2017 MMF MUSIC MANAGERS AWARDS - FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
The New Zealand Music Managers Forum with support from the NZ Music Commission, Recorded Music NZ and OneMusic is proud to announce the finalists for the 2017 Music Managers Awards.
The New Zealand Music Managers Forum with support from the NZ Music Commission, Recorded Music NZ and OneMusic is proud to announce the finalists for the 2017 Music Managers Awards.
The relationship between artists and managers is one of the strongest and most important in the music industry, and for thirteen years the MMF Music Managers Awards have been celebrating the importance of the people at the centre of this relationship who are shaping the careers of New Zealand’s biggest artists.
Out of view of the public eye, music managers work hard to strategise and build an artist’s career in the ever changing and evolving landscape of the music industry and choosing a manager is one of the most importantdecisions an artist will make.
The award categories include NZ Manager of the Year, Breakthrough Manager of the Year, International Achievement, Self-Managed Artist of the Year, Best Independent Tour, Best Small Venue and Best Large Venue. Another award category has also been created this year for Emerging Manager of the Year, recognising the achievements of the new managers in the industry.
Also awarded on the night are the Industry Champion Award as voted for by MMF members, and the MMF Mentoring Achievement Award as voted for by MMF Mentors.
The MMF Music Managers Awards will be held at The Tuning Fork in Auckland on Wednesday 10 May with the attendance of managers, industry professionals, and artists.
The finalists for this year’s awards are:
Recorded Music NZ Manager of the Year
- Alastair Burns (Marlon Williams and Julia Jacklin)
- Ashley Page (Broods, Joel Little, Jarryd James, October, Robinson)
- Lorraine Barry (nomad, Dave Dobbyn, Benny Tipene, Mark Vanilau, Victoria Girling-Butcher)
Emerging Manager of the Year
- Nicole Thomas and Paula Yeoman (Theia)
- Rikihana Douglas (SACHI, Montell2009, Matthew Young, LA Women)
- Serra Galuvao (SWIDT)
Breakthrough Manager of the Year
- Claire Gormly (Bakers Eddy)
- Israel Buchanan (Israel Starr)
- Matt Headland (KINGZ)
NZ Music Commission International Achievement
- Alastair Burns (Marlon Williams and Julia Jacklin)
- Ashley Page (Broods, Joel Little, Jarryd James, October, Robinson)
- Julie Foa’i (Te Vaka)
Self-Managed Artist of the Year
- Mel Parsons (Mel Parsons)
- Nick Atkinson (Hopetoun Brown, Supergroove)
- Tami Neilson (Tami Neilson)
Best Independent Tour
- James Southgate (Devilskin – ‘Be Like The River’ national tour)
- Lorraine Barry (Dave Dobbyn ‘Pop Up’ tour)
- Rodney Hewson (Anika Moa ‘Songs for Bubbas 2’ tour)
OneMusic Best Small Venue
- Leigh Sawmill, Leigh
- San Fran, Wellington
- The Tuning Fork, Auckland
OneMusic Best Large Venue
- ASB Bay Park, Mt Maunganui
- The Bedford, Christchurch
- The Powerstation, Auckland
The awards would not be possible without the support of our incredible sponsors, who recognise the key role that managers play in the success of New Zealand music. In 2017 our major sponsors include: The NZ Music Commission, Recorded Music NZ and OneMusic
2017 MUSIC MANAGERS AWARDS - NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
The New Zealand Music Managers Forum is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2017 MMF Music Managers Awards
THE NEW ZEALAND MUSIC MANAGERS FORUM
in association with
OneMusic, NZ Music Commission and Recorded Music NZ
are proud to present the
2017 Music Managers Awards
The New Zealand Music Managers Forum is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2017 MMF Music Managers Awards!
The MMF Music Managers Awards have become one of the most important events in the New Zealand music industry calendar. Held annually, the awards celebrate the behind the scenes work of the music managers who oversee some of our most acclaimed artist’s careers, both at home and internationally.
The following categories are now open for nomination:
• Recorded Music NZ Manager of the Year
• Breakthrough Manager of the Year
• Self-Managed Artist of the Year
• Emerging Manager of the Year
• NZ Music Commission International Achievement
• OneMusic Best Small Venue
• OneMusic Best Large Venue
• Best Independent Tour
In 2016 Ashley Page was honoured with the prestigious ‘Manager of the Year’ award for the second year in a row for his work with the artists Broods, Joel Little and Jarryd James. First-time winner Alastair Burns took home the ‘International Achievement’ award for his global work for Marlon Williams and Julia Jacklin. With the NZ music industry continuing to grow over 2016/2017 the next round of accomplished MMF music managers is highly anticipated.
The New Zealand MMF is the collective voice for music managers and self-managed artists. The MMF is a non-profit trade association dedicated to helping grow artist manager businesses through education, networking and advocacy. The ultimate aim of the MMF is to improve music managers’ capacity to support the careers of the artists they represent.
For details and instructions on how to make a nomination for the MMF Managers Awards 2017, as well as the terms and conditions, please click here and contact Lorraine Owen at lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz for a password to access the online form. Anyone can nominate managers they believe are worthy of recognition for their hard work.
Key dates:
Nominations opened 25th January
Nominations close 20 February
Finalists announced 13th April
MUSIC MANAGERS AWARDS: 10th May, The Tuning Fork, Auckland
