
Events for October 29, 2026


Welcome to Country
Welcome to Country with Uncle Doug Nicholls.

Opening Remarks
Join us for the Summit’s opening remarks by MusicSA’s CEO, Christine Schloithe.

Designing the Future Regional and Remote Music System in Australia
Featuring Alex Pinte (Wildlive), Catherine Satour (Support Act), Mark Smith (MusicNT), Ros Abercrombie (Regional Arts Australia) and moderated by Stu Watters (Morph Consulting).

Morning Tea

Creative & Cultural Leadership Outside the Capitals
Featuring Colin U’Ren (Lyrebird Arts Council Committee), Jennifer Tasker (Flinders Shire Council) Kiz (Seventhree), Loren Kronemyer (The Unconformity) and moderated by Jez Conlon (MusicNT)

Lunch

How Music Lives in Places
Featuring Daan Steffens (Gutwrench Records), David Corbet (The Sound Doctor), Jack Lane (Rock Lock Records), Nicole Wright (Neighbourhood Productions) and moderated by Aeron Clark (Edge Radio 99.3FM).

Staying, Leaving, Returning: The Artist Reality
Featuring Grace Chia (Artist), PAYDAE (DEM MOB), Rob Edwards (Musician) and Sophie Edwards (Artist / Producer) and moderated by Ashlyn Jada Koh (First Block Sounds and Sad Cowgirl Tours).

Afternoon Tea

How Do We Build and Sustain Success in Music?
Featuring Dr Ben Green (RMIT University), Grayson Rotumah (Adelaide University), Jana Hesketh (Queensland Music Festival), Maddy Smith (UNIFIED) and moderated by Owen Whittle (WAM).

Moshtix Margaritas and Showcase Curated by GA Entertainment
Debrief the day over margaritas and live music at Mount Gambier’s Globe Hotel.

Adelaide University Alumni Showcase
An evening showcase celebrating Adelaide University alumni and its Mount Gambier campus through live music.
