The NZ Music Managers Forum are pleased to announce the October Members Hangouts. These are more intimate online sessions, held via Zoom with up to 10 MMF members, which allow our members to take part in a small group learning environment where they can be upskilled in important areas of music management.
The two Hangouts for October are Publishing 101 and Record Labels 101.
Music Publishing 101 with Paul McLaney from Native Tongue Music Publishing
Paul is a New Zealand-based publishing manager, composer, singer and guitarist. Currently Paul is the Writer Relations Manager for Native Tongue Music Publishing and previous to this was the General Manager Mushroom Music Publishing for 9 years. Paul is on the board of the NZ Music Commission, and regularly leads sessions in the sector on governance, law and music publishing. He is also Deputy Chair of the Atamira Trust Board. In this session Paul will explain what Music Publishing is all about.
Music Publishing 101 with Paul McLaney from Native Tongue Music Publishing
Date: Tuesday 13th October
Time: 6pm
RSVP: For MMF members only lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz
Limited to 10 places
but if there is demand we will schedule a second session
Record Labels 101 with Nicky Harrop from Rhythmethod
Nicky's 20-year entertainment industry career has seen her hone her skills across multiple areas. Starting with record company BMG in 1996, she progressed through roles in publicity, label management and marketing, holding the position of Marketing & Label Director for Sony Music New Zealand from 2010.
Nicky has helped shape the success of many local and international artists, creating campaigns for Stan Walker, Beyonce, Foo Fighters, David Bowie, One Direction, Daft Punk and more. She has also secured a number of sponsorship and alignment deals, collaborating with brands including Spotify, Telecom (Spark), Pepsi, Hallensteins and Tip Top.
Nicky is the General Manager for Rhythmethod – Aotearoa’s biggest independent music distribution company who distributes some of NZ’s biggest independent artists, an array of international labels, and the physical product for Sony Music NZ and Warner Music NZ.
With Nicky’s extensive experience in both Major and Independent Labels, in this session she can explain what record labels do and the advantages, or disadvantages, in signing with a label.
Record Labels 101 with Nicky Harrop from Rhythmethod
Date: Tuesday 20th October
Time: 7pm
RSVP: For MMF members only lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz
Limited to 10 places
but if there is demand we will schedule a second session