BACK TO BASICS SEMINAR – CHRISTCHURCH
The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa with support from Recorded Music New Zealand is proud to present the return of the annual Back to Basics seminar in Christchurch on Tuesday March 23rd.
The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa with support from Recorded Music New Zealand is proud to present the return of the annual Back to Basics seminar in Christchurch on Tuesday March 23rd.
Aimed at all who are new to artist management including self managed artists, this seminar explores the fundamentals and inner workings of the music industry. Topics will cover; contracts – band, manager, live etc, setting up a management business and the business of a band, information on APRA AMCOS, Recorded Music NZ’s Direct to Artist Scheme, funding, the differences between marketing and promotion, essential music industry agencies, income and royalties, duty of care and artist management in general.
Two experienced music industry professionals will be presenting and sharing their indispensable knowledge and answering questions from attendees.
Lorraine Barry – Manager Sir Dave Dobbyn, Tom Scott, Team Dynamite, Aaradhna, VGB
Teresa Patterson – Music Managers Forum Aotearoa Chairperson
Back to Basics Seminar – Christchurch
When: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Venue: Spark Place, Tūranga Library, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch
MMF members free. Non members $10.00
To RSVP for your place or for more information on joining the MMF Aotearoa contact lorraine@mmf.co.nz or visit www.mmf.co.nz
ANNOUNCING NOVEMBER MEMBERS ONLINE HANGOUT SESSION 'AUSTRALIA PR & RADIO'
The NZ Music Managers Forum are pleased to announce the November Members Hangout. The Hangout for November is Australia PR and Radio with Stephen Green from SGC
The NZ Music Managers Forum are pleased to announce the November Members Hangout. These are more intimate on-line sessions, held via Zoom with up to 10 MMF members, which allow our members to take part in a small group learning environment where they can be upskilled in important areas of music management.
The Hangout for November is:
Australia PR and Radio with Stephen Green from SGC
Date: Wednesday 18th November
Time: 6pm
RSVP: For MMF members only lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz
Limited to 10 places, but if there is demand we will schedule a second session
Clocking up 20 years in music marketing, Stephen Green and his company The SGC Music Group have created a hub for music marketing including PR, radio plugging across all formats including Triple J, a digital agency, the successful websites Purple Sneakers, Countrytown and a 24/7 metal radio station The Faction.
The group’s projects include BIGSOUND, MJR Touring, Wildlands, Queensland Music Festival, Australian Music Prize, National Indigenous Music Awards, Skinnyfish Music, Sheppard, John Butler Trio, Didirri, Chillinit and more. www.sgcmedia.com
Please note this is not a beginners Publicity 101 session, but for members who are interested in learning more about the Australian media and radio landscape.
If you missed our PR and Publicity 101 session earlier in the year you can book a mentoring session with one of our PR mentors via lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz
NZ MUSIC MANAGERS FORUM ANNOUNCE NEW DATES IN NOVEMBER FOR HOW TO MARKET AND PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC IN DUNEDIN AND CHRISTCHURCH
The NZ Music Managers Forum have rescheduled the Dunedin and Christchurch essential FREE Stage Two seminar, How to Market and Promote Your Music, to November. The new dates are Tuesday 24th November for Dunedin, and Wednesday 25th November for Christchurch.
The NZ Music Managers Forum have rescheduled the Dunedin and Christchurch essential FREE Stage Two seminar, How to Market and Promote Your Music, to November. The new dates are Tuesday 24th November for Dunedin, and Wednesday 25th November for Christchurch. These seminars are brought to you with the support of NZ On Air, Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS NZ, Go Live Festival and Dunedin & Christchurch Council Creative Communities Scheme.
How musicians release and promote contemporary music has changed considerably in the last couple of years, with an increased focus on digital platforms. Over 70% of New Zealand Music Industry income is from streaming, but an artist faces stiff competition, against all other artists, within the realms of the large worldwide digital stores. In order to cut through the noise, artists now need to be active across many promotional channels to drive awareness of their projects. With record labels signing fewer artists direct, it is important that managers and musicians learn these skills for the benefit of their independent releases.
This not-to-be-missed seminar will cover all avenues of releasing, marketing and promoting music including the various ways to release a song, EP or album. Distribution – digital and physical, publicity, bio’s, press releases, tips for pitching to media, marketing, digital marketing, social media, playlists and radio airplay will all be covered in this seminar.
