THE NEW ZEALAND MUSIC PRODUCER SERIES EVENING MASTERCLASS SCHEDULE

Here it is! The New Zealand Music Producer Series Evening Masterclass schedule:

Monday 16th January, 7pm. *
Sponsored by SAE Auckland
“Career Paths in the Music Industry” with Guy Massey, Dave Eringa, Greg Haver.

Tuesday 17th January, 7pm.
“Working with Iconic Artists” with Dave Eringa and Greg Haver.

Wednesday 18th January, 7pm.
“Recording, Engineering, Mixing and Mastering” with Guy Massey, Dave Eringa and Nick Poortman.

Thursday 19th January, 7pm.
Sponsored by Universal Music NZ.
“Remastering the Beatles” with Guy Massey.

All masterclasses will be held at the APRA Auckland offices:
Unit 113, Zone 23, 
23 Edwin Street
Mt Eden, Auckland 1024

Thanks to the continuing support of all our sponsors the New Zealand Music Producer Series would now like to offer free entry to the evening masterclasses on a first come, first served basis. Please email your name and which seminar(s) you would like to attend to: greghaver@icloud.com

*Please note that current and former SAE students will have priority placements for the Monday masterclass.

NZ MUSIC PRODUCER SERIES: APRA SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED

There's a great opportunity for keen music producers coming to Auckland very soon: the New Zealand Music Producer Series, and APRA are excited to announce that we have a scholarship available to enable one talented individual to attend.

Hosted by producer Greg Haver and supported by NZ On Air, Recorded Music New Zealand, and APRA AMCOS, the event is bringing two internationally renowned producers and engineers to Auckland, to give a series of masterclasses at Roundhead Studios from January 16 - 20.

The series will involved tracking and mix sessions for groups of up to eight people during the day, plus evening seminars for larger groups, to exchange ideas across all facets of the recording industry.

Grammy award-winning producer/engineer Guy Massey and renowned producer/engineer Dave Eringa are confirmed for the series (check out more info on their auspicious careers HERE).

Today APRA AMCOS NZ is very happy to announce that we have a scholarship available to pay for one talented producer to attend the series for the whole week, which will include five days tracking and mixing, four evening seminars and two one-on-one tuition sessions.

If you are interested in applying for the APRA Scholarship for the NZ Music Producer Series program, please email ljenkin@apra.co.nz with your name, contact details, and a brief paragraph about why you'd like to attend to NZMPS.

Terms and Conditions:

• Applications must be submitted by 5pm, Friday December 16, 2016
• You will be required to submit three examples of your production/engineering work as part of the application. Submissions by link (Soundcloud, Spotify etc).
• Successful applicants will be informed by 5pm, December 24, 2016.
• By applying, you are confirming your availability to attend the series at Roundhead Studios in Auckland from January 16-20, 2017.
• Travel, transfers, meals and accommodation are not included in the scholarship and are the responsibility of the attendee.
• The New Zealand Music Producer Series reserves the right to amend or vary the content of the Series at any time.
• By participating, attendees grant The New Zealand Music Producer Series permission to use their names, photographs and video likeness for future promotion and marketing purposes without remuneration.

WCB DROPS DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO

Originally hailing from Auckland, openly gay artist WCB aka Will Cooper Barling (Rebecca Coleman-Smith) is a singer-songwriter and producer, now based in Sydney. WCB unites sparse, ariose production with his melodic vocal style to bring old school R&B into the modern day. His music is an atmospheric soundscape, a storyline into which you can escape, and is a unique form of indie electro-pop with undertones of classic trip-hop.

Fresh from performing his EP live release to a sold out crowd at The Golden Dawn, Auckland’s indie-music hotspot, WCB has just released his debut music video, Overdone.

WCB is both an internationally recognised performer and an unrelenting rising star who has graced stages in New Zealand, Australia, London and Edinburgh and featured on BaseFM and RNZ’s Music 101. Other notable performances in 2016 include the iHeartRadio Soundstage with Auckland Arts Festival, curated by Tama Waipara.

“Will Barling [WCB] … because of his silky tone and that beautiful vibrato … my favourite number of the night, hands down.”
– KeepingUpWithNZ

Already well respected in the New Zealand entertainment community for his undeniable talent, WCB was commissioned to produce music for Okareka Dance Company in 2015, where he reworked the classic Winter Wonderland in his typically haunting electro-influenced style.

His EP is set for worldwide digital release on 16 December but for now, check out his debut music video

NEW ZEALAND MUSIC FOUNDATION RELEASES FINDINGS FROM COMMUNITY WELLBEING REPORT

The New Zealand Music Foundation provides support to members of the local music industry in times of illness, distress and hardship, and develops and assists projects across all areas of society that use music to positively influence the lives of those in need. 

The charity has today released a full report from its New Zealand Music Community Wellbeing Survey. Conducted in July this year, the survey is currently the world’s largest per-capita quantitative research project to examine the health and wellbeing of the music community. Over 1350 respondents answered 40 questions about their working hours and income, sleep, nutrition and exercise, drug and alcohol use, mental health, support networks and more.

