The digital convergence of media in recent years has seen an ever increasing use of computer-based platforms for the consumption of all forms of media. At the same time, the continued rise of computer performance means that sophisticated production techniques and software are now within reach of everyone. This evolving landscape presents many opportunities and challenges to both developers and users of opensource software. The 2013 LCA Multimedia and music miniconf will provide a forum to explore all aspects of production and playback of music, audio and video on open-source platforms.

As at previous successful multimedia and music miniconfs at linux.conf.au, presentations will cover this dynamic topic from both the user and developer perspectives. To this end, several people have already expressed an interest in presenting at the miniconf: Jan Schmidt has a multi-room networked music system to tell us about, while Pia Waugh would like to take attendees through the art of mashups and the remix. Accordingly, the miniconf will appeal to a broad cross-section of the open-source community and provide a catalyst for many varied and interesting discussions between developers and users of open-source audio, video and music software.