Delegates

2-letter territory codes:

ASEAN: TH =Thailand; ID = Indonesia; LA = Laos; MM = Myanmar; MY = Malaysia; PH = Philippines; SG = Singapore; VN = Vietnam
Asia: CN = China; HK = Hong Kong; IN = India; JP = Japan; KR = South Korea; TW = Taiwan
Interregional: AU = Australia; BG = Belgium; CA = Canada; CH = Switzerland; CZ = Czechia; DE = Germany; EG = Egypt; FI = Finland; FR = France; IT = Italy; MK = North Macedonia; NO = Norway; RU = Russia; SE = Sweden; UK = United Kingdom; US = United States

Thailand

[TH] Aaron Winning — [TH] Aaron Winning
Independent Music Association of Thailand

[TH] Ajaree Somnajaroenwong — [TH] Ajaree Somnajaroenwong
Amuse Inc.

ผู้ก่อตั้งมีประสบการณ์ทั้งในอุตสาหกรรมดนตรี ค่ายเพลง สื่อวิทยุ–สิ่งพิมพ์ ลิขสิทธิ์เพลง และเทคโนโลยีโซเชียลเน็ตเวิร์ก รวมถึงการประสานงานด้านการแลกเปลี่ยนวัฒนธรรมระหว่างไทย–ญี่ปุ่น อีกทั้งมีความเชี่ยวชาญด้านการประสานงานธุรกิจระหว่างสองประเทศ ครอบคลุมทั้งแวดวงกีฬา ศิลปะบันเทิง — [TH] Akina Suzuki
MANIMAAA

I'm a consultant with 35 years Music Industry experience including 20 years working in Asia. I provide Artist Management & Mentoring services. Am also a speaker & lecturer, conference moderator and playlist curator for Groover. — [TH] Andy Griffin
Consultant

[TH] Anucha Ocharoen — [TH] Anucha Ocharoen
Rats Records

ศิลปิน non-binary สายดาร์คที่ทำดนตรีเป็นเอกลักษณ์ผ่านสายเสียงของขิมที่แหวกขนบ โอบล้อมด้วยบรรยากาศ ambient ของดนตรี electronic และ post-rock เจ้าของรางวัล AVIMA 2010 (Asia Pacific VOICE Independent Music Awards)

อัลบั้ม “This World Is Wrong” ที่ออกมาช่วงต้นปี 2019 ได้เสียงตอบรับอย่างดีจากสื่อดนตรีมาตรฐานสากล เช่น เพจโสตศึกษา (Sodsuksa) เลือกให้เป็น Track Recommended และ Album Recommended, ติดอันดับเพลงไทยที่น่าสนใจในครึ่งปีแรก โดย Everything Eargasm Podcast, THE STANDARD POP ยกให้เป็นศิลปิน(หญิง)ที่น่าจับตามองที่สุดในปี 2019, และ Trip Hop Nation สื่อดนตรีระดับอินเตอร์ที่จัดอันดับจากทั่วโลก เลือกให้เป็นหนึ่งในอัลบั้มที่ดีที่สุดประจำเดือนกุมภาพันธ์ 2020 
และเพื่อต้อนรับสงกรานต์ช่วง Covid-19 ก็พลิกโฉมเพลงเท่ ออกมาเป็น “Silver Diamond (Saderd Version)” รับประกันความซิ่งสะเดิดระเบิดระเบ้อ ให้ได้เซิ้งกันอยู่ที่บ้าน

ปี 2025 ได้ทยอยออกเพลงเวอร์ชั่นพิเศษใน EP ""Acoustic Installation"" ซึ่งเป็นการนำเพลงมาเรียบเรียงใหม่เหลือเพียงเสียงร้องกับไลน์เปียโนเพื่อแสดงมินิคอนเสิร์ตเมื่อกลางปี 2024 จากนั้นทำการบันทึกเสียงกันใหม่เป็น Studio Version เพื่อให้แฟนเพลงได้เก็บไว้เป็นที่ระลึก

สิ่นเดือนกรกฎาคม 2025 ได้เข้าร่วมเป็นศิลปินในความดูแลอย่างอบอุ่นของ Mutation Wave Music Agency ดูแลงานแสดงและอีเว้นท์ทางดนตรี — [TH] Aphichaya Chaiphayom
Neuter Lover (Mutation Wave Artist)

Irin Aurassaya grew up in Bangkok. She graduated from the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication at Thammasat University (BJM). She started her career in the entertainment industry as an actress by playing the role of ‘Yuki’ in Gap The Series, on air at ch3. She also participated in the music video for the song “”Time Machine”” with Lin Machinda Suwannamas, and in the song “Enough” from FLIRT as well.

For her Singer Career, she is curently an artist at ‘FLIRT’, the band which is under Boxx Music label. She still has the opportunity to perform at A-Nation Concert in Osaka, Japan.
Irin started composing songs when she was in high school, she graduated from Young Artist Music Program at Mahidol. Moreover, She has composed many songs such as 124BPM, Time machine, My Boo, FLIRT, etc. — [TH] Aurassaya Malaiwong (Irin)
Singer, Actress, Song Writer

Working in the industry for more than 20 years. Strong knowledge and passion for the business. Very open to meet new people and looking for great partnership and opportunities. — [TH] Blu
Monday Blues

PR Manager at YUPP!

Since 2018, YUPP! (YOUTH WITH DOUBLE UP) has stepped up to a part of Thai music industry with our goals to build community, the intersection of culture, creativity and global ambition. We want to be an inspiration in bringing diverse and varied music to listeners.

YUPP! opens to different and intriguing areas of HipHop, R&B, Pop music through our artists, “MILLI,"" who made history as the first Thai female artist to perform on the main stage at Coachella in 2022 with 88rising collaboration. The 2 rising stars; “Flower.far"" and “GALCHANIE"" who have been gaining significant attention both domestically and internationally. Including “deasy"" that preparing to brigten up Thai music industry with his voice.

YUPP! is going global with 1.4B+ views on YouTube, 10B+ TikTok plays, and a legacy of cultural impact, YUPP! isn’t just a label—it’s a launchpad for the future of Asian music. — [TH] Chanon Boonyasiri
YUPP! Entertainment

[TH] Daniel Disyasarin (Dan) — [TH] Daniel Disyasarin (Dan)
Singer, songwriter

Festival Director — [TH] Dom Chotivanich
Live Nation Tero (co-organizer of Bangkok Music City)

Eddie is the founder of Speakerbox - a 300 capacity venue in central Bangkok. — [TH] Edward James Mellor (Eddie)
Speakerbox

Have been working for nearly 20 years in the music industry in Asia, I have build a network of industry professional & partner companies that become a foundation in executing our collaboration projects in many countries all across SEA. — [TH] Erie Morino
Amprovise Group

Promoter — [TH] Jarupoom (Jig)
genie records

Julien Lacorne is a European cultural professional working across creative industries in Europe and Southeast Asia, focusing on the audiovisual sector. He previously served as Audiovisual Attaché at the Embassy of France in Thailand, supporting artists and labels through partnerships, events, and international collaborations. He currently works as Head of Europe and film producer at White Light Studio, a Bangkok-based company specialized in high-end color grading for prestigious audiovisual works. With experience in production companies in Paris, Bordeaux, and Bangkok, he focuses on artist development, cultural exchange, and creative project coordination. — [TH] Julien Lacorne
White Light Studio

นักฟังเพลงอิสระที่ชื่นชอบการฟังเพลง เสพย์งานดนตรี และสนับสนุนผลงานนักดนตรีทุกคนตามวิจารณญาณโดยมีจุดยืนของตัวเอง คือ ทัศนคติการทำงานสำคัญกว่าชื่อเสียง ประสบการณ์ที่ผ่านมา 1.สตาร์ฟซัพพอร์ตทีมจัดงาน Phuket Camptival 2.สตาร์ฟซัพพอร์ตทีมจัดงาน Jamjury Events — [TH] Kamolrat Hooncharoen
นักซัพพอร์ตอิสระ

Kenneth Lunde Kristiansen is a Norwegian music entrepreneur, producer, and consultant, and co-owner of Distrobolt together with Lasse “Lazz” Jensen.

Distrobolt is a modern white-label music distribution platform built to give independent artists and labels full control over their releases, rights, and revenue. The platform combines powerful distribution technology with a strong human support model, offering direct access to real industry professionals, fast response times, and free video support meetings to help artists solve real challenges and grow sustainably.

With years of hands-on experience in music production, digital distribution, and artist development, Kenneth has worked on projects generating millions of streams and continues to help artists navigate the modern music industry through technology, strategy, and education. — [TH] Kenneth Lunde Kristiansen
Distrobolt

finetunes is a B2B music platform for businesses, delivering legally licensed, curated background music that enhances every space—from cafés and hotels to retail and offices. Built in Thailand, FineTunes is expanding across the region and globally over the next 2–3 years to bring compliant, mood-driven sound experiences to brands worldwide. — [TH] Korakan Yamsattham (Game)
Finetunes Music Co., Ltd.

Lasse “Lazz” Jensen is a Norwegian music producer, artist, and entrepreneur with decades of experience in the music industry, and co-owner of Distrobolt together with Kenneth Lunde Kristiansen.

He has been involved in numerous well-known European metal projects including JORN, Mystic Shiver, Kilanerin, and Ebonheart, and is widely recognized as one half of Staysman & Lazz, one of Norway’s biggest pop duos.

Alongside his artist career, Lasse runs his own label and production company, has contributed to projects with over 100 million streams, and holds more than 20 gold and platinum awards. Through Distrobolt, he focuses on empowering independent artists and labels with modern distribution, strong personal support, and free video guidance. — [TH] Lasse Lazz Jensen
Distrobolt

Music Promoter / organizer — [TH] Leo Katigbak
Flying Kick Asia

Itim Music Publishing is Thailand’s first independent music publishing company, providing a unique gateway to Southeast Asia’s dynamic music scene. We represent a diverse roster of talented Thai artists, producers, and songwriters, many of whom create English-language music that resonates with a growing international audience. — [TH] Manica Lerdanusorn (Mint)
Itim Music Publishing

AMAS. is a Thailand-based artist management company specializing in comprehensive career development, strategic marketing, and business management for artists. We provide personalized management services that empower artists to expand their careers both regionally and internationally. AMAS currently manages Thai artists such as mindfreakkk, Yonlapa, Cupnoodle, STOONDIO, Yep May Yep, fluffypak, and PANNAGUS, while also collaborating with several local labels to provide support services for their artists. — [TH] Maria Mu
AMAS.

Mase is an independent curator, production manager, and live sound engineer based in Thailand. With over 15 years of experience and more than 1,000 shows across Southeast Asia, China, and Japan, his work spans touring, festivals, and cross-disciplinary performance contexts. Recent projects include collaborations with murrph. (TH), Desktop Error (TH), Koichi Shimizu (JP), and productions presented at Bangkok Experimental Film Festival and Thailand Biennial Phuket 2025. His current focus includes artist exchange initiatives and international collaboration. — [TH] Mase Jaruamonjit
Curator / Audio Production Manager

At Beggars, my main focus is on creative marketing, partnerships (from art space to record store) and advertising for the label’s roster, ensuring our campaigns resonate with the local scene and its audiences. On the other hand, I work freelance as a music publicist, collaborating with promoters and a group of entrepreneurs on music projects that aim to foster stronger connections with local artists. — [TH] May Suprapatanant
Beggars Group, Freelance Music Publicist

Michi is an event and ticketing professional from Japan who has lived in Thailand for over a decade. He currently serves as a director at Zipevent(Thailand).
Zipevent does ticketing, promoter, booking business in Thailand and Vietnam.
Looking to collaborate with promoter, booking agent, artist management company etc. — [TH] Michiteru Kondo
Zipevent

Thai Indie pop band, Vocalist — [TH] Natcha Dusadeepun
CHUM*

Artist Relation at Smallroom Bangkok Pop Music Label founded in 1999.
The company began with producing music for commercials and releasing compilation albums. It later expanded into producing full-length albums.

In its early years, the label received recognition and positive attention from media outlets and music labels in Japan as well as several labels across Europe. During that period, Smallroom also operated a sub-label called Smallworld, which focused on introducing indie bands from abroad to the local market.

Today, the label represents 26 artists in total, including some of Thailand’s most prominent acts such as Tattoo Colour, POLYCAT, The Richman Toy, and Dept. — [TH] Natchaya Cheeparanai
Smallroom

เริ่มเข้าสู่อุตสาหกรรมดนตรีจากความต้องการแนะนำแบรนด์เสื้อสำเร็จรูปเพื่อให้วงดนตรีสามารถจัดจำหน่ายมากขึ้นได้โดยความเสี่ยงลดลง แต่ความต้องการของค่ายเพลงที่ติดต่อในระยะแรกนั้นต้องการบริการแบบจุดเดียวเบ็ดเสร็จจึงขยายมาให้บริการเสื้อพร้อมพิมพ์ ภายหลังจากนั้นจึงได้เพิ่มการจัดส่งถึงจุดขาย ณ เทศกาลดนตรี รวมถึงจัดส่งให้กับแฟนเพลงที่ซื้อสินค้าเพื่ออำนวยความสะดวกให้นักดนตรีได้โฟกัสอยู่กับการแสดงและการผลิตดนตรี ปัจจุบัน Thinkwear ดูแลตั้งแต่การเซ็ตระบบการขายออนไลน์ เพื่อให้สินค้าได้แสดงตั้งแต่บน Spotify Streaming ของนักดนตรี, บนโซเชียลมีเดีย, รับการสั่งซื้อจากทั่วโลก, ผลิตในคุณภาพและแบรนด์เสื้อที่เป็นที่ยอมรับ รวมถึงจัดส่งถึงแฟนเพลงในประเทศต่างๆ พร้อมให้การบริการหลังการขายกับแฟนเพลง — [TH] Nattaphol Chemanasiri
Thinkwear

application ที่ให้บริการด้านการท่องเที่ยวไทยโดยสร้างคนคนไทยแท้ — [TH] Nattaphol Laosathirawong
EasyGuide

Neil Thompson is Deputy Managing Director of Thailand’s largest multimedia entertainment company Tero Entertainment Public Co. Ltd.; Chief Executive Officer of Live Nation Tero Entertainment Co. Ltd.; and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Matching Maximize Solution Public Co. Ltd., Thailand’s leading film studio and equipment owner, and service provider.
Tero Entertainment’s various divisions and affiliates include: Tero Music, whose roster of artists includes some of Thailand’s biggest pop and rock acts; Tero Radio which includes six FM and online stations; Tero Sports; Tero Digital; Film Bangkok; and Tero TV which produces more than 25 hours of weekly content broadcast on Thailand’s #1 terrestrial TV station, Channel 7.
Live Nation Tero is a Thai JV company between global giant Live Nation and Tero Entertainment responsible for bringing the biggest names in music and family shows to the country; recent touring artists and shows brought to Thailand by LNT include Madonna, Harry Styles, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Black Pink, Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, and Disney on Ice.
Matching Maximize Solution offers one-stop service for film production. Its divisions include: Gear Head, Thailand’s leading film equipment rental company; The Studio Park, a stand-alone studio facility boasting five sound stages; and Matching Max which focuses on content creation. — [TH] Neil Thompson
Live Nation Tero (co-organizer of Bangkok Music City)

