Moderator: Joost Langeveld
Joost is co-director of Bigpop - a resourceful ‘umbrella’ company assisting creatives realise their artistic dreams and aspirations, and providing viable pathways to enable artists to share their art with the world. Bigpop’s activities include A&R, music publishing, label services, music production and operating music/sound recording studio facilities.
A&R, BigPop
Joost is co-director of Bigpop - a resourceful ‘umbrella’ company assisting creatives realise their artistic dreams and aspirations, and providing viable pathways to enable artists to share their art with the world. Bigpop’s activities include A&R, music publishing, label services, music production and operating music/sound recording studio facilities.
Artists affiliated with the Bigpop extended whānau include CHAII, Isla Noon, TîMMY the First, Neil Macleod, Jujulipps, Abraham Kunin, Carawei Gao and Kings amongst others.
Joost’s history is varied and encompasses most facets of the music industry. Whether as a musician, composer, producer, A&R, collaborator and/or music industry entrepreneur he has been (and still is) a partner to a wide range of local and global facing projects.
Mona Sanei
Meet CHAII, the dynamic artist who's not only making waves as a music artist, but also as a talented producer, audio engineer, and creative director.
ARTIST CHAII, producer, audio engineer, visual director
Meet CHAII, the dynamic artist who's not only making waves as a music artist, but also as a talented producer, audio engineer, and creative director. With a creative vision that shines through in every project she takes on, CHAII first made a name for herself with her debut EP, Lightswitch. The 6-track release features a mesmerizing blend of sounds and footage from Oman to Joshua Tree, and includes standout tracks like 'Lightswitch,' which was featured in EA Sports’ FIFA 21 soundtrack, and 'Nobody Know,' which recently launched Apple’s brand new iPhone 12, was featured in the Netflix original film 'The Old Guard,' starring Charlize Theron and Marvels ‘Ms Marvel’. CHAII's debut single, 'South,' was also a hit, featured in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater soundtrack and Italian fashion brand FENDI’s global online FENDIVA campaign, among other high-profile projects.
Brook Tyson
Brooke Tyson began her eponymous label in 2008, which has since evolved into designing mainly bespoke for artists alongside her ceremonial label Brooke Tyson Ritual. Known for her bold and playful use of prints and colour and deep understanding of human form, collaborating and designing for other creatives is a perfect fit for the label.
Clothing Designer
Brooke Tyson began her eponymous label in 2008, which has since evolved into designing mainly bespoke for artists alongside her ceremonial label Brooke Tyson Ritual. Known for her bold and playful use of prints and colour and deep understanding of human form, collaborating and designing for other creatives is a perfect fit for the label.
Frank Eliesa
Frank Eliesa, also known by his professional name Frank Keys, is a New Zealand Samoan record producer, songwriter and performer. He has worked with numerous award-winning artists and musicians in New Zealand, including Avantdale Bowling Club, Haz & Miloux, CHAII and Yoko-Zuna. His music has been featured in various syncs in TV shows, films, gaming and other media, including Ms. Marvel, Inventing Anna, and the F1 and FIFA games, among others.
Music Producer
Frank Eliesa, also known by his professional name Frank Keys, is a New Zealand Samoan record producer, songwriter and performer. He has worked with numerous award-winning artists and musicians in New Zealand, including Avantdale Bowling Club, Haz & Miloux, CHAII and Yoko-Zuna. His music has been featured in various syncs in TV shows, films, gaming and other media, including Ms. Marvel, Inventing Anna, and the F1 and FIFA games, among others.
Abe Mora
Abe Mora is a tradesman turned freelance filmmaker/photographer, specialising in the content creation for musicians and the creative sector in general. My work has taken me around the globe to over 20 countries, and being able to work along side names such as Parris Goebel , Ciara, Stan Walker, Rob Ruha, Troy Kingi, Louis baker, Chaii and Tami Neilson to name a few.
Photographer, Cinematographer
Abe Mora is a tradesman turned freelance filmmaker/photographer, specialising in the content creation for musicians and the creative sector in general. My work has taken me around the globe to over 20 countries, and being able to work along side names such as Parris Goebel , Ciara, Stan Walker, Rob Ruha, Troy Kingi, Louis baker, Chaii and Tami Neilson to name a few.
This work is highly collaborative and requires careful consideration of the artists release strategy and public image, in order to create content that fairly represents the artist and also has a tailored element resulting in something unique.
Moderator: Anna Loveys
Anna is SoundCheck Aotearoa’s Project Manager, working across community outreach and collaboration, and leading an 18-month project funded by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, setting up a Sexual Harm Prevention and Response Advisor role for the NZ music community and working alongside the Māori Music Industry Coalition on a broader Te Ao Māori project.
Project Manager, SoundCheck Aotearoa
Anna Loveys (Ngāti Raukawa, Pākehā) has worked in the Aotearoa New Zealand music community for the better part of a decade, supporting artists, management teams and record labels with her expertise in public relations, communications, and project management. She has worked at numerous organizations including The Label, Flying Nun Records, Saint Lachine, and Sony Music.
Anna is SoundCheck Aotearoa’s Project Manager, working across community outreach and collaboration, and leading an 18-month project funded by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, setting up a Sexual Harm Prevention and Response Advisor role for the NZ music community and working alongside the Māori Music Industry Coalition on a broader Te Ao Māori project.