The NZ Music Month Summit 2023 - Programme Announced

Presented by MMF (Music Managers Forum) Aotearoa and the NZ Music Commission, the full programme was unveiled late last week for the 2023 NZ Music Month Summit, a free all-day info-packed get together taking place at Tāmaki Makaurau’s The Tuning Fork on Saturday 27th May, plus there'll be an accessible livestream for those who can't be there in person. Revolving around this year's Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa / NZ Music Month umbrella theme of Community and Collaboration, the primary topics tackled will be Creative Collaboration, Finding Your Collaborative Music Community, A Collaboration of Songs and Screen and Collaboration in the Recording Studio, along with informative updates from the SoundCheck Aotearoa and Waitata Anthems teams.

With panels including a diversity of local artists, industry / media figures and more (for example the Creative Collaboration panel features an animator, fashion designer and photographer), all sharing their expert knowhow and first-hand experiences within our music community and beyond, The NZ Music Month Summit 2023 offers a wealth of resources for those keen to get amongst on every level. Tuck into the full official programme below and be sure to register for free in advance for the limited capacity live event — brought to you with support from industry organisation partners APRA AMCOS, NZ On Air and Recorded Music NZ.

NZ Music Month Summit 2023: Community and Collaboration
Saturday 27th May — The Tuning Fork, Auckland (10.45am to 5pm) + online
Register to attend the free in-person event via moshtix
Watch the livestream on the day via the MMF Aotearoa and NZ Music Commission Facebook and YouTube channels — viewers will be able to direct questions to panelists via online moderators

10.45am - Welcome to the NZ Music Month Summit / Karakia

11.00am - Creative Collaboration (50 mins)

Whatever stage you’re at as an artist, having the right people to support your musical business is important. CHAII and some of her long-time collaborators discuss creative relationships.

Moderator: Joost Langeveld (A&R, BigPop Studios)
Panelists: Mona Sanei (Artist CHAII, Producer, Audio Engineer, Visual Director), Brooke Tyson (Clothing Designer), Frank Eliesa (Music Producer), Abe Mora (Photographer, Cinematographer), Mikey Rockwell (Animator, Director, Game Developer)

11.50am - Finding Your Collaborative Music Community (50 mins)

Music communities come in all forms, shapes and sizes! Our panel from across the motu tells us more about their local music support networks, what makes them unique, and how collaboration has strengthened their community.

Moderator: Rachel Ashby (Breakfast Host, 95bFM Radio)
Panelists: Bianca Bailey (Artist Wiri Donna, Songwriter, Event Producer), Wairehu Grant (Artist Half/Time), Christian McDonald (Music Educator, Taipa Area School, Northland Taonga Puoro Wānanga), Dave Borrie (Programme Director, Radio One)

12.40pm to 1.15pm - Taking Care of Ourselves and Our Communities - SoundCheck Aotearoa (35 mins)

Join SoundCheck Aotearoa as the panel looks at what caring for ourselves and our communities could look like to the backdrop against 2023. How can we show up for ourselves and each other in mana-enhancing ways?

Moderator: Anna Loveys (Project Manager, SoundCheck Aotearoa)
Panelists: Ninakaye Taane-Tinorau (Artist Manager, SoundCheck Aotearoa), Rachel Harrison (SoundCheck Aotearoa), Melanie Calvesbert (SoundCheck Aotearoa)

1.15pm to 2.00pm - Lunch

Lunch will be provided for attendees

2.00pm to 2.50pm - A Collaboration of Songs and Screen (50 mins)

Auckland City of Music's Equaliser (EQ) initiative provides a unique opportunity for creative collaboration between female artists and female directors, and invites a wider discussion regarding female-led creative workspaces in the music sector. Hear from the musicians, producers, and directors working in this space, and how to participate in the growing EQ community.

Moderator: Sarah Thomson (Funding Advisor, NZ On Air)
Panelists: Reshma Martin (Artist), Abigail Knudson (Artist MISSY, Producer), Anna Duckworth (Film Maker, Director)

2.50pm to 3.35pm - Collaboration in the Recording Studio (50 mins)

Being in the recording studio often provides an ideal environment for creative collaboration. But how do you get the best results when working with other creatives or different styles, ideas and approaches? Our panel share their experiences, and how a collaborative songwriting and producing process has worked for them.

Moderator: Noema Te Hau III (Studio & Event Production Manager, Big Fan)
Panelists: Mazbou Q (Artist), Emily Wheatcroft Snape (Audio Engineer, Producer), Louisa Nicklin (Artist), Joel Tashkoff (Artist Choice Vaughan, Producer, Lawyer)

3.35pm to 4.00pm - Waitata Anthems Video & Wrap Up (25 mins)

Want to join the Waiata Anthems movement? Hear from some of the Waiata Anthems team about this unique project instrumental in the groundswell of streaming and broadcasting waiata reo Māori where airwaves and digital platforms are resonating with the sound of new waiata and bilingual music.

4.00pm to 5pm - NZMM Summit Mixer (60 mins)

A casual in-person opportunity to meet with other attendees and some speakers from the day's panels.