Going Global

Elevating New Zealand Music to the World Stage

Auckland NZ - August 29 - 30 2024

- GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT 2024 -
Roundhead Studios - Aug 29 & Aug 30

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Extra Artist Keynote Address from
Aotearoa's Electronic Superstars *LEISURE*
- Jaden Parkes & Jordan Arts
with Charlotte Ryan (RNZ Music)

Bringing the Global Music Industry to Aotearoa / New Zealand to Educate, Discover & Connect with the incredible musical talent of Aotearoa
- Last Round of Speakers Announced! -

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) and the NZ Music Commission are thrilled to announce more of the lineup for the 2024 edition of the prestigious annual extravaganza, the GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT.

Alongside the visiting international music biz mavens will be representatives from Aotearoa’s supporting bodies including NZ Music Commission, Outward Sound, Recorded Music NZ; APRA/AMCOS, MMF and joining them in the hallways and across the stages will be digital service providers; The Orchard, FUGA, DRM NZ, GYROSTREAM, Xelon, Nettwerk. Local publishing stalwarts Concord Music Publishing, and of course NZ music royalty, Tom Larkin of SHIHAD who doubles as the conference programmer for Going Global’s AU equivalent; BIGSOUND.

As the cherry on top of this year’s Aotearoa Artist showcase, Jaden and Jordan of LEISURE will take the stage to share their international journey with Charlotte Ryan of RNZ. The acclaimed New Zealand collective, celebrated for their distinctive blend of electro-funk and soul, made waves in 2023 with their fourth studio album, Leisurevision. Since their inception in 2015, LEISURE has captivated audiences globally with their fusion of seventies Blue-eyed-Soul, early eighties post-disco, and mid-nineties hip-hop. With over 400 million streams, sold-out performances, and standout slots at festivals like Lollapalooza and Pal Norte, LEISURE continues to blaze their own trail, embracing every moment of their remarkable journey.

Sessions at the Summit across the two days will include an overview of the New Zealand music market and some of the trends for music from Aotearoa both at home and abroad, top tips on the dos and don’ts on releasing music in Asia, with a focus on Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines; Where to next in the evolution of streaming platforms and digital services; the diverse avenues for music to be sync'd - games, ads across all platforms, soundtracks, commissioned works, television, platformed-specific streaming series, live online events and what might come next yet…and so much more! All attending persons will have access to the full programme of sessions.

As we continue to unveil our exceptional line up, we are delighted to announce the speakers who round out our line up for this year.

Please Welcome, Give a big Haere Mai: 

David Melik Telfer, DMT Law Firm (USA) A 2008 UCLA Law graduate, is the founder of DMT Law Firm in Los Angeles, a leading music immigration boutique handling hundreds of O-1B and O-2 petitions annually. Renowned for streamlining immigration for artists and industry professionals, Telfer has also led over a dozen federal lawsuits against USCIS, advancing immigration law while managing a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu clothing enterprise and gym.

Max Thomas - Label Manager APAC, Secretly Group (AUST) The APAC Label Manager at Secretly Group, overseeing operations and marketing across ANZ, Asia, and Africa. After starting his career at Apple Music in London and working as a Product Manager at GRADUATION*, he joined Secretly's Australian team three years ago. He has since played a key role in promoting artists like Phoebe Bridgers and Bon Iver, managing all marketing and strategy for Secretly’s releases in the Asia-Pacific region.

Maria Amato - CEO, Air  (AUST) The CEO of AIR and serves as WIN's Executive Board member and Treasurer, making history as the first female and Southern Hemisphere chair in February 2022. With over 30 years in finance management and leadership within the arts and not-for-profit sector, she continues to shape the industry as WIN’s Treasurer and executive committee member. Amato has also held non-executive director roles at Adelaide UNESCO City Of Music, the Australian Institute of Music, and Music Victoria.

Sosefina Fuamoli - Journalist, Broadcaster (AUST) 
An award-winning Samoan-Australian music journalist, broadcaster, and content producer. Her work has been featured in a number of titles including Rolling Stone AU/NZ, NME, The Australian, The Guardian, Junkee and more. Sosefina can currently be heard hosting weekly music interview show ‘On The Record’, for ABC Pacific / Radio Australia, as well as ‘Sista Sounds’, a dedicated radio show on the network to amplifying women’s voices throughout the Oceanic region. She is a two-time winner of the ‘Live Music Journalist’ award for Australia’s National Live Music Awards.

Emily Ulman - Program Director, Always Live (AUST)
Emily Ulman is a multi-talented festival programmer, venue booker, musician, event producer, publicist, teacher, entertainment manager, mentor, radio presenter, AFLM/W Western Bulldogs fanatic and highly respected contributor to the local music community of Australia. She is currently the Program Director of Victorian major event, ALWAYS LIVE.

Steve Guest - Guesty PR (UK / NZ) 
With over 30 years in the music and entertainment industry, recently relocated from London to Christchurch, NZ, where he continues to run Guesty PR. Specializing in PR, marketing, and touring, Guesty PR works with a diverse range of artists across the UK, USA, NZ, and Australia. Formerly Head of PR for Live Nation Entertainment, Steve has extensive experience with top venues, promoters, and record companies, and his PR campaign for Dolly Parton won the Music Week Best PR Campaign in 2015.