Initial results from the survey, released in September, showed that over a third of songwriters, composers and performers report having been diagnosed with a mental health disorder - almost double the incidence in the general population (1)- and were two and a half times as likely to have been diagnosed with depression as the general population (2). 

The full report further reveals that songwriters, composers and performers are almost three and half times as likely to have an issue with hazardous drinking as the rest of the population. 

It also found that of the 140 survey respondents who reported making plans and preparations to commit suicide, 100 said they had gone on to make a suicide attempt (3).

Comments from those surveyed illustrate the difficulties of a life in music:

 “This is such an important issue for artists - many of us find ourselves supporting each other clumsily, through the power of solidarity alone. Others of us just don't talk about it with people at all.”

 “It has been a lonely road at times and one where I have watched a lot of friends die. My hope is for a better, healthier future for musicians, an environment in which they will be treasured and respected.”

Informed by the initial survey findings, the New Zealand Music Foundation Wellbeing Service was launched on September 29th, a world-first online, on the phone and in-person free professional counselling service for Kiwi music people experiencing hardship. Service Director Julie Crawley comments: 

“In the eight weeks the service has been in operation we’ve had an extraordinary response, higher than any other industry support line service of this type in my experience. While some calls have been general in nature, others have been serious with presenting issues including mental health, managing in the industry, the difficulties of financial sustainability, depression and anxiety, chronic health concerns and more.”

Julie feels the service is making a great impression:

 “Those who have been referred to in-person counselling have given feedback that the sessions have been of great relief and help. There is a genuine appreciation of there being a tailored avenue of support available for music people now, and I believe that use of The New Zealand Music Foundation Wellbeing Service will grow and develop.”

The full New Zealand Music Community Wellbeing Survey report can be found at www.nzmusicfoundation.org.nz/wellbeing/survey/

The New Zealand Music Foundation Wellbeing Service can be accessed now at www.nzmusicfoundation.org.nz/wellbeing, via email at wellbeing@nzmusicfoundation.org.nz, or by telephone on 0508 MUSICHELP.

OFFICIAL NZ CHARTS TO INCLUDE BANDCAMP STATISTICS

Starting tomorrow, both the Official New Zealand Music Charts and IMNZ Charts will include physical and digital sales from Bandcamp – an online community where artists and labels sell their music direct to fans.

The addition comes as Recorded Music New Zealand continues to evolve the Charts to accurately reflect all the ways that New Zealanders collectively consume music.

Bandcamp joins other popular online music services that contribute such as Spotify, Google Play and Apple Music and traditional physical retailers such as The Warehouse and JB HiFi.

Recorded Music New Zealand Data Manager Paul Kennedy says the changes are in line with the organisation’s commitment to reflecting how music consumption keeps evolving.

“Bandcamp has become a popular destination for local music fans, especially those looking to explore the full depth of independent and innovative music available out there today,” he says.

“Being able to fully reflect that diversity of music in both the Official Top 40 and the IMNZ charts is something we are very pleased to be able to do.”

This follows the inclusion of streaming in the Singles Chart in 2014 and the Album Charts in June this year.

Bandcamp’s Chief Curator Andrew Jervis says, “New Zealand has so many amazing labels and artists, many of whom use the site. From labels like Flying Nun to Loop Recordings, and a massive array of artists from established acts like Fat Freddy’s Drop and Connan Mockasin, to up and coming groups like Yoko-Zuna, the new New Zealand music scene is alive and kicking. We’re delighted that sales happening on Bandcamp will now count towards the New Zealand charts because it should help more fans find more amazing music.“

Dylan Pellett, General Manager of Independent Music New Zealand says the addition is a hugely welcome one.

“Bandcamp has become one of the easiest paths to market for New Zealand labels and artists. IMNZ is really happy to include their statistics into the charts ecosystem and we’re confident this will be of great benefit to all independent artists and labels.”

FOCUS SESSION - DUNEDIN

MMF MEMBERS ONLY
Monday 28 November 2016, 6 – 8pm

Following the success of the recent Back-to-Basics seminar in Dunedin, the NZ MMF is holding the follow up seminar, the ‘Focus Sessions’ on Monday 28 November 2016. 

 Open to MMF members only, the free Phase Two seminar is designed for artists and managers who could benefit from in depth discussions regarding challenges specific to their music career. 

 Moderated by Cushla Aston (Louis Baker, Thomas Oliver, Estere), the evening will focus on topics such as developing an artist, creating tools, touring, marketing and planning the release of a single, album or EP. 

Focus Session – Dunedin
Monday 28th November 2016, 6 – 8pm

Places for the focus group are very limited and RSVP is essential. Please contact lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz to secure seat and venue details.

THE NEW ZEALAND MUSIC PRODUCER SERIES

The first New Zealand Music Producer Series will be held at Roundhead Studios in Auckland from January 16 – 20, 2017.

Hosted by producer and MMF mentor Greg Haver and supported by NZ On Air, Recorded Music New Zealand and APRA AMCOS the masterclasses will bring two international producer/engineers to Auckland to work with the country’s best studio professionals on recording and mixing, Q&A seminars plus one-on-one input and assistance on personal projects.

