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The Culture + Community of Electronic Music EMC Eora/Sydney is a melting pot of creativity for electronic music culture in the Asia Pacific.

Founded in 2012, Sydney’s annual Electronic Music Conference (EMC) is Asia-Pacific’s premier electronic music industry event. From established industry professionals to the young and emerging, EMC gathers a dynamic and inspiring mix of people from around Australia and the world with one thing in common - their unwavering passion for great electronic music.

09/08/2026

Community radio gives underground scenes space to evolve, not just survive.

In Part Two of Grassroots Rising: Community Radio’s Power in APAC, the conversation turns to the sounds shaping scenes now and where they might be heading next.

Hear from , and as they explore the music pushing their local scenes forward, from ’s distinctly Bangkok sound to ’s work for the Netflix drama ‘Tokyo Swindlers’.

🎧 Listen to Part Two of Grassroots Rising, launching August 10 across participating community radio stations via the link in our bio. Part One is available to re-watch now.

Presented by and
Recorded at 2025.

EMC and its initiatives and projects are supported by the Australian Government through .aus & the NSW Government through .
Additional thanks to for their support and collaboration on this project.

02/08/2026

Community radio has always been essential for the underground.

Before platforms, algorithms and polished broadcast studios, there were people climbing aerials, hacking FM lines, broadcasting from rooftops, truck radios and wherever a signal could travel.

In Part One of Grassroots Rising: Community Radio’s Power in APAC, and / Paul Gorrie trace the legacy of pirate radio, from .fm and in North London to Warlpiri radio in the Northern Territory, and how that same DIY spirit continues to shape community radio today.

🎧 Listen to Part One of Grassroots Rising via the link in our bio.

Presented by and
Recorded at 2025.

30/07/2026

Grassroots Rising: Community Radio’s Power in APAC launches this August.

Presented by EMC and Mixmag Asia, this two-part global broadcast recorded at Amsterdam Dance Event explores the past, present and future of community radio across Asia and Australia.

The launch arrives in the lead-up to Airtime Asia, taking place from 13–16 August across Đà Nẵng and Hội An, Vietnam.

Featuring Akiko Usuki, MiMiShimada, dj_pgz, Rich SCR and ✶˚˖𓍢ִ໋𝔗𝒶𝓀𝓀𝓎˚🐉✶, hosted by Shivani Sharma and Arun R.

Broadcasting via Airtime Asia, Bangkok Community Radio, CCR - Cambodia Community Radio, ĐNCR - Đà Nẵng Community Radio, fbi.radio, and trust.fm

Part One: week of 3 August
Part Two: week of 10 August

📻 Tune in via the link in bio.

23/07/2026

From bar gigs to NASA playlists, Andy Lowe path through dance music has rarely followed a single lane.

In EMC’s next edition of Behind the Culture, Andy aka Pinz reflects on DJing, production, teaching, aliases, Pinz & Pelz, and how his label/community Dance Is A Fe**sh became a home for emerging producers finding their own way into music.

Grounded in accessibility, chaos and a deep belief in sharing space, Andy’s work asks what electronic music culture can look like when success is defined on your own terms.

Head to EMC’s website to read Andy’s full story.

Link in bio.

16/07/2026

Mastering Engineer Klaus Hill () shares why connecting with a real mastering engineer is worth it: they don’t just “fill in the gaps,” they understand emotion, intention, and how to keep your artistic vision intact. A trusted human relationship can take your track further than AI ever will.

Our Music Making toolkit gives you practical steps and real-world insights. From shaping your signature sound to preparing tracks for release and performance, this guide is designed to take you further on your music-making journey.

Toolkit #3: Music Making is free now – access via our bio.

EMC and its initiatives and projects are supported by the Australian Government through .aus & the NSW Government through , and the Music Making Toolkit is supported by , , ,

🎵 TRACK: DJ BEVERLY HILL$ - Beat 1

07/07/2026

Techno was never just about the music, behind the sound was a fight for the city’s night.

In EMCAST: Detroit Techno - Origins of the Underground, John Collins of Underground Resistance and Simon Caldwell (Simon Caldwell) discuss Detroit’s controversial nightlife laws, and how UR engaged in techno activism; fighting the system, changing minds and protecting the culture.

Listen now: EMCAST - Detroit Techno: Origins of the Underground.
Narrated by Talia // Tangela 🧚🏾‍♀️

Link in bio to listen to the full episode.

This episode was produced in partnership with TAFE Media by Evanna Kelly and Iain Wilson.

01/07/2026

EMC and are offering their community 15% off ADE PRO Passes.

Team members from EMC (, , .jpg) and Mixmag Asia () share their past experiences and perspectives of ADE.

This October, ADE () celebrates its 30th anniversary, bringing the global electronic music community back to Amsterdam for five days of conferences, club nights, showcases, networking, ideas and connection.

PRO Passes include full access to conference tracks, networking events and hubs, the full festival program with priority access, Arts & Culture programming, upgraded Pro business features in the ADE App, and an official ADE 2026 bag with a limited-edition physical gift.

Please note ADE PRO Passes prices will increase at:
[CET] Thursday, 2 July at 11:59PM
[ICT] Friday 3 July at 6:59AM
[AEST] Friday 3 July 3 at 9:59:AM

This discount on PRO Passes is exclusively available to EMC and Mixmag Asia Community. Join via link in bio.

25/06/2026

From coral conservation to ambient soundscapes, NOTEP’s work explores the relationship between nature, the body and sound.

Discover more about NOTEP, a Thailand-based musician and environmentalist, in EMC’s next edition of Behind the Culture series.

After years in commercial music left her disconnected from her own voice, NOTEP began searching for a different way to create. That search led her toward healing, ambient textures, ethereal pop and a slower, more intentional relationship with electronic music.

Her forthcoming EP PAKARANG (ปะการัง), meaning “corals” in Thai, brings that practice into focus. Created alongside her work in coral conservation, the project draws a quiet parallel between coral reefs, the ocean and the human body.

Head to EMC’s website to read her full story.

18/06/2026

The next edition of EMC’s Behind the Culture series features Thailand based musician and environmentalist NOTEP.

Notep creates intentional work that connects inner landscapes with the natural world, using sound as a space for healing, reflection and deep listening.

After years in commercial music left her disconnected from her own voice, NOTEP began searching for a different way to create. That search led her toward healing, ambient texture, ethereal pop and a slower, more intentional relationship with electronic music.

Her forthcoming EP PAKARANG (ปะการัง), meaning “corals” in Thai, brings that practice into focus. Built alongside her work in coral conservation, the project draws a quiet parallel between coral reefs, the ocean and the human body.

For NOTEP, music is not only something to perform. It is a way to listen inward, reconnect with nature and create spaces where people can feel, soften and return to themselves.

Head to EMC’s website to read her full story.

Link in bio.

16/06/2026

Underground Resistance was more than a techno label, it was the philosophy behind it that helped forge its legacy.

Founded in Detroit by and Mike Banks it was heavily influenced by and shaped by the political realities of Detroit. UR used music, artwork and independence to educate, challenge and move people.

In this episode of EMCAST: Detroit Techno - Origins of the Underground narrated by , .official of and Simon Caldwell () reflect on what made UR stand apart.

Link in bio to listen to the full episode.

This episode was produced in partnership with TAFE Media by Evanna Kelly and Iain Wilson.

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