With over 30 years of experience across artist management, event and tour coordination, publicity, and industry advisory roles, Fiona Duncan brings deep expertise to the contemporary music industry at state, national, and international levels. Fiona began her career in radio and publicity, where she found her lifelong passion for supporting Australian music. As one of the longest-serving female music managers in the country, she has worked with some of Australia’s most influential artists, including guiding Spiderbait from emerging talent to a nationally celebrated rock band.  In addition to her management work, Fiona plays an active role in contributing to the industry’s future. She serves on the Board of the Association of Artist Managers (AAM) and is the CEO of Music Victoria, contributing to several national initiatives and working groups.

Harley is Managing Director of Moshtix, Australasia’s leading GA ticketing and marketing company, and part of the Ticketmaster family.
During his tenure, Harley has overseen Moshtix’s market share and ticketing volume triple through the development of a unique service, technology and marketing offering, complimented by a growing reputation for outstanding delivery. Through his industry relationships, Harley has expanded Moshtix’s ticketing beyond its primary roots in live music into categories including sports, culture and exhibitions.
Moshtix and Harley have been long standing and active supporters of Australian music, with significant ongoing support provided to the likes of Music SA, WAM (West Australian Music), Music NT, Music Victoria, of which Harley is a previous (and first Sydney-based) board member, and The Push.
Harley is currently on the Board of the Australian Festival Association.

Howard is the founder of Corner Soul a music and entertainment law firm, talent management and advisory business based in Sydney. He has advised clients in the UK, the US, Asia and Australia for over 30 years. He is the current Chair of the Australian Live Music Business Council and a member of the Arts Law pro bono program.

After working 10 years in the finance/banking sector I found my calling in music festivals as a co-owner of Sunset Events, which was WA’s leading festival promoter for nearly two decades. More recently I co-founded Triple-1-Three, a brewing, venues and hospitality group. Now days it’s more like a 365-day mini-festival! I love creating great experiences and bringing people together, particularly at Freo.Social, one of WA’s leading performance venues.  

JC is a well-known figure in the Australian music industry, recognised both for this role as the founding bass player of Powderfinger and for his leadership in live music venue development.
In 2014, he opened The Triffid in Brisbane’s Newstead, and in 2019, he co-founded The Fortitude Music Hall in Fortitude Valley in partnership with Secret Sounds and Live Nation.
JC later played a central role in the redevelopment of Hindley Street Music Hall in Adelaide and is currently part of the design team behind Northbridge Music Hall, a new venue under development in Perth.
In 2024, JC was appointed Queensland’s Night-life Economy Commissioner, leading efforts to strengthen the night-time economy across the state, to increase Queensland’s vibrancy and to be the connection between the industry and the state government.
He was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 2024 for his services to the music industry and continues to play a key role in shaping not only the future of night-life in Queensland, but the live music ecosystem across Australia.

Mardi Caught carries a weight of global and domestic experience, operating as a leader in the Australian music industry for nearly 30 years. Across her career, Mardi’s held multiple senior executive positions within Warner, EMI and Sony in Australia and the UK. In the early ‘00s she took a diversion into broadcasting, assuming the role of VP of Talent and Music at MTV UK.
Mardi established The Annex in 2018 and since then the company has worked on campaigns for artists including Lime Cordiale, Bluey, Genesis Owusu, Matt Corby, Porter Robinson, Tash Sultana, Alice Ivy, Royal Otis and Hiatus Kaiyote.

Tam began her music career working in Record Stores, then moving to major record labels EMI and Universal Music Australia. In 2003 she founded Jive—a now-iconic venue known for its electric atmosphere and support for emerging talent.
Tam’s impact extends beyond venue walls. For over a decade, she’s managed bar operations at The Garden of Unearthly Delights during the Adelaide Fringe. She co-founded the Independent Live Venues Association (ILVA) to support struggling venues, advocating for their place in Australia’s cultural fabric.
Most recently, Tam has taken her advocacy to a national level as a founding member of the Australian Music Venues Foundation (AMVF), joining forces with other industry leaders to protect and sustain the future of grassroots music across the country.

Tyla Dombroski is the Director and CEO of Crowbar, a multi-city live music venue group based in Sydney and Brisbane. With over 13 years in the industry, Tyla is committed to building inclusive, sustainable, artist- and audience-driven spaces for live music. As President of the Live Music Venues Alliance NSW, Advisory Board member for Sound NSW, and Board member for Australian Music Venues Foundation, she advocates for venues, artists, and the broader industry—working closely with government and organisations to strengthen the sector. Tyla’s focus on innovation, commercial viability, and collaboration supports a vibrant future for live music in Australia.