The NZ Music Managers Forum together with the NZ Music Commission have announced the Official 2014 NZ Music Month Summit.

The Summit is a FREE day long event, to be held at the Auckland Museum Auditorium on Saturday May the 24th.

Featuring seminars on Artist Development, International Development and Songwriting Development - the FREE event features panels of experienced music industry specialists offering advice on the various topics.

2014's panellists include managers of The Phoenix Foundation, Dave Dobbyn, The Naked and Famous, Sol3 Mio and Lorde.

Also featuring a seminar hosted by experienced songwriters, the day is invaluable for artists, managers and anyone interested in the intricate workings of the music business

SEMINAR ONE - INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Presented by Outward Sound - 11.00am - 12.30pm

Speakers:
Scott MacLachlan - Lorde, Sol3 Mio
Craig Pearce - The Phoenix Foundation, The Black Seeds
Ben Howe - Flying Nun & Arch Hill Records, Tiny Ruins and Ghost Wave
Paul McKessar - The Naked and Famous, Brooke Fraser, Breaks Co-op, Lydia Cole

SEMINAR TWO - ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
Presented by Recorded Music NZ - 1.15pm-2.45pm

Speakers:

Scott MacLachlan - Lorde, Sol3 Mio
Lorraine Barry - Dave Dobbyn, Glass Owls, Benny Tipene, Mark Vanilau
Mark De Jong - Parachute Music, Ruby Frost, Mzwetwo, Massad
Vicky Blood - ex manager of Gin Wigmore.

SEMINAR THREE - SONGWRITING DEVELOPMENT
Presented by APRA - 3.00pm - 4.30pm

Speakers:
Shayne Carter
Jordan Luck
Iva Lamkum
Paul McLaney
Jamie McDell

http://www.nzmusicmonth.co.nz/news/the-official-music-month-summit-2014/