NZ Music Commission

Seasons greetings e te whānau, ngā mihi o te wā kia koutou katoa! 🌟

Our last day in the office for the year will be Friday 20 December. We will be closed for the holiday period and re-open on Monday 6 of January 2025 and respond to any emails received during this time when we return in the new year. Claims and invoices will be processed in our first payment cycle of the new year on 23 January 2025. 🗓️

Thank you to our hapori for another great year of NZ music. We wish everyone safe and happy holidays! 🥳

And just like that, it's our final pānui o'clock for 2024!

🗳️ Nominations for the Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) Taite Music Prize 2025 are now OPEN! Nominations will close on 31 January 2025 at 5:00PM.

🎵 Applications for the first 2025 APRA AMCOS NZ Songhubs close THIS Friday at 5:00PM! Taking place next February at Roundhead Studios, this Songhubs will be curated by producer extraordinaire and music professor, 9th Wonder.

⚡️Music Managers Forum Aotearoa have launched Spotlight Aotearoa, campaigning for greater inclusion of New Zealand artists in international shows and tours across the motu. Learn more about the kaupapa and include it in your Amplify submission before 15 December!

🏆 In other Awards news, a reminder that the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards nominations are still OPEN and will close 20 December at 5:00PM.

🎛️ MPGNZ Aotearoa have launched Mix Assist – a music mixing feedback and mentoring service available to full members of the guild. Submit your track now!

📝 Applications for Te Whītau Tūhono | Asia New Zealand Foundation’s Arts Practitioners Fund are OPEN! Applications close 13 January 2025.

🎤 APRA AMCOS x SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music have announced the 2025 Art Music Fund is now OPEN for submissions. Applications close 16 February 2025.

🎼 Calling all composers: Applications are now open for the SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music Commission for Orchestra and Sistema Youth Orchestra 2025 | Te Tono Mahinga a SOUNZ mā te Rāngai Puoro me te Rāngai Puoro Taiohi a Sistema.⁠ Applications close 3 February 2025 at 5:00PM⁠.

🌱 Crescendo Trust’s free music mentoring programmes for taiohi ages 15-24 will return 3 February 2025. Learn more and register your interest ahead of the intake!

🎟️ YAMI SouNZ Summit will return to Wanaka 3 - 4 May 2025 for its 10th anniversary! Early bird tickets have now been exhausted so get your tickets before it’s too late.

🔗 and more information on each of the pānui can be found in our linktree. All deadlines are in 2024 (NZST) unless specified otherwise.

📢 ONE WEEK LEFT FOR SUBMISSIONS 📢

It's the final week for you to have your say on the future arts & creative policy for Aotearoa.

Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy is the draft government strategy which has the potential to steer policy and investment decisions about arts & culture for the next six years with the goal to ‘Amplify our arts and culture to make New Zealand a global creative powerhouse.’

The draft strategy has three pillars and a range of actions which you can give your feedback on. There’s the opportunity to say what your priorities are and make suggestions for any other initiatives you think should be included to support our sector.

Feedback and consultation submissions for Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy (Draft) close THIS Sunday 15th December at 11:59pm.

Submissions can be made via:

🧑‍💻 Online survey 🔗 in our linktree
📧 Email to [email protected]
📬 Mail to:
Arts and Heritage Policy
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage
PO Box 5364
Wellington 6140

Ministry for Culture and Heritage Manatū Taonga have also shared a recording of their second online information session, outlining the main pillars of the national strategy. You can also watch the video via our linktree.

Make your voice heard!

📢 WHAKATŪ / NELSON & KERIKERI 📢

Looking to kickstart your career in music? Look no further ⬇️

We have three internships on offer in Ōtepoti under our Industry Internship Programme 2025:

17. Music Education and Events Assistant 🍎 Whakatū | Nelson
18. Performing Arts Centre Technical & Marketing Intern 🎚️ Kerikeri

For full role descriptions and to access the application form, head to our 🔗 in bio.

All internship applications are closing soon 5PM Monday 25th November 2024. ⏰

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] ✉️

He pānui karaka e hoa mā! ⏰

🙋 Ministry for Culture and Heritage Manatū Taonga are kicking off their in-person workshops this week for Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand (Draft)! There will be workshops in Tāmaki Makaurau (22 Nov), Ōtautahi (29 Nov) and Te Whanganui-a-Tara (5 Dec). Spaces are limited so be sure to RSVP via [email protected]

🧑‍💻 Join the APRA AMCOS NZ Education and Outreach team online for a special intro session this Thursday (21 Nov)! Learn about copyright, royalties, splits and more. Be sure to RSVP for the link.

