Proudly supported by: Merlin, NZ On Air, APRA AMCOS, Recorded Music NZ, British Council New Zealand and the Pacific
Special Announcement: Saturday's Exclusive Seminars
Saturday September 2nd,10:00 am the summit kicks off with a bang:-
A Conversation with Bret McKenzie (Artist, Songwriter, Flight Of The Conchords) and Tony Kiewel (Sub Pop):
Bret McKenzie, a multi-award-winning artist, joins Tony Kiewel of Sub Pop Records for an illuminating discussion as they delve into the riveting journey of one of New Zealand's most iconic musical acts and their long-standing relationship with Sub Pop Records. Sarah Thomson from NZ On Air guides this conversation.
Followed at 10:50 am by an Artist Keynote Interview: Liz Stokes & Jonathan Pearce from The Beths:
Freshly home for a fleeting visit after supporting The National on eight dates of their US tour, The Beths are currently Aotearoa’s biggest and most humble music export. Promoting their third album Expert In A Dying Field, The Beths sold over 20,000 tickets on their own American tour earlier this year, including selling-out the 1,800 capacity Brooklyn Steel in New York. In the past six months alone, they’ve played all three Primavera Festivals in Spain and Portugal, Leeds in the Park, Latitude, Bonaroo, Newport Folk Festival, an NPR Tiny Desk and their upcoming shows supporting Death Cab For Cutie & The Postal Servicewill sell over 100,000 tickets. So – how do you go from Whammy Bar to Barack Obama’s Summer Playlist in five years? Hear Liz and Jonathan talk about the whirlwind times and hard work behind the scenes building an international touring act.
The full list of panel sessions is now AVAILABLE HERE and on the Going Global App available for all Going Global conference ticket holders!
More International Speakers Added:
As if the speaker lineup wasn't already stellar, IMNZ is thrilled to introduce new international luminaries who are set to share their invaluable knowledge and expertise:
Bookers; Steve Zapp - ITB (UK): Delve into the world of booking with insights from this renowned booking agent. From across the ditch, Vaughan Quinn of Meredith & Golden Plains Festivals (AU).
Platforms: Nathan Wood - TikTok SoundOn (AU): Explore the power of platforms with Nathan, a driving force behind TikTok's music initiatives.
Music Services: Blake Rayner - The Orchard (AU) and Henry Compton - FUGA (AU): Navigate the world of music services and distribution with these industry powerhouses and Glenn Dickie - Sounds Australia (AU): Learn about international market development and artist showcases from the expert.
The confirmed international speakers include:
Keynote:
Debbie Ball - Founder, Create Spark, UK
Bookers:
Adam Ryan - Head of Music, The Great Escape Festival / Festival Republic, UK
Patrick Daniel - Programmer / Project Manager, Reeperbahn Festival, GERMANY
Vaughan Quinn - Head of Programming, Meredith & Golden Plains, AU
Steve Zapp - ITB (UK)
Management / Artist:
Tom Larkin - BIGSOUND / The Home Surgery / Shihad, NZ/AU
Marketing / PR:
Jacob Daneman - Pitch Perfect PR, USA
Kodi McKinney - Partner, Co-Founder, Marauder / Port Authority Music Export Academy, USA
Music Supervisor / Sync:
Jackie Palazzolo - Music Supervisor, Riot Games, USA
Platforms:
Nathan Wood - TikTok SoundOn, AU
Promoters;
Kate English - Promoter, Parallel Lines, UK
Silke Westera - Promoter, FKP Scorpio, GERMANY
Labels & Label Services
Hallie Anderson - Founder, Rareform, USA
Maria Amato - Australian Independent Record Labels Assc (AIR), AU
Nando Machado - Founder/Director, ForMusic, Brazil
Sweetie Zamora - Head Of Labels & Promotions, Remote Control, AU
Tony Kiewel - President, Sub Pop Records, USA
Blake Rayner - The Orchard, AU
Henry Compton - FUGA, AU
Glenn Dickie - Sounds Australia, AU
*Due to unforeseen circumstances, previously announced speaker, Dev Sherlock - Senior Music Programmer, SXSW, USA can no longer attend.
