collaborative approach, she is a trusted adviser to artists, managers, and creative businesses who value both her skill and her genuine investment in their success.	Image
Tom Gordon Tom Gordon is a Sydney-based music industry professional with broad experience in bookings, event curation, artist management, A&R, and performance. As Head of Music at Mary’s, he leads programming across Liberty Hall and Mary’s Underground, driving the group’s music vision. He began his career as a musician with West Thebarton and Horror My Friend, touring nationally and internationally, including an ARIA nomination. Tom has held roles at Yours & Owls, Farmer & The Owl, RAD Management, and Music SA. Under the moniker Planet Shhh, he managed Paradise Club and currently curates Bloomfield Festival. He was recognised in The Music Network’s 30 Under 30 in 2022.	Image
Toni Janke Toni Janke is a singer-songwriter of the Wuthathi, Yadhagana, and Meriam peoples of Cape York and the Torres Strait. Toni is the Chair of the Goolwal Goolwal Advisory Group, Board Member, Brisbane Powerhouse’s and Chair of the First Nations Advisory Committee. She is also a member of the National Indigenous Media Awards (NIMAs) Leadership Group and Lion's Indigenous Advisory Council. She runs her own consultancy as a coach/mentor. In 2024, she received an Australian Women in Music Award (AWMA). Toni is currently producing a show about her life and music, which will be performed in Brisbane in 2026.	Image
Torres Green Hip Hop artist, Torres Green (AKA Corey Saylor-Brunskill) has been performing on stages in front of crowds, under theatre lights for as long as he can remember. Looking to take his music to the next level, Torres joined the Singing Our Futures program where he hopes to take his ten years of song writing from open mic experiences to sold out crowds.	Image
Travis De Vries Travis De Vries, a Gamilaroi and Darug multidisciplinary artist across medium and genres, is the driving force behind Awesome Black as its founder & creative director.	Image
Trent Starkey Trent Starkey aka Tnert. is a First Nations progressive psytrance/ psy-tech producer based in Eora (sydney) nsw. Drawing inspiration from his indigenous heritage and the culture around sharing songs to tell stories of the land on which we live combined with his interest in alternative electronic music has led to the creation of a sound that focuses on deep progressive percussion and sound design inspired by psytrance, techno and left field bass music. Current resident Producer/Dj at the Burdekin with sound of psylence.	Image
Uncle Kevin Starkey Involved in the Music and Arts industry for the past 3 Decades. Aboriginal Elder, Uncle Kev Starkey has become a valued Music Industry Stakeholder, regionally and nationally. Utilising his ever-expanding knowledge of ATSI Culture and the Music Industry, Uncle Kev is assisting in the Professional Development of many First Nations Artists across the Country, sharing his experiences to help them navigate a pathway to their career vision.	Image
Uncle Kutcha Kutcha is a proud Mutti Mutti, Yorta Yorta, Nari Nari Songman who combines his lived experiences, cultural activism & deep community connections when sharing his knowledge & experiences. As one of Australia’s most respected singer-songwriters, Kutcha’s music & community work has made him a legend. The powerful truth telling of his journey as a survivor of the Stolen Generations is transformative & healing. Kutcha believes music chose him & he shares his Songline to create connections across cultures, generations, & spaces. As a Songman, Elder & iconic voice for his people, Kutcha explains, “music is not what I do; it is who I am”.	Image
Vicki Gordon Vicki Gordon leads with fire, disrupts with purpose and builds power from the ground up. From transforming the Australian music industry to championing equity for women and gender diverse artists, Vicki doesn’t wait for permission, she creates new tables where everyone has a seat and a say. Vicki has reframed relationships between gender and leadership in the Arts, shaping the status quo by creating pathways for the next generation of music industry leaders, sharing her story and showing what’s possible when you move first and bring others with you. Vicki commissioned the 4x Helpmann Award winning First Nations Women's Rock Musical Barbara and the Camp Dogs and produced Australia’s first Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women's Contemporary Music Festival and first training Program for Female DJ's. She independently produced and toured the First Nations female ensembles Singaot Sista to Vanuatu and Barefoot Divas across Australia, NZ, North America and Hawaii selling out the Hong Kong Concert Hall in 2015. She has been integral to the careers of First Nations singer/songwriters Emma Donovan & Ursula Yovich and founded Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) in 2018 to address the chronic gender inequality across the entire sector. In 2025 AWMA has seen a 56% increase in nominations.	Image
Warren Mason Warren Mason is a proud Yuwaalaraay man born in Dirranbandi Qld, raised in Goodooga NSW and now living in lutrawita/Tasmania. Considered an emerging musician in his 50's, Warren’s music, song writing and storytelling follow his longtime artistic theme of “Healing Scars”. His music is a reflection of who he is, where he comes from and healing past injustices.	Image
Will Brussen Willem Brussen is a proud Dharug and Dutch social worker and writer. He has grown up and lives on Wurundjeri Country. Willem knows firsthand the ongoing effects of colonisation and dispossession, and this lived experience affords him the sensitivity, understanding and motivation with other First Nations people and with finding ways of healing. He uses both social work and writing as a means of connection for both himself and others. He is also an avid Australian music fan, with a special appreciation for First Nations artists, and has written about music for several publications.	Image
Wren Arkose Wren Arkose is a Wakka Wakka singer-songwriter based in Melbourne, who grew up on Yagara Country. They has become known for their ‘sad girl’ songs, with their music blending folk with undercurrents of dream-pop and alt-rock. Wren has played on stages at Brunswick Music Festival, Live at the Bowl @ Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Yirramboi Festival, St Kilda Festival and Port Fairy Folk Festival. Wren's past projects have been played on iconic stations such as Triple J, ABC Melbourne, 3KND and Triple R.	Image