Pippa Ryan-Kidd

Working both internationally and locally in artist management, music distribution, retail and publicity. Having worked in the corporate field in Product Buying, Sales & Management, Project Planning, Negotiation, Contracts and Employee Management. Chair of Independent Music New Zealand.

Pippa can mentor on Management, Touring, Branding, Record Labels, Strategy, Merchandise, Publicity, Publishing, A&R, Production, Radio, Digital

Oliver Kraemer

Oliver Kraemer was born and raised in Germany, where he completed a BA in Music Business at the University of Popular Music and Music Business, Mannheim and an MA in Art and Media Management at HfMT Hamburg. He took his first steps in the music industry at MTV Germany, working in the Talent and Music department, before managing weekly live events and assisting with the management of German powerhouse Beatsteaks in Berlin.

Oliver immigrated to Aotearoa in 2009 and began working with local artists, supporting Solomon Crook with his early releases and helping Alien Weaponry develop their international touring career. He later co-founded Tenfold Records, where he manages and releases music from a diverse range of Aotearoa-based artists, including WHO SHOT SCOTT, PONZ, REPAIR, Wet Bandits, Joe Cole and many more.

Oliver can mentor on Management, Touring, Branding, Record Labels, Strategy, Merchandise, and A&R

Audrey Siataga

Audrey is a full time Artist Manager based in Auckland, New Zealand, with a current roster including Christoph El Truento, Mokomokai, Noe, and Ladi6 (co-manager).

With eight years of experience as a Tour Manager and Promoter Representative, she has developed a practical understanding of the live music industry and a steady approach to supporting artists through the many stages of their careers.

Audrey is also the Director of Midnight Swan, a small boutique record label that operates as a Project Manager and Label Partner on independent album releases.

Her work is grounded in a strong appreciation for culture and community, with a focus on building sustainable pathways for artists, supporting creative development, and helping bring projects to life with care and attention to detail.

Audrey can mentor on Management, Tour Management, Live Shows and Physical Music & Merchandise

Ninakaye Taane-Tinorau

NINAKAYE TAANE-TINORAU (Ngāti Uekaha Ruapūhā) is an older sister to popular award-winning artist and producer Tiki Taane, and has managed him and his company Tikidub Productions since 2007. She first entered the music industry in 1991 at the age of 17, as bass player and backing vocalist for Christchurch all-female grunge band Snort and has been a part of the Aotearoa music community ever since.

A mother and grandmother based in Kirikiriroa, Ninakaye is well-known as an advocate for positive change. She is a survivor of the NZ sex industry (from 1993-1997), who in 2026 reached 25 years free of alcohol / drug addiction. With an extensive background of experience and qualifications across the Public Health, Event Management, Film / TV, Yoga and Fitness industries, Ninakaye spent more recent years as a part-time Harmful Sexual Behaviour Clinician for Auckland based Korowai Tūmanako, and a volunteer co-facilitator of Women’s Safety programmes for Hamilton Abuse Intervention Project. 

Music community roles that Ninakaye currently holds alongside of her Tikidub mahi, are Kaitiaki for Ka Korokī Ka Maranga | Māori Music Industry Collective, Tikanga Māori Trustee for Soundcheck Aotearoa and Trustee for the Tiki Taane Trust. Alongside of her big sister Maurz, she manages the production and sales of merchandise for various artists and festivals both in Aotearoa and offshore, and is part of the Duty of Care team for annual youth music festival Soundsplash. She often speaks at music events, and has appeared on / facilitated panels for NZ Music Month Summit, Going Global, First Nations Women in Music (Victoria), Waiata Maori Music Awards, Big Sound Conference (Brisbane) and Sakihiwe Conference (Canada), featured as a keynote speaker for Big Sound Conference Brisbane, as well as MC’d the Arena Stage for Homegrown Festival.

Ninakaye draws upon all her life experiences for her work with Tikidub, but also in her mentorship approach, and as well as MMF, has mentored artists locally via 3MDI, You’re The Future of Music and Crescendo Music, as well as further afield via Blak Sounds (Melbourne) and Sakihiwe Mentor Programme (Canada). She is open and caring, and loves to connect, listen, support, elevate and offer guidance to others within the music community.

Ninakaye can mentor on Artist Management, Artist Wellbeing, Tikanga Māori, Business Management, Merchandising, Bookings / Tours / Negotiation, and Event Management.