NZMM 2023 SUMMIT PANELS

Ngā mihi to NZ On Air Music, APRA AMCOS NZ, and Recorded Music NZ for their generous support.

Session 1: Creative Collaboration

Whatever stage you’re at as an artist, having the right people to support your musical business is important. CHAII and some of her long-time collaborators discuss creative relationships.

Join us for this panel discussion featuring:

CHAII – Artist, Producer, Audio Engineer, Visual Director

Brooke Tyson – Clothing Designer

Frank Eliesa – Music Producer

Abe Mora – Photographer, Cinematographer

Mikey Rockwell – Animator, Director, Game Developer

Moderator Joost Langeveld – A&R at BigPop

Session 2: Finding Your Collaborative Music Community

Music communities come in all forms, shapes and sizes! Our panel from across the motu tells us more about their local music support networks, what makes them unique, and how collaboration has strengthened their community.

Join us for this panel discussion featuring:

Bianca Bailey – Artist Wiri Donna, Songwriter, Event Producer

Leea Lamatoa - Coordinator & Kaiārahi, To The Front Tāmaki Makaurau

Wairehu Grant – Artist Half/Time

Dave Borrie – Programme Director, Radio One

Moderator Rachel Ashby – Breakfast Host, 95bFM

Session 3: Taking Care of Ourselves and Our Communities

Join SoundCheck Aotearoa as the panel looks at what caring for ourselves and our communities could look like to the backdrop against 2023. How can we show up for ourselves and each other in mana-enhancing ways?

Join us for this panel discussion featuring:

Ninakaye Taane-Tinorau – Artist Manager, SoundCheck Aotearoa

Mel Calvesbert – SoundCheck Aotearoa

Rachel Harrison – SoundCheck Aotearoa Moderator

Anna Loveys – Project Manager, SoundCheck Aotearoa

Session 4: A Collaboration of Songs and Screen

The Auckland City of Music Equaliser (EQ) initiative provides a unique opportunity for creative collaboration between female artists and female directors, and invites a wider discussion regarding female-led creative workspaces in the music sector. Hear from the musicians, producers, and directors working in this space, and how to participate in the growing EQ community.

Join us for this panel discussion featuring:

Reshma Martin – Artist

Abigail Knudson – Artist MISSY,

Producer Anna Duckworth – Film Maker,

Director Moderator Sarah Thomson – Funding Advisor, NZ On Air

Session 5: Collaboration in the Recording Studio

Being in the recording studio often provides an ideal environment for creative collaboration. But how do you get the best results when working with other creatives or different styles, ideas and approaches? Our panel share their experiences, and how a collaborative songwriting and producing process has worked for them.

Join us for this panel discussion featuring:

Mazbou Q – Artist, Producer

Emily Wheatcroft Snape – Audio Engineer, Producer

Louisa Nicklin – Artist

Joel Tashkoff – Artist Choice Vaughan, Producer, Lawyer

Moderator Noema Te Hau III – Studio & Event Production Manager