Music Composer & Producer
Indian born kiwi Composer & Music Producer, Mikey McCleary, has been creating memorable soundtracks for Films, Independent music and Advertising in the Indian Music Industry for over a decade. His career in India began with him producing Lucky Ali's iconic albums. He then went on to create many well-known tracks for India's biggest brands including Vodafone, Coca-Cola, Levi's, Titan, Garnier, Lakme, Pond's, Cadbury and countless more. As an artist, Mikey released an album of full-length versions of some of his most popular advertisement jingles called TV Dinners through Sony Music. Mikey has made a name for himself within film music too, having composed and produced scores and songs for films such as Margarita with a Straw, Shanghai, The Sky is Pink, Waiting, Nautanki Sala, Shaadi ki Side effects, Bombay velvet and Gully Boy. For Margarita With A Straw, Mikey won the Best Music award at the 9th Asian Film Awards. His music for the Amazon series ‘Four More Shots Please’ has been particularly well received. Mikey has recently launched Bay Music House -a multi studio music creation hub where talented up-and-coming composers gain experience creating music under Mikey's guidance and collaboration. Through his artist management agency, TVC Voices, Mikey has discovered and fostered many new singers within the advertising industry.
Mikey McCleary, Kartik Shah, Vaibhav Bundhoo, Rachita Arora with RJ Nyssha
Mikey McCleary, Vaibhav Bundhoo, Neel Adhikari in conversation with RJ Nyssha
What is the festival all about?
IFP is a multi-staged creativity & culture festival that happens across two days with more than 180+ prominent creators from Films & OTT, Digital, Literature & Writing, Music, Design & Art, Storytelling, Audio & Podcasting, Photography, Tech & Gaming, Comedy, Culture, Advertising and Performing arts who will participate in various Conversations, Panels, Workshops, Masterclasses, Live Performances, and AMAs.
Are there any hidden charges?
No, only GST will be levied on the tickets as per the government’s rules and regulations.
When and where is the festival happening?
The festival is scheduled to take place on-ground in Mumbai on December 6th & 7th, 2025.
Is the festival accessible for People of Determination?
Yes, IFP is an all-inclusive and accessible festival. We will be tying up with an accessibility management agency to ensure the same.
Can I attend all the sessions?
Yes, you will have access to all the sessions taking place across all 2 days. However Stage entry and seating will be on a first come first serve basis.
Where can I buy tickets?
The tickets are available on all the major Ticketing Platforms and on IFP’s Website. Click here to buy the tickets.
Will there be an award ceremony for the challenges?
Yes, the winners of all the challenges of IFP will be awarded during the festival. Kindly check the schedule regarding the same.
What will be the timings of the festival?
The first session on October 12 & 13, 2024 (i.e. Saturday and Sunday) will start at 10am and the last session will end at 9pm.
I’m a member of the media? How do I make arrangements for a media pass?
You can fill-up the form with relevant details and request for media invite.
Wow, there are lots of artists taking sessions! Will I get to personally interact with them?
There is no guarantee, however, you could plan for the questions you would want to ask in the event and if you are lucky, you will get an opportunity to ask them.
Will there be food at the venue?
Yes, there will be a food zone at the festival.
Will there be parking at the venue?
No, there will be no parking available at the venue.
Is there any age limit/rule?
No. The festival is open to all ages.
How do I become a Sponsor?
Please mail us at [email protected]
What is your ticket policy?
Tickets are purchased online through our (platform) and on-ground on festival days. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
What are some of the general measures that ensure safety in all forms at the festival?
Harassment, abuse , stalking, threatening or defaming/ violating any rights (right to privacy and publicity) is not allowed and will be taken seriously. Attendees are not allowed to carry any harmful substances, weapons or arms of any kind.