There will also be a strong representation from across the NZ Music Industry, including NZ Music Commission, IMNZ, Māori Music Industry Coalition, APRA AMCOS, Music Helps, Soundcheck Aotearoa, Recorded Music and many local businesses serving the local music community.
Each speaker brings a unique perspective and invaluable knowledge gained from years of experience in the global music scene. Covering topics from the advance of A.I. to how to make the most of the latest social media trends, and international tour planning to music sync licensing, their expertise will empower local musicians and industry professionals to strengthen their presence in the international music landscape.
"We are incredibly excited to host such a diverse and accomplished lineup of international speakers for the Going Global Music Summit," said Pippa Ryan-Kidd, Chairperson at IMNZ. “As results show from past Going Global conferences, their insights and experiences will undoubtedly inspire and equip our local talent with the tools they need to succeed on the global stage. We are also very excited they will get to witness 21 incredible Kiwi bands showcasing at Going Global Presents across the two nights.”
Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) is thrilled to announce UK’s Debbie Ball as the keynote speaker for this year's Going Global Music Summit & Showcase. A highly respected figure in the music industry, Debbie will illuminate the audience with her unique insights into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its intersection with the music business.
Debbie Ball, founder of Create Spark, has been a driving force in the music industry since 2007. Having worked with icons like Katy Perry, Tame Impala, and Sufjan Stevens, Debbie has expanded her horizon to academia, focusing on AI's role in society. Her keynote speech, "Recontextualizing AI's Role in Society," promises to debunk common misconceptions, illustrate system workings, and highlight AI's potential as a creative tool in the music industry. Debbie's journey continues as a digital humanities lecturer at King's College London and the University of Westminster, and a second-year PhD candidate focusing on app design's impact on user behaviour.
Debbie's keynote is more than just a tech talk. It's an exploration of AI's place in our society, informed by her 25 years of experience in music and her latest academic pursuits. Debbie's lecture will open up discussions about how AI products, when used responsibly, could enhance human creativity in songwriting, production, and music discovery.
Debbie Ball's appearance at Going Global is made possible with support from British Council New Zealand and the Pacific. Her continuous engagement with the music industry and academia makes her an ideal speaker to bridge the gap between technology, music, and society.
Natasha Beckman, Director of the British Council New Zealand and the Pacific says “We are delighted to have this opportunity to bring Debbie Ball to Aotearoa as a keynote speaker at the 2023 Going Global Music Summit. Her expertise in AI and ChatGPT will be of great interest to all attendees at the summit given the ever-changing landscape of the music industry. Our work is to build connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide, and we look forward to hearing Debbie’s thoughts on this rapidly evolving area.”
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Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) and the NZ Music Commission are excited to present the 2023 version of the prestigious annual extravaganza, the GOING GLOBAL™ MUSIC SUMMIT.
Aotearoa's musicians and local industry titans; Prepare yourselves for two days of unparalleled musical enlightenment at the iconic Roundhead Studios in Auckland. This auditory adventure promises to bestow an immersive experience, igniting inspiration and establishing connections with the global music sphere. For those seeking the next phase of their artistic odyssey, this summit stands as the gateway to the world stage.
Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) Chairperson, Pippa Ryan-Kidd, exclaimed “Our aim with Going Global is to propel our local artists further along their illustrious careers and guide them towards international markets. Past Going Global conferences have led to our artists signing with international record labels, music licensing deals, being booked for both US and European Festivals, and showcases at SXSW (US) and The Great Escape (UK). Looking outward, Going Global has also been directly responsible for connecting music production co-writes and collaborations between delegates from Singapore and Chile.
If you feel these outcomes match your goals, then this is the conference for you! We have Festival bookers, Programme Directors, Record Labels and many other Industry professionals attending. We would love our independent New Zealand artists to come and connect with them!”
