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Full Program & Speakers Announced for AIR’s Indie-Con Australia Conference and A2IM’s Indie Week Australian Edition

Thanks to continued support from the South Australian Government’s Music Development Office, the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) is thrilled to announce the full program for its annual conference, taking place in Adelaide, Australia’s UNESCO-designated City of Music, from Wednesday 29 July to Friday 31 July 2026.

Across three days of programming, AIR’s Indie-Con Australia conference and A2IM’s Indie Week Australian Edition will bring together industry leaders, label representatives, artists, journalists and distributors from across Australia and around the world.

“We are thrilled to announce our full program and speaker lineup for our 10th Indie-Con Australia conference, Australia’s largest independent music community gathering. I am especially delighted that AIR is expanding its global connections and building its partnership with A2IM, who will hold their second Indie Week Australian Edition as part of our events.

We thank the South Australian Government through the Music Development office and all our supporting partners” - Maria Amato, AIR CEO

"It's incredibly exciting to return to South Australia for the second year of Indie Week Australian Edition and to welcome such a strong group of industry experts from across the global independent music community," said Lisa Hresko, COO of A2IM.

"Independent music has always been a global business, and the connections made through events like this help create new opportunities for trade, export growth, artist development, and long-term partnerships. We're proud to continue strengthening the ties between the U.S. and Australia."

The conference will feature an impressive lineup of newly announced international speakers including Larry Bringsjord (Fono, NOR), Kukuh Arfianto (Sun Eater Group, Indonesia), Mikael Aldo (YouTube Music, IDN), Joe Taylor (Untitled Records, UK), Michael Chase (MGM Digital, USA), Keith Tan (KiTbetter, SGP), Fiona Comendador (Symphonic, PHi), Morgan Perry (Third Man Records, USA), and David Barnes (Rhymesayers, USA).

Alongside the international speakers, hear from labels, artists and media, including Matthew Rogers, Fanny Lumsden, Poppy Reid, Harry Waugh, Dan Medland, Melody Forghani, Parvyn, Alyse Newman, Lars Brandle, Dr Ash King, Annabelle Herd, Dean Ormston, and many more!

A2IM’s Indie Week Australian Edition will explore key topics, including New Opportunities in the Age of Disruption, Metadata to Money, The Fan Lifecycle, and Catalog as Strategy: Scaling Long-Term Music Assets. Delegates will also hear keynote presentations from Jason Peterson (GoDigital, USA) and Thaddeus Rudd (Mom+Pop Music, USA).

AIR’s Indie-Con Australia Conference will focus on: Touring, Artist-run labels and Self-Managed Artists, AI, Sync, Artist Development, Distribution, Gaming, as well as a case study on Folk Bitch Trio, together with Spotlights on ASIA, AXEAN & Scandinavia, a YouTube Music/Sounds Australia Indonesia Focus workshop and many more.

Secure your place and join independent music leaders from around the globe for three days of insights, networking and industry-shaping conversations in Adelaide.

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

FULL LIST OF SPEAKERS HERE

FULL PROGRAM DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE

South Australian residents get $70 off. Simply use SA2026 at checkout.

AIR members can purchase tickets at discounted prices. To find out about AIR membership, click HERE.

Watch the 2025 Conference highlight reel HERE

AIR’s Indie-Con Australia Conference is held in conjunction with its annual invite-only AIR Awards, to be held on July 30th at the Adelaide Town Hall.

Hotel Partner

Sofitel Adelaide is our preferred hotel partner. Perched above Adelaide's skyline, Sofitel exudes French elegance and vintage charm as the city's latest luxury hotel. Boasting 251 guest rooms over 24 floors, it merges old-world details with modern aesthetics. Experience opulent French colonial design and stunning city, coast, and Adelaide Hills views, and indulge in curated textiles, amenities, and colours for ultimate comfort. Delight in French-inspired gastronomy with an Australian flair at Garçon Bleu, while Déjà Vu, the Champagne bar, offers luxurious street-level encounters. Centrally located, Sofitel provides easy access to Adelaide's business district, top attractions, cultural gems, and renowned events for a lavish, immersive stay.

A limited number of rooms are available at discounted prices by booking HERE