Draft:Yuga Mix
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Yuga Mix is a music industry conference and professional networking platform based in Kochi, Kerala. Established by Yuga Digital under the leadership of music entrepreneur Arun Gopi (professionally known as Arun Yuga), the platform is designed to educate independent musicians, producers, and labels on the business aspects of the industry, including copyright, royalties, and digital distribution.[1][2]
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| Yuga Mix | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Music industry, Independent music |
| Locations | Kochi, Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Inaugurated | 2025 |
| Founder | Arun Gopi (Arun Yuga) |
| Attendance | 300+ (2026) |
History
The initiative began in 2025 as a series of community meetups for independent creators in Kerala. The platform was created to address the lack of professional infrastructure for non-film music in South India and to connect regional talent with the global music ecosystem.[3]
2026 Edition
The first large-scale conclave was held on February 23, 2026, at the Gokulam Park Hotel and Convention Center in Kochi. The event hosted over 20 speakers and 10 sessions attended by more than 300 participants.[4] During the conclave, the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) designated the platform as an "IP Hub" to foster copyright awareness among independent creators in Kerala.[5]
Partners and Ecosystem
Yuga Mix operates as an ecosystem connecting artists with industry service providers. Its 2026 partners included:
- Industry & Rights: IPRS (Supporting Partner), Phonographic Digital Limited (PDL), and Alt+ Music.
- Technology & Education: Block X (Anti-Piracy), Crossroads School of Music (Knowledge Partner), and Bizlin Technologies.
- Media & Creative: IdeahNex Media, Wish 11 Studios, Business Insight Magazine, and The Leograph.
- Community: Future School of Performing Arts, Indie Collective Club, and NHQ (Noise Head Quarters).
Notable Participants
The platform has featured several prominent figures from the Indian music, legal, and production sectors:
- Guests of Honour: Alphons Joseph (Composer), Nandhu Kartha (Producer), and Jino Kunnumpurath.
- Speakers: Balamurali Thirumurugan (IPRS), Sridhar J Swaminathan (South India Music), Adv. Ashwin Sathish Nair (Media Lawyer), Nilesh Thomas (Music Educator), and Theertha Avinash (Music Marketing).
- Artists: ThirumaLi (Rapper), Harrison Xavier, and Rajath Prakash.