The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa are pleased to announce their May Members Online Seminar is with Gavin Downie and Cuillin Hearty.
Join us for an engaging online seminar where we bring together Music in Parks Booker, Gavin Downie, and an Emerging Manager, Cuillin Hearty for an insightful discussion on mastering the art of pitching to Bookers and Promoters.
Our panelists will delve into the intricacies of effective communication, crafting compelling pitches, and building meaningful relationships in the industry. Whether you're an artist looking to navigate the booking process or a manager seeking to refine your approach, this seminar is for you.
Gavin Downie has held the role of Event organiser for Auckland Councils Music in Parks for 6 years booking over 360 acts in those years . In his freelance work he has been production manager on the huge Waitangi Waititi event in west Auckland. Toured with everyone from Wiz Khalifa to the Cranberries across the globe and checked off hundreds and hundreds of locals tours, festivals shows.He also fits in time to run a business as a media composer selling tracks worldwide since 2020.
Cuillin Hearty, originally from the UK but now firmly rooted in New Zealand for nearly a decade, is a jack-of-all-trades in the music industry. With experience as an artist manager, booking agent, and event organiser. Cuillin’s journey began in Queenstown, before making the move to Auckland in 2023 to continue their career in music & events. Currently, Cuillin is managing Wellington-based artist Sofia Machray and handling bookings for several independent acts across New Zealand. Passionate and driven, Cuillin is dedicated to the Aotearoa music scene.
MMF AOTEAROA MAY MEMBERS ONLY SESSION
MASTERING THE ART OF PITCHING
Date: Monday 6 May 2024
Time: 6pm – 7pm
RSVP: For MMF members only. RSVP to Rachel admin@mmf.co.nz.
Spaces are limited so RSVP is essential.
Due to the limited places please note if you RSVP and then fail to attend the session without notifying us, unfortunately you will not be eligible for future sessions