Former Australian tour promoter and venue operator ( Dead Kennedys, Nick Cave, The Cramps, the Cure, New Order, Iggy Pop,etc) now residing in Thailand and starting international concert tours in Bangkok in 2026. — [TH] Nigel Rennard
The Future Factory Co Ltd

Jace Payackapan is a music industry entrepreneur, singer-songwriter and music educator. Born and raised in Thailand, she received her B.M. from Berklee College of Music, US, with a focus in Contemporary Writing and Production. After graduation, Jace returned to Thailand and became artist manager for kessari and SILVY (Warner Music Asia). In 2023, she co-founded Thailand’s first independent music publishing company, Itim Music Publishing, representing writers on various artist projects such as WIM. Additionally, she has worked as a studio engineer and educator at International School Bangkok. Alongside Andy, Jace co-founded Songtaew Sync, for whom she oversees creative and music production projects, including assisting with the production of an album of Luk Thung songs for BMG UK, and translating and performing a Thai version of a Cher song for Apple TV+ in the upcoming movie Fountain of Youth, directed by Guy Ritchie. — [TH] Nithada Payackapan (Jace)
Songtaew Sync

Producer with almost 30 years in the music industry. — [TH] Notapol Srichomkwan (Kor)
SPICYDISC

Mut Matthew is a lively Thai artist known for his love-driven music and vibrant energy. From his debut single Lazy Ocean to performances at Bangkok Music City 2025, he writes and produces his own work, blending heartfelt storytelling with uplifting melodies, aiming to brighten lives through music created with love. — [TH] Panithan Chaiarksornwech
Mut Matthew

Paris Lekwongderm, also known as 'pariss', is a Thai songwriter and producer involved in the music scene, credited for songs like "Troubled" (2024) with Boss Lelanapaparn, focusing on lyrical contributions and production, building his presence through platforms like Facebook and Audiomack. — [TH] Paris Lekwongderm
Songwriter and producer

MUZIK MOVE is a leading full-service entertainment company committed to delivering professional, high-quality results across the music industry. We manage a portfolio of eight rapidly growing music labels. Our roster features many of Thailand’s most renowned and emerging talents, such as Ink Waruntorn, Serious Bacon, ETC., ZEAL, Zom Marie, and others. The company’s operations are supported by five strategic business units Music Business, Marketing Agency, Showbiz, Artist Management, and International Business. Delivering a true one-stop solution for success in today’s evolving music landscape. — [TH] Parnchanok Pummai
Muzik Move Co., Ltd.

[TH] Pattaya Sriviparat (Pat) — [TH] Pattaya Sriviparat (Pat)
Hollywood (Thailand)

Paul 'Bee' Hampshire, a musician and writer, embodies a fusion of cultures through his experiences split between the UK and Asia. With a musical journey spanning decades, Bee embarked on his musical odyssey at the young age of 16, eventually performing with various bands across the UK, Japan, and Thailand.

Bee was also a radio DJ in Bangkok for 7 years on 95.5FM and worked as a music journalist for The Nation Newspaper.

He also performed DJ gigs at renowned clubs worldwide, from the vibrant nightlife of Germany to the bustling streets of Vietnam, and from the neon-lit districts of Japan to the vibrant music scene of England.

Bee also co-founded and played in the Thai-UK-Japanese band, Futon.
He is now with Macrowave a division of Tero Music — [TH] Paul Hampshire (Bee)
Macrowave (a division of Tero Music)

Release and promotion of Thai indie bands.
Organising and management of domestic and international tours.
Creatively and conceptually managing profiles and socials. — [TH] Paul Swann
Pollinate Records

เจ ภาโรจน์ เด่นสกุล คือผู้ประกอบการด้านเทคโนโลยี เป็นผู้ก่อตั้งและประธานเจ้าหน้าที่บริหารของ Zipevent แพลตฟอร์มบริหารจัดการอีเวนต์และจำหน่ายบัตรของประเทศไทย

เจได้ริเริ่ม Zipevent ในปี 2556 และนำพาองค์กรให้เติบโตอย่างก้าวกระโดดจนกลายเป็นหนึ่งในแพลตฟอร์มหลักของประเทศ ก่อนที่บริษัทจะถูกเข้าซื้อกิจการโดยองค์กรญี่ปุ่นในปี 2567 ความเชี่ยวชาญของเขาคือการขยายธุรกิจดิจิทัลในตลาดเอเชียที่มีความซับซ้อน

ปัจจุบัน เขามุ่งเน้นการใช้ประสบการณ์ดังกล่าวเพื่อเสริมสร้าง เครือข่ายดนตรีและความร่วมมือด้านอีเว้นท์ระหว่างประเทศในเอเชีย เขาพร้อมที่จะนำเสนอมุมมองเชิงกลยุทธ์เกี่ยวกับการเข้าถึงผู้ชม การเปลี่ยนผ่านสู่ดิจิทัล และการสร้างโอกาสทางธุรกิจใหม่ ๆ ให้กับค่ายเพลงและผู้จัดงานในภูมิภาค — [TH] Pharoj Densakul
Zipevent

Currently serves as Music Distribution and leading content acquisition, independent label development, and artist marketing across the Thai and Southeast Asian music markets. Specializing in digital music strategy, platform growth, and data-driven marketing with over 10 years of experience in music distribution, music streaming platforms (JOOX and TrueID), and tech product management, along with a background as a music educator and a B.Ed. in Music Education - Western Music from Chulalongkorn University,

Driven by a strong passion to elevate Thai artists and labels beyond the local market and onto the global stage, uniquely bridging creative artistry with commercial success in the digital entertainment industry. — [TH] Phatthamon (Gift) Walaiphatchara
The Orchard

สวัสดีครับ ผม ภู จาก WebTVAsia Thailand ทำงานในตำแหน่ง YouTube Product Specialist จะเข้าปีที่2 แล้วครับ จะดูแล นำส่งเพลงขึ้น ระบบ Music Streaming, Line melody และทำ PR pitching ให้เพลงที่นำส่งให้ขึ้นใน Playlist ในแพลตฟอร์มต่างๆครับ — [TH] Phuminan Boonchoo
WebTVAsia Thailand

Piyapong “Py” Muenprasertdee is a co-founder of Fungjai, a pioneering music platform and community that has supported Thailand’s non-mainstream music scene since 2014. He also co-founded Bangkok Music City (BMC), Thailand’s first international music conference and showcase festival (2019), and AXEAN Festival, Southeast Asia’s first region-focused music conference and showcase event (2020). Through these initiatives, Py has helped build regional ecosystems that expand visibility, mobility, and real opportunities for artists and music professionals across Southeast Asia.

Originally trained as a sustainability and climate change consultant, Py brings a systems-thinking, long-term impact mindset to the music and creative industries. He has authored multiple research papers for Thai government agencies on music and creative economy development, and has served on Thailand’s National Soft Power Strategy Committee (Sub-committee on Music), contributing to policies and programs that strengthen cultural exports and the creative economy.

Beyond industry building, Py teaches sustainability at the Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (CSII) and regularly guest lectures on creative innovation, and pitching using storytelling techniques—helping the next generation turn ideas into ventures that actually survive the real world. — [TH] Piyapong Muenprasertdee (Py)
Fungjai, Bangkok Music City, AXEAN Festival

Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer (Global) — [TH] Pollakit Srisamut
YUPP! Entertainment

Polo Ruesz is a french cultural entrepreneur and the founder of Live Promotions BKK, a creative production agency connecting international artists with Southeast Asia’s stages, festivals, and audiences.

Polo has produced sold-out shows for artists such as Ibrahim Maalouf and Roman Frayssinet, and was the coordinator for World Music Day Bangkok, which drew over 7,000 attendees in 2025. He also launched JAMBOX, Bangkok's finest jam sessions.

In addition to building tours, producing and promoting events, Polo advises international creative companies on creative expansion and market entry in Southeast Asia.

Through the Live Promotions Network (LPN), he is building a touring infrastructure that supports both inbound international acts and outbound development of Southeast Asian talent on global stages. — [TH] Polo Ruesz
Live Promotions Bkk

Pongsiri Hetrakul is a Thai media entrepreneur and cultural event producer working at the intersection of music, media, and city-scale creative experiences. He is the co-founder of Bangkok Music City (BMC), Thailand’s leading international music conference and showcase festival, created to connect Thai and Asian artists with global music industry players and to position Bangkok as a regional music hub.
He is also the driving force behind NYLON Thailand, where he has played a key role in shaping contemporary youth culture, fashion, and creative media narratives. Beyond media, Pongsiri leads and co-founded several of Bangkok’s most influential cultural festivals, including Siam Music Festival, one of the city’s largest urban music events, and AWAKENING, a large-scale light and digital art festival that reactivates historic districts and contributes to Bangkok’s night-time economy.
Across all his work, Pongsiri focuses on building sustainable creative ecosystems — bringing together artists, brands, communities, and cities to create platforms where culture, commerce, and urban identity grow together. — [TH] Pongsiri Hetrakul (Tom)
NYLON Thailand, Bangkok Music City, AWAKENING

Poom Piyasu Komaradat is based in Bangkok, Thailand and worked within the music industry for 20 years. He is a founder and CEO of independent record label, “Parinam Music” since 2007, and an independent concert promoter and organizer, “Seen Scene Space” since 2014.

Seen Scene Space – an independent concert promoter and organizer. The goal is to deliver live acts from around the world to Thai-fan bases and to create Bangkok being Asia’s main music hub. Seen Scene Space archives more than 100 shows in total since 2014.

Parinam Music – played the vital role in developing the local indie scenes, releasing some different and interesting genre music such as KIKI, FOLK9, VVAS, GYMV and more. Which most of them are received great feedbacks from loads of music listeners not only in Thailand, but also throughout the world.

Maho Rasop Festival – an international independent music festival based in Bangkok, offering eclectic and diverse curation focused on quality live performances. Giving best selection of international and local artists, arts, food, and cultural activities for everyone. Even Maho Rasop was introduced to music festival goers for five times but audiences tremendously give superb feedbacks.

POW! FEST – Seen Scene Space’s annually own music festival. The mini music fest has been organized since 2015. The festival is focusing on dream pop, shoegaze, post punk, math rock, and alternative rock bands. — [TH] Poom Piyasu Komaradat
Seen Scene Space / Parinam Music

Hi! I’m Fon, an artist manager who has built my experience from the ground up. I began my journey in 2020 with Rocketman under Rats Records and later supported Mut Matthew’s solo project. In 2024, I joined AMAS., an artist management and services company, where I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with Thai indie artists—focusing on expanding their presence in international markets. I’m committed to long-term artist development and supporting artists in building sustainable careers. — [TH] Pornnatcha Yotinsansern
AMAS.

สวัสดีค่ะ ชื่อสายป่าน อายุ24ปี เรียนจบจากวิศวะกรามสังคีต สาขาดนตรีและสื่อประสม แต่ได้มีโอกาสมาดูแลวงดนตรีของเพื่อนๆมาเป็นเวลา1ปีแล้ว ตอนนี้ได้มีโอกาสดูแลวงอื่นๆเพิ่มเติม (OFFICESYNDROME/macawa and the flowers/Ta anawin) ในงานนี้มาในตัวแทนของวง OFFICESYNDROME มีความสนใจอยากผลักดันให้วงต่างๆไปได้ไกลขึ้นตามศักยภาพของวงค่ะ — [TH] Pornpitcha Minsiri
OFFICESYNDROME

MUTATION WAVE is a service provider
Indie Live Music Booking Agent and Concert
Promoter specializing in : Small-scale

MUTATION WAVE BELIEVE
“MUSIC HAS NO BOUNDERIES”
GREAT LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE
COMES WITH GOOD CREATIVE

MUTATION WAVE CAN
“Empowering indie bands.
We make live music happen” — [TH] Prawprarw Arunsiri
MUTATION WAVE music agency

With a background at industry giants like Warner Music Thailand and Universal Music Thailand, I specialize in bridging the gap between artists and the audience. My expertise spans the full spectrum of music promotion—from securing high-impact media coverage and conducting artist interviews to organizing live events. Whether you are a small indie group or a top-tier star, I manage the press and the production so you can focus on the music. — [TH] Preeyaporn Yodkhum (Ploy Cheezedi)
Tande-m

Head of Product & Technology — [TH] Prin Muangsin (Mint)
Finetunes Music Co., Ltd.

I am founder of Moindy, local digital music distributor in the past 20 years. Now I am starting new project “finetunes”. FineTunes is a B2B music platform for businesses, delivering legally licensed, curated background music that enhances every space—from cafés and hotels to retail and offices. Built in Thailand, FineTunes is expanding across the region and globally over the next 2–3 years to bring compliant, mood-driven sound experiences to brands worldwide. — [TH] Punsak Limvatanayingyong (Oui)
Finetunes Music Co., Ltd.

A promoter since 2003, she has worked with local and international musicians and DJs and is the co-founder of Studio Lam, a staple of the Bangkok music scene for 12 years.

Since becoming the manager of The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band in 2013, she has expanded her roster to include talented acts such as MAKARA, NIXSA JINGLE, and KOSUM BOY. She is dedicated to elevating these exceptional artists and securing the international recognition they deserve. — [TH] Quintida Kunchon (Yuki)
Tenrabum Artist Management

รชต ชวัติชัย ชื่อเล่นน้ำว้าเป็นคนระยองที่กำลังเรียนต่อสาขาดนตรีอยู่ที่กรุงเทพ ครั้งนึงเราเคยมีโอกาศได้ไปเชียงใหม่ เราไปเห็นพื้นที่แห่งศิ่ลปะที่นั้นมีแต่คนสร้างศิลป์ มันทำให้เรานึกถึงพื้นที่ของตัวเองแล้วเราก็ตั้งคำถามกับมัน ว่าแล้วทำไมที่ระยองมันจะมีศิลป์แบบนี้ไม่ได้วะ เพราะเรารักศิลปะแต่เราก็ยังอยากอยู่ในพื้นที่ตัวเอง เราก็เลยรวมหัวกับเพื่อนอีกคนเพื่อจัดLive spaceขึ้นที่ระยองเป็นพื้นที่แห่งเสียงดนตรีที่ไม่มีใครตัดสินกันไม่ว่าจะเป็นคนฟังหรือคนเล่นก็ตาม ปัจจุบันเรากำลังเรียนต่อเพื่อเอามาพัฒนาในพื้นที่ตัวเองต่อ — [TH] Rachata Chawatichai
LongLive crew

Raksit Rakkanadee, Chief Operating Officer of Live Nation Tero Entertainment, is responsible for bringing a wide range of local and international concerts, music festivals, and live events to Thailand. These include renowned productions such as Disney On Ice, The World of Studio Ghibli, the BLACKPINK [BORN PINK] World Tour, the Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour in Bangkok, and Sonic Bang.

