Claudia Gunn

Claudia Gunn is a media allrounder, as a songwriter and performer herself across dance music (Substax), indie folk (Humming Birde) and children’s genres (Claudia Robin Gunn), and a professional background in sponsorship, television promos and video production.

She now specialises in assisting artists making music for kids and families with their release plans, artist admin and overall media approach. A specialised genre but one with a huge potential audience worldwide and the most endearing and enthusiastic listeners!

Having navigated the past few years on a deep learning curve as a self managed artist, Claudia highly values community building and knowledge sharing as a way for independent artists to empower themselves and share the journey. She aspires to help artists raise the profile of their music and help their incredible work reach the listeners they serve.

Manu Taylor

Manu has worked in the New Zealand music and media industries for well over 30 years.

After starting out in music retail, merchandising and indie record label ownership, in the 80s/early 90s he progressed into retail and promotions management with major labels WEA and Polygram Records.

After finishing up at Polygram in 1997, he was invited to join hip-hop/RnB radio station Mai FM as their Programme Director; at Mai FM between 1997 and 2008. Manu shifted roles to become Station Manager of Auckland’s 95bFM, finishing up at 95bFM early 2015.

He then moved into artist management, music production and music distribution. Currently managing Lontalius, Race Banyon, Dera Meelan, Church & AP, deadforest, Kedu Carlo, Maxwell Young, Kamahumble, Stupid Rich Kid, Tom Verberne, Disciple Pati and PollyHill.

Manu can mentor on Radio, Music Programming, Digital Media, Strategy and Getting your music out