Indie Artists Rising

FROM THE FESTIVAL ARCHIVE

“Indie Artists Rising” explored creative independence, artist development and collaboration across markets, bringing together perspectives from production, management and live music.

Speakers and biographies from the 2025 programme:

Adam Moseley — Founder, Accidental Entertainment
Veteran producer, engineer, and mixer with credits spanning U2, Beck, The Cure, and Tina Turner. Moseley also lectures at UCLA and Berklee Valencia, mentoring the next generation of artists and producers.

Ke Song — Head of Top Artists / Senior Talent Manager, Wuyou Media无忧传媒
A seasoned artist manager and entertainment executive who has led teams for top acts including Lay Zhang (张艺兴), Hua Chenyu (华晨宇), and Zhang Xincheng (张新成). Ke specializes in artist branding, fan engagement, and entertainment IP development.

Benjamin Ezaki — Vice President of Artist Management & Development, 88rising
Grammy-winning, multi-platinum music executive and founder of SPACEBOY. Ezaki has worked with Nipsey Hussle, The-Dream, Rich Brian, and Warren Hue, bridging creative artistry with strategic development across global markets.

Ye Zuo — Founder & CEO, OMNI Music
Founder of China’s influential OMNI SPACE and OMNI CLUB live venues. Ye has built a network of music spaces, labels, and tech teams exploring new boundaries of independent sound and live culture across Beijing, Guangzhou, and beyond.