📝 Calling all taiohi ages 12-18 in Pōneke: Girls Rock Aotearoa are back with another stellar Songwriting Workshop on Saturday 14 December! Spaces are limited so be sure to apply ASAP.

🏆 2025 marks the sixth year of The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Springboard programme, which aims to kickstart arts careers for up to seven artists in Aotearoa every year. Nominations are now open and CLOSE 13 December.

📆 Applications have been extended to showcase at the International Indigenous Music Summit in Tkaronto, Turtle Island (Canada)! Applications CLOSE 25 November 2024 (GMT-5).

🤝 Our friends at APRA AMCOS NZ and Recorded Music NZ are hosting a joint drop-in session on Wednesday 4th December at the APRA AMCOS headquarters in Grafton, Tāmaki Makaurau. Secure your spot now!

🗣️ Grab a Xmas treat for yourself or someone special and support a worthy cause with Big Fan's charity auction! Auction closes 9PM 27 November.

❣️ Aotearoa's only arts crowdfunding platform Boosted NZ has found its new home on The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi website. Check out all the previous and future projects to come!

🎻 Chamber Music New Zealand have opened applications for their 2026 In Partnership Series, offering professional touring opportunities across Aotearoa! Applications CLOSE 16 February 2025.

📈 We have published our most recent New Zealand Music Stats Report from Recorded Music NZ for Quarter 3 of 2024. Check out the domestic sales, streaming and radio play for New Zealand music from July to September 2024.

🔗 and more information on each of the pānui can be found in our linktree. All deadlines are in 2024 (NZST) unless specified otherwise.

📢 DUNEDIN / ŌTEPOTI 📢

Calling all passionate music-heads wishing to kickstart their career ⬇️

We have three internships on offer in Ōtepoti under our Industry Internship Programme 2025:

14. Recording Studio Assistant 🎛️
15. Events Assistant 🎤
16. Live Music Venue Assistant 🎵

For full role descriptions and to access the application form, head to our 🔗 in bio.

All internship applications are closing soon 5PM Monday 25th November 2024. ⏰

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] ✉️

There's just ONE WEEK LEFT to get in your applications for the Industry Internship Programme 2025! ⏰

Applications for all internship positions close on Monday 25 November; with roles available in Kerikeri, Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau, Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Nelson | Whakatū, Christchurch | Ōtautahi and Dunedin | Ōtepoti. Swipe through to check them out! ➡️

For full job descriptions and the application form, please head to our website 🔗 https://nzmusic.org.nz/about-us/industry-internship-programme/

For more information, reach us at [email protected] ✉️

Pictured: Starcia Oneill (2024 Intern at 95bFM) 📻

Kia pai mai hoki e te whānau! 🌟

Two roles for the Industry Internship Programme 2025 close THIS FRIDAY 15th November! 📢

1️. Artist Liaison 📍 Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara
2. Social Media & Publicity Assistant 📍 Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau

If you want to apply for either of the above roles, you must have your application in by 5PM THIS FRIDAY. ⏰

For full role descriptions and to access the application form, check out our website here 🔗 https://nzmusic.org.nz/about-us/industry-internship-programme/

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] ✉️

Please note: applications for all other internship roles close on Monday 25th November 2024 5PM. 🗓️

Pictured: Liam Watters (2024 Intern with Lorraine Barry Management + 100% GOOD)

Tick tock, he pānui o'clock! ⏰

Kicking off Noema, we have the following updates ⬇️

🧑‍💻 With the release of Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand (Draft), Ministry for Culture and Heritage will host 2 online information sessions tomorrow (8th Nov) and Monday (11th Nov) - be sure to RSVP!

🎟️ Biennial festival Te Matatini will take place in the mighty Ngāmotu on the 25th of February to the 1st of March 2025. Tickets are now on sale - don’t miss your chance to witness the national taonga with 55 groups taking the stage!

📈 The Official NZ Music Charts are now The Official Aotearoa Music Charts! With this exciting news, the whānau at Recorded Music NZ have also launched a brand new website with a searchable archive. Check it out now!

🌎 And just like that, the first round of 2025 applications are now OPEN for Outward Sound! Applications close 16th of December 5:00PM.

🌊 Expressions of interest for the Pacific Music Awards Trust’s legacy project HIVA FOLAU VAKA are still OPEN! Applications close 15th November.

🇬🇧 Showcasing applications for international festival convention The Great Escape Festival 2025 are now OPEN! Applications close 18th of February 2025 (11:59PM GMT+1).

