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Moderator: Nicholas Lindstrom

Nicholas Lindstrom is a lover of music hailing from Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Te Awamutu and Mozambique. He currently works at the New Zealand Music Commission while also finishing off a degree in English Literature. On Tuesdays he hosts 95bFM's Drive show with his co-host Rosetta alongside other endeavours in Music Journalism.

95bFM, The NZ music commission

Nicholas Lindstrom is a lover of music hailing from Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Te Awamutu and Mozambique. He currently works at the New Zealand Music Commission while also finishing off a degree in English Literature. On Tuesdays he hosts 95bFM's Drive show with his co-host Rosetta alongside other endeavours in Music Journalism.

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Audrey Siataga

With extensive experience as a personal tour manager and contracted promoter rep for Handsome Tours, Destroy All Lines and Hit Touring, Audrey brings a wealth of knowledge in live event logistics, promotions, and artist advocacy.

Midnight Swan

Midnight Swan is a dedicated Artist & Tour Management business, specializing in

label services for independent artists.

Our current full-time representation includes Ladi6, Christoph El Truento, and Noē,

supporting their artistic releases with a background of marketing, brand and strategy.

With extensive experience as a personal tour manager and contracted promoter rep

for Handsome Tours, Destroy All Lines and Hit Touring, Audrey brings a wealth of

knowledge in live event logistics, promotions, and artist advocacy.

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Jazmine Mary

Jazmine Mary is an Independent Noir Folk Musician / producer and mentor for the NZMC. They have toured NZ, Australia, China, Europe and opened for international acts Billy Bragg and Kurt Vile.

Artist

Jazmine Mary is an Independent Noir Folk Musician / producer and mentor for the NZMC. They have toured NZ, Australia, China, Europe and opened for international acts Billy Bragg and Kurt Vile.

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Richard Barnacle

Richard Barnacle is a co-founder and manager of Space Academy in Ōtautahi and sits on the committee for Independent Music Venues Aotearoa. Despite not finding (making?) time to perform on the stage himself he has juggled or shared all other aspects of the venue over the last decade including bookings, sound, bar, maintenance and everything in between.

Space academy

Richard Barnacle is a co-founder and manager of Space Academy in Ōtautahi and sits on the committee for Independent Music Venues Aotearoa. Despite not finding (making?) time to perform on the stage himself he has juggled or shared all other aspects of the venue over the last decade including bookings, sound, bar, maintenance and everything in between.

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Stormie Kereopa-Lloyd

Just a small-town girl finding her way in the music industry—supporting Māori artists through management and the behind-the-scenes mahi. Passionate about creating space for all our stories and making sure our voices are heard, both on and off the stage, wherever that may take you.

Artist manager

Just a small-town girl finding her way in the music industry—supporting Māori artists through management and the behind-the-scenes mahi. Passionate about creating space for all our stories and making sure our voices are heard, both on and off the stage, wherever that may take you.

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