MMF Aotearoa, with the generous support of NZ On Air, are delighted to announce the participants taking part in Elevate 2026, our two-day Professional Development Workshop for Aotearoa music managers and self-managed artists who have moved beyond the start-up phase and are ready to scale their businesses internationally.
The 13 music managers and self-managing artists taking part in Elevate on 5 and 6 November in Tāmaki Makaurau are:
Alexander Yong (SACHI, Lilbubblegum (D2D and A&R), and Glxria on a campaign basis)
Ardon England (self-managed artist, ARDON ENGLAND)
Audrey Siataga (Ladi6, Mokomokai, Christoph El Truento, NOE, MĀ)
Chelsea Bridges (Bylie-Jean, KOMMI)
Claudia Gunn (self-managed artist, Claudia Robin Gunn)
Derek Murphy (Powder Chutes)
Emily Sanson (Imani-J)
Evie Thomson (Dillon Jo, Glasshead Records)
Helena Bakker (Dropper)
Jessica Bailey (self-managed artist, Fables)
Mohi Allen (self-managed artist, MOHI)
Montell Pinny (self-managed artist, Montell2099)
Ralph Robins (9lives, Yegr)
We are also thrilled to welcome our international speakers, Ash Hills (Unified Management) and Tani Webb (FN Focus), who will join local industry leaders to share their experience across wellbeing, data, brand, networking and deal-making, and market selection.
Elevate is made possible thanks to NZ On Air, NZ Music Commission, and our panellists and facilitators who are generously giving their time. Ngā mihi nui to everyone who applied, and congratulations to this year’s delegates. We can’t wait to see you in Tāmaki Makaurau!