Simultaneously, alongside the summit, IMNZ presents the Going Global Presents Showcase, a vibrant spectacle where a handpicked lineup of local artists will grace the stages of inner-city connected venues: Whammy!, Wine Cellar, and Whammy Backroom. The Going Global Presents Showcase has undergone a tremendous transformation, evolving into a two-night extravaganza of mind-blowing musical prowess. Picture this: three stages set ablaze by a relentless onslaught of exhilarating 20-minute sets that will leave you breathless, begging for more. And the best part? All this auditory ecstasy can be yours over two nights for the tiny ticket price of just $30 - or $20 for each night! Whoa, baby!
IMNZ and the NZ Music Commission extend a heartfelt invitation to all our international industry guests and the general public to witness the sheer brilliance of Aotearoa's most extraordinary artists, poised to conquer the world. Historical evidence attests that previous showcases have acted as launchpads for the meteoric rise of some of New Zealand's most celebrated success stories over the past decade. Past luminaries include Aldous Harding, Tami Neilson, Tiny Ruins, Troy Kingi, Sachi, Alien Weaponry, Fazerdaze, Beastwars and Nadia Reid.
Dylan Pellett, General Manager of IMNZ, eagerly expressed, “We are elated to continue the momentum of our immensely successful past Going Global events, as we embark on a wild journey to unite New Zealand artists and industry with the global music community. Let us not underestimate the immeasurable worth of in-person encounters with industry luminaries, for they serve as the bedrock upon which enduring professional relationships are built. Achieving goals of such magnitude is made possible by learning and connecting with people with that knowledge, and that is precisely our goal with Going Global 2023.”
Prepare yourselves, folks, for an unforgettable sonic feast that will reverberate through your souls. This is the pinnacle of musical excellence, the crescendo of creativity, and the catalyst for boundless dreams. The Going Global Presents Showcase is where legends are born, careers are ignited, and the world becomes a stage. So don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you reeling in sheer awe.
GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT 2023 Friday 1st September / Saturday 2nd September Roundhead Studios, Auckland, New Zealand Tickets are on sale now at Eventbrite: https://GoingGlobal2023.eventbrite.co.nz
Additionally,
GOING GLOBAL PRESENTS 2023 ARTIST SHOWCASES OPEN TO PUBLIC Friday 1st September / Saturday 2nd September Whammy, Wine Cellar, Whammy Backroom Auckland's K' Road.
Tickets are available at undertheradar.co.nz - keyword search: Going Global
Only $30 for both nights - or $20 for each night!
The two-day GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT is a gateway for any local artist, manager, publicist, A&R, producer, music writer, record label and venue manager to connect with, question and hear ideas from some of the international music industry's most relevant and forward-thinking superstars. IMNZ is bringing to New Zealand international booking agents, synch licensors, international media, PR experts, artist managers with international experience and those working for the fast-moving live and digital music platforms.
In tandem with the summit is the Going Global Presents Showcase where a selected line-up of local artists perform short sets in inner city connected venues; Whammy!, Wine Cellar and Whammy Backroom. All of the international industry guests and the public are invited to come and check out some of Aotearoa’s most talented artists that are ready to take on the world . Previous showcases have been instrumental in the discovery of some of New Zealand's biggest success stories over the past ten years. Previous artists include; Aldous Harding, Tami Neilson, Tiny Ruins, Troy Kingi, Sachi, Alien Weaponry, Fazerdaze and Nadia Reid.
ABOUT GOING GLOBAL: Going Global Music Summit culminates in an annual showcase of burgeoning Aotearoa/New Zealand talent, occurring alongside the industry seminars. GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT is proudly brought to you by Independent Music New Zealand in partnership with the NZ Music Commission and is supported by Merlin, NZ On Air, APRA AMCOS, Recorded Music NZ and British Council New Zealand and the Pacific. We are a proud supporter of Keychange.
Proudly supported by: Merlin, NZ On Air, APRA AMCOS, Recorded Music NZ, British Council New Zealand and the Pacific and Panhead Custom Ales.