Indie-Con, formerly known as Athens Indie Fest, is returning to bring workshops, panels, a studio experience and purpose-driven dialogue to local creatives. The event was first launched in 2014, offering a space for independent talents to grow and thrive. After a long hiatus, Indie-Con is pivoting to focus not on performances, but rather on sharing creative strategy. The event will begin with a panel discussion about DIY content creation, followed by another about managing money and building technology. Next, there will be a Content Creator Showcase featuring Ant Da Ripper, Jonathan SurgicalFilms Jackson, Lo Jones and Ishues. Then there will be a Spotlight Session and Q&A about getting media coverage, followed by a conversation between Montu Miller and New Orleans emcee Alfred Banks. A short social mixer will be held before a Live Mixtape Performance Showcase featuring Alfred Banks, Stella Groove, BlackNerdNinja, LB and Libbaloops & Bryant Perez, with music by ELLWIN. Before Indie-Con begins, there will also be a 12 p.m. Lunch & Learn focused on recording sound with founder of Tweed Recording Andrew Ratcliffe, engineer and educator Charlie Chastain and Athens-based musician and producer Hank Sullivant.
WHO: Indie-Con 2025
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.–11 p.m.
WHERE: Ciné
HOW MUCH: $30.80–59.62
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