Meet fellow music managers from around the world at the business epicenter of SXSW; ­ the Trade Show Meet Up Pavilion.

Organized by SXSW and the Music Managers Forum (MMF-US), this dedicated meeting space gives managers a
chance to network and make connections, discuss the various deal-making opportunities in the industry, forge business relationships/partnerships, and discuss recording artist issues facing music managers in the 2012 market environment.

The line-up of presenters, the programme, and showcase artists is out! Music industry experts are coming from all over the globe to share their knowledge and connect with the national music scene in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Sounds Aotearoa 2012 is proud to announce a power-packed line-up of festival bookers and presenters this year that will be in attendance at its 2 day “think tank / showcase” in New Plymouth.

Returning this year is Malcolm Haynes from Glastonbury Festival who has become a valuable champion of NZ music in the UK and this year brings with him Glastonbury Festival’s World Music Stage director, Derek Dodd. And for the first time, the powerhouse duo of Paula Henderson and Chris Smith of Womad International will be in attendance.

5th Year Anniversary Edition: 15 – 18 November 2012 | MelbourneAustralia

Interested artists are invited to apply through the AWME website before 20 April 2012

After four short years, AWME has established itself as the southern hemispheres premier music industry conference and showcase event for Roots music.  AWME pioneers new networks and creates opportunities for musicians world wide by engaging with industry representatives from around the globe.