“MMF always delivers great seminars the information is relevant and gives insight to what is required when striving to become a successful New Zealand artist or band. The panel is always giving and willing to impart wisdom, experience and knowledge enabling artists to see the bigger picture when it comes to the music industry and what is required from artists to further their careers. Love your work”
Speakers are:
Ladi 6 - Independent Artist
Nicky Harrop - General Manager - Rhythmethod (Independent Distribution Label)
Lisa Paris - CEO - The Label (Music Marketing and PR Specialists)
Jeff Newton - NZ On Air – Music Promotions Manager Platforms
Teresa Patterson - Chairperson NZ Music Managers Forum
‘How to Market and Promote Your Music’ Seminar - Dunedin
Date: Tuesday 24th November
Venue: Te Korokoro o te Tūī - Recording Studios, School of Performing Arts, University of Otago,141 Union St East, Dunedin
Time: 5.30pm doors for 6.00pm start. Seminar finishes at 7.30pm
RSVP: Email lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz to secure your seat.
‘How to Market and Promote Your Music’ Seminar – Christchurch
Part of the GoLive Festival
Date: Wednesday 25th November
Venue: Christchurch City Library, Tautoru / TSB Space
Time: 5.30pm doors for 6.00pm start. Seminar finishes at 7.30pm
RSVP: Go to https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/whats-on/event/how-to-market-and-promote-your-music limited free tickets available from 9am, Friday 30 October
FREE ENTRY to all musicians, self-managed artists, music managers or anyone interested in the music industry but RSVP is essential.
For Dunedin - Email lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz to secure your seat.
For Christchurch – Go to https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/whats-on/event/how-to-market-and-promote-your-music from 9am, Friday 30 October.
Thanks to NZ On Air, Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS NZ, Go Live Festival, Christchurch Council Creative Communities Scheme, Dunedin Council Creative Communities Scheme and the NZ Music Managers Forum.
ANNOUNCING OCTOBER MEMBERS ONLINE HANGOUT SESSIONS 'MUSIC PUBLISHING 101' AND 'RECORD LABELS 101'
The NZ Music Managers Forum are pleased to announce the October Members Hangouts. These are more intimate online sessions, held via Zoom with up to 10 MMF members, which allow our members to take part in a small group learning environment where they can be upskilled in important areas of music management.
The two Hangouts for October are Publishing 101 and Record Labels 101.
The NZ Music Managers Forum are pleased to announce the October Members Hangouts. These are more intimate online sessions, held via Zoom with up to 10 MMF members, which allow our members to take part in a small group learning environment where they can be upskilled in important areas of music management.
The two Hangouts for October are Publishing 101 and Record Labels 101.
Music Publishing 101 with Paul McLaney from Native Tongue Music Publishing
Paul is a New Zealand-based publishing manager, composer, singer and guitarist. Currently Paul is the Writer Relations Manager for Native Tongue Music Publishing and previous to this was the General Manager Mushroom Music Publishing for 9 years. Paul is on the board of the NZ Music Commission, and regularly leads sessions in the sector on governance, law and music publishing. He is also Deputy Chair of the Atamira Trust Board. In this session Paul will explain what Music Publishing is all about.
Music Publishing 101 with Paul McLaney from Native Tongue Music Publishing
Date: Tuesday 13th October
Time: 6pm
RSVP: For MMF members only lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz
Limited to 10 places
but if there is demand we will schedule a second session
Record Labels 101 with Nicky Harrop from Rhythmethod
Nicky's 20-year entertainment industry career has seen her hone her skills across multiple areas. Starting with record company BMG in 1996, she progressed through roles in publicity, label management and marketing, holding the position of Marketing & Label Director for Sony Music New Zealand from 2010.
Nicky has helped shape the success of many local and international artists, creating campaigns for Stan Walker, Beyonce, Foo Fighters, David Bowie, One Direction, Daft Punk and more. She has also secured a number of sponsorship and alignment deals, collaborating with brands including Spotify, Telecom (Spark), Pepsi, Hallensteins and Tip Top.
Nicky is the General Manager for Rhythmethod – Aotearoa’s biggest independent music distribution company who distributes some of NZ’s biggest independent artists, an array of international labels, and the physical product for Sony Music NZ and Warner Music NZ.
With Nicky’s extensive experience in both Major and Independent Labels, in this session she can explain what record labels do and the advantages, or disadvantages, in signing with a label.