In addition to his work in promoting global acts, Raksit is deeply committed to elevating Thai artists on the international stage and ensuring exceptional concert experiences for all audiences. He firmly believes that Thailand’s production capabilities are now fully equipped to meet the high standards of both artists and fans alike. — Raksit Rakkandee
Live Nation Tero Entertainment

บริหารจัดการงานคอนเสิร์ตและงานประกวดดนตรีในเครือบริษัท — [TH] Ratee Yaempoo
EasyGuide

Currently works as an Artist Manager at Newechoes, a music label in Thailand. The role focuses on helping bands get booked at international festivals, planning release strategies, and supporting them in becoming more well-known on the global stage.

Over the past few years, I have been working closely with artists across Asia – coordinating tours in Taiwan, Japan, India, Singapore, and Australia, while also handling contracts, logistics, and creative production.

Beyond management, my passionate about building bridges between local sounds and the global music scene, creating spaces where independent artists can thrive and audiences can discover new voices. — [TH] Salintip Tipnee
NewEchoes

Bassist of De Flamingo 🎶🎼🎵🎤🎸🥁🎧🎹🎺🎻 — [TH] Santisuk Woranuchkul (Ninja)
genie records

Since 2018, YUPP! (YOUTH WITH DOUBLE UP) has stepped up to a part of Thai music industry with our goals to build community, the intersection of culture, creativity and global ambition. We want to be an inspiration in bringing diverse and varied music to listeners.

YUPP! opens to different and intriguing areas of HipHop, R&B, Pop music through our artists, “MILLI,"" who made history as the first Thai female artist to perform on the main stage at Coachella in 2022 with 88rising collaboration. The 2 rising stars; “Flower.far"" and “GALCHANIE"" who have been gaining significant attention both domestically and internationally. Including “deasy"" that preparing to brigten up Thai music industry with his voice.

YUPP! is going global with 1.4B+ views on YouTube, 10B+ TikTok plays, and a legacy of cultural impact, YUPP! isn’t just a label—it’s a launchpad for the future of Asian music. — [TH] Sawit Suwankun
YUPP! Entertainment

ผมเป็นพนักงานตำแหน่ง YouTube Product Specialist (Junoir) ที่บริษัท WebTVAsia มีหน้าที่ดูแลหลังบ้านช่อง YouTube ของพาร์ทเนอร์รวมถึงศิลปินด้วย — [TH] Simiran Supha-amphanwong
WebTVAsia Thailand

[TH] Sirinya Gumparasiri (Kob) — [TH] Sirinya Gumparasiri (Kob)
Hollywood (Thailand)

CMO & Co founder — [TH] Solaya Tanmanatham
Zipevent

A music professional working as a producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and engineer. — [TH] Suchakree Lelanapaparn (Boss)
Producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and engineer

Sumet Yordkaew (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

Director and Producer of LABBfest. Music Showcase Chiang Mai
Founder, Director, and CEO at Minimal Records (Music labels) / Minimal Studio (Visual Design) / Minimal Bar (Music Bar) / Oversee (Agency and Organize Music Events)
Lecturer at Collage of Arts Media and Technology, Chiang Mai University

Sumet is a lecturer in animation and visual effects at Chiang Mai University. He loves music and knows about the potential of artists in the local area. He is a co-founder of “No Signal Input,” a group of local artists who want to explore what they work. After that, he developed a group of music labels called “Minimal Records” including artists such as Solitude is Bliss, Yonlapa, and Lawin. The aim is to support local artists and create a Chiang Mai music ecosystem.

At the same time, he also organizes LABBfest., an international music showcase festival to create a space for artists to showcase their works and exchange with delegates from various domestic and foreign entrepreneurs, as well as to export local artists abroad under the name of “Oversee” which is intended to be an agency, export artists and become a hub supporting foreign artist who are interested in exchanging in Chiang Mai.

Contact:
Music Showcase: labbfest@gmail.com
Music Organization: overseeagen@gmail.com
Music Label: minimalrecord@gmail.com — [TH] Sumet Yordkaew
Labbfest / Minimal Records / Oversee

Sumitta Duangkaew, known professionally as Fyeqoodgurl, is a Thai singer-songwriter, producer, and actress, famous as a former member of the idol group BNK48 and now a solo artist under D.U.M.B. Recordings. — [TH] Sumitta Duangkaew (Fyeqoodgurl)
Singer-songwriter, producer, and actress

พ.ศ. 2547–2559 ภัณฑารักษ์, ศูนย์สร้างสรรค์งานออกแบบ (TCDC) และบรรณาธิการนิตยสาร คิด
พ.ศ. 2558–2568 ผู้ร่วมก่อตั้งและผู้อำนวยการ Bangkok CityCity Gallery — [TH] Suphamat Phahulo
Bangkok CityCity Gallery

Content Creator — [TH] Suthimon Chanton
Juicey

A former musician from Bangkok, now in Fukuoka, always seeking cultural exchange opportunities. — [TH] Suwatin Wattanavitukul
NewEchoes

Thalassa Tapia-Ruano (also referred to as Thala or Thalassa Tapia-Ruano Ferrand) is an emerging actress and performer based in Thailand. — [TH] Thalassa Tapia-Ruano (Thala)
Actress and performer

I work as an Overseas Coordinator at NewEchoes, a Bangkok-based music label. Over the past three years, I have facilitated more than 50 international performances for our artists. — [TH] Thanapat Kerdkaew
NewEchoes

Vocalist, bassist, and leading composer of The Darkest Romance, an alternative metal band based in Bangkok, Thailand. Max is also a freelance musician, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer (and co-producer). — [TH] Thitiwat Rongthong (Max)
The Darkest Romance

Thomas Ewins began his career in Chiang Mai's club scene, working in event promoting and developing early foundations in artist coordination and event production. At 19, he co-founded Noble Bass, a bass-music events collective with a goal of pushing the genre within Thailand, hosting international names such as Killa P, Kritikal, NOSENSE, and GVESS. He later expanded into the commercial side of the industry through work in copyright and synch licensing, fostering understanding of global music markets and music rights. Now, Thomas leads Sales, New Business & Client Relations at Up! Entertainment & Bangkok Live, driving industry partnerships, artist opportunities, and long-term development. He aims to develop sustainable platforms designed to drive artistic development, industry growth, and global recognition, whilst strengthening the professional infrastructure that supports lasting creative success. — [TH] Thomas Ewins
Up! Entertainment & Bangkok Live

Rangsit sound space เริ่มต้นจากกลุ่มนักศึกษาที่ทำงานทางด้านดนตรีเป็นทุนเดิมอยู่แล้ว และอยากผลักดันศิลปินหน้าใหม่ที่เขามีฝีมือแต่ไม่มีพื้นที่ให้แสดงออก ทางเราจึงได้จัดพื้นที่ให้กับศิลปินพวกนั้นได้ออกมาเล่น — [TH] Tin Bamrungyat
Rangsit sound space

I’ve been working at Muzik Move for over six years and currently lead the International Business Department. I focus on building global partnerships, creating international opportunities for artists, and developing cross-border collaborations that connect creativity with long-term growth in the music industry. — [TH] Tita Kanittanon
Muzik Move Co., Ltd.

[TH] Wason Homsangpradit — [TH] Wason Homsangpradit
Hollywood (Thailand)

Top Sarun — Top Sarun
Fungjai

From Goja Bkk and also DMC Thailand — [TH] Toru Yoshizawa
Goja Bkk, DMC Thailand

Bangkok-based music entrepreneur and co-founder of Blueprint Livehouse, a key venue for Thailand’s independent music scene. He also serves as General Manager at The COSMOS, a media platform producing the Cosmos Session series, where he works to foster collaboration and sustainability across Southeast Asia’s alternative music community. The COSMOS is an alternative music communiy. — [TH] Widthawat Intrasungkha
The COSMOS / Blueprint Livehouse

AR Artist and Promotor Concert 10 year — [TH] Wirawut Treeprom (Dave)
Amprovise

ASEAN

I help artists and brands tell their story across Southeast Asia. Through Yugen, I craft tailored PR campaigns that break through the noise in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, turning regional potential into real recognition.

My experience leading Indonesia’s Music Director Association (AMDI) has given me a powerful network and a deep understanding of the regional music landscape. I offer more than just publicity; I provide strategic partnership, blending access, insight, and execution to help you connect effectively.

If you're looking to grow your influence in ASEAN’s vibrant music scene, I offer the regional expertise and relationships to make it happen. Let's work together to create something lasting. — [ID] Aditya Prabowo (Broi)
Yugen

Arash Buana is a popular Indonesian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and former child actor known for his emotive pop music, often exploring themes of love, relationships, and personal feelings in tracks like "if u could see me cryin' in my room" and "i've always loved you". Starting his career young, he transitioned from presenting to music, gaining significant recognition for albums such as "logic mess" and "life update," and is praised for his relatable lyrics and musical versatility. — [ID] Arash Buana (Arash)
Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist

Arnando Putra is a guitarist, composer, and sound artist who blends classical roots with a passion for jazz and improvisation. His work spans original compositions, cross-cultural collaborations, and interdisciplinary projects. He gained early recognition with Lantun Orchestra’s *Topeng Monyet*, earning AMI Award nominations, and has performed internationally, including at One People Project Tokyo. Arnando co-founded Gulir Bunyi Workshop and established BSS Records, later partnering with Jazz Gunung Indonesia to launch Silver 7 Records. With releases like *His Spirit (For Riza)* and *Forged by Nature*, he continues to shape a dynamic, reflective, and collaborative musical landscape in Indonesia and beyond. — [ID] Arnando Putra Eddiyanto
Silver 7 Records

Bagas Indyatmono is the CEO of Jazz Gunung Indonesia, the promoter that brought you Jazz Gunung Bromo, a jazz and cultural festival in the mountain held at 2000m asl in East Java, Indonesia since 2009.

The Jazz Gunung initiatives then expanded into a Jazz Gunung Series, which explore the art and cultural aspect of the mountainous side of Indonesia, currently in 3 other mountains beside Mt. Bromo.

Bagas is also the Chairman of Forum Jazz Indonesia – a network of Indonesian jazz promoters, musicians, and jazz related industry, and the Head of Regional Development of Asosiasi Promotor Musik Indonesia (APMI) or the Indonesian Music Promoter Association. — [ID] Bagas Indyatmono
Jazz Gunung Indonesia, Silver 7 Records

Having worked in Indonesia’s live music and creative events scene for over 20 years, I, through my company known as Java Festival Production, have had the privilege of helping grow festivals like the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival and other cultural initiatives. My focus has always been on building platforms that connect people and open doors for talents globally, while creating memorable experiences for everyone involved. — [ID] Dewi Gontha
PT Java Festival Production / Java Jazz Festival

20 Years in Live Events Industry — [ID] Donny Heru
LaLaLa Festival

Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, Imam has been active in the music industry for almost 20 years ever since he co-founded anthemic contemporary pop band lightcraft in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Imam is responsible for the band’s distinctive music and their international endeavours, which has led them to perform at various international music festivals and embark on tours across 15 countries, including appearances at Liverpool Sound City 2016, SXSW 2017, V-Rox 2017, Monsoon Music Festival 2019, and many others.

Due to his involvement with lightcraft, Imam has been invited to share his experience in performing abroad and insights into the music industry at several music conferences, most notably at Archipelago Festival, Ideafest, and Trans Asia Music Meeting, among others.

Outside of lightcraft, Imam worked in the media industry before leaving in 2016, his last role being the managing editor for an English-language lifestyle magazine. He then joined 360° music development agency 12WIRED as PR Associate, where he spearheaded PR campaigns, maintained relationships with local and international media, and crafted press releases and newsletters for the agency’s artists and clients.

Imam now serves as the territory lead in Indonesia for sync agency Bemo Sync, overseeing partnerships and opportunities in the region, and also works as a music consultant for Music Concierge, curating tailored music solutions for international brands.

On the side, Imam is also an experienced freelance editor, writer, proofreader, and translator. — [ID] Imam Surataruna
Bemo Sync

M. Gilang Emandar (also Mohammad Gilang Emandar/Gilang Wisnandar) is a prolific Indonesian songwriter, composer, and producer in the music industry. — [ID] M Gilang Emandar (HNATA)
Songwriter, composer, and music producer

An Account Executive at Vault Vision Agency, specializing in talent recruitment and securing performance opportunities for emerging and established music artists. Works to expand exposure and connect VVA talents with stages, partners, and audiences locally and internationally. — [ID] Maureen Anabelle
Vault Vision Agency

I am a Capricorn boy who likes Pop, K-Pop, Pop Punk, Rock and the others like that. A little sensitive with love songs and sad songs. Be a Sanguine Melancholic person makes me an ambivert human. Don't like crowded places exept music concerts. Be a stage photographer since 2015 until now. I like stage photography because the results of each show must be different even though the same artist. And makes me enthusiastic to capture precious moments in every performance. — [ID] Rexi Tegar Pratama
Music Festival Photographer

I am the Lead of External Relations & Partnership at Lokamusik, a music-focused platform under Sosialoka Indonesia. I work closely with artists, labels, brands, media, and digital platforms to build strategic collaborations and integrated music marketing partnerships. I’m currently open to connecting with potential partners interested in collaborating within Indonesia’s music ecosystem and developing impactful, long-term initiatives. — [ID] Rizkabum
Lokamusik

I am a music enthusiast with some experience in band management, booking agency, and tour planning. I founded SRM Bookings & Services, a Booking Agency, Event Promoter and Tour Planner, started from 2011, a company that provides professional services and support for local artists. I have organized and facilitated multiple tours and events across Asia, including creating event like Record Store Day in Indonesia

I also have Record Store called Heyfolks! Since 2006

I am also a co-founder of AXEAN Festival, a platform that connects regional artists to the global music stage. Since 2020, we have launched online and live events, featuring emerging talents from Southeast Asia

I also act as a country head at Fungjai, an online music media based in Thailand.

My mission is to promote and celebrate the diversity and creativity of the music scene in Southeast Asia, and to foster collaboration and exchange among musicians, media, and audiences. — [ID] Satria Ramadhan
AXEAN Festival

Sitt Paing Htet, also known by his stage name Sam (or Sam Sam), is a Myanmar-based artist recognized for his music, including potentially Myanmar's first Dolby Atmos song, and for covering songs like Justin Bieber's "Pray", demonstrating his presence in the local music scene, especially during challenging times. — [MM] Sitt Paing Htet (Sam)
Musical artist

Faris began his career as a Broadcast Journalist / Assistant Producer at Astro Awani and won the AIM (Anugerah Industri Muzik – Malaysia) for Best Music Video before taking a dive to set up TAPAUtv from his bedroom. 10 years later, TAPAU is now an established brand that champions the independent community. — [MY] Ahmad Faris
TAPAUfest

Head of Music — [MY] Isabella Pek
Kuala Lumpur City Hall

[MY] Ivan Al Furqan Maulana — [MY] Ivan Al Furqan Maulana
TAPAUasia/TAPAUtv

43 produces and promotes live entertainment in Southeast Asia, offering end-to-end agency services for full-service event management and production. Stay tuned for concert news by following us on Facebook and Instagram: 43_Ent. — [MY] Happy Kwong
Fortythree Agency Sdn. Bhd.

