Panels / Workshops / Keynotes

Asia Live: Festivals, Fans & Cultural Dynamics

Wed 25 Feb | 14:00 - 14:45

CHAIR: Layli Odamura, Creativeman Productions (JP)

Selling tickets in Asia isn’t simply about showing up; it’s about understanding radically different fan behaviours, market expectations, and cultural dynamics. From festivals that succeed by becoming city-defining brands to markets where sponsorship outweighs ticketing as the core revenue stream, Asia is writing its own commercial rulebook.

Unpacking some of the key differences between Asia’s strongest live music markets, this session also examines how promoters build loyalty, adapt formats, and monetise audiences in a region where global artists, homegrown talent, and new genres all vie for attention.

Layli Odamura

Layli Odamura

Promoter · Creativeman Productions
Irene Chan

Irene Chan

CEO · AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited
Francis Hosking

Francis Hosking

Concert Promoter & Manager of Business Development · Midas Promotions
Tommy Jinho Yoon

Tommy Jinho Yoon

Chairman & CEO · ICA
Justin Sweeting

Justin Sweeting

Co-founder & Head of Music · Clockenflap
Marilyn Tham

Marilyn Tham

General Manager of Mega Events, MICE & Cruise · Hong Kong Tourism Board