Abeer Ali

Ever wondered how industry experts really listen to music? Top industry professionals dissect self-produced tracks from emerging artists, offering honest, constructive feedback in real time.

Expect authentic reactions, sharp insights, and conversations that reveal what makes a track stand out in today’s industry. Each panellist receives the songs in advance, then joins the artists and audience to experience them together on stage, creating an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at how music is evaluated from a professional lens.

Creating niche music can present its own rewards and setbacks. Many artists continue to face challenges when performing in venues where assigned technical teams are unfamiliar with the specific sonic and cultural nuances of their music. This roundtable explores the importance of technical collaboration, the role of external engineers, and how venues can better support artists whose sound falls outside familiar production norms.