Kay Sik (施长礼)
Founder & CEO, Gig Guru
Kay Sik is a creative-tech entrepreneur, music producer, and educator with over 15 years of experience across the creative industries, talent development, and education innovation. She is the Founder & CEO of Gig Guru, an AI-driven platform designed to support freelancers, creatives, and emerging talents in navigating sustainable careers within the gig economy.

Beyond Gig Guru, Kay has founded and led multiple ventures including Beat Barn Production (Trove Music) and iDEA Education Group, where he focuses on bridging industry practice with structured education, talent incubation, and cross-border collaboration. His work spans Southeast Asia and Greater China, covering music production, creative entrepreneurship training, and digital platform development.

Kay is also actively involved in education, mentoring students and young professionals in music business, digital media, and creative entrepreneurship. His long-term vision is to build scalable creative ecosystems that integrate technology, education, and social impact, enabling talents to thrive in an increasingly digital and project-based economy. — [MY] Kay Sik
Emulab Sdn.Bhd (Gig Guru)

Mak is a pivotal force behind the Malaysian local independent music scene. He is instrumental to releasing genre-defying musicians such as Liyana Fizi, NAO, Citizens of Ice Cream and Dirgahayu through his own record label, Soundscape Records. He is also one of the founding members for Live Fact, a mid-size venue that showcases local acts and touring musicians.

He has been instrumental in building the Chinese language fringe scene in the late 1990s. In 2006, Mak has expanded his reach to the bigger urban market, bringing the likes of post-rockers Mogwai, Mono, GY!BE, Explosions in the Sky, Kula Shaker, Russian Cirlces, Tortoise, Warpaint, The Album Leaf, Tycho and many more to Malaysia.

Mak is also the backbone behind City ROARS! Festival, an annual festival that featured fringe Asian acts. He’s also the co-founder of AXEAN Festival, the first international showcase festival in the region. — [MY] Mak Wai Hoo
Soundscape Records, City ROARS! Festival, and Live Fact

Ahmad Tanji runs Shoplifters United, a DIY Manila-based event promotion with a mission of introducing alternative genres to the local scene.

He is also the A&R representative for Wonder Collab Studios, one of the sought-after audio production agencies in the Philippines. Wonder Collab recently introduced Studio 8, a Dolby Atmos studio that caters to immersive sound production.

When not supporting the local music scene, Ahmad sings and writes songs for indie rock act, We Are Imaginary. — [PH] Ahmad Sohiel Tanji
Shoplifters United / Wonder Collab Studios

Camille Castillo is the Founder of Mirrorball Asia, a boutique music PR and artist services agency for artists, labels, event promoters, and stakeholders looking to expand their presence and establish more meaningful connections throughout Southeast Asia and beyond. In its first year, it has worked with the likes of Lola Amour (PH), Gabba (PH), Tilly Birds (TH), likewise2000 (PH), Jerms (PH), and more.

In her long stint as Philippine Representative and Editorial Director of Bandwagon Asia, Camille has played a key role in spotlighting the region’s music landscape – from leading the newsroom and innovating feature content, to handling operations, business development, partnerships, and events.

In her 10 years in the music industry, Camille has also lent her expertise as a consultant to various independent artists within and outside Asia.

Camille is also the co-founder of Curated Concepts, a gifting studio specializing in thoughtful and creative experiences – from artist PR packages to event giveaways. — [PH] Camille Castillo
Mirrorball Asia

Dubs is the CEO of CHEKE, a rising Filipino Hip-hop label redefining the local scene. With a background in directing, production, and editing, he transitioned into music and quickly made impact, amassing hundreds of millions of streams and views within the label’s first few months. Under his leadership, CHEKE has launched viral campaigns, forged key brand partnerships, and developed some of the country’s most promising Hip-hop acts. Recognized as a tastemaker and culture shaper, Dubs continues to push creative boundaries, blending storytelling and strategy to elevate Filipino Hip-hop on both a local and global scale. — [PH] Dubs
CHEKE

[PH] Fiona Comendador — [PH] Fiona Comendador
Symphonic

"Ginny Palma is a Bangkok-based Filipino content strategist and music writer with roots in the indie and hardcore punk scenes. While maintaining a full-time desk job, she had spent eight years as a contributing editor for Bandwagon Asia, where she specialized in artist profiling and honed her knowledge of the Japanese and Thai music industries.

In 2025, she co-founded Mirrorball Asia, a boutique music PR and marketing agency for artists looking to expand their presence and establish more meaningful connections throughout Southeast Asia and beyond." — [PH] Ginny Palma
Mirrorball Asia

Ian Emmanuel C. Urrutia is the co-founder and artist/media relations director of The Rest Is Noise PH, co-founder of AXEAN Festival and GNN Entertainment Productions, and the head publicist of NYOU, a PR and Marketing company based in Manila. — [PH] Ian Emmanuel C. Urrutias
The Rest Is Noise PH / Nyou

Joff Cruz is a co-organizer of AXEAN Festival and founder of Swan Zoo, a boutique booking agency and promotions platform. With over two decades in the music industry, his work spans music curation, concert promotion, and artist development. Since 2008, he has produced shows for artists such as Grimes, Toro y Moi, Explosions in the Sky, José González, and Kings of Convenience, alongside regional acts across Asia. A former playlist curator at Deezer, he has spoken at music conferences across Europe and Asia. He also produces electronic, experimental, and instrumental music. — [PH] Joff Cruz
AXEAN Festival / Swan Zoo

With 16 years of music experience spanning from content management to event production, I have always been involved in the less glamorous but very important part of the industry: setting a platform where musicians and audiences can connect, whether live or on the record.

My experience is evident in mywork at Sofar Sounds Manila, a worldwide movement hosting secret living room shows in 2013 to 2016; moreso in her management of A Spur of the Moment Project, a record label and event production outfit that primarily caters to post-rock, math-rock and its derivative genres.

I was also the creative strategist of Make Good MNL, a music and lifestyle PR startup.

Outside the moniker and affiliations, I also mount shows independently whether as an end-to-end event manager or for a more specialized role within the show (artist, stage management and the like). — [PH] Li Perez
A Spur of the Moment Project / Present Peaple

"MC Galang is a music promoter, curator, writer, and cultural strategist with over a decade of experience in music export, event production, and storytelling across Asia, North America, and Europe.

She is Co-Founder and Creative Director of The Rest Is Noise PH, producing 40+ shows spotlighting Asian and diasporic artists, and Co-Founder and Head of Communications of AXEAN Festival.

She also serves as Head of Editorial at LA-based Jaded, curating pan-Asian showcases at SXSW and has worked on projects with Netflix and Apple. A former Content Head at HipHopDX Asia, she has written for NME Asia, and manages Korean-Australian hip-hop group 1300." — [PH] MC Galang
The Rest Is Noise PH / AXEAN Festival / Jaded

Robert Dingcong is a graphic designer, music promoter, artist manager, and record store owner who supports the independent music scene in the Philippines. He focuses on distributing albums on physical media and helping emerging bands share their work in tangible formats.

He founded Purple Phase, a Bacolod-based production, and created Blockyparty, an annual event that brings together artists from Visayas and Mindanao to showcase their music and connect with local audiences.

Robert also runs Sunny Day Records, a record store and independent label that promotes Asian releases and supports homegrown artists through cassette and CD formats. — [PH] Robert Dingcong Jr
Purple Phase / Sunny Day Records

At Symphonic, my role and goal is to empower independent artists and labels through technology and innovation to grow their reach and revenue. Im I am a music industry veteran across fields of distribution, music education, marketing, publishing, licensing, live events and artist management. I work to build systems around artists so they can BE artists. I am constantly on the lookout for independent artists/labels/studios who produce exciting music and work to elevate them. — [PH] Twinky Lagdameo
Symphonic

Adin Kindermann is Senior Manager, Artist & Client Services, Southeast Asia at The Orchard, where he works closely with artists and labels to develop tailored release strategies, build strategic partnerships, and grow audiences across the region.
Previously at Sony Music, he worked with renouned Singaporean artists including Sezairi and Benjamin Kheng among others, gaining deep expertise in release planning, artist strategy, and more.
Beyond his corporate roles, Adin has been an active part of Singapore’s music scene as a performer, music programs manager, and audio engineer. His unique vantage point—combining creative insight with strategic marketing acumen—enables him to craft campaigns that connect meaningfully with audiences and navigate the fast-paced demands of the industry. — [SG] Adin Kinderman
The Orchard

Uncouth and Monarch are independent concert organizer working out of Singapore, a grassroots live events collective built for both the underground and commercial. With a sharp ear for emerging talent and a passion for bringing boundary-pushing music to the stage, Adryan has been curating shows that connect international acts with local and regional communities.

Through Uncouth, he champions independent artists—whether it’s giving new names their first stage, or creating spaces where established touring bands meet raw local energy. His work reflects a DIY spirit balanced with professional execution, shaping experiences that feel both intimate and unforgettable.

Driven by the belief that live music should be accessible, authentic, and for the people, Adryan continues to grow Uncouth as a platform that amplifies voices outside the mainstream while cultivating a global network of artists, fans, and collaborators. — [SG] Adryan
Uncouth // Monarch

Serving Asia and Anz with multi genre live shows and multi format contents and artistes — [SG] Charles Tso
Asia Live Group & Cheerful Entertainment

David is a music export professional and a festival director/producer. With Steady State Records he co-owns AXEAN Festival - a showcase festival that has showcased more than 200 acts to nearly 18,000 physical and 50,000 online audience and secured close to 100 opportunities for them. He also runs festivals in Singapore as festival director/producer and does music programming. The company also exports Singaporean bands to both consumer/commercial festivals and showcase festivals.

Music wise, David is ⅓ of award winning indie-pop band Club Mild, playing in festivals all over Asia, headlining local festivals, and opening for international touring acts. — [SG] David Siow
Steady State Records / AXEAN Festival

Dennis is a dynamic, solutions-driven executive with 29 years' entertainment experience across 20+ countries, building profitable businesses, managing global clients, and negotiating at the highest levels of the entertainment industry. He has been at the forefront of the APAC Live Entertainment industry for 15 years and has been instrumental in transforming Asia Pacific into an entertainment hub by curating and securing talent, growing artist careers and producing literally thousands of concerts/tours by the world’s biggest artists.

An articulate leader who fosters creativity and performance while building focused business units that drive concepts, attaining documented growth & AOI by +300%. In-depth industry experience creating and implementing comprehensive strategies, with the capability of presenting detailed analysis to all facets of the live entertainment ecosystem: C-suite, managers, attorneys, publicists, agents, record labels, producers, media outlets, venues and ticketing. — [SG] Dennis Argenzia
Live Nation Entertainment

Based in Singapore, Dex has been involved in the music industry for more than 15 years.

Throughout his career, he has been involved in many varied roles & organisations related to artist management, regional touring, events management, strategic planning & development, music programming, marketing, A&R, label Services & PR.

In his spare time, he loves to read autobiographies and watch football / basketball matches. He also likes an occasional whiskey when time permits. — [SG] Dex Wong
LINCH

Director — [SG] Esther Ng
Crunchyroll

Specializing in Events, Music and Lifestyle photography. His decade of photographic experience has resulted in a keen eye and a good instinct for anticipating moments before they happen. With a love for the simple and minimal, he creates visuals that are equally as captivating as they are minimalistic, thus embodying the idea that sometimes, less is more. — [SG] Henzy David
Henzy David Photography

Having begun as a musician, Hydhir Ramli has since established himself in Singapores music ecosystem as an artist and arts manager / programmer , with over 10 years of experience under his belt. As a programmer at Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, Hydhir leads the teams that organise festivals such as A Tapestry of Sacred Music and Baybeats, Singapores largest free alternative music festival. He is also part of the team that curates Mosaic Music Series, Esplanades flagship series that highlights the best of contemporary music. Prior to Esplanade, Hydhir had extensive experience curating and promoting music acts through independently-organised shows as well as with acclaimed festivals like Laneway and Neon Lights. Some notable artists he has worked with include You Me At Six (USA), Totorro (France), Northlane (Australia), New Found Glory (USA), Caspian (US) 65daysofstatic (UK) and Sigur Ros (IS), Girl in Red (NO), Mono (Japan), Novo Amor (UK) amongst others. — [SG] Hydhir Ramli
The Esplanade Co Ltd / Baybeats

Jason Gelchen spent his formative years studying at Singapore Polytechnic and went on to graduate with a diploma in 'Music & Audio Technology' in 2015.

Jason Gelchen was awarded “Best Song To Sing Along To” Category - Youth Music Awards 2019 (Thursday - Axel Brizzy & Marian Carmel)

His production works totalling over 15 million streams on Spotify

After founding Homeground Studios in 2016, Jason has carved his place in Singapore’s music industry by producing some of Singapore's biggest acts like Jasmine Sokko, Linying, Nathan Hartono and Narelle Kheng; as well as composing for international brands like FANTA, PUMA and LAZADA. — [SG] Jason Gelchen (Jason)
Homeground Studios

Conducting A&R for the ASEAN region for Jukebox Judgement show on NewDawn.FM that reviews and gives constructive feedback on "original" new music. This is led by Dawn Parry and the panel includes world class record producers (judges) including 6 time Grammy Award Winner Steve Lillywhite and plays their favourite South East Asian music to a global western audience giving them much wider exposure beyond the domestic markets. We have been collaborating with the AXEAN Festival (sister Festival to BMC Festival) on discovering and sharing new export ready music to a wider audience. — [SG] Joe Eades
Jukebox Judgement @NewDawn.fm

Founder of 555 Thai Music Festival Singapore and BADBOY ENTERTAINMENT, a promoter in Singapore specialising in Thai acts — [SG] Jun Ong
555 Thai Music Festival Singapore

[SG] Keith Tan — [SG] Keith Tan
KiTbetter

Kevin is a seasoned music industry professional with experience in the music, entertainment and talent management industries. From his start in entrepreneurship to his multi-national experience, he has a proven track record in identifying and developing talents, IP and entertainment assets from Asia, and effectively create viability both regionally & internationally. He has experience working closely with artists & creatives from the music & management front, negotiating fair label deals both from the creative's point-of-view as well as the label's (both in the Major label context, as well as running his own Indie label). He had the privilege of setting up and running RCA Records Greater China & led the Sony Music Taiwan company into a market leadership position.

