In keeping with the theme of this year’s annual Kiwi music celebration, the topic of the 2020 NZ Music Month Summit will be It’s All Local: Support Local, Stream Local, Follow Local, Buy Local.

This year’s digital-only event will take place on Saturday 23 May, live-streamed through the Music Managers Forum NZ and NZ Music Commission’s Facebook pages and YouTube channels. Attendees can expect thought provoking discussions and conversation, invaluable ideas and information, and the opportunity to have questions asked via live chat answered at the end of each session.

Speakers and topics for the day will be:

L.A.B – FROM INDIE BAND TO NUMBER 1

Find out how L.A.B went from the summer touring circuit to a Number 1 airplay track and NZ Top 40 chart success.
Speakers: Dan Clist – Loop; Joel Shadbolt – L.A.B

BENEE – FINDING INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS

After a huge 2019 Benee’s songs are now all over TikTok, helping propel her to international stardom.
Speaker: Paul McKessar – CRS Management

MUSIC PRODUCTION IN AOTEAROA

How turning to music production has enhanced local careers.
Speakers: P Money, Tom Healy, Villette, Devin Abrams

THE IMPORTANCE OF MERCHANDISE

A how-to produce artist related items for your audience to love.
Speakers: Tana Tupai – Tomorrow People, Liz Stokes – The Beths, Paul Martin – Devilskin, Anthonie Tonnon.

The 2020 Official NZ Music Month Summit:
Saturday 23 May
10am to 4pm – 4 seminars