‘Lockdown Live’ is a weekly live streaming initiative to support emerging New Zealand musicians.
The ‘Lockdown Live’ line-up will be curated by NicNaK Media and each Wednesday night, local acts will perform live via Instagram from 8pm. The April 15 line-up includes Kendall Elise, Amila, Alae (Alex solo set) and Savannah.
Each artist/act will perform for 10 minutes, streamed live from their own Instagram accounts.
With New Zealand currently in lock-down, many musicians are not in the same ‘bubble’ as band members and/or producers, so each act will tailor their performances accordingly.
The New Zealand music industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and we are looking to local media and fellow music-related businesses to support initiatives such as this and the artists involved. Although ‘Lockdown Live’ is being organised and curated by NicNak Media, we are extending the invite to all emerging New Zealand acts (regardless of whether they work with NicNak Media or not). Our hope is that this will give artists the much-needed boost to continue performing live for their fans and while doing so, gaining new fans and embracing new ways of reaching audiences.
If you are an artist who has been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, visit MusicHelps. MusicHelps provides useful information and sources of support. There is also a dedicated Give A Little page for those who would like to donate towards MusicHelp’s work with Kiwi music people affected. Donate here. The MusicHelps Wellbeing Service is a 24 hour helpline and a free professional counselling service for those experiencing emotional distress.