Kevin is currently leading Sony’s Southeast Asian business and also a part of its Asia/Middle East Senior Management team. — [SG] Kevin Foo
Sony Music

Head of Music (SEA, HK & TW) - Kossy currently leads Spotify’s Artist & Label Partnerships and Editorial teams, driving music engagement and growth across one of the world’s most culturally rich and diverse regions. Since joining Spotify in 2014, she has played a key role in launching and shaping the platform’s presence across Southeast Asia—championing the local music scene, cultivating international partnerships, and driving the early global export of K-pop.

With 20 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry, Kossy remains deeply committed to spotlighting Asian talent, empowering artists to reach new audiences, and helping listeners uncover the unexpected.

Her guiding ethos from day one has remained the same: stay curious and keep discovering. As the global music landscape continues to evolve, she’s excited by how increased access allows artists to grow thriving fanbases across borders—and how listeners are exploring not only what they already love, but also what they never imagined they would. — [SG] Kossy Ng
Spotify

Prahlad Prabhas has over 10 years of experience in the digital distribution and music marketing space. Currently serving as Director, Asia at The Orchard, based in Singapore. — [SG] Prahlad Prabhas
The Orchard

[SG] Shandy Koh — [SG] Shandy Koh
PR / Branding / Strategy

Singapore-based music curator and project manager at Steady State Records.
Oversees A&R at PK Records.
Runs local indie shows as part of the collective Dirty Window. — [SG] Shirley Tang
Steady State Records

Sidharth Premnath is the founder of Exfil Records, an artist-led music company redefining how live experiences help artists connect with their audiences. Sidharth brings a systems-driven approach to building creative ecosystems that blend structure with spontaneity. Exfil is currently based in Singapore and is beginning to expand across Asia curating events, collaborations, and platforms that champion authenticity, innovation, and community in modern music culture. His vision bridges the analytical and the artistic. — [SG] Sidharth Premnath
EXFiL Records

Director — [SG] Tan Chee Meng
blackstar

Yoke is currently an artist manager and consultant specialising in the Southeast Asia and East Asia regions. He works with artists across the world to help them expand into key Asian markets to reach more audiences and fans.

Having been working in the media industry since 2014 and the music industry since 2017, he is now committed to advancing the Asian music scene and seeing more Asian artists shine on a global platform. He has a keen insight into the ongoing music trends across Asia and works closely with both the mainstream and indie scenes.

With his company MODERN DOBERMAN, Yoke supports musicians through PR strategies, booking and brand collaborations across key Asian markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, South Korea and Taiwan. — [SG] Yoke
Modern Doberman

I have 5 years in digital music distribution, managing releases and catalogs of young, rising Vietnamese artists, and some of the biggest aggregators in Vietnam. My goal is to connect with promoters, festival organisers, agencies, and other labels/artists as my passion is to find export opportunities for my artists — [VN] Andie Tran
The Orchard

In The Box Entertainment is an all-in-one music entertainment company based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, providing music production, artist development and label services — all In The Box. Combining a world-class recording studio with experienced creative direction and a focus on quality, collaboration, and long-term artistic growth, Box bridges international production standards with the fast-growing Asian music market.

Our recording studio features an 80 channel SSL 9000J console and 110sqm live room with a separate vocal booth. Able to handle large band or even orchestral recording, we are open for commercial bookings from artists across the region and beyond! — [VN] Benjamin James
In The Box Entertainment

Eugene Low has spent 30 years in the music industry, building his career across Asia, from music retail, a dance label, and a Regional Marketing Director role at a major label for over 15 years. In 2017, he saw a big need for independent artists to be represented in South East Asia, for their name and music to be heard at the time when it was possible to do so. So he co-founded tande-music services with the vision and mission to create meaningful pathways for independent artists from around the world to be heard across Southeast Asia.
Driven by a belief in artist-first growth and long-term development and career in South East Asia, Eugene and his teams continue to bridge global talent with regional audiences through strategic marketing, promotion, and curation. Since starting tande-m, they have represented and worked with 88rising, Virgin Music and other independent labels and artists from across the World.
Tande-m works with a carefully selected roster of independent labels and artists, as Eugene and his co-founder, both true music industry veterans in Asia, are experienced and understand the need in staying focused, hands-on, and fully committed when working with Artists and labels in order to deliver meaningful results to their clients. There is no 'one size fits all' formula when it comes to Artists and their music. — [VN] Eugene Low
tande-music services limited

Fu Liu is a music specialist and festival director from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He founded Overline Vietnam, a company dedicated to growing an indie music community. He's also a show director for leading indie music festivals in Vietnam, such as Musicaland Festival, Tomato Music Festival 2024. — [VN] Fu Liu
Overline Vietnam / Musicaland Festival

Dương Vũ Quốc Hoàng is a creative entrepreneur dedicated to strengthening Vietnam’s music and entertainment ecosystem. As Founder & Managing Director of Vietnam Indie Club (VIC), he focuses on empowering creative professionals and sustaining the momentum of Hanoi’s independent music scene through initiatives like No Headliner.

He is also Co-founder of Mõ Music House, a boutique agency that diversifies income for producers and songwriters while offering tailored services for commercials and brand projects, and Head of Operation & Strategy at VietQ Media, supporting Vietnamese music’s global reach. — [VN] Hoang Duong
Vietnam Indie Club

Music promotion and strategy at AIS Label, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Jack of all trades, happy to meet people from around the world. — [VN] Jayden Linh Nguyen
AIS Label

Formerly, session bassist, producer and music director. Worked with the likes of MIKA, Annie
Lennox, Charli XCX, Mr Hudson & Kanye West and many more. 30 years in the music industry, in London and LA. Last 7 years in Vietnam starting InQ International with his VN/Aus business partner, who wrote “Danger” for BTS, their first big hit.

InQ has already produced countless hits in Vietnam for the likes of Ngot, MCK, tlinh, Hoang
Thuy Linh, Den Vau and many others. The label/management has a roster of 7 artists which
include some of the most popular artists in Vietnam, including Thinh Suy and Vu Thanh Van.

As Vice Chairman of A.M.P, Michael is focused on connecting Vietnamese industry to the
international community. Our selected members are the leading figures by way of investment, strategy and most importantly, experience. This includes specialists in IP law as well as music education.

As Director of DKG (Capital Theatre) in Ho Chi Minh City, Michael and the team are working with many promoters and event companies to hold both commercial and cultural events there. With a max capacity of 2000, the venue has hosted a myriad of events and shows, including the recent Jack White show.

November 2025 is the launch of Cisumverse, which is a web3 company with offline activities such as festivals and ticketing. Michael is co-founder of Cisumverse in Vietnam. — [VN] Michael Choi
1. AMP, 2. InQ, 3. Cisumverse, 4. DKG (Capital Theatre)

I run Hot Panda Media, an artist management company specializing in connecting artists internationally. Artists we manage include: Mỹ Anh, antransax, tanny ng and more. We want to work with Thai companies and artists to expand and start the bridge between Vietnam, Thailand and the world. — [VN] Nguyễn Phương Đông
Hot Panda Media

Representing Hot Panda Media as Assistant to the CEO, I lead our financial management and operational strategy. I manage deal structuring, distribution, and publishing administration, while overseeing finance and logistics for live events, merchandise production, and retail. Our expertise in the import/export of fashion brands provides a strategic edge that extends beyond the music industry. As a first-time Bangkok Music City delegate, I am eager to connect with music business professionals from the region and across the world. — [VN] Ngoc Nguyen
Hot Panda Media

I’m the founder and CEO of AIS LABEL which manages some of top Vietnamese artists, such as, tlinh, Low G, and producer Machiot — [VN] Phuc Huu Nguyen
AIS LABEL

Thanh Nguyen is a Hanoi-based film producer and project manager educated in film production in Italy. With experience across Cổ Động, VietQ Media, and No Headliner, where he served as Executive Producer of No Headliner 04, Thanh is known for his strength in team organization, budgeting, and operational execution. As co-founder of Ba Hoa Production, he has managed multiple visual and music projects for emerging Vietnamese artists. Now serving as Festival Director of No Headliner 05, Thanh is focused on building stronger international collaboration and operational excellence within Vietnam’s independent music scene. — [VN] Thanh Nguyen
No Headliner Festival

I write insights in research lab and songs in studio :)

Working as a research assistant for School of Communication and Design, RMIT University Vietnam, my work lives at the intersection of music, communication, and education. I recently served as a core author for the Vietnam Music Landscape 2026 whitepaper, a project that reflects my deep commitment to understanding and contributing to our local music industry.

(URL of Vietnam Music Landscape 2026: https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us/schools-and-centres/school-communication-design/research-and-projects/vietnam-digital-music-landscape)

I also contribute to the music scene as a planner, coordinating communications for music releases and artist management, specifically for local indie artists.

Lastly, not only being recording assistant/chief everything assistant at a local independent label, I am also on my way to fulfill another identity of mine - independent singer-songwriter.

Xin chào and let’s chat soon ⋆˚꩜｡

E: thaohuynhlp15@outlook.com
L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thaochoachhuynh/ — [VN] Thao Huynh (Choach)
RMIT University Vietnam

Asia

Creative Director of Stallion Era, Program Director of Stallion World Music Festival. Founded in 2018, Stallion World Music Festival serves as a platform for artists to showcase their talent and connect with Chinese audiences through performances that emphasize the importance of cultures and languages. The festival aims to promote cross-cultural exchange by inviting a diverse range of artists, including Huun Huur Tu, Deep Forest, Enji Erkhem, Turtle Island, Sainkho kosmos, and Namgar, to perform and share their unique musical styles. — [CN] Adele Zeng
Stallion Era

Born and raised up in Beijing, studied Music Recording & Productions in Stavanger University, Norway, and graduated with Master degree in Entrepreneurship from KTH, Sweden.
Joining the industry back in 2006 and have been working as a promoter for about 15 years. Over the years AJ has brought various international artists to China, and was also largely involved in the artist booking of multiple Chinese music festivals.
On the other hand, AJ is actively engaged in promoting Chinese bands abroad. Anyone who has interests in booking young talented Chinese bands, feel free to get in touch. — [CN] A.J.
Haze Sounds

Artist Director of Stallion Era (Beijing). Since 2014, has collaborated with renowned musicians and groups including Hanggai Band, Huun-Huur-Tu, Sainkho Namtchylak, Yat-Kha, and Namgar. — [CN] Atom Zhao
Stallion Era

August Cohlmia is the director Alchemist Group Asia, a China-based full service booking agency and creative consultancy to help build artists' legacies across Asia Pacific. — [CN] August Cohlmia
Alchemist Group Asia

Cassie Tan (Tan Linyuan) is Music Content Lead at Stallion Era and Editor-in-Chief of a pan-music digital media platform’s multi-platform world music media network. She oversees content strategy and daily editorial planning, and has curated and produced multiple themed online livestreams focused on world music, highlighting global musical traditions and fostering audience engagement across digital platforms. — [CN] Cassie Tan
Stallion Era

Carbonate Chen is Global Communications Manager at Modern Sky, overseeing overseas expansion and international artist PR, connecting global music with Chinese audiences. — [CN] Carbonate Chen
Modern Sky

General Manager of Overseas Strategy and Investment. Look for overseas growth opportunity for the company. — [CN] Cindy Xin
Modern Sky

As an Overseas Artist Manager and Coordinator at Stallion Era, I oversee international collaborations, manage artist relations, and coordinate logistics for tours and performances. My role involves negotiating contracts, arranging travel and accommodations, and ensuring seamless communication between international artists and our local team in China. I also help organize music festivals and events, while developing partnerships and expanding our global network within the music industry. — [CN] Elisa Hung
Stallion Era

After several years working as an economic consultant in the telecommunications industry, Eric de Fontenay founded digital music media firm MusicDish, subsequently launching the largest music newswire Mi2N. In 2010, he launched MusicDish独立小炒 to bridge Greater China's music sector with the world. He has arranged international performances for Chinese rock acts such as Second Hand Rose as well as award-winning artists Jolin Tsai, Mayday and Joanna Wong. He has managed and toured a roster of overseas acts in China such as Grammy-winning blues legend Sugar Blue. He's also a key promoters in Beijing's independent music scene. — [CN] Eric de Fontenay
MusicDish独立小炒

Promoter / Investor — [CN] Joe Mao
CMC TIMES

SoundFact is a China-based music promoter and artist development partner. Founded with the belief \\\"Let the music flow\\\", SoundFact exists to ensure that outstanding music can still be heard and seen in an increasingly noisy, attention-fragmented world. We work through strict aesthetic curation and long-term market development, introducing carefully selected independent artists to China and the wider Asian market, and supporting their growth through thoughtful promotion, touring, and audience-building. Our work spans international touring, festival creation and booking, as well as cross-disciplinary collaborations that connect contemporary music with theatres, orchestras, and other art forms - building sustainable pathways rather than one-off appearances. — [CN] Kai Fan
SoundFact

Through methods such as investment, co-hosting, and purchasing performances, we engage in deep collaborations with artists, music festivals, concert organizers, booking agencies, manager teams, and other music-related companies. This allows us to secure ticketing rights and industry influence, bundle and sell travel products like flights and hotels. — [CN] Leo Liu
Trip.com Group Global Events

Godfather of electronic music in China and touring all genres international bands and DJs since 1997. — [CN] Ni Bing
Martial Artists Management/SoundFact

SoundFact is a China-based music promoter and artist development partner. Founded with the belief Let the music flow, SoundFact exists to ensure that outstanding music can still be heard and seen in an increasingly noisy, attention-fragmented world. We work through strict aesthetic curation and long-term market development, introducing carefully selected independent artists to China and the wider Asian market, and supporting their growth through thoughtful promotion, touring, and audience-building. Our work spans international touring, festival creation and booking, as well as cross-disciplinary collaborations that connect contemporary music with theatres, orchestras, and other art forms - building sustainable pathways rather than one-off appearances. — [CN] Regi Wang
SoundFact

VP of Modern Sky, responsible for the company's marketing, ticketing and international business — [CN] Shen Yue
Modern Sky

I work in International Artist Booking & Global Partnerships at Modern Sky, one of Asia’s leading music companies and the force behind Strawberry Music Festival. My focus is bringing international artists to mainland China while building sustainable two-way cultural exchange between Asia and Western markets. I have worked on tours and festival appearances for a wide range of global acts, and am actively involved in international expansion projects, including overseas festival editions and cross-border collaborations. I am also a drummer and active musician, bridging industry strategy with an artist’s perspective. — [CN] Van Fan
Modern Sky

Director of oversea business — [CN] Zang Keyi
Modern Sky / Strawberry Festival

Zhao Liu is the founder of Stallion Era (Beijing), a pioneering Chinese brand dedicated to promoting ethnic traditions and global music. Since 2012, Stallion Era has led cross-genre collaborations and introduced international artists to Chinese audiences. The company provides artist management, music licensing, and performance organization services. Notable collaborators include Hanggai, Huun Huur Tu, Sainkho Namtchylak, Enji, Otyken, and others. — [CN] Zhao Liu
Stallion Era

Zora Liu (Liu Zhi) is a seasoned artist manager with 10+ years working with top-tier talent in China and internationally. She previously served as a music agent at CAA China, representing A-list artists and facilitating high-profile projects. She is currently at Modern Sky, China’s leading independent label and festival organizer, overseeing artist management and international business development. Zora has proven expertise in artist strategy, large-scale live productions, and high-profile collaborations across both domestic and international markets. — [CN] Zora Liu
Modern Sky

30+ years of experience in the international and local music industry, in Thailand and Hong Kong, working alongside PolyGram, EMI and Universal, Carl and ToCo have been at the cross point of the explosion of independent music in the region, bringing international acts to Asia and supporting the development of Asian artists overseas. — [HK] Carl Parker
ToCo Music

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Cora Chan is a Promoter at Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival and Clockenflap Presents. She is part of the team responsible for artist booking and liaison for the festival and headline shows.

