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THURSDAY
28TH
AUGUST
10:00 AM
WELCOME FROM INDEPENDENT MUSIC NZ & MUSIC COMMISSION
RANGATIRA
10:10 AM
THE AOTEAROA MARKET TODAY
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Looking at the New Zealand music market information and some of the trends for music from Aotearoa both at home and abroad.
Anthony Healey (APRA AMCOS), Cath Andersen (NZ Music Commission)
& Jo Oliver (Recorded Music NZ)
10:25 AM
ai & your music
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The hottest music industry topic around the globe is the impact of artificial intelligence. With technology moving faster than legislation, how the rights of songwriters and recording artists can be protected is an urgent discussion today. Our panel will discuss current moves in different markets and the rights issues that are crucial for your music and the future of our sector.
Anthony Healey (APRA AMCOS), Jo Oliver (Recorded Music NZ), Maria Amato (AIR) with Cath Andersen (NZ Music Commission)
10:50 AM
a world of opportunity
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With the growing connectedness of our music business world, it makes sense more than ever to look beyond what are considered our ‘traditional markets’. Our panel discuss the world of opportunity that exists across the globe.
Boyan Pinter (Spike Festival), Cindy Castillo (Mad Cool Festival), Moranie Kim (CJ Cultural Foundation), Mario Stresow (FKP Scorpio), Satria Ramadhan (AXEAN Festival) with Rachel Ashby (NZ Music Commission)
11:40 AM
BREAK (10 mins)
11:50 AM
PITCHING FOR FESTIVALS & SHOWCASES
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Kicking off your live performance career internationally can often be built around a great showcase event or festival. Our panel will give you insight on applying for international festivals and showcase events and discuss how you can make the most out of securing those coveted slots on festival stages and at showcase events.
Hayley Percy (Rising Festival), Kimberley Galceran (DARKMOFO), Lucy Pitkethly (EatYourOwnEars), Pixie Weyand (SXSW), Rebecca Young (Collective Artists) with Nicole Thomas (NicNak Media)
11:50 AM
THE TIKTOK WORKSHOP
THE VAULT
TikTok is the number 1 platform for music discovery, with an ever-increasing suite of features for artists to promote their music and build a community of fans. Join Ollie Wards, Director of Music Australia and New Zealand, as he takes you through TikTok's artist features, content best practices and the new all-in-one music insights platform TikTok for Artists.
Ollie Wards (TikTok AU/NZ)
12:40 PM
lunch break (50 mins)
1:30 PM
9lives: from hawkes bay to the world
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At the end of 2022, 9lives was quietly building a name as a producer with a distinct sound and a growing online following. Fast forward to now, and he’s an artist with over 1.2 billion streams, 2x certified US gold singles, and collaborations with Ty Dolla $ign, Trippie Redd, and Lil Nas X. With deals spanning the globe, 9lives is in demand everywhere from Paris to Chicago to Tokyo. In this case study interview with the artist and management team Ash Harris and Dan Woolston, we explore the rise of 9lives – from early online momentum to becoming one of the most globally resonant artists coming out of New Zealand.
9LIVES (Artist), Ash Harris & Dan Woolston (Higher Ground) with Charlotte Ryan (Journalist)
1:30 PM
workshop - usa visas
THE VAULT
With years of experience at Tamizdat assisting international artists both big and small to attain US work visas, Brian will lead a practical workshop on the process, pitfalls and planning required when you are applying for a US visa.
Brian Zabinski (Tamizdat) with Pip Ryan-Kidd (IMNZ)
2:00 PM
recorded music presents: how local exposure can support your international trajectory
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When you are stepping onto the world stage, recognition from marquee propositions like the Aotearoa Music Awards and the local charts can set you ahead of the pack. Our panel discusses how local success can be used to help build and propel international activity and publicity.
Paul Kennedy (Recorded Music NZ), Georgia Lines (Artist), Nicole Thomas (NicNak Media), Mikee Carpinter (August Avenue) with Christy Whelan (Recorded Music NZ)
2:00 PM
your new favourite ai tools (30 mins)
THE VAULT
Reggie is the founder and CEO of Alias, a Google AI-backed startup building avatar-driven, customisable AI agents that speak over 150 languages, perform tasks while you sleep, and can be shared with a single link. Sorry, what?!
Reggie Ba-Pe (ALIAS) with Nick Lindstrom (NZ Music Commission)
a guide to outward sound
Outward Sound is the Music Commission’s export programme, which assists NZ artists and music businesses to take their music to the world. The Music Commission’s International Manager, Alan Holt, will present an overview of the programme.
Alan Holt (NZ Music Commission)
2:50 PM
break (20 mins)
3:10 PM
going global: usa
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The United States has long been the goal for artists with international aspirations. It’s a huge country with even bigger possibilities, and a vast and fast-paced music industry. Our guests will discuss their recent successes, emerging opportunities, new challenges, and share their perspectives on what you need to know before you go.
Brian Zabinski (Tamizdat), Dan Mackta (Qobuz), Jess Page (Rareform), Lau Frías (Secretly Group), Pixie Weyand (SXSW) with Sarah Thomson (APRA AMCOS)
3:10 PM
Japan - making connections and forming relationships
THE VAULT
Japan is a music market with unique characteristics that make it one of the most influential in the world. It is the second biggest music market globally – where CDs still reign supreme and vinyl sales can outstrip streaming numbers. This astonishing market is built on relationships - join our panel to hear about making connections in this country of super-fans, opportunities and amazing live venues alongside a strong independent label ecosystem.
