Cushla Aston is the founder and C.E.O of Aston Rd, a boutique artist management company who navigates the career of full time musicians Louis Baker and national treasure Julia Deans.

As one half of Concord Dawn, Matt has toured Australasia, the USA, Chins, Japan, India, Russia, Turkey, Canada and Europe multiple times. Now managing Shapeshifer and Nick Dow, Matt brings a vast wealth of knowledge to this panel.

Anna runs Auckland based PR, publicity and marketing company Saint Lachine and passionately promotes the work from both independent kiwi artists and labels.

An award winning singer, songwriter and independent touring artist, Mel Parsons has just released her fourth record ‘Glass Heart’, recorded in LA with legendary American producer Mitchell Froom.

Harry has helped independent artists accumulate millions of streams online and go on to sell out tours across Aotearoa as well as creating a new festival NEST FEST.