Passionate about music, performing arts and film, she has programmed and coordinated film festivals and the annual Freespace Jazz Fest. — [HK] Cora Chan
Clockenflap Festivals Limited

Eagle is an experienced and all-rounded
musician, with exceptional talent in piano
playing and composition. Apart from Piano,
Eagle also plays a wide variety of
instruments, such as guitar, bass, drums and
violin.
His works including different songs, TV ost production in HK, China and Korean etc. — [HK] Eagle Chan
HK singer songwriter and producer

Edwin Lung is the Chief Creative Officer of Access All Areas. He currently curates music programmes for M+ Museum, Tai Kwun, and the Hong Kong Palace Museum, while producing special music projects. As founder of One+Only and Programme & Development Director of Ear Up Music, he champions new talent and fosters cross-cultural collaboration. With over three decades of experience as a producer, promoter, and show director, Edwin has worked widely across the cultural and music sectors in Asia. Trained in fine art and practiced in contemporary theatre, he co-directed productions for international events including World Expo 2010, and received a Wingate Award for his touring production CHINK, commissioned by London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts. — [HK] Edwin Lung
Access All Areas

Victoria Kun (Hong Kong), Founder & Director of “Bing Ling Baang Laang Asia” artist booking agency, programmer of "Make Music, Hong Kong!" (La fête de la musique)" festival since 2018, is experienced in the contemporary music industry for more than 14 years between France, Hong Kong and different Countries and regions, especially with significant Chinese cultural influence in Asia. — [HK] Victoria Kun
Bing Ling Baang Laang Asia / Make Music Hong Kong

Anup Kutty is a festival organizer and musician from India. He is the co-founder and creative producer of Ziro Festival of Music, one of India’s premier outdoor international music festivals. He’s also the guitarist for critically-acclaimed Indian band – menwhopause. A former journalist, he has been an editor and columnist for publications like Rolling Stone, Maxim and Indian Express. — [IN] Anup Kutty
Ziro Festival

Kaushik Dutta's love for music began at an early age in Kolkata (India). This passion developed into a professional reputation for playing, scoring, designing and recording music.Kaushik has composed music for thematic events, feature film, international theatre projects. He is a music promoter, arts project curator, arts manager, music producer, strategist, award winning documentary film maker and an administrator.He has been invited to innumerable music markets and music conferences as a speaker and delegate. He is the Founder Director of MusiConnect Asia, MusiConnect India and Soundscapes of India India's only Showcase Music Festival. — [IN] Kaushik Dutta
MusiConnect India / Soundscapes of India / MusiConnect Asia

Owns music company Sruthilaya, Chennai. Secretary of SIMCA- India, with more than 3 decades of experience in the music business, actively participated in the amendments to the copyright act and represented the industry on several occasions with Government departments. Participated in various industry seminars as a delegate and speaker internationally. Currently occupying the position of Observer - Board of WIN - Worldwide Independent Network, an umbrella organization for independent music business internationally. Passionate with active business interest in Music Publishing, Music Distribution, Technology and Education — [IN] Sridhar J. Swaminathan
South India Music Companies Association (SIMCA)

Interpreter — [JP] Aiko Sakai
Bandai Namco Music Live Inc.

Chief Producer, International Marketing
& Business Development Group — [JP] Akiko Ihara
Avex Music Creative Inc.

I used to work at MTV Japan and launched Modern Sky Japan as a subsidiary of Modern Sky China in 2024. Modern Sky Japan operates across record label services, artist management, music publishing, and concert promotion. Content is king! — [JP] Akinori Makino
MODERN SKY JAPAN

started my career at Sony Music Japan and gained experience at Zomba Records, iTunes, Spotify, and the Merlin Network. Later, I served as an Executive Officer for Nippon Columbia Group. — [JP] Akira Nomoto
Nippon Columbia Group, Inc.

[JP] Aya Ito — [JP] Aya Ito
Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.

I joined Amuse Inc. as a new graduate and worked for five years as a manager for Japanese actresses. Having lived in Southeast Asia for about two years as a student, I relocated to Bangkok in July 2025 as a founding member of Amuse’s Thailand office. — [JP] Chiharu Konii
AMUSE INC.

Global Marketing Department Manager — [JP] Daisuke Nishizawa
PONY CANYON INC.

SVP, International Marketing — [JP] Eri Komazaki
Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)

Manager/Global Marketing
Head of Global Marketing Group — [JP] Gaku Sasahara
Victor Entertainment, Inc.

Executive Producer — [JP] Hideaki Kato
NHK Special Contents Development Center

Executive Officer / Events Department — [JP] Hiroyuki Yamanaka
NHK Enterprises

Assistant Marketing Manager — [JP] Jiawen Lee
Avex Music Creative Inc.

Johnnie Moylett is an accomplished musician, songwriter, record producer, and promoter based in Tokyo, Japan. He is affiliated with Smash Corporation, the organization responsible for producing Japan’s premier music event, the Fuji Rock Festival.
Moylett’s career in music commenced as the keyboardist and songwriter for the renowned Irish rock band, The Boomtown Rats. Subsequently, he was invited by Masahiro Hidaka to join Smash Corporation, where he continues to play a pivotal role in identifying and securing international artists for the Fuji Rock Festival. — [JP] Johnnie Moylett
Fuji Rock Festival ( Smash Corporation)

I have worked in music for over 20 years, and have been fortunate to have collaborated with many incredible and exciting artists and labels. I offer consulting services to artists and labels globally, with a focus on East and Southeast Asia, and have worked with many Thai artists including Milli, F.Hero and multiple labels. I draw on my experience to help my partners with marketing, business development, media strategy, operations and finance (and occasionally live opportunities). If that sounds like a lot, it is! My clients have varied needs and it’s important for me to understand their business and offer strategies and solutions that help them grow. My focus is finding answers that work for each specific client, in service of creating more opportunities for artists in a fairer and more equitable music ecosystem. I would be happy to share more about my work, so please ask me! In addition to my consulting work, I am also a co-organiser of AXEAN Festival, one of Southeast Asia’s premier showcase festivals, and head of marketing for Japan's Creatorz World. Before working in Asia, I was most recently Senior VP of Digital Marketing at Capitol Records in Los Angeles, and before that spent time in various digital business and marketing roles at Sony Music and EMI. I started my career as part of the team that created the groundbreaking virtual band Gorillaz, with whom I worked for three albums. — [JP] Josh Kahn
International Marketing & BD Consultant / AXEAN Festival / Creatorz World

PEACE is a live music venue in Fukuoka, hosting diverse artists and scenes for 18 years.
UNDERASIA is an event team formed two years ago when Thai bands performed in Fukuoka. Run by JUN (PEACE), BOM, Kiimao Tong (Somtam wan ang khaan), and yaeth, it introduces Asian artists to Fukuoka. — [JP] Jun Ohtaki
LIVEHOUSE PEACE / UNDERASIA

Artist Produce Department, General Manager — [JP] Katsuhiro Kawano
Bandai Namco Music Live Inc.

Over 20 years of experience in live entertainment.
From 2003 to 2020, I worked at GIP Inc., producing major festivals and events while also promoting artist tours across Japan. In 2020, I joined Sony Music, where I focus on both domestic and international live productions and support the global expansion of Japanese artists. In 2025, I directed the inaugural CENTRAL Festival in Yokohama, later expanding it to Taipei and Kuala Lumpur. I focus on creating opportunities to share Japanese music and culture with audiences worldwide through innovative and collaborative live experiences. — [JP] Katsuyoshi Sato
Sony Music Entertainment

Producer and manager of BABYMETAL — [JP] Kei Kobayashi
AMUSE INC.

Koki is the co-founder of CUEW, a Tokyo-based showcase designed to connect Japanese and Asian artists with global industry professionals. Their inaugural edition this summer was a resounding success, yielding numerous positive outcomes. — [JP] Koki Takahashi
CUEW / KOKICIK LLC

Radio DJ. She hosts two programs on FM802: "MIDNIGHT GARAGE", a program that features Japanese counter music that has been running for over 20 years, and "Roundtable with Komaki", which introduces Japanese and Asian music. She also writes a column for the online magazine "Real Sound".
She launched the "ASIAN WAVES" project within FM802's flagship event, "MINAMI WHEEL", which provides performance slots for overseas artists from Asia and hosts music industry networking events both domestically and internationally, inviting organizers of Asian music events. — [JP] Komaki Doi
FM802

Label and event organization in Japan — [JP] Kotaro Okamoto
Endeavor Entertainment Ltd.

Vice President Japan — [JP] Masako Masuda
Sony Music Entertainment Japan Inc, / The Orchard Japan

I am the representative of a company that manages fan clubs for 700 artists, mainly Japanese artists. — [JP] Motoshi Sato
Fanplus

I started working in the music industry over 25 years ago, handling every aspect of the business. In my hometown of Le Havre, France, I promoted concerts ranging from small clubs to large halls. I served as Head of Booking for a blues festival, founded the Ouest Park Festival, and co-founded the French Blues Music Federation.

After moving to Japan, I began organizing tours for Japanese bands in Europe. Currently, I work with indie bands to facilitate touring and artist development across Japan, Asia, and Europe. — [JP] Olivier Renault
O'san productions

Head of International Marketing — [JP] Rachel Tan
Avex Music Creative Inc.

Born in Miyazaki Prefecture.
After dropping out of university, he worked at VIEW Records.
In 2004, he moved to London and worked as a record buyer, helping to popularize overseas music in Japan. In 2007, he founded onepeace Inc.
Since its founding, he has been actively involved in music-centered planning and production, including providing songs to domestic and international artists and corporate projects.
He has signed contracts with a wide variety of labels and artists from Japan and abroad, and also distributes music streaming services. In 2014, he became the second Japanese company to be selected as an official aggregator for Apple's iTunes.
In 2012, he founded the consulting company GREENS.INC in New York State.
In 2015, he founded WEKNOW Inc. and became a director, opening the music recording studio ""Tokyo Sound Studio.""
In June 2017, he spun off the entertainment business from onepeace Inc. to establish STARBASE Inc. — [JP] Ryotaro Hidaka (Riyo)
STARBASE

A director and producer of “Music Lane Festival Okinawa / Trans Asia Music Meeting”. These are only international showcase festival that focus on indie music in Japan. In the last edition ,about 700 applications were received from all over the world. Also acts as promoter, label and management. In 2024 received the "Tokyo Alter Music Award" Contribution to Asia. — [JP] Ryuji Noda
Music Lane Festival Okinawa / H&D LLC

Sebastian Mair is a co-founder of Music Solutions and has established himself as a leader in the Asian music industry since relocating from Toronto to Tokyo in 1996. Before co-founding Music Solutions, he served as a Cultural Officer at the Embassy of Canada in Japan. Music Solutions has become a prominent player in brand partnerships and VIP packages for top music artists touring Asia. The company has collaborated with esteemed clients such as Creativeman Productions, Lyric Find, Ubisoft, Fujipacific Music, Roadrunner Records, Live Nation Japan, AEG Presents, Las Vegas Sands Group, Muserk, and Play Network. — [JP] Sebastian Mair
Music Solutions / Starbase

To date, I have organized numerous music events.
In particular, the annual summer event “IRIE MUSIC with JIM BEAM SUMMER FES” celebrates its fourth year this season,
growing into a new signature event for Tenjin.
This festival focuses on laid-back rhythms like reggae, hip-hop, and folk music. — [JP] Shingo Iida
MUSIC CIYT TENJIN／LOVE FM FESTIVAL etc...

Vice President / International Hall Operation Division — [JP] Shinichiro Honda
Zepp Hall Network Inc.

He is the Editor-in-Chief of Festival Life. In addition to his magazine serial contributions and work as a radio personality, he has served as an MC at major music festivals, including Summer Sonic. His publications include The World Festival Guide (2019) and Festival Travel: A Guide to Music Festivals Across Japan (2024), among others. — [JP] Shotaro Tsuda
Festival Life

Summer Sonic Asia Project Manager at Creativeman Productions — [JP] Shun Ebihara
Summer Sonic

Senior Manager — [JP] Spike Sugiyama
Universal Music LLC

I am working as a Business Development Lead of AMUSE INC, Bangkok office. We are looking for Thai or any Asian artist that has high possibility to promote in Japan. — [JP] Sumittra
AMUSE INC.

Marketing Department / Deputy General Manager — [JP] Takaaki Goto
Bandai Namco Music Live Inc.

MD, Marketing Group Representative — [JP] Takahiro Ono
AMUSE INC

Global Business / Department Director / in charge of artists promotio, licensing and catalog promotion (J-DIGS project)

Department Director of Global Business Department @Columbia Marketing (Nippon Columbia) Ex) Mitsui Chemicals, Rakuten Group. — [JP] Takayuki Oki
Columbia Marketing Co., ltd.

With many years of experience in Japan’s live concert industry, I have overseen live productions for a wide range of international artists, from live houses to stadium-scale venues. From 2026, I will join the Amuse Bangkok team, creating opportunities to expand live performance activities in Japan not only for Thai artists but also for artists from Southeast Asia and across Asia. — [JP] Takuo Yamamoto (Taky)
Kulture Inc.

A Japan-based music industry professional specializing in international music distribution, promotion, and IP strategy. With a background in rights management and global partnerships, I work closely with artists, labels, publishers, CMOs and platforms across Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. I am actively involved in building cross-border collaborations and supporting the global expansion of Asian music, including advisory work on music business strategy and new market development. Also support music-related initiatives for global brands and cultural organizations, bridging creative, legal, and commercial perspectives. — [JP] Tomishi Kato
Organization: DAFLOW.AI/Kanjian, Event/Festival: IMX

Music Produser / Incubator of entrepreneurs and songwriters — [JP] YAMA
StudioENTRE / Music Lane Festival Okinawa

[JP] Yosei Tai — [JP] Yosei Tai
MODERN SKY JAPAN

Senior Manager — [JP] Yuhi Watanabe
Universal Music LLC (UNIVERSAL MUSIC)

Yuka Sato leads the “CUEW Showcase and Conference” in Tokyo, supporting Japanese artists to expand overseas and connect with the global music industry. She is especially passionate about discovering and promoting talented Asian artists. She also works as a web director at a music streaming company. A devoted festival-goer, She explores music scenes worldwide, bringing fresh ideas to Japan’s music community. While creating meaningful events that connect artists with global opportunities, she maintains curiosity and positivity, aiming to inspire and energize those around her. — [JP] Yuka Sato
CUEW Showcase & Conference

Designer. Support for musicians' promotional activities. — [JP] Yusuke Hosoda
Fanplus Inc.

