Announcing September MMF Members On Line Hangout Sessions

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

Don’t Stare by SAM V X JUWAN

Two of New Zealand’s most exciting, charismatic and entertaining upcoming R&B and Hip Hop forces combine powers for a hard hitting, bouncy, stank face inducing seductive bop which has drawn industry comparisons to the sound of Justin Timberlake’s “Future Sex/Love Sound” project, with one of the catchiest hooks you’ll hear in a while.

With the innovative, award winning production of EDY at the helm, this track reflects his ascension and evolution in the hip hop/R&B genre - merging with the introspective lyricism and flows of the North Shore’s JUWAN and the soulful, layered melodies of the

1010’s very own SAM V.

SAM V and JUWAN huge upcoming projects with SAM V set to release an EP titled Cruisin’ with Auckland emcee bKIDD and JUWAN releasing his debut EP. Both of these artists are mainstays on the NZ Hot Singles Charts and recently received NZ on Air funding for future projects.

Don’t Stare kickstarts this huge range of output from two artists who are indubitably worth staring at. Keep your eyes peeled before it’s too late.

APOLLO STEAM TRAIN 'WALKING ON ASHES'

Apollo Steamtrain ARE pleased to announce the release of their new TRACK “Walking On Ashes”

Walking On Ashes is the new offering from Tauranga Artist Apollo SteamTrain aka Brendan McCarthy.

The track continues to deliver the established AST sound of no-nonsense Guitar based rock with strong vocal melodies and power drums.

Recorded during the first NZ Lockdown period at the newly established Athena Studios in Papamoa, the track was inspired by analyzing the raw emotion that we all feel when we are listening to music.

“I reflected on the elation we experience when we are pumped up by music and feel invincible. We all feel like we just cannot sit still and simply want to enjoy ourselves with the ones we love” says McCarthy. 

Brendan McCarthy formed Apollo SteamTrain in 2016 as a platform to host his ongoing singer/songwriter projects. Brendan has a deal in place with SongBroker, which has seen his tracks synced on several high profile TV shows including Shortland Street and Filthy Rich.

The track is available on Spotify, Apple Music and all good digital outlets.

RESEARCHINTOSPEED 'ANODE'

‘Anode’, the new single and video from Papaioea electronic artist researchintospeed is available Friday Sept 4. A little of that COVID19 uncertainty has meant the release show will now be a YouTube live stream from 8.30pm that evening.

“…I was able to do some really fun livestreams during lockdown, so thats how I’ll celebrate, a live set from my lounge with a few friends and whoever the internet provides, bonus for all, I’ve got another great local hardware electronic artist ,the incredible Synthetic Children to join in the fun”

“Anode is a bit of a return to my electro emo roots, its a kind of heartfelt tribute to the people who make sure there’s a safe place to return home to, even when you’ve had 5 too many and lost your phone”

Need more researchintospeed? the internet will provide! 

Spotify / Apple Music / Youtube / Facebook 

Madeleine release’s debut EP Just Reaching Out

Following 5 star reviews of her recent singles, today Madeleine Howard releases her much anticipated debut EP Just Reaching Out. Embodying a true kiwi singer-songwriter sound,  reminiscent of Brooke Fraser, previous singles have been included on NZ On Air’s NewTracks compilation and has gained recognition from the likes of Ladyhawke.

“This EP has been a long time coming,” Madeleine says. “Each track is special in its own way, reflecting on different stages of my life, from my late teens and early twenties, right up until now. They are songs that I have always wanted people to hear, so the fact that after so long they will finally be out in the world is amazing.”

Originally from Hawke’s Bay, Madeleine moved to Christchurch in 2017, and is now a part of the SOLE Music Academy Artist Development programme, working alongside artist mentors Sacha Vee and Will McGillivray (NOMAD).

Just Reaching Out was produced by Will McGillivray. “Will made the recording process super easy. He's incredibly talented and understood what I wanted to get out of these songs,” Madeleine says. “I'm so pleased with the end result, he's captured the essence of these songs so perfectly and I'm incredibly grateful.”

Just Reaching Out launches on 28 Aug on all streaming platforms. The EP features a collection of personal and emotive songs. The launch will be celebrated with an EP Release show with her own live band on Thursday 3rd Sep at the Darkroom in Christchurch.

