The NZ Music Managers Forum Mentoring Programme to be extended into Australia

The NZ Music Managers Forum are proud to announce a mentoring collaboration with AAM (Association of Artist Managers) in Australia.  NZ MMF self managed artists or managers who have an artist targeting the Australian market, can now apply to be mentored by an experienced AAM Music Manager.

This is an extension of one of the NZ MMF’s most popular members benefit – the Mentoring programme, where members book to receive confidential one on one mentoring from a range of industry professionals.

NZ Music Manager Chair, Teresa Patterson, says; “This is the natural next step for our hugely successful Mentoring programme which has been running for over 10 years.  The ability to receive expert advice from successful AAM Music Managers in Australia will be of extreme benefit to our members who are planning to focus on Australia as a key territory.”

Catherine Haridy, Executive Director of the AAM agrees; “We are extremely proud to be partnering with our friends at the NZ MMF on this important mentoring opportunity, and to nurture collaboration between our Australian and New Zealand Music Managers while giving first hand advice and guidance to help navigate the Australian market.”

The Australian mentoring sessions are for NZ MMF members who/ their artists:

• Have a single/EP/album release in Australia, with an Australian label, that includes a promo and marketing plan

• Are planning to tour Australia (either headline or support)

• Have signed a deal with an Australian booking agent, label, publisher, promoter

 Australian and New Zealand Mentoring are for NZ MMF members only.

For more information on AAM www.aam.org.au

MMF (NZ) is dedicated to growing and supporting artist managers and self-managed artists. We do this by mentoring, networking, education and advocacy.

he Association of Artist Managers (AAM) unites the Australian music industry’s managers providing a peak body that develops, protects and promotes the reputations and interests of music managers and their artists.

NEW MUSIC INDUSTRY SEMINARS ANNOUNCED FOR WAIKATO AND BAY OF PLENTY

Following the outstanding success of the ‘Make Money From Your Music’ seminars the NZ Music Managers Forum, with thanks to NZ On Air and the Creative Communities Scheme in Hamilton and Tauranga, are returning to Waikato and Bay of Plenty with the essential Stage Two seminar ‘Marketing and Promoting Your Music’. 

How musicians release and promote contemporary music has changed considerably in the last couple of years with an increased focus on digital.  Over 70% of the New Zealand Music Industry income is from streaming, but this means that an artist is competing to have their music consumed in one big worldwide digital store. In order to cut through they need to be active across many promotional channels. With record labels signing fewer artists direct, it is important that managers and musicians learn these skills for 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, P.R., bio’s, press releases, tips for pitching to media, marketing, digital marketing, social media, playlists and radio airplay. 
 

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 

Jenny Rudd              Owner and Editor UNO Magazine

Teresa Patterson      Chairperson NZ Music Managers Forum
                                Artist Manager

Dates and locations:

Tuesday September 11th   Tauranga – Totara Street 

Wednesday September 12th Hamilton – Meteor Theatre

5.30pm doors for 6.00pm start. Seminar finishes at 8.00pm

FREE ENTRY to all - musicians, self managed artists, music managers or anyone interested in the music industry but RSVP is essential. 

 Email Lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz to secure your seat. Please make sure you specify which seminar you will be attending – Waikato or BOP. 

Thanks to NZ On Air, the Creative Communities Scheme in Hamilton and Tauranga and the NZ Music Managers Forum.

NB – this seminar will be travelled to other areas of New Zealand 

Ladi 6
is an award winning hip hop soul artist who has released four albums and extensively toured NZ, Australia and Europe independently. 

Rhythmethod
New Zealand’s leading independent distributor, representing a wide range of local and international acts and labels. New Zealand artists represented by Rhythmethod include Fat Freddy’s Drop, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Alien Weaponry, Holly Arrowsmith, Princess Chelsea, Devilskin and many more.

The Label
Represent some 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. 

NZ On Air
fund the recording and promotion of single songs, multi-song projects and music videos to help connect great NZ songs with NZ audiences. Jeff Newton pitches NZ music to all of NZ’s radio stations and streaming services. 

