MUMBAI: The sixth edition of IOMMA (Indian Ocean Music Market), a dynamic music market will feature industry professionals from around the world. These professionals will gather for performances, networking, and conferences/panel discussions. It will take place from 29 May –1 June 2017 in culturally rich Reunion Island. Two Indian acts, Bit of Both consist of Ash Roy and Ashwin Mani Sharma, (Ex Jalebee Cartel) who are eminent for techno acts, and electro/folk act Sukanti + Anushree will be performing at the showcase.

The Indian delegation travelling to IOMMA this year comprises Sonya Mazumdar (EarthSync), Naveen Deshpande (Mixtape), Eddie Prithviraj (Exodus), Kaushik Dutta (Song of Soul) and Divya Bhatia (Jodhpur RIFF). Mazumdar will be speaking on a panel titled 'Touring Asia: Situation and Outlook' – exploring the particularities of touring artists across specific Asian territories.

The IOMMA regional cooperation program is co-financed by the European Union.

Long time partner EarthSync has worked alongside IOMMA over the years to connect artists and professionals from India and Reunion Island, and through its music, film, and media conference IndiEarth XChange many artist exchanges and cultural bridges between the two countries have materialized. The 14th edition of the Sakifo Musik Festival will take place immediately after, from 2-4 June 2017.