MMF 4th Annual Sessions Announced
The NZ Music Managers’ Forum (MMF) is proud to announce the 2007 MMF October Sessions and annual awards on Sunday 28th
October.
The October sessions are a highlight on the music industry calendar providing an unique insight into the New Zealand
music industry. They are an educational day for Managers, self managed artists or people wanting to become managers. An
informative series of seminars with some of the top players in the music industry will be sharing their invaluable
knowledge and offering tips and advice.
Also continuing from last year, will be the unique opportunity of MMF members to personally pitch their artists to one
of the organizers of Big Day Out 2008.
Following the seminars will be the fourth annual Music Managers’ Forum Awards. These awards are voted by industry
experts and are given to the best managers and self managed bands from Auckland and out of Auckland, and also the best
new managers. This year, thanks to the kind support from Vodafone, Jansons, Juice TV, Groove Guide, BFM and the BNets
and Rip It Up, the recipients of the awards will receive a swag of prizes as well as their shining plaque.
The Music Managers’ Forum is a national not-for-profit organisation formed in 2003 for music managers, self-managed
artists and anyone with an interest in becoming a manager. The MMF offers professional development and networking
opportunities around the country and is affiliated with the thirteen international MMFs around the world.
The October Sessions will be held on the 27th of October at Winchester Bar on St Benedict’s St, Newton. Free to MMF
members. $15.00 for the public session.
OCTOBER SESSIONS RUNNING ORDER
10.00am registration
OPEN TO PUBLIC
10.30am DISTRIBUTION, DIGITAL AND OTHER INCOME
How to get distribution for your music via stores, the internet and cell phones
What other ways is there to get additional income for your band – i.e. placement on TV programmes, films, tv commercials
etc
Panel:
Nicky Donoghue - ex Mana Music, Manager for Hollie Smith
Peter Baker – MD of Rhythmethod (Fat Freddy’s Drop, Shapeshifter, Tiki Taane)
Mark Kneebone – Chairman of IMNZ, MD of Tardus Music (Minuit, Cut Off Your Hands, Die! Die! Die!)
Stephen O’Hoy – Amplifier (aggregator for indie music to be sold on Vodafone, ITunes etc)
David McLaughlin – MD of McLaughlin Law (Hollie Smith, Tiki Taane, Nesian Mystic)
10.30am FOR MMF MEMBERS ONLY
15 min sessions to pitch your band to Barry Blackler from the Big Day Out (to run all day. Registration for times at
10am.)
11.30am FOR MMF MEMBERS ONLY
Speed networking sessions with panelists
Midday LUNCH/MMF AGM
1.00pm AFTERNOON FOR MMF MEMBERS ONLY
MARKETING/PR/MEDIA TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Intense workshops on how to put together a marketing plan, a promotional plan and also how to train your band to give
good interviews
Lorraine Barry – Lorraine Barry Management and Publicity (Dave Dobbyn, Lucid 3, Electric Confectionaires, Th’ Dudes)
Carla Potter – Brat Management and Publicity (Gasoline Cowboy, Take the Willing, publicity for Southern Amp, Mercury
Rising)
Lauren Clough – Maiden Promotions (Cornerstone Roots, NZ Music Awards)
Lisa Paris – the Label (The Brunettes, Tiki Taane, Pitch Black, Connan and the Mockasins, Little
Bushman)
Rebecca Caughey – Funktion Music (Shapeshifter, Ladi 6, tour publicity for Brooke Fraser, Bic Runga)
3.00pm SPEED NETWORKING WITH PANELISTS
4.00pm 4th ANNUAL NZ MUSIC MANAGERS AWARDS
1. Manager of the Year (Auckland)
Prize package includes:
· BFM Campaign
· Vodafone Airtime
· Jansen Audio Voucher
2. Manager of the Year (Regional)
Prize package includes:
· BNEt Campaign
· Vodafone Airtime
· Jansen Audio Voucher
3. Self Managed Band of the Year (Auckland)
Prize package includes:
· Rip It Up 1/2 page Advert
· Groove Guide Advert
· Rip It Up Subscription
· Jansen Audio Voucher
4. Self Managed Band of the Year (Regional)
Prize package includes:
· Rip It Up 1/2 page Advert
· Groove Guide Advert
· Jansen Audio Voucher
· Rip It Up Subscription
5. Upcoming Manger of the Year (National)
Prize package includes:
· Juice TV Campaign
· RIU On-line Campaign
· Jansen Audio Voucher
· Vodafone Airtime
6. Industry Champion
ends