Arian Pearson is a Yolngu man from Yirrkala, NT. He has been the Head Studio Engineer and Director of Mulka Projects since 2015. He works with a wide range of local artists across three generations, and a crucial part of his job is to record songlines of the elders remotely and in the studio.

He has produced sound designs for many of Mulka Projects exhibitions and films and also works closely with school groups from Yirrkala as well as hosting workshops in the Mulka Studio. Arian supports filmmakers, helps with Yolngu cultural content and supports them with linking people and places in East Arnhem Land. Arian currently is a member of MusicNT and is acting Chairman, member of the NT Aboriginal Tourism Committee and is the Co-founder and Director of Bush Music Fund.