Brendan Gaffney (IMCJ), Taro Kumabe (IMCJ), Huia Hamon (Kog), Matthew Crawley (Strange News) with Craig Cooper (Asia New Zealand Foundation)
4:00 PM
going global: uk & europe
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More NZ artists are heading to Europe - and the United Kingdom is still a key market for our bands when they head overseas. Our panel of experts from across Europe and the UK will discuss what’s going on in their markets today and trends in music media, festivals, genres and live performance.
Boyan Pinter (Spike Festival), Cindy Castillo (Mad Cool Festival), Lucy Pitkethly (EatYourOwnEars), Mario Stresow (FKP Scorpio) with Rachel Ashby (NZ Music Commission)
4:00 PM
the brave new world of artist development
THE VAULT
The traditional routes no longer hold when it comes to artist development – the manager, label or publicist can all be the drivers when it comes to building an international career. Our panel talk about the merging roles and responsibilities, and how the rules of who does what in a team is changing when it comes to taking your music to the world.
Alyse Newman (Aanthologies), Ash Hills (UNIFIED Artist Management), Lau Frías (Secretly Group), Lorrae McKenna (Our Golden Friend) with Cushla Aston (MMF Aotearoa)
4:50 PM
intro to fuga
Henry Compton (General Manager AU/NZ of FUGA)
RANGATIRA
5:00 PM
Drinks reception @ q lounge
Hosted by FUGA - A Downtown Company.
Q LOUNGE
6:00 PM
end of day one
Friday
AUGUST
29TH
10:00 AM
the lil' chief records keynote
RANGATIRA
From the early international success of The Brunettes, Lil Chief have been a label to watch with an equally local and global focus. With a structure that has their artists as label head-honchos or members of the team, Lil’ Chief have always worked in their own unique way.One of their brightest stars is Princess Chelsea – who with over 150million views on YouTube alone, has leveraged her success on the platform to build an international career which sees her playing shows around the globe and gaining an army of super-fans in Prague, São Paulo, Warsaw, Los Angeles and beyond.
Princess Chelsea (Artist) and Gareth Shute (Lil' Chief Records) with Charlotte Ryan (Journalist)
10:50 AM
taking l.a.b. to the world - artist keynote
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The L.A.B’s story started at home – with all six albums reaching multi-platinum status, alongside 22 multi-Platinum singles, 16 Gold singles and massive sell-out tours. Now L.A.B. are taking on the world, selling upwards of 30,000 tickets on their latest Australian tour, a performance at the iconic California Roots Festival and sold out headline shows in Hawaii, London and Paris. Join members of the band and their label/management to hear more about the planning that got L.A.B to where they are today and the future goals of this bonafide musical juggernaut.
Ara Adams-Tamatea & Brad Kora (L.A.B.), Mikee Tucker (LOOP Recordings) with Sarah Owen (MMIC)
11:40 AM
BREAK (15 mins)
11:55 AM
there's a Tuesday - a Seoul case study
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Freshly returned from a residency with CJ Foundation via Big Fan and the Asia New Zealand Foundation, we hear from the band about the opportunity, what they learned and what’s up in Seoul.
Nat Hutton & Minnie Robberds (There's A Tuesday), Cuillin Hearty (Artist Manager) with Savina Fountain (Big Fan)
11:55 AM
building digital strategies beyond our borders
THE VAULT
With more platforms than ever, working out how to build digital music campaigns to grow your impact on the world stage can be daunting. Knowing how to leverage digital platforms at every stage can make all the difference, and our panel of experts are here to help. From utilising the tools of your DSP through to key strategies for maximising visibility and finding your audience, our guests will discuss how to build your strategy and brand before you launch into the big wide world.
Henry Compton (FUGA), Jess Page (Rareform), Jody Garrett (DRM NZ) with Martyn Pepperell (Journalist)
12:45 PM
lunch break (55 mins)
1:40 PM
going global: Australia
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We take a look at the Australian market in 2025 – what’s new, what’s working, what’s hot – and what’s really not. If you are planning on touring, releasing, or promoting your music in the lucky country, this is the panel for you.
Alyse Newman (Aanthologies), Ash Hills (UNIFIED Artist Management), Cathy Oates (BIGSOUND), Lorrae McKenna (Our Golden Friend), Ant McKenna (Australian Live Music Office) with Maria Amato (AIR)
1:40 PM
building a career across asian markets
THE VAULT
Almost 60% of the world’s population lives in Asia - with almost 5 billion people, there is a market for every genre of music in the world. Our panel will discuss getting started, finding partners and the opportunity that exists in these exciting new countries for building a music career in Asian markets.
Brendan Gaffney (IMCJ), Moranie Kim (CJ Cultural Foundation), Reggie Ba-Pe (ALIAS), Satria Ramadhan (AXEAN Festival), Taro Kumabe (IMCJ) with Craig Cooper (Asia New Zealand Foundation)
2:30 PM
afternoon tea
Hosted by THE DEPOT STUDIOS DEVONPORT.
3:00 PM
I'VE BEEN THINKING
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Four of our esteemed guests join us for our annual wrap up on what’s on their mind – reflecting on the discussions they’ve heard, the music they’ve seen, what’s going on here and on their home turf, and their key takeaways from Going Global 2025.
Cathy Oates (BIGSOUND), Kimberley Galceran (DARKMOFO), Rebecca Young (Collective Artists), Will Evans (Qobuz) and more with Zac Arnold (Sunreturn)
4:00 PM
Speed networking
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Our guests join us for an hour of 4-minute speed meetings. No bookings, just take the opportunity when you can and move on as soon as you hear the bell ring!
All Speakers & Hands
5:00 PM
Drinks reception @ q lounge
Hosted by CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING.
Q LOUNGE
6:00 PM