Will Evans - Artist & Label Ambassador, Bandcamp AU/NZ (AUST) 
Will Evans is Bandcamp’s Artist and Label Ambassador for Australia & Aotearoa/New Zealand, championing the platform’s artist-first mission. He collaborates with artists and labels to elevate their Bandcamp experience while leveraging his extensive background as an agent, venue booker, label owner, artist manager, and festival director. Will also manages the ARIA award-winning jazz-psych band Mildlife.

- GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT 2024 -
Roundhead Studios - Aug 29 & Aug 30

Keynote Address from Glenn McDonald; Algorithm Designer, Data Alchemist  in conversation with Duncan Greive, Founder, The Spinoff

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Artist Keynote Address from Aotearoa's Te Reo Metal Superstars; *Alien Weaponry*

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) and the NZ Music Commission are thrilled to announce more of the lineup for the 2024 edition of the prestigious annual extravaganza, the GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT.

Hot off the back of the NZIFF premiere of the documentary, Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara 2024, band members, Henry De Jong and Lewis De Jong will be at Going Global sharing their story with attending musicians and industry practitioners about how their incredible rise on the global music scene came about. The band will share stories from when they were teenagers and played the Going Global Showcase back in 2017, blowing the socks off everyone in the venue that night to some of the biggest stages in the world!

Technology strategist and now Author, Glenn McDonald created the music-exploration website Every Noise at Once, and for 12 years was the Data Alchemist at the Echo Nest and Spotify. Glenn has written about music online since before "blog" was a word, and his first offline book, You Have Not Yet Heard Your Favourite Song: How Streaming Changes Music, is out now and he joins us at Going Global to tell us ALL the secrets. Well maybe just some. Leading the conversation will be Founder of NZ’s The Spinoff, Duncan Grieve.

Pippa Ryan-Kidd, Chairperson of Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ), announced, "We are thrilled to share that this year's Going Global will feature industry experts both from and focused on, work in Asian Markets, something our attendees have eagerly requested in previous years. With the wonderful support of Asia New Zealand Foundation we aim to provide opportunities that can help propel our local artists further along their careers and guide them towards international markets, and we are excited to be part of that pathway to Asia for our local artists attending the summit this year.”

The speakers are..

Brendan Gaffney, Global Marketing Secretariat, IMCJ (Independent Music Coalition Japan)
Brendan Gaffney is a leader in the Japanese independent music scene, serving as the Global Marketing Secretariat for Independent Music Coalition Japan (IMCJ), a key trade association representing Japan's independent music sector. Spearheading efforts to amplify the voice and interests of independent musicians within Japan and beyond. Brendan’s expertise is further enriched by his active membership in the World Independent Network (WIN), where he contributes to global initiatives supporting independent music.

Ian Urrutia, The Rest Is Noise / AXEAN Festival (Philippines) Ian Emmanuel C. Urrutia is the co-founder and artist/media relations director of The Rest Is Noise PH, co-founder of AXEAN Music Showcase Festival and the founder & head publicist of NYOU, a PR and Marketing startup based in Manila. Ian is also a former contributing editor for Philippine Star Supreme, a pop culture, music and arts section and has written for Billboard Philippines, CNN Philippines, Cosmopolitan and Rogue Magazine.

Weining Hung - 9KICK / LUCfest (Taiwan)
Weining Hung is a dynamic force in the music industry, co-founding LUCfest, a prominent three-day showcase festival and conference held in Tainan, Taiwan. At 9KICK, an independent culture agency specialising in experimental music event PR, Weining is the international manager of emerging artists, including Phum Viphurit and ADOY. Her work focuses on bridging Asian musicians with European markets, enhancing their global visibility. Weining splits her time between Asia and Europe and is passionate about stimulating networking activities and building an Asian music industry platform across the globe.

Reggie Ba-Pe - Alias - (Australia)
Reggie is the CEO and Founder of Alias, a platform that makes it easy to create content as 3D characters and avatars from any device. With over 15 years at the forefront of youth culture, entertainment, and digital culture, Reggie has been a driving force in the Asia-Pacific creative industries. He previously served as the creative director of 88rising and founded creative production agency Club Media, video-game themed bar Arcade, Shanghai’s largest underground club Arkham, and the renowned Chinese promotions company Sonically Transmitted Disease. His experience ranges from designing music campaigns in China with James Blake for Sprite to touring Aussie artists like The Presets, Regurgitator, and Kirin J Callinan to his club in Shanghai. 

Weining, Ian and Brendan all travel to Going Global 2024 with kind assistance from Asia New Zealand Foundation.

Introducing the 24 Aotearoa Artists Set to Shine at Going Global™ 2024

A Showcase of Aotearoa’s Premier Musical Talent!

TĀMAKI MAKAURAU/AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Going Global™, Aotearoa's renowned music summit and showcase event, is thrilled to announce its 2024 Aotearoa Artist lineup featuring 24 exceptional acts. Set to perform on Thursday August 29th and Friday August 30th, these artists represent the forefront of New Zealand’s diverse and vibrant music scene that are ready to take their craft to the world.

This year’s event promises to captivate both local audiences and the international music industry professionals that will be