Noema Te Hau III
Noema Te Hau III (Ngāti Porou / Rongomaiwahine) is an award-winning producer, songwriter, and music industry mentor based in Auckland, New Zealand. He is known for his ability to work closely with artists as both a creative collaborator and strategic lead, often operating as a musical partner, executive producer, and project manager across entire releases.
Natasha Griffiths
Natasha Griffiths (missmanagement/DUN Records/Amped) has been working with NZ Music for decades, and is currently devoting her time to be an advocate for Ōtepoti music, and most especially, a mentor for the members of the thriving all ages scene in that city.
Moderator - Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan is a respected New Zealand broadcaster, music curator and interviewer, known for championing local and international artists. With a career spanning over a decade, she has built a reputation for thoughtful conversations and a deep commitment to supporting Aotearoa’s music community.
Audrey Siataga
Midnight Swan is a dedicated Artist & Tour Management business, specializing in label services for independent artists. Their current full-time representation includes Ladi6, Christoph El Truento, Mokomokai 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.
James Goldsmith
Wellington-based engineer and producer James Goldsmith has carved a career out of mixing, engineering and producing some of New Zealand’s most exciting and successful alternative artists. A renowned live engineer, Goldsmith has spent years touring both nationally and internationally with Tom Scott, Beastwars, Die! Die! Die!, Nadia Reid, Aldous Harding, The Veils, Avantdale Bowling Club, Broods, Earth Tongue, Deva Mahal and many more. As an engineer and producer he’s helmed records across multiple genres. Many albums that James has worked on have charted highly on the Official Aotearoa Music Charts (including multiple number 1 placements). Additionally, albums that James has worked on have been nominated for the prestigious Taite Music Prize and Aotearoa Music Awards.
Jaz Kapow
Originally from Christchurch, Jaz now lives in Auckland and runs event and site management company Site Resources, alongside event and gear hire company All Things Live. Since the start of her career Jaz has been busy wearing many hats including music manager, booking agent, tour manager, site manager and event producer. Event production and site delivery is the majority of her work today, delivering events across New Zealand including the first live music event in Eden Park’s 113 year history to 50,000 happy Six60 fans.