UNO Magazine
Privately owned and published, UNO is a lifestyle magazine based in the Bay of Plenty but reaches into the Waikato, Coromandel, Central Plateau and further north into Auckland. They have an unwavering commitment to publishing exceptional content which is written, photographed and designed by the country’s top creatives and directed by their experienced editorial team. 

ORIENTATION BOOKERS SPEED NETWORKING

Hot on the heals of the super successful Festival Bookers Speed Networking evening, the NZ Music Managers Forum are proud to present the return of the Orientation Bookers Speed Networking Session for 2018.  The event will be held in Auckland on Thursday August 30th. 

Members of the NZ Music Managers Forum are able to exclusively meet some of the main bookers for University Orientation and Re-Orientation events from around the country.  This will be an invaluable opportunity to receive first hand advice on how to get artists booked onto Orientation lineups.  Members who are based outside of Auckland are able to schedule Skype appointments with the bookers throughout the evening. 

The Speed Networking Session is open to MMF members only and RSVP is essential, as all previous sessions have been booked out. 

Deadline for booking is Friday 17th August but be quick – the last session was booked out within 48 hours. 

The link to book is here.

To become a member of MMF and be a part of this networking session visit www.mmf.co.nz  or email Lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz

NZ MMF ORIENTATION BOOKERS SPEED NETWORKING SESSION

Thursday 30thAugust 2018

6pm – 9.00pm

MMF Members only

RSVP deadline Friday 17thAugust

The following bookers will be attending: 

Auckland AUSA (Auckland)

ASA (Massey Akd) 

Palmerston North MUSA (Massey PN)

Wellington MAWSA (Massey Wtgn)

Christchurch  UCSA (Canterbury)

LUSA (Lincoln)

Dunedin OUSA (Otago)        

JULIA DEANS WE LIGHT FIRE TOUR SUPPORT ACTS ANNOUNCED

Julia Deans is pleased to announce the artists that will open for her We Light Fire album release tour.  Due to illness, it is also with regret that the tour dates for Hamilton and Leigh have been rescheduled.

Following her opening for Marlon Williams’ sold out nationwide tour, this is the former Fur Patrol icon’s first headline tour, with full band, in over seven years.
 
Having put out the call to find local female musicians for each of her shows around the country, Julia has finalised the nine acts.
 
“It was not an easy choice whittling down the list to just one artist in each town. There are so many wonderful women musicians out there. I can’t wait to share the stage with them next month”.
 

JULIA DEANS ‘WE LIGHT FIRE’ ALBUM RELEASE TOUR

• Fri 10th August Gisborne Dome Bar Featuring support from Kaaterama
• Sat 11th August Wellington San Fran Featuring support from Emily Fairlight
• Wed 22nd August Christchurch Blue Smoke Featuring support from Emily C Browning
• Thu 23rd August Dunedin 50 Gorrillas  Featuring support from Rachel Bailey 
• Fri 24th August Queenstown Sherwood  Featuring support from Connor Moore
• Fri 31st August Tauranga Totara Street Featuring support from Leilani
• Sat 1st September Auckland Tuning Fork* Featuring support from Lexxa
• NEW DATE Sun 2nd September Hamilton The Meteor Featuring support from Mrs Dlite
• NEW DATE Friday 19th October Leigh Leigh Sawmill Featuring support from Erin Cole-Baker

Tickets on sale now from UnderTheRadar and *Ticketmaster. 
 

This is a singer/songwriter at the height of their craft. 
★★★★ - 1/2 Sunday Star Times
 
Yep, she can sing, and when she soars it’s a spine-tingling thing because it’s all real. ★★★★ -Metro
 
Julia Deans boasts one of the best falsettos in New Zealand. Her razor-sharp voice is intoxicating from the moment it chimes in.
★★★★ - NZ Herald

2018 FESTIVAL BOOKERS SPEED NETWORKING SESSION

The NZ Music Managers Forum is proud to present the 2018 Festival Bookers Speed Networking Session to be held in Auckland on Wednesday 25th July. Members who are based outside of Auckland are able to schedule Skype appointments with the festival bookers throughout the evening. 

