Music Managers Forum Aotearoa, with support from Recorded Music New Zealand, is proud to announce the return of the free Back to Basics seminar to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland! The seminar will take place on Tuesday 8 August 2023.
Aimed at all who are in the early stages of artist management, including self-managed artists, this seminar explores the fundamentals and inner workings of the music industry. Topics will cover planning a release, artist development and the business of music.
Lorraine Barry (manager of Sir Dave Dobbyn, Avantdale Bowling Club, Aaradhna, Aidan Fine, Home Brew, Rizvan) will be joined by Mikee Carpinter (manager of Georgia Lines, Alae, Hooks, Alex James). They will present and share their indispensable knowledge, and answer questions from attendees.
Back to Basics Seminar Auckland
When: Tuesday 8 August 2023
Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Venue: APRA AMCOS Boardroom, 113/23 Edwin St, Mt Eden, Auckland
Lorraine Barry began working with Sir Dave Dobbyn 19 years ago. Avantdale Bowling Club, Aidan Fine, Home Brew, Rizvan and Aaradhna complete her current roster. She’s a keen mentor for the MMF Aotearoa and sits on the Board of the Music Commission.
In her former life at Virgin Records in London she was International Marketing Manager for acts including Ice T, Spice Girls, Massive Attack, Neneh Cherry, Placebo and The Verve before taking on the role of running the International Department.
Mikee Carpinter is a musician, director and producer who has played an instrumental role in bringing some of New Zealand’s finest music-based visual content to life.
Mikee brings a passion for the New Zealand music industry with his 20+ years of experience. Much of that time has spent working on his own musical projects, while also managing acts including Alae, Georgia Lines, Hooks and Alex James.