Booking agent and support live production for international music festivals, as well as coordinating Japan tours and book for music festivals in Japan for international artists. In recent years, actively working with music festival organizers across the world to promote international music exchange and collaboration between countries. — [JP] Yusuke Kimura
Shin Inc

Yuta Nomura is the CEO of SHIN Inc. and Co-Founder & COO of ONE Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan. He produces major festivals such as ONE MUSIC CAMP, ARIFUJI WEEKENDERS, MAGICHOUR, and CUEW Showcase & Conference, connecting Japan and the world through music and culture. With over 15 years of experience in the live music industry, he collaborates with global partners to develop international exchange programs and artist tours across Asia. — [JP] Yuta Nomura
CUEW Showcase&Conference / ONE MUSIC CAMP / ARIFUJI WEEKENDERS / SYNCHRONICITY

Chief — [JP] Yuta Suzuki
Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. / The Orchard Japan

Business Manager for Animal Divers — [KR] Ash (Ahn Sung Hoon)
Animal Divers

Artist management for 87dance, STONESHIP (A&R / International Manager) — [KR] Brian Kim
STONESHIP

Manager — [KR] Chae Won Park
KOCCA THAILAND

W82 Production is Music publishing company based on South Korea. We use to working in pop music industries. We worked with Doyoung (NCT), INI, CRAVITY, Park Bom (2NE1) and more. Organizing song camp, writing production and song pitching. Also as an agency, we book artists to the radio, TV and festivals. — [KR] CHEALEE
W82 PRODUCTION

Center Director — [KR] Chulmin Kim
KOCCA THAILAND

CEO / Technical Director
Music Festival, Live Event, Entertainment, Show Production & Agency in KOREA — [KR] D.K : Song, Minjun
NWAY Company

Project Manager for 0WAVE at WAVY / PYRAT — [KR] Dong I Park
WAVY

Team leader of HAU MUSIC PRODUCTION mainly taking part as the business lead responsible for label, production, management, touring, etc. Also a founder of ARC Company, a marketing/PR & live event/booking agency based in Seoul which is the official agent of artist SHAUN. Former marketing manager at Sony Music Korea, label manager at Warner/ADA Music Korea, promoter at World DJ Festival, Micro Seoul Festival, etc. — [KR] Ethan Dongho Kim
HAU MUSIC PRODUCTION

At ALPS, Haein manages promo projects and artist development; leads marketing and partnerships at DMZ Peace Train Festival. — [KR] Haein Kim
DMZ Peace Train Music Festival & ALPS Music Agency

He is currently part of KYTE, the project management team for Korea Spotlight, presented by KOCCA. His career started at the Club Culture Association, which produced The Club Day in Seoul, featuring over 22 dance clubs and live venues. He was involved in major music festivals and various events across Korea, managed Korean artists such as IDIOTAPE and Leenalchi and facilitating their success in the international music market. — [KR] Haksong Choi (Tako)
KYTE

Born in Seoul and raised in Seattle, Howon has cultivated a rich and dynamic career in the music industry spanning over two decades. A passionate advocate for artists and creators, he co-founded Kyte, an artist services company specializing in publishing, PR & marketing, and music export missions. Through Kyte, he has supported a diverse roster of clients, including musicians, songwriters, producers, music tech companies, and government agencies, helping them navigate and thrive in the ever-evolving music landscape.

In addition to his work with Kyte, Howon has been working with the the Busan International Rock Festival as the festival director since 2019. In this role, he curates international talents and sponsors while spearheading efforts to expand the festival's global network, fostering cross-cultural connections. — [KR] Howon Lee
KYTE

Team Leader — [KR] Hyun Seung Ji
KOCCA

Vice President & Acting President — [KR] Hyun Suk Yoo
KOCCA

COO at wavy, leading all operations and business - biz & strategy professional, ex-Bain & Co. — [KR] Jaegon Jo
WAVY

Director, APAC Artist & Label Service — [KR] Jake Bae
The Orchard

A music festival that has been held for 20 years at one venue in Seoul, Korea. — [KR] Jay Kim
MPMG

[KR] Jeoung Youngil — [KR] Jeoung Youngil
KOCCA / Korea Spotlight

Manager — [KR] Ji Hyeon Park
KOCCA

Jin serves as the PR & Marketing / Label Manager at KYTE, a Seoul-based music agency specializing in artist booking, management, and publishing. In this role, Jin oversees strategic communications and label operations, helping to drive KYTE’s enduring partnerships with major cultural platforms like the Busan Rock Festival and Korea Spotlight.

With a career built on bridging the Korean and global music markets, Jin brings extensive experience from his time at Universal Music Korea and EMA. There, he led high-impact campaigns across pop and media marketing divisions, mastering the art of artist relations and cross-media strategy.

A bilingual professional with deep roots in music journalism and subculture, Jin combines his managerial expertise with a strong editorial voice. He is the author of No Music No LP BAR and continues to shape artist narratives through liner notes and newsletters, ensuring that every campaign is grounded in authentic storytelling. — [KR] Jin Seok Ryu (Jin)
KYTE

PM of Milena, Colde at wavy - Creative director, Artist manager, ex- PM of B.I(iKON) — [KR] Jinwoo Yang
WAVY

Kwangmin Seo is a program manager at Zandari Festa and the manager of the bands HOA and MEMI. He works across international touring, artist management, and festival programming. — [KR] Kwangmin Seo
Zandari Festa / Whaley Time

Artist management for 87dance, STONESHIP (A&R / Manager) — [KR] La Young Jun
STONESHIP

I was a professor of Young San University of Cinema since 2005. I was a founder & General Director of Ulsan World Music Festival ans APaMM which is the first world music festival and showcase and conference in Korea since 2007. I organized non profit International association for showcase festival & conference is GloMMnet. GloMMnet's member is 25 countries. — [KR] Lee Jung Hun
Seoul Music Week, Ulsan Jazz Festival, GwangJu Busking Worldcup Festival

[KR] Lim Hyunchul — [KR] Lim Hyunchul
KOCCA / Korea Spotlight

Miso Kim is the co-founder and executive director of DMZ Peace Train Music Festival, overseeing the overall planning and operation of the event. — [KR] Miso Kim
DMZ Peace Train Music Festival & ALPS Music Agency

Project Manager for 0WAVE at WAVY / PYRAT — [KR] Seol Hyun Jin
WAVY

Interregional

Bill Emmett is an independent live-music professional based on Gadigal Land (Sydney, Australia) and co-founder of Jackson Street, working across artist booking, venue programming and international touring. With over a decade of experience - including roles at Wasserman in London and WME in Sydney - Bill brings global industry insight to the Australian market. He has worked with leading artists, venues and events, booking hundreds of shows across Australia and internationally, and developing festivals and live experiences across major cities and regional communities. — [AU] Bill Emmett
Jackson Street

Dom Alessio has spent two decades working in Australian music. Starting as a music journalist in the mid-2000s, he joined triple j a few years later as the host of Home & Hosed, the station’s flagship Australian music show, which he helmed for eight years. In 2018 Dom moved to Sounds Australia, the music export office, connecting Australian artists and music businesses with international opportunities. He’s built strong relationships in Australia and abroad with a range of industry and government stakeholders, coordinated live music showcases and networking events across multiple countries, and helped lead the digital strategy for the organisation. — [AU] Dom Alessio
Sounds Australia

Erin Larkins (she/her) supports the agency as Communications and Project Manager, specialising in brand development, strategic PR, and social media management. Through This Much Talent, Erin has worked on release and tour campaigns for artists including Audrey Powne, The Grogans, Nat Vazer, Thndo, Charlie Needs Braces, and international acts such as Accusefive, Amber Liu, DPR, Mỹ Anh, MINH, and Cait Lin 凱琳. — [AU] Erin Larkins
This Much Talent / Record Store Day Australia

Evan Davis has been an agent for over 20 years. Davis spent the last decade running Village Sounds & was part of Splendour In The Grass booking team. Recently, Davis launched his own agency business (Cornershop Agency) alongside partner Andy Gumley. Cornershop represents Vance Joy, Courtney Barnett, DMA’S, G Flip, Pond, Radio Free Alice, Sycco, Xmanushe & Fazerdaze to name just a few. — [AU] Evan Davis
Cornershop Agency

We are an independent Australian business which owns and books live music venues and festivals, and works directly with emerging artists in manager and agent capacities.

I have worked in the festivals, events and venue spaces for over 20 years predominantly in South Australia. — [AU] Gareth Lewis
General Admission Entertainment

Select Music is Australia's largest independent booking agency and have represented some of Australia and New Zealand’s most beloved touring artists for over 20 years. Select Music are involved in the careers of artists such as Amy Shark, Lime Cordiale, Passenger, Ball Park Music, The Veronicas and many more. Guiding the live careers of platinum-selling and ARIA winning artists, Jimmy Kleiner represents a roster of artists that includes Sons Of The East, L.A.B, The Preatures, Bad//Dreems, Shady Nasty, Ladyhawke amongst others. Jimmy is no stranger to touring, having previously lapped the globe as a tour manager in the early 2010’s, working across world-renowned events such as Vans Warped Tour (USA) and Slam Dunk Festival (UK) — [AU] Jimmy Kleiner
Select Music

Kara Angan is a music writer, editor, festival organizer, and music marketer based out of Cebu, Philippines. She is currently the Marketing & Campaigns Manager (APAC) for Secretly Distribution, a global music company that handles physical and digital distribution for independent and alternative artists. Secretly Group labels include Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar, Secretly Canadian, and many more.

She also co-directs Cebu’s premier independent music festival, September Fever Music Festival. Past headliner acts include Subsonic Eye, Dabda, Hathaw9y, and more. — [AU] Kara Angan
Secretly Distribution

Senior Booking Agent — [AU] Liam Saunders
Pillar Talent Agency

Lyric Guise is a booking agent at Seismic Talent, an independent booking agency based on Gadigal Land (Sydney), boasting gender parity and diversity across the roster of 50 artists. In 2022, Lyric dived head-first into a career in the music industry at Seismic Talent alongside Joel Siviour (director and agent). Over the last 3 and a half years, Lyrics roster of music and drag clients has grown significantly, acting as lead agent across 18 projects. She currently represents the live touring interests of Drax Project, Jamaica Moana, OPIUO, Running Touch, Spankie Jackzon, Dizzy Days, and more within the APAC region. — [AU] Lyric Guise
Seismic Talent Agency

Matt Tanner has worked in the music industry for over three decades, beginning as a Tour Manager in the early 1990s, touring across Asia, North America, and Europe. After returning to Australia, he founded Milefire Management, and launched Casadeldisco Records, releasing influential punk and hardcore records throughout the 2000s. In 2010, Matt joined Native Tongue Music Publishing, later becoming Vice President of A&R at Concord Music Publishing ANZ, where he works closely with artists and songwriters across Australasia and Asia, and remains passionate about fostering talent and creating meaningful connections with a particular focus on building collaborations between Australia and the dynamic markets of Asia. — [AU] Matt Tanner
Concord Music Publishing

Matt Thomson is a booking agent at Mushroom Booking Agency (MBA), helping to shape the careers of local artists such as Club Angel, Winston Surfshirt, Complete, BIG WETT, and Zindzi & The Zillionaires. — [AU] Matt Thomson
Mushroom Booking Agency

Max is the Head of Marketing & Campaigns APAC at American indie distributor Secretly Distribution. He started his career at Apple Music in London on the Editorial & Label Relations team, before moving down under as Secretly Group’s first employee in Australia, working across the labels Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar and Secretly Canadian; working on projects by artists including Phoebe Bridgers, Bon Iver, Mitski, Khruangbin, and more; overseeing all marketing, strategy & on-ground activity for Secretly’s releases in APAC. His new role sees his remit expand to work with labels including Third Man Records, Ghostly International, Merge Records, Rhymesayers, and many more. — [AU] Max Thomas
Secretly Distribution

Patrick Trotter works as a booking agent, venue booker and talent buyer. He intends to continue growing Jackson Street to one of the biggest independent music companies in Australia and beyond. — [AU] Patrick Trotter
Jackson Street

While representing some of the most well known artists in Australia, we have a growing roster of developing and emerging career artists. Our team help artists and their teams build music careers that can last many decades with the support of loyal fanbases. — [AU] Pete Gillies
Craft Music Agency

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. — [AU] Tess Wait
Sounds Australia

Audiopaxx tour agent building Afro/Amapiano, House, bass tours across Australia, NZ & SE Asia. — [AU] Thomas McKeown Ward
Audiopaxx

Ruth Koleva stands as an emblem of modern musical prowess and entrepreneurial spirit. Celebrated not only for her musical talents but also for her dedication to innovation and progress within the music industry, Koleva has received numerous accolades, including Grazia Magazine's Woman of the Year, Forbes 30 Under 30, and the Best Jazz Vocalist award at the JAJ Awards in Japan.

As the Head of Partnerships for Kanjian, China's largest independent music company, Ruth plays a pivotal role, bridging the gap for international entities aiming to establish themselves in the world's most expansive micro-market. Koleva's passion for her native Bulgaria and her drive to foster its music scene was evident when she launched Sofia Live Festival in 2019. This contemporary festival, spanning three days, showcases the confluence of innovation with a diverse range of artistic disciplines and genres. Its debut was met with overwhelming success, drawing an audience of over 8,000 attendees.

In 2022, Ruth further solidified her position within the Bulgarian music industry by joining the board of the Bulgarian Society for Neighboring Rights - PROPHON. The following year marked another milestone with the inception of the SoAlive music conference in Sofia, Bulgaria, which she founded and helms as CEO.

Beyond her notable professional achievements, Ruth is a dedicated advocate for equality and inclusivity. In 2013, she was among the pioneering performers to take the stage at Sofia Pride. Moreover, her commitment to the LGBTQ+ community extends to her role on the advisory board of the LGBTQ+ Single Step Foundation.