The annual event is a fantastic opportunity for MMF members to meet face to face with an outstanding line-up of bookers from some of the best music festivals in New Zealand, and receive first hand advice on how to get their artists booked onto festival lineups.  This year the NZ MMF have included bookers from a couple of the major NZ Booking Agents, giving members the chance to find out what they look for adding supports onto major international and local tours and to learn about the world of corporate functions.

FESTIVAL BOOKERS SPEED NETWORKING SESSION 2018

Wednesday 25th July:  6.00pm – 9.00pm

Bookers from the below festivals will be meeting with MMF members

Bay Dreams (Tauranga and Nelson) 

Electric Avenue (Christchurch) 

Laneways (Auckland) 

Music in Parks (Auckland)

Rhythm & Alps (Wanaka)

Rhythm & Vines  (Gisborne) 

Soundsplash (Raglan) 

As well as booking agents from:

Frontier/Eccles Entertainment

The Live Agency

LiveNation

The event is open to MMF members only and application to secure a booking is essential.  To become a member of MMF and be a part of this networking session, please email Lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz 

Absolute deadline for applications is Monday 16th July.  Any applications after this deadline will notbe accepted. 

WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2018 MUSIC MANAGERS AWARDS

Tonight The Tuning Fork hosted managers, self managed artists, industry professionals, artists and bands, to celebrate the people working hard behind the scenes in the New Zealand music industry at the NZ Music Manager’s Awards.

For 14 years the awards have been held annually to celebrate the achievements of artist managers and self managed artists and the awards have become one of this country's most respected music industry events. Judged by over 50 people who work in all areas of the NZ Music Industry (Media, Labels, Publishers, Promoters, Agencies), we are proud to announce the winners are:

Alastair Burns was awarded the prestigious Recorded Music NZ ‘Manager of the Year' award for the second consecutive year. It honoured his work predominately with Julia Jacklin and Marlon Williams, who's critically acclaimed new album debuted no 1 in NZ and No 8 in Australia.  Marlon is currently in the middle of a world tour.

The New Zealand Music Commission ‘International Achievement’ award was given to Niel de Jong for his work with Te Reo metal band Alien Weaponry. Amongst their many achievements over the last year they signed with Napalm Records, one of Europe’s two biggest independent metal labels as well as German based agency das Machine, and are about to embark on a big European tour.

The ‘Emerging Manager of the Year’ award is for managers who have just started managing in the last two years.  The award was won by Chris Chetland and Callum McDougall for their co-management of Rei. Rei’s release, ‘A Place to Stand’, went straight to #1 on the iTunes Hip Hop album charts, beating Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Damn’ for the top spot. It also reached #14 on the NZ Albums charts. The remix of his single ‘Up2’ reached #3 on the Whitelabel.net world charts. Rei won Best Urban Album at the Waiata Māori Music Awards in 2017, and was also a finalist at the 2017 NZ Music Awards.  He has just released his groundbreaking Te Reo Maori EP ‘Rangatira’.

The award for ‘Breakthrough Manager of the Year’ went to  Rikihana Douglas. His roster of SACHI, Montell2099, L.A. WOMEN and Matthew Young have had a busy year- SACHI have become a staple act in New Zealand fostering #1 viral ratings on Spotify. The first single from Montell2099 was a collaboration with US based 21 Savage who sports over 10.5 Million followers. Matthew Young's two singles 'Collect' and 'Hey' both went to #1 Air Play on Triple J. L.A Women’s debut single 'Hurricane Love' has over 4.4 Million streams. Rikihana has just signed SACHI to Casablanca US and L.A Women to Island UK.

Tana Tupai and Avina Kelekolio from Tomorrow People won the APRA AMCOS ‘Best Self-Managed Artist’. Their EP ‘BBQ Reggae’ debuted No 1 in the NZ Charts. On top of their massive international and domestic touring schedule that saw them headline many festivals, they garnered cross over radio play and were also finalists in the 2017 VNZMA’s.

The JLT ‘Best Independent Tour Award’ was won by Nick Atkinson for the Hopetoun Brown ‘Round the Horn’ Tour. The groundbreaker sold out tour was a very bold but successful concept as the band sailed from venue to venue in their own yacht, rowing all their instruments and a small PA into each new coastal venue in a tiny dinghy.

