👀 One of the conversations you won’t want to miss at Confluence. What does it mean to be independent in 2026? Billboard Deputy Editor of Business News Chris Eggertsen sits down with Ian Wheeler (ianpartisan) co-founder of Partisan Records and founder of Talkhouse, for a candid fireside chat about what indie success looks like today. Wheeler has spent his career helping champion artists including Fela Kuti, Sylvan Esso and Cigarettes After Sex. Together, they’ll dig into how talent gets discovered and developed, the realities of running an independent label, why Wheeler created Talkhouse, and how artists can build sustainable careers around what they genuinely love and do well. They’ll also look beyond Nashville, L.A. and NYC to explore the growing power of local music scenes and how strong creative ecosystems can help artists find audiences, build careers and “make it” without leaving home. 🗓️ Thursday, October 8 🎤 What Does Indie Success Look Like in 2026? 🎟️ confluencecaroli...