The first 20 speakers to grace this year’s Electronic Music Conference in Sydney have been unveiled, with influential industry figures, tech entrepreneurs and more from across the globe announced.
Returning to the University of Technology Sydney from 13-14 November, this year’s conference will be overseen by new lead programmer Lauren Neko, who has pulled together a number of keynote events alongside panels on mental health and wellbeing, financial stability for managers and artists, the future of the Australian music media landscape and more.
The overall theme for EMC 2019 is “The Next Now”, with the event exploring the challenges the music industry will face over the next 10 years.
First international speakers announced:
Andreea Magdalina
Founder, Shesaid.so (USA)
Donald Hau
CEO, Mixmag China (China)
Georgia Taglietti
Head of Communication, International Media & PR, Sónar (Spain)
Liliane Chlela
Artist, Producer, DJ (Lebanon)
James Locksmith
Curator, DJ, Artist, Jemba Music (UAE)
Megane Quashie
Artist (Megatronic) and CEO, Female First Sessions (UAE)
Ritesh Patel
Co-founder & CEO, The Ticket Fairy (USA)
Scott Cohen
Chief Innovation Officer, Warner Music (UK)
Zaran Vachha
Founder, Collective Minds (Singapore)
First domestic speakers announced:
Alissa Cronau
Founder, Maven Music
Ayebatonye Abrakasa
DJ/Curator/Event Producer, House of Ayebatonye
Carolina De La Piedra
DJ & Presenter, FBi Radio
Clarissa Mei
Artist, New Age Noise Collective
Darren Levin
Content Director, Bolster Group
Elise Reitze-Swensen
Founder and Manager, Women of Music Production Perth
Lawrence Huskisson
Artist (Husky) and Director, Random Soul Recordings
Patrick Nellestein
Higher Education Compliance Manager, Navitas
Rosie Taylor
Co-founder, Women of Music Production Perth
Sarah Houbolt
Circus & Theatre Performer, Arts Manager & Diversity Advocate
Simon Caldwell
DJ, Radio Host & Promoter
Tara Medina
Co-founder & Director, Strawberry Fields Festival
Head to the EMC website for all the details.
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