Tonight the music venues were also in the spotlight, with the ‘Best Small Venue’ award going to Neck of the Woods, and the ‘Best Large Venue’ award going to The Civic, both Auckland venues.

The Industry Champion Award sponsored by NSL distributors of Shure & QSC in NZ was awarded to NZ Music Foundation, recognizing their contribution in helping musicians in need and the opening of The Wellbeing Service which provides caring, confidential and practical assistance to kiwi music people from all parts of the music industry who are experiencing illness, distress and hardship and have nowhere else to turn.

The MMF NZ Mentoring Program provides opportunities for new artists to have one on one time with industry specialists, and the Achievement Award recognises the efforts of a member who utilises the resources provided by the program and shows great initiative. This year the 'Achievement Award' was presented to Pennie Black who was mentored to help her band Hex with their USA tour and SXSW appearance.

The 2018 MMF Music Managers Awards winners are:

Recorded Music NZ Manager of the Year – Alastair Burns (Marlon Williams, Julia Jacklin, The Weather Station, Phantastic Ferniture)

NZ Music Commission International Achievement Award – Niel de Jong (Alien Weaponry)

Emerging Manager of the Year – Chris Chetland and Callum McDougall (Rei)

Breakthrough Manager of the Year – Rikihana Douglas (SACHI, Montell2099, LA WOMEN, Matthew Young)

APRA AMCOS Self-Managed Artist of the Year – Tana Tupai and Avina Kelekolio (Tomorrow People)

JLT Best Independent Tour – Nick Atkinson ‘Round the Horn’ Tour (Hopetoun Brown)

Best Small Venue – Neck of the Woods, Auckland

Best Large Venue – The Civic , Auckland

NSL distributors of Shure & QSC in NZ Industry Champion Award – The NZ Music Foundation

MMF NZ Achievement Award – Pennie Black (HEX, The Echo Ohs)

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 2018 our premium sponsors are:

• The NZ Music Commission
• Recorded Music NZ
• APRA AMCOS
• JLT
• NSL distributors of Shure & QSC in NZ

A special thanks to our supporting sponsors 95bFM, Dancing Sands Distillery, Eventfinda, Eyecatch, Going Global Music Summit, Hallertau, Indium Design, Libel, NZ Musician, Parachute Studios, Phantom Billboards, Red Bull, Roundhead Studios, Stebbing, The Production Company, The Tuning Fork.

THE 2018 OFFICIAL NZ MUSIC MONTH SUMMIT ‘CONFRONTING ISSUES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY’

NZ Music Managers Forum, NZ Music Commission in association with Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS and NZ On Air present

THE 2018 OFFICIAL NZ MUSIC MONTH SUMMIT

‘CONFRONTING ISSUES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY’

 

The Official Music Month Summit returns for 2018, and this year it is tackling some of the issues the Music Industry has been facing up to over the last year.

Held at the Herald Theatre in the Aotea Centre in Auckland, the Summit features a stellar line up of music industry professionals and speakers, who will challenge and create thought-provoking  conversation around some of the industry issues that have been highlighted in the past twelve months.

The day comprises of four sessions, with four speakers for each topic and an open Q&A after each session.   The subjects and speakers are:

WOMEN IN MUSIC  

With the worldwide explosion of #MeToo and the gender pay gap revelations, gender inequality has been a hot topic this year across all industries.  Four women from different areas within Music Industry will talk about their experiences. 

DIVERSITY IN MUSIC

Is there racial and LGBTQ discrimination within the music industry? Four artists share their experiences and point of view drawing from their individual journeys.

WELLBEING

Health and wellbeing are fundamental to music-making at all levels, but also across all areas of the industry – management, production, crew.  Four speakers from different corners of the Music Industry share their stories.

REGIONAL ISOLATION

 Even though NZ is a small country, it is amazing how being a few miles away from the main hubs can create a feeling of disconnection from the industry. Four influential execs discuss their challenges and achievements in creating active and viable regional hubs.

