Changemakers 4: Next Wave: the future of independent publishing

From localised subcultures to complex global outlooks, the Surf Coast’s independent publishing scene is an extraordinary mashup of art, place, surf, community, analogue, digital, and everything in between. In a world where mainstream media is increasingly concentrated and corporatised, a thriving independent publishing sector is more important than ever. This panel discussion explores the big questions around the future of independent publishing — curation, culture, content, marketing, distribution and business models — and how we can, collectively, make the space for it to thrive.

PART OF MELBOURNE DESIGN WEEK 2024, AN INITIATIVE OFTHE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA https://artbookfair.melbourne/

Guests: Gill Hutchison — Surf Life: Women Who Live to Surf and Create, Mick Sowry — Great Ocean Quarterly, Oliver Georgiou — MIND HEAD, Sean Doherty — Surfing World, and Tamsin O'Neill — Green Magazine and Walkers Journal. Moderated by Ula Majewski.

To help reduce the financial impact upon creatives wishing to attend this event, 5 x $100 travel stipends will be available for allocation to those undertaking a round trip of 2.5 hours within the G21 region. Please apply as part of your registration and allocation will be made via random selection 48 hours prior to the event.