“I love having other musicians bring your own songs to life. I can't wait to be able to share what we've been working on,” Madeleine says. “At the live show people can expect to hear all the tracks from the EP as well as unreleased material.”

THE VIBES 'FUNK BLASTER'

The Vibes released their latest single 'Funk Blaster' on Monday, a fat, funk filled jam born from the rawness of the rehearsal room it has the ability to hook even the weary soul with its riff filled groove.

Streaming Now: http://smarturl.it/funk-blaster

Breaking out of the COVID lockdown The Vibes & fans can rejoice with a funk rock track drawing inspiration from bands such as The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, James Brown & Cream. Funk Blaster fires an inherent drive to be part of the freedom in funk. The Vibes recently opened for Australian heavyweight Wolfmother alongside Devilskin in Palmerston North off the back of their last single release ‘Real World’.

Recorded at Depot Studios in Auckland & Engineered by Morgan Allen (Hot Knives, Head Like A Hole).

Mastered at Studios 301 in Sydney by Leon Zervos (Muse, Rihanna, Maroon 5).

SWERVE CITY 'DANGEROUS'

Swerve City is a band that seems drawn together by fate.

The debut release is a cover of Big Data’s ‘Dangerous’ - A song about privacy in the digital age. Swerve City’s interpretation provides a slamming hard rock spin, while keeping the dark message of the original intact.

Adam Forsdyke (Drums) hopped into an Uber one night, driven by the unsuspecting Kevin Jack (Lead Guitars, Vocals). Around the same time, Shannon Coulomb (Bass) and JP Carroll (Guitar, lead vocals) were toying with the idea of creating something new, to accompany the pair’s respective solo projects (Imposter Syndrome, Arrays). JP and Kevin shared the stage when their former bands (Armed In Advance, Fire At Will) had played shows together several years prior. At Swerve City’s first band meeting it was discovered that, unbeknown to them both, Shannon’s parents had purchased Adam’s grandparents’ house. The scene was set.

Swerve City is on a mission to create music that is a salve for life’s problems. The band stands for loyalty, camaraderie and humility; Four would-be comedians on the same page, one where openness to opportunity is valued, and the word ‘no’ has been removed from the vocabulary.

The sound is one of blistering and melodic leads, expressive and composed bass lines, jack-hammer drum arrangements, thunderous guitar riffs, and emotive vocal melodies and lyrics that tackle everything from fear of the future to ancient philosophy.

Thoughtful and ambitious, vehement and assured, Swerve City is a band with a plan, and all the pieces are falling into place.

Bic Runga Announces North Island Tour!

Sunday 25 October - Tauranga, Baycourt Theatre - support from Yasamin
Monday 26 October - Hawke's Bay Arts Festival
Friday 6 November - Wellington, San Fran - support from Ebony Lamb
Saturday 7 November - Whanganui, Royal Wanganui Opera House - support from Ebony Lamb
Friday 13 November - Auckland, The Hollywood Avondale -
support from Na Noise
Saturday 14 November - Leigh, Sawmill - support from Kendall Elise

Some people baked bread during New Zealand's first lockdown; others learned how to knit. In addition to homeschooling and mastering the art of the slow-rise boule, Bic Runga created a lockdown soundtrack; started a side project (King Sweeties) that has already been nominated for a Silver Scroll Award; and wrote songs for her next record, to be released mid-2021.
 
This spring, the internationally heralded pop songstress is excited to tour select New Zealand locations, celebrating both the warming of weather and the freedom to perform. With Bic on this tour is her all-star band, comprised of Kody Nielson (Silicon, Opossum, UMO); Cass Mitchell (Tiny Ruins, Carnivorous Plant Society, King Sweeties); and Michael Logie (Opossum, Silicon, The Mint Chicks).
 
Bic’s performances are an elegant treat, a musical journey of songs that span her career, including reimagined favourites, rarities, te reo Māori interpretations and new tunes.
 
Lockdown quite literally cleared the air, offering respite from auto emissions and an opportunity to consider the importance of our impact on the environment. Because touring is a resource-intensive activity, a focus of this run of shows will be measuring and offsetting the tour’s carbon emissions. To help us achieve this goal, Zilch, New Zealand’s all-electric car sharing company, is sponsoring vehicles to enable emissions-free car travel.