For more information and full bio details on the Summit http://www.mmf.co.nz/2018-summit

This year there is a $10 (plus booking fees) charge to attend the Summit with 100% of the ticket income donated to the NZ Music Foundation.- a charity dedicated to changing lives through music.   

Tickets are from Ticketmaster

If the ticket price will be a barrier to you attending, please contact Lorraine Owen at the MMF – lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz.

NZ Music Managers Forum, NZ Music Commission in association with Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS and NZ On Air present

The 2018 Official NZ Music Month Summit

‘CONFRONTING ISSUES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY’

Date:Saturday May 26

Location: The Herald Theatre – Aotea Square, Auckland

Times: 10am to 4pm

Tickets from:  Ticketmaster

Full information: http://www.mmf.co.nz/2018-summit

With thanks to Auckland Live 

2018 NEW ZEALAND MUSIC MANAGERS AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

The NZ Music Managers Forum,
with support from the NZ Music Commission, Recorded Music New Zealand, APRA AMCOS, JLT and
NSL distributors of Shure & QSC in NZ,
is proud to announce the finalists for the
2018 Music Managers Awards. 

Now in its 14th year the NZ Music Managers Awards continues to celebrate the importance of the people who are shaping the careers of New Zealand’s artists, working hard to strategise and build an artist’s career in the ever changing and evolving landscape of the modern music industry, whether they are behind the scenes or self managing.

Judged by a panel of over 50 NZ music industry personnel , the awards honour not only our experienced managers and self managed artists but also the up and coming managers who are the future of our industry.  Categories include

NZ Manager of the Year, Emerging Manager of the Year, Breakthrough Manager of the Year, International Achievement, Self-Managed Artist of the Year, Best Independent Tour.

Also awarded on the night is the Industry Champion Award, Best Small Venue and Best Large Venue as voted for by MMF members, as well as the Mentoring Achievement Award as voted for by the MMF Mentors.

The NZ Music Managers Awards will be held at The Tuning Fork in Auckland on Wednesday 9 May.

The finalists for this year’s awards are: 

Recorded Music New Zealand Manager of the Year

Alastair Burns (Marlon Williams, Julia Jacklin, The Weather Station, Phantastic Ferniture)

James Southgate (Devilskin)

Julie Foa’i(Te Vaka, Opetaia Foa’i, Olivia Foa’i)

Emerging Manager of the Year

Chris Chetland & Callum McDougal  (Rei)

Milly Tabak (The Miltones)

Pennie Black (Hex, Echo Ohs)

Breakthrough Manager of the Year

Niel de Jong (Alien Weaponry)

Nicole Thomas and Paula Yeoman (Theia, Andrew Papas, Chores)

Rikihana Douglas (SACHI, Montell2099, Matthew Young, LA Women)

NZ Music Commission International Achievement

Alastair Burns (Marlon Williams, Julia Jacklin, The Weather Station, Phantastic Ferniture)

Julie Foa’i (Te Vaka, Opetaia Foa’i, Olivia Foa’i)

Niel de Jong (Alien Weaponry)

APRA AMCOS Self-Managed Artist of the Year

Mel Parsons (Mel Parsons)

Nick Atkinson (Hopetoun Brown)

Tana Tupai and Avina Kelekolio (Tomorrow People)

JLT Best Independent Tour

Diaz Grimm ‘All Together’ NZ Tour (Diaz Grimm)

Mel Parsons ‘NZ Tour w/ Full Band’ (Mel Parsons)

Nick Atkinson ‘Round The Horn’ Tour (Hopetoun Brown)

Best Small Venue

Neck of the Woods, Auckland

Leigh Sawmill, Leigh

The Tuning Fork, Auckland

Best Large Venue

The Civic, Auckland

The Powerstation, Auckland

Villa Maria, Auckland

Achievement Award

Diaz Grimm - self managed

Kendall Elise - self managed

Pennie Black - HEX, Echo Ohs

Also presented on the night is the Industry Champion Award sponsored by NSL distributors of Shure & QSC in NZ

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 2018 our major sponsors are The NZ Music Commission, Recorded Music New Zealand, APRA AMCOS, JLT and NSL/Shure/QSC .