🎂 Join creative hub Big Fan for their 2nd birthday bash this Saturday! Celebrations will include a garage sale with local vendors, merch, gear, artist headshots with Luke Penney and more, as well as an open day for their studio hub.

📝 Ōtautahi’s SOLE Music Academy have launched their annual Songwriting Competition! Entries are NOW OPEN for songwriters across Aotearoa aged 15+ - entries CLOSE 1st December.

📊 The whānau at APRA AMCOS NZ have shared their Year In Review report - covering the incredible feats of Australian and Aotearoa artists. Check out the full report revealing its highest group revenue to date!

📑 Massey University and the University of Canterbury have published their research project: Measuring and Articulating the Value of Live Performance in Aotearoa. Read the report to understand the impact of live performance here at home.

🔗 and more information on each of the pānui can be found in our linktree. All deadlines are in 2024 (NZST) unless specified otherwise.

On Saturday, we were stoked to celebrate the incredible achievements of our local hapori at the SRN Mighty Aotearoa Alternative Awards. This included presenting our Music Commission He Tohu Kahurangi - Outstanding Achievement Award, which recognises an organisation or individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the world of Aotearoa music and the SRN. 🏆

We are pleased to share that this year the award was presented to Ian Jorgensen for his work on the legendary Camp A Low Hum. Ian’s background spans live performance, photography, filmmaking, independent records, book publishing, music management, festivals, and touring. 🎵

With a career far more expansive than can be covered here, Ian has made significant contributions to the Aotearoa music community, working both at home and around the globe in every aspect from running venues to music tech start-ups. He’s collected vast volumes of knowledge and shared what he learned to help artists find new ways of getting things done and take their music to places far and wide. 🌎

Ian and Camp A Low Hum have been synonymous with great gigs and amazing music discovery for more than two decades and we are honoured to share the news of this award. 🖤

Nō reira, we wish all the Mighty Aotearoa Alternative Award winners a big congratulations! 🌟

To read more about each of the winners, please visit the Student Network Radio website 🔗 https://srn.nz/awards/

Intern applications for the NZ Music Commission’s Industry Internship Programme are now OPEN! 🌟

This year there are 18 internships available in total, with roles located in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington), Ōtautahi (Christchurch), Ōtepoti (Dunedin), Whakatū (Nelson) and Kerikeri. 📍

The Industry Internship Programme is an initiative to support the next generation of music industry professionals to gain valuable industry experience to kick-start their careers. 🌱

Running since 2018, the Programme has successfully placed Interns into a wide range of industry roles each year – including working in recording studios, events management, live music venues, PR and publishing companies, and plenty more. Interns are mentored by their Host Organisation and develop skills, knowledge and industry networks during their placement. All internships are paid positions at the NZ Living Wage rate. 👥

To apply and learn more, head to our website 🔗 https://nzmusic.org.nz/about-us/industry-internship-programme/

Applications close 5PM Monday 25 November. Please note: This year we also have two internships with an early closing date of 5PM Friday 15 November. If you wish to apply for either of these roles you must have your application in by this date. ⏰

If you have any questions please contact the New Zealand Music Commission at [email protected] ✉️

Pictured: Rosetta Stone (2024 Intern for Lil Sister PR) | Photo credit: Gabriella Gillespie

He pānui o’clock! ⏰

🎶 Waiata mai e hoa mā! Sing your heart out or learn to play 22 classic waiata with the launch of the Aotearoa Songbook alongside their Youtube webseries.

🗳️ Reminder to cast your vote for Te Tohu nā te Marea i Kōwhiri - People’s Choice Award for The SRN Mighty Aotearoa Alternative Awards 2024! Voting closes 25th October at 12:00AM.

📝 Have a waiata in at least 25% kupu Māori? Te Māngai Pāho and NZ On Air Music’s Waiata Takitahi Funding round is now OPEN! Applications close 7th November at 4:00PM.

🏆 Congratulations to all the winners at the 17th Waiata Maori Music Awards! The awards will be available to watch on Whakaata Māori + soon.

✳️ Before their big huritau celebrations, Big Fan will host their last green room session of the year on the 2nd of November! Be sure to RSVP for the free workshop.

✍️ SAE Auckland have announced new Te Reo Māori and Pacific Languages Songwriting Courses for February 2025! Rehekoooo!

🧑‍💻 Applications to showcase at the International Indigenous Music Summit in Tkaronto, Turtle Island (Canada) are now OPEN! Applications close 11th November.

🎷 Calling all jazz-heads! SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music Jazz Recording Project | Ngā Hopuranga Puoro Tautito applications close 4th November at 5:00PM.