Roundhead Studios will be running tracking and mix sessions for groups of up to eight people, plus evening seminars for larger groups, to exchange ideas across all facets of the recording industry.

Grammy award-winning producer/engineer Guy Massey and renowned producer/engineer Dave Eringa are confirmed for the series.

Guy Massey started his studio work on a placement at the world-famous Abbey Road studios, assisting on seminal albums including Radiohead’s The Bends and Oasis’ Be Here Now. He was tasked with remastering the entire Beatles back catalogue, winning the 2010 Grammy for Best Historical Album. He has worked with artists as diverse as Paul McCartney, Ray Davies, Ed Sheeran, Van Morrison, Bill Fay and Paul Simon, Spritualized, The Divine Comedy, along with up-and-coming artists including Eliza and the Bear and The Soft Hills.

Guy, who has won the Music Producers Guild Best Engineer award in 2009 and 2013, along with nominations in 2014 and 2015, says he’s excited about the series. “I’m very much looking forward to meeting and working with the engineers and producers in New Zealand, with its diverse and vibrant music scene,” he says.

Dave Eringa began his career as the assistant at Robin Millar’s Powerplant Studios in North London, before moving onto the Kinks’ Konk Studios. Here he began a long- term working relationship with the Manic Street Preachers as engineer, producer and musician. His work includes the albums This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours (Including the single “If You Tolerate This You’re Children Will Be Next”) Know Your Enemy and Postcards from A Young Man. His credits also include The Who, Roger Daltrey, Idlewild, Nine Black Alps, Ash, Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue, Wilko Johnson and Ocean Colour Scene. He has recorded at many of the world’s best studios and is an expert in both analogue and digital recording techniques.

Dave, who will also be available for recording sessions post the event (apply via contact details below) has long been a fan of Kiwi music. "The New Zealand music scene has always punched far above its weight. From Split Enz to Crowded House and the Flying Nun label, right through to Lorde,” he says. 

“I can't wait to come and meet the next generation of producers, engineers and artists and work with them on recording techniques.”

Applications for the New Zealand Music Producer Series open from

November 14 - December 24,  2016.

Five Day Series: The module offers five days tracking, mixing, four evening seminars and two one-on-one tuition sessions. $1,380 including GST.

Two Day Series: Two-day tracking with one producer, including a one on one session and two evening seminars. $690 including GST.

Evening Masterclass: Individual evening sessions (approx. two hours). $57.50 Including GST. Each evening masterclasses will cover a specialist subject such as the development of recording techniques, how to work with and motivate artists, the changing face of the recording industry, recording industry career paths and all will include extensive Q&A sessions.

Block booking discount rates on evening seminars are available to all New Zealand recording and engineering courses.

For application details and further information, contact Greg Haver on greghaver@icloud.com

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The New Zealand Producer Series is proudly supported by NZ On Air, Recorded Music New Zealand and APRA AMCOS.

Terms and Conditions:

• Applications must be submitted by 5pm, December 20, 2016
• Three examples of production/engineering work must be submitted as part of the application. Submissions by link (Soundcloud, Spotify etc.).
• Successful applicants will be informed by 5pm, December 24, 2016
• Payment must be received in full by 5pm January 7, 2017.
• A cancellation fee of 50% will apply after 5pm January 7, 2017.
• Travel, transfers, meals and accommodation are not included in the course fee and are the responsibility of the attendee.
• The New Zealand Music Producer Series reserves the right to amend or vary the content of the Series at any time.
• By participating, attendees grant The New Zealand Music Producer Series permission to use their names, photographs and video likeness for future promotion and marketing purposes without remuneration.

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR NEW SCHOLARSHIP

Announced at the 2016 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards, the Pacific Music Awards Trust and MAINZ proudly announce that applications for a new scholarship are now open.  The Pacific Music Awards Trust is extremely thrilled to provide this scholarship opportunity to a Pacific student and look forward to working with MAINZ to confirm the inaugural recipient.

The scholarship is for a promising Pacific artist and is worth up to $8,500 towards tuition fees for the 2017 academic year.  The scholarship winner will have the choice of studying music, event management, audio engineering and production, business or live sound. The successful recipient may choose any of the fulltime programmes available at MAINZ, subject to complying with the entry criteria and selection process for the particular programme.   

The eligible full time programmes available for this scholarship include:

Bachelor of Musical Arts

Bachelor of Audio Engineering and Production

Graduate Diploma in Business and Enterprises

Diploma in Music and Event Management

Certificate in Foundation Sound and Music

Certificate in Contemporary Music Performance

Certificate in DJ and Electronic Music Production

Certificate in Live Sound and Event Production

Details for all of the MAINZ programmes and entry criteria can be found here: http://tpp.ac.nz/study-options/music-and-audio-mainz/

To apply for the scholarship, applicants need to send via email a CV and cover letter, confirming why they would like to receive this scholarship (up to 500 words) and their Pacific ethnicity, to the Pacific Music Awards Trust, on:  info@pacificmusicawards.org.nz    Applications are due by Friday 25 November.