Record Labels 101 with Nicky Harrop from Rhythmethod
Date: Tuesday 20th October
Time: 7pm
RSVP: For MMF members only lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz
Limited to 10 places
but if there is demand we will schedule a second session
Announcing September MMF Members On Line Hangout Sessions
The NZ Music Managers Forum are pleased to announce the September Members Hangouts. These are more intimate online sessions, held via Zoom with up to 10 MMF members, which allow our members to take part in a small group learning environment where they can be upskilled in important areas of music management.
ANNOUNCING SEPTEMBER MEMBERS ON LINE HANGOUT SESSIONS
'CROWDFUNDING 101' AND 'PR & PUBLICITY 101'
The NZ Music Managers Forum are pleased to announce the September Members Hangouts. These are more intimate online sessions, held via Zoom with up to 10 MMF members, which allow our members to take part in a small group learning environment where they can be upskilled in important areas of music management.
The two Hangouts for September are Crowdfunding 101 and PR & Publicity 101.
Crowdfunding 101 with Katie Thompson
Crowdfunding is a popular way for musicians to raise money to fund projects such as album recordings but if the campaign is not run correctly they tend to fail.
Katie was the first country artist in the world to successfully raise $50,000USD to record her second album via Sellaband - a music-based crowdfunding site. She was the crowdfunding campaign manager for Anika Moa's PledgeMe campaign for Songs for Bubbas 2 and has worked with independent artists including Kylie Price, Parabola West, Jenny Mitchell & Li'l Chuck. To date, she has raised over $250,000 towards her own and other independent artists campaigns.
In this essential hangout Katie will be sharing her knowledge and experience on how to create a successful crowdfunding campaign. This will include what's required before you begin, the basics of crowdfunding, tips on what has worked in past music-based campaigns & post-campaign to-dos.
Date: Wednesday 16th September
Time: 7pm
RSVP: For MMF members only lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz
Limited to 10 places
but if there is demand we will schedule a second session
PR and Publicity 101 with Lisa Paris The Label
Lisa Paris is the founder of The Label, a company that help artists, managers, labels and promoters put the all important plan together and work to get coverage across media and relevant outlets to help promote their album, label, tour or event.
The Label represent a collection of independent labels in NZ (4AD, Rough Trade, XL Recordings, Matador, Young Turks, Secretly Canadian, Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar and Sub Pop) and have delivered successful campaigns for Adele, SIA, Queens of the Stone Age, The xx, The National, FKA twigs, and Radiohead. Some of the NZ bands they work with include Fat Freddys Drop, Tiny Ruins, Nadia Reid, Hopetoun Brown, Boycrush, The Black Seeds, Tiki, The Brunettes, Louis Baker, Estère, Lawrence Arabia, Ha The Unclear, Yukon Era, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra to name but a few.
In this session Lisa will cover - What is the difference between Marketing and PR? The importance of a promo plan and a timeline; The framework of a Press Release and What else you will need in your PR tool kit
Date: Tuesday 29th September
Time: 6pm
RSVP: For MMF members only lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz
Limited to 10 places
but if there is demand we will schedule a second session
ANNOUNCING MEMBERS ON LINE HANGOUT SESSIONS
Over the next few months the MMF NZ will be holding a series of on line hangouts, where up to 10 MMF members will be part of a virtual Roundtable Seminar with an industry guest. These more intimate on line sessions held via Zoom, will allow our members to be in a small group learning environment where they can be upskilled in important areas of music management.
Over the next few months the MMF NZ will be holding a series of on line hangouts, where up to 10 MMF members will be part of a virtual Roundtable Seminar with an industry guest. These more intimate on line sessions held via Zoom, will allow our members to be in a small group learning environment where they can be upskilled in important areas of music management.
The first two On Line Hangouts are on Contracts and Social Media 101.
Our Contracts Hangout special guest is Entertainment Lawyer Stephen King from Media Arts Lawyers, who are based in Australia and New Zealand. The session is limited to 10 MMF members, but if there is demand we will schedule a second hangout.
Contracts with Stephen King - Media Arts Lawyers
Date: Tuesday 25th August
Time: 6pm
RSVP: For MMF members only lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz
and please specify which contracts you are interested in learning about
The second On Line Hangout is on Social Media 101 - How to create a social media strategy and to grow your community/fan base, and our special guest is Social Media Expert Claire O’Connell from The Classroom. The session is limited to 10 MMF members, but if there is demand we can schedule a second hangout.
Social Media 101 with Claire O'Connell from The Classroom
Date: Tuesday 1st September
Time: 6pm
RSVP: For MMF members only lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz
HOW TO MARKET AND PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC - DUNEDIN AND CHRISTCHURCH
Following the outstanding success of the How To Make Money From Your Music series of seminars, the NZ Music Managers Forum, with thanks to NZ On Air, Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS NZ, Go Live Festival and Dunedin & Christchurch Council Creative Communities Scheme, are returning to Otago and Canterbury with the essential FREE Stage Two seminar, How to Market and Promote Your Music.
