The independent music community was born from disruption, a sector built through a desire to build success through doing things differently to the status quo of the old industry. Over time the industry has seen further disruption, through the rise of digital music, through market and economic challenges, and now from AI. How can we preserve the cultural and commercial value of independent labels and artists in the face of recent disruption, how can we ensure investment in the sector's future, what is the future of independence?