Adding to her rich portfolio, Ruth proudly serves as the president of ANMIP-BG (Association of Independent Music Publishers and Producers in Bulgaria) and board member of IMPALA, further elevating the voice of Bulgarian music on the international stage. Through her varied roles and constant endeavors, Koleva is shaping the future of music both in Bulgaria and worldwide. — [BG] Ruth Koleva
Sofia Live Festival, SoAlive Music Conference

Darryl Hurs is a Canadian music-industry builder and the founder of INDIE WEEK, a festival and business development conference relaunching in 2026 in Ottawa (Canada's Capital) with a focus on international exchange and real booking outcomes. He leads DIT – DO-IT-TOGETHER online music community, developing education, mentorship, and export pathways for artists and professionals. Since launching INDIE WEEK in 2003, Darryl has programmed and hosted artists from 30+ countries and collaborates with global showcase festivals to accelerate touring and market entry. He also produces Music Pro Summit and SONGxSONG initiatives, connecting creators to decision-makers through showcases, roundtables, and curated 1:1 meetings. — [CA] Darryl Hurs
INDIE WEEK

With a deep passion for empowering artists in the music industry, I am reaching out to explore the opportunity to speak at your upcoming music conference. As an industry expert with extensive experience in music marketing, distribution, and artist development, I have dedicated my career to helping musicians navigate the complexities of the digital landscape. My recent book, "Press Play on Your Music Career," serves as a comprehensive guide for aspiring musicians, offering strategies to launch successful careers and generate sustainable income. — [CA] Qais Masri
QMusicCo

I have been working in music business for over 50 years .Running music club and festivals and promoting bands and managing artists I found Swiss music export and run it for 20 years . I have been doing last few years consulting in Africa, Asia and Europe . I am managing a Philipino band Tarsius and China/ French Artist Djan San and Brasilean band Venga Venga. — [CH] Marc Ridet
Mr management

Filip Košťálek is an experienced programmer and cultural producer with over a decade in the international
music and festival scene. At the moment, he is the artistic director of Colours of Ostrava festival, and has
played a key role in shaping innovative music programming in Central Europe. Filip’s work bridges genres and
cultures, bringing cutting-edge global talent to new audiences. He has collaborated with celebrated artists and
was honored with the European Festival Award, named among IQ Magazine’s New Bosses, and featured in
Forbes 30 Under 30. — [CZ] Filip Kostalek
Colours of Ostrava

Daniel Kempf initiated the well known German Indie Festival "Immergut Festival" in his hometown when he was in his early 20s. Without any previous experience, he invited his favourite bands from 2000 onwards and organized an event that attracted 5,000 visitors and was sold out every year.
At the same time, Kempf started "Mikrokultur Booking Agency", which organized the first performances in Germany from 2004 to 2008 for bands such as Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene and Death Cab For Cutie. These international acts achieved enormous popularity and were sometimes nominated for a Grammy during this time.
2017 Mikrokultur transformed to OWTF Entertainment and till today, Kempf's passion is working with art and artists in all different ways. — [DE] Daniel Kempf (Kemper)
OWTF Entertainment

A music industry executive and cultural entrepreneur with 20+ years of international experience, Philipp Grefer has held senior roles as agent, manager, promoter, consultant and curator, pioneering cross-border chinese-western music and cultural exchange, bringing 200+ artists to Asia and developing global careers for Asian artists.

He is also the founder and CEO of WISE – The Future Festival & Think Tank, launched in Beijing in 2018 and now spanning Germany, China, and the US, with editions at SXSW and Art Basel Miami. Through WISE and co-initiating EU projects such as IMEMS (Mapping AI in the European Music Sector 2024), he has connected over 700 leading voices across music, art, science, and technology.
In 2024 he co-founded NEW VISIONS for Music & Sound in Berlin and is a frequent speaker on AI, culture, and geopolitics/soft power. He currently consults for social UK based ticketing company Tickets For Good, plans WISE 2026 in Berlin (May 28) as well as a few Asia Tours. — [DE] Philipp Grefer
WISE

Ralph Boege is the CEO and founder of Paradise Worldwide, the Independent AllRights Distribution, Tech and Monetization Foundation for the AIxchange. — [DE] Ralph Boege
Paradise Worldwide

Neveen Kenawy is a visionary cultural leader, artistic director, and founder of She Arts Festival, Egypt’s first international festival dedicated to celebrating women in art. With her expertise in cultural programming, festival management, and artistic direction, she has become a driving force in shaping Egypt’s contemporary arts and cultural landscape.

At the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, she leads major cultural initiatives as Artistic Director and General Coordinator of the International Summer Festival and the Jazz Tales Festival. She has also served as Artistic Consultant at Fabrica for music theatre and as a member of the Advisory Committee at Centre Rézodanse – Égypte.
Her achievements have earned international recognition. In 2022, the German Embassy in Cairo selected her as one of the most active women in Egypt’s cultural scene, inviting her to a special visitor program in Germany. In 2024, she was chosen by the Recording Academy for the prestigious American Music Mentorship Program in the United States. — [EG] Neveen Kenawy
She Arts Festival

Independent Creative Director & Global Brand Consultant based in Bangkok, Thailand who is also operating as the Brand Director of Superstar Agency, the leading B2B and brand partnerships music agency in the Nordics. — [FI] Antti J. Peltonen
Global Work Rebel

Internationally awarded A&R with over 12 years of experience. After graduating from UCLA music business line in 2018 Nino has been building Nordic Music Partners in Europe and LA. NMP catalogue now includes songs by the likes of: Tate McRae, Pitbull, Kodak Black, Yeonjun & Hearts2Hearts. Nino has also provided A&R work for the Netflix Top 10 Hollywood film "The Misfits" and blockbuster video game Alan Wake II. — [FI] Nino Lintermo
Nordic Music Partners

Charles CHU is a French music professional with Vietnamese roots whose journey has been all about building bridges — between cultures, sounds, and continents. After spending several years in Seoul and Kyoto, where he shaped cross-cultural projects and dove deep into Asia’s underground scenes, he founded Revival Agency to connect artists and audiences beyond borders. His path has taken him from the buzzing clubs of Seoul to the wide steppes of Mongolia, where he collaborated with Playtime Festival (2019–2025). In France, he's working with Dionysiac Tour and Lutecia Publishing. Every summer, he curates the sonic heartbeat of Han Rooftop Guimet in Paris celebreting indie DJs and producers of Asian descent or from Asia. — [FR] Charles Chu
Revival Agency / Han Rooftop Guimet

I am Head of International Brand Partnerships at Deezer. I live in Berlin and Bangkok.
Before Deezer, I worked at SoundCloud and Twitter in leading partnership roles.
I started my career in the 1990s with Burning Heart Records, where I supported the careers of bands like The Hives, Refused and many others. — [FR] Gero Langisch
Deezer

I have been a Booking Agent for over 12 years. Currently based in Paris, I launched my new agency, RP Booking, where I represent French acts worldwide and international artists such as Hypnosis Therapy (Korea), Fat Hamster & Kang New (Korea), ALIAS (Canada), Bibi Club (Canada), and Last Train (France).

Previously, I spent five years working in Montreal, Canada, and held positions at other major French agencies, including Alias Production and Control Production. — [FR] Romain Piquerez
RP Booking

With 20 years of experience in international cultural cooperation, and in French music industry export, Sabrina Durand has been working for 15 years in the APAC with postings in Australia, in Thailand, in Cambodia, to the Philippines and now in Singapore. In France, she has worked in international development for artists, creative economy companies and musical ensembles. Since 2022, she is posted to the French Embassy in Singapore as Regional Music Attaché, where she is responsible for promoting the French music industry in Asia while fostering exchanges between Asian and French professionals in various sectors of the music industry (live, recording, publishing, copyright, innovation and tech, sustainability, gender-equality, etc.). — [FR] Sabrina Durand
Embassy of France in Singapore

SHEN Xiaodong (aka Dong), currently based in Paris, set foot in music business by bringing new and exciting Asian talents to Europe.

While keeping on working on Asian acts for their European shows, he launched his touring agency Mentha Project, providing Asian representations for international artists. With more than 100 shows booked per year in major festivals and reputable venues & clubs across Asia, his agency now takes care of more than 30 clients.

Promoter in mainland China, he has also done multiple tours there with his local partners. At the same time, he worked as international talent buyer for Playtime Festival for 3 years. — [FR] Xiaodong SHEN (aka Dong)
Mentha Project

Fabio Scopino, Italian World Beat CEO, Founder and General, for over 25 years he has gained experience in entertainment development and cultural promotion covering roles such as Music Clubs Founder, Art Director, Event Manager, Artist Manager, Booking Agent.
Currently he's engaged in the management and development of an Italian professionals network to represent and promote abroad artists, festivals, fairs, agencies, cultural associations and promoters, operating through active partecipation in the major music fairs worldwide and all occasions of meeting and exchanges related to the global music market.
Italian World Beat is among the founding members of the global project “MusiConnect”, since 2021 Italian World Beat has been the organizer of a showcase and conferences festival named MusiConnect Italy. — [IT] Fabio Scopino
ITALIAN WORLD BEAT

He is the founder and director of the biggest Macedonian music festival Taksirat, D Festival, Green Beach Festival and Pin conference. — [MK] Login Kochishki
Password Production

Jennifer Gunn is an advisor at Music Norway, where she helps elevate Norwegian artists and music businesses on the global stage. She focuses on building connections, sharing industry insights, identify opportunities and navigate key markets abroad. With experience across different parts of the music sector, Jennifer contributes to projects and partnerships that aim to strengthen Norway’s presence and drive sustainable growth across the global music ecosystem. — [NO] Jennifer Gunn
Music Norway

Kevin Vadsten is a Norwegian producer, DJ and label founder based in Oslo. He is the founder and A&R of Oysterdale Records, an independent record label focused on house, disco and club-oriented electronic music. Alongside running the label, he is active as a DJ and producer through the project OKPLUS, with releases and collaborations involving artists such as Art of Tones, Mark Picchiotti and Rona Ray. His work is rooted in club culture, with a strong focus on quality production and international collaboration. — [NO] Kevin Vadsten
Oysterdale Records

Galina Metelskaya is an international project manager with YM Agency / Privet Korea, a Moscow-based company promoting shows by artists from Asia in Russia. In the past Galina was in charge of international artists and projects with the Wild Mint Festival, acted as an independent artist booker and a programmer of commercial events with Starpower Lab event agency. — [RU] Galina Metelskaya
YM Agency / Privet Korea

Robin Jenssen has a career spanning over three decades, navigating both the creative and executive sides of the music industry, and currently holds the position of CEO at KREATION Music Rights Europe.

His clients have written and produced some of the most iconic hits for global artists such as Aespa, NCT, Red Velvet, EXO, Girls’ Generation, TWICE, ITZY, Namie Amuro, Arashi, LE SSERAFIM, BTS, and Tomorrow X Together. To date, over 700 songs have been released in the K-pop market, earning him more than 350 #1 placements on various Billboard charts, 20 billion streams, 250 million physical units sold, and two Grammy nominations. — [SE] Robin Jenssen
KREATION Music Rights Europe AB

Andy Haggerstone is a music industry entrepreneur who started his music industry career as an artist manager and record label executive at Kaleidoscope, before founding music tech platform IndieKnow (acquired by Un:Hurd in 2024) and Songtaew Sync, an agency which specialises in Thai music. The agency has worked with HBO, Netflix, Rockstar Games, TBWA and others. — [UK] Andy Haggerstone
Songtaew Sync

Bernardo runs his consultancy business out of London, UK, working at the crossroads of the music industry and wider cultural sectors. With 10 years of hands-on experience in marketing, event management, and partnerships, his client portfolio includes Pro Weekend Fest, Jafra Productions, On the Move, and SODEC Québec, among others. — [UK] Bernardo Queiros
BQ Consultancy

Broadcaster/Booker/Film Producer/Entrepreneur/Singer-Songwriter/politico/Fuel Decontam Consultant. — [UK] Dawn Parry
Jukebox Judgement @NewDawn.fm

Partnerships Coordinator at The Great Escape — [UK] Marie Robinson
The Great Escape, Festival Republic

Artist manager for The Prodigy, Bad Company UK and more, consultant and more! — [UK] Nick Halkes
Artist Manager & Consultant

Lone PR was founded at the start of 2023 by Nisa Kelly, a POC publicist born and raised in London with 8+ years experience. She started out at some of the best independent agencies such as RMP, Inside Out and Good Machine working on notable campaigns for emerging artists and established talent such as Kelela, Neneh Cherry, Kali Uchis, SHERELLE, Little Simz, Kano and Gorillaz as well as festivals, communities and events such as Primavera Sound, NME Awards and ESEA Music.

Lone PR specialises in offering UK online and print press services to an eclectic roster of multidisciplinary artists like Goya Gumbani, Halima, James Massiah, Kumo 99, Nightmares On Wax, Pip Millett, Shy One, Sofie Royer and TYSON to name a few. — [UK] Nisa Kelly
Lone PR

Host of Eastern Echoes — [US] Diana Ratsamee
KEXP

I’m a talent agent and artist manager with a background in independent record labels, A&R, and live performance negotiations. I specialize in the live music scene and touring, and I’ve worked hands-on with artists at different stages of their careers, focusing on strategy, deal structure, and long-term growth. I’ve toured across the United States, Europe, South America, and Australia, giving me real, on-the-ground experience of how touring actually works. I’ve been working in the music industry in some capacity since I was 17, and I take a direct, artist-first approach that balances creative vision with smart, practical business decisions. — [US] Gage Luce
Anniversary Group

Guji Lorenzana is the Asia Territory Manager for Symphonic Distribution, overseeing A&R and business development across key markets including the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, India, and Australia. With over a decade of experience in music, media, and entertainment, Guji bridges the gap between artists, labels, and digital platforms to strengthen the independent music ecosystem in Asia. A former recording artist and actor himself, he combines creative insight with strategic growth expertise, driving partnerships that empower regional talent and connect Asian music to global audiences. — [US] Guji Lorenzana
Symphonic Distribution

James Minor is a veteran music industry executive, cultural strategist, and global talent advocate with more than 25 years of experience spanning artist management, international touring, venue operations, and large-scale festival leadership. From 2011 to 2025, he served at SXSW (South by Southwest), rising rapidly from booker to General Manager, and ultimately to Vice President of the SXSW Music Festival one of the largest and most influential cultural events worldwide. — [US] James Minor
Artist Management for Voxtrot; Former VP of Music Festival at SXSW

Ryan Hambsch is the founder of Hyperion Artists, a Los Angeles–based management, events, and international music consulting company shaping careers across music and culture. Before launching Hyperion, he worked at DEF Management and founded Nerve Artist Management in London, where he developed a foundation in global touring, international record strategy, and long-term artist development. Ryan’s work spans management, marketing, partnerships, and experiential events, including community-focused programs like Hyperion Block Party and No Strings Attached with KCRW. He also provides international consulting for artists and labels such as Steve Aoki and OneLove. Ryan remains committed to building sustainable, artist-first ecosystems rooted in curiosity and collaboration globally. — [US] Ryan Hambsch
Hyperion Artists

Zach Silva is a booking agent with a decade of experience in concert touring. Currently with Anniversary Group, Zach represents a roster of over 30 artists for concert booking worldwide. Anniversary Group is a New York City-based full service agency that supports artists every step of the way, from visa application, to merch, travel logistics, and tour booking. — [US] Zach Silva
Anniversary Group