Following the outstanding success of the How To Make Money From Your Music series of seminars, the NZ Music Managers Forum, with thanks to NZ On Air, Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS NZ, Go Live Festival and Dunedin & Christchurch Council Creative Communities Scheme, are returning to Otago and Canterbury with the essential FREE Stage Two seminar, How to Market and Promote Your Music.
How musicians release and promote contemporary music has changed considerably in the last couple of years, with an increased focus on digital platforms. Over 70% of the New Zealand Music Industry income is from streaming, but an artist faces stiff competition, against all other artists, within the realms of the large worldwide digital stores. In order to cut through the noise, artists now need to be active across many promotional channels to drive awareness of their projects. With record labels signing fewer artists direct, it is important that managers and musicians learn these skills for the benefit of their independent releases.
This not-to-be-missed seminar will cover all avenues of releasing, marketing and promoting music including the various ways to release a song, EP or album. Distribution – digital and physical, publicity, bio’s, press releases, tips for pitching to media, marketing, digital marketing, social media, playlists and radio airplay will all be covered in this seminar.
MMF always delivers great seminars the information is relevant and gives insight to what is required when striving to become a successful New Zealand artist or band. The panel is always giving and willing to impart wisdom, experience and knowledge enabling artists to see the bigger picture when it comes to the music industry and what is required from artists to further their careers. Love your work, Moone
Speakers are:
Ladi 6 Independent Artist
Nicky Harrop General Manager - Rhythmethod (Independent Distribution Label)
Lisa Paris CEO - The Label (Music Marketing and PR Specialists)
Jeff Newton NZ On Air – Music Promotions Manager Platforms
Teresa Patterson Chairperson NZ Music Managers Forum
‘How to Market and Promote Your Music’ Seminar - Dunedin
Date: Wednesday September 23rd
Venue: Te Korokoro o te Tūī - Recording Studios, School of Performing Arts, University of Otago, 141 Union St East, Dunedin
Time: 5.30pm doors for 6.00pm start. Seminar finishes at 7.30pm
RSVP: Email lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz to secure your seat.
‘How to Market and Promote Your Music’ Seminar – Christchurch
Opening night of the Go Live Festival
Date: Thursday September 24th
Venue: Christchurch City Library, Tautoru / TSB Space
Time: 5.30pm doors for 6.00pm start. Seminar finishes at 7.30pm
RSVP: Go to www.ccc.govt.nz/GoLive limited free tickets avaialble , from Monday 24th August.
FREE ENTRY to all musicians, self-managed artists, music managers or anyone interested in the music industry but RSVP is essential.
For Dunedin - Email lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz to secure your seat.
For Christchurch – Go to www.ccc.govt.nz/GoLive limited free tickets avaialble from Monday 24th August.
Thanks to NZ On Air, Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS NZ, Go Live Festival, Christchurch Council Creative Communities Scheme, Dunedin Council Creative Communities Scheme and the NZ Music Managers Forum.
MMF PRESENTS: IN CONVERSATION WITH
The New Zealand Music Managers Forum, with support from Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS NZ, NZ On Air and Tauranga City Council Creative Communities, are proud to announce an extremely special seminar ‘In Conversation With’.
The New Zealand Music Managers Forum, with support from Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS NZ, NZ On Air and Tauranga City Council Creative Communities, are proud to announce an extremely special seminar ‘In Conversation With’. Here, Tiki Taane, , MC Tali and Liz Stokes from The Beths share their experiences on the effect COVID-19 has had on their business, how they pivoted their outlook and activity during lockdown, and the positive impact this had on their business at Level 1 and their plans for the rest of the year. This will be an evening not to be missed!
This extra special panel discussion will be held on Wednesday 19th August at Totara Street in Tauranga. Doors open at 5.30pm and the seminar will start at 6.00pm sharp.
Thanks to the support of Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS NZ, NZ On Air and Tauranga City Council Creative Communities the seminar is free, but RSVP is essential. To reserve your seat RSVP to lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz
MMF NZ presents
In Conversation With
TIKI TAANE
MC TALI
LIZ STOKES (The Beths)
Date: Wed 19th August
Venue: Totara Street, Tauranga
Time: Doors 5.30pm, Seminar 6.00pm
RSVP to lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz
