Te Naawe Tupe
Musician, Corrella NZ
Moderator: Joost Langeveld
Joost is co-director of Bigpop - a resourceful ‘umbrella’ company assisting creatives realise their artistic dreams and aspirations, and providing viable pathways to enable artists to share their art with the world. Bigpop’s activities include A&R, music publishing, label services, music production and operating music/sound recording studio facilities.
Mona Sanei
Brook Tyson
Brooke Tyson began her eponymous label in 2008, which has since evolved into designing mainly bespoke for artists alongside her ceremonial label Brooke Tyson Ritual. Known for her bold and playful use of prints and colour and deep understanding of human form, collaborating and designing for other creatives is a perfect fit for the label.
Frank Eliesa
Frank Eliesa, also known by his professional name Frank Keys, is a New Zealand Samoan record producer, songwriter and performer. He has worked with numerous award-winning artists and musicians in New Zealand, including Avantdale Bowling Club, Haz & Miloux, CHAII and Yoko-Zuna. His music has been featured in various syncs in TV shows, films, gaming and other media, including Ms. Marvel, Inventing Anna, and the F1 and FIFA games, among others.
Abe Mora
Abe Mora is a tradesman turned freelance filmmaker/photographer, specialising in the content creation for musicians and the creative sector in general. My work has taken me around the globe to over 20 countries, and being able to work along side names such as Parris Goebel , Ciara, Stan Walker, Rob Ruha, Troy Kingi, Louis baker, Chaii and Tami Neilson to name a few.
Moderator: Anna Loveys
Anna is SoundCheck Aotearoa’s Project Manager, working across community outreach and collaboration, and leading an 18-month project funded by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, setting up a Sexual Harm Prevention and Response Advisor role for the NZ music community and working alongside the Māori Music Industry Coalition on a broader Te Ao Māori project.