Music Chats are back for 2026. This panel brings together two industry professionals with insightful perspectives on what it means to manage a career in music.

Scarlett McKahey (Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers) — artist and manager of local Canberra punk band Sonic Reducer

Aakanksha Sidhu  - A New Approach (ANA), MusicACT, GUTS Dance & Daalee

Expect real talk, practical advice, and insights on how to make your own path in music without burning out. Whether you’re just starting or already releasing, this one’s for you.