🌊 Final call for our Pasifika ānau! Boosted NZ x Moana funding registrations close 31st of October at 12:00AM. Don’t miss this opportunity!

↙️ Applications to showcase at SXSW Austin 2025 CLOSE soon on the 31st of October at 11:59PM PT.

🔗 and more information on each of the pānui can be found in our linktree. Please note all times are NZST unless otherwise specified.

Applications to host an intern through the NZ Music Commission's 2025 Industry Internship Programme close this Thursday at 5pm! For more information about the programme check out our website, and if you are interested in applying to be a host contact us at [email protected]

"Hosting an intern is an excellent way to get some fresh ideas, a fresh perspective and to make progress on projects. A huge highlight has also been making a new pal!" - Richard Barnacle, Space Academy, Host Organisation 2024

There are just two weeks left to apply to be a Host Organisation for the 2025 Industry Internship Programme! The Music Commission’s initiative has been running since 2018 and has successfully placed more than 100 emerging professionals into roles throughout Aotearoa and across the industry from recording studios, events management, live music venues, PR and publishing companies - and plenty more!

If you are interested in supporting the next wave of industry talent through hosting an intern through the programme, please contact us at [email protected]. The deadline for host applications is October 10th.

“Hosting an intern is a positive step towards helping someone establish their career in the music industry. It's also fun sharing knowledge with someone and seeing their skills and abilities develop” - Thomas Bell, Port Chalmers Recording Services, Host Organisation 2024

He pānui karaka ⏰ Here's some key notices for the start of Hepetema ⬇️

Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch has opened submissions for LIVE AND LOCAL where local Canterbury artists get the opportunity to support national and international acts performing at the Isaac Theatre Royal.

Dunedin City Council are welcoming expressions of interest for membership on a Music Advisory Panel, which will play a key role in advising on the implementation of the Ōtepoti Live Music Action Plan.

There are only a few days left to submit your feedback for the SoundCheck Aotearoa Community Restorative Framework. They’d like input from people in the music community to ensure a broad range of voices - feedback closes on 27 September.

The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa (MMF), with the support of , have announced the launch of Elevate 2024, an in-person Professional Development Workshop on 12 & 13 November.

Tautai are inviting proposals from Moana Arts practitioners across all creative disciplines to develop works as part of their 2024 Fale-ships Residency and Exhibition -applications close this Sunday 29 Sep at noon.

Auckland City of Music are seeking input from the music sector and community on a range of topics regarding the music ecosystem in Tāmaki Makaurau. The survey is open now until Friday 31 October.

On Sunday 29 September, all kiwis are encouraged to stand shoulder to shoulder at Eden Park in a truly momentous occasion - to reclaim the world record for the largest haka ever.

Tomorrow night, Creative Northland is hosting a musician-led community meeting. If you are up that way, there is also great music and workshops at the Whāngarei Fringe Fest this weekend to check out too.

Don’t forget applications to be a Host Organisation for the Music Commission’s Industry Internship Programme 2025 close on Thursday 10 October.

Gig Starters (an initiative by the New Zealand Music Commission) is coming to the Turner Centre on October 11th for a free hui. Featuring Jon Toogood and Jazmine Mary as mentors.

🔗 and more information on each of the pānui can be found in our linktree. All times are NZST unless otherwise specified.
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Keen to put on your first gig but don’t know where to start?

🎸 KERIKERI - On October 11, join us at the Turner Centre for a FREE hui presented by Gig Starters and NZ Music Commission!

We’re thrilled to bring you insights from Jon Toogood and Jazmine Mary, two of Aotearoa’s most iconic musicians. Aspiring gig promoters and music lovers, this is your chance to learn from the best! After the hui, we’ll dive into an interactive soundcheck, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at live music production.

GIG STARTERS: Kerikeri
🗓️ October 11, 2024
📍 Turner Centre | 43 Cobham Road, Kerikeri
🎫 FREE | Register for more details, scan the QR code in our post or
🔗 here:
https://airtable.com/appPM3AHTZ1oWWenW/shrjMrrn560Hi3iOk

🗣️ Jon Toogood & Jazmine Mary
🎚️ Interactive Soundcheck

For tickets to Jon Toogood’s Last of the Lonely Gods Tour performance later that evening, visit Moshtix here:
https://www.moshtix.co.nz/v2/event/jon-toogood-last-of-the-lonely-gods-tour-kerikeri/169280

Supported by NZ Music Commission, APRA AMCOS, and the Turner Centre.

Register now and don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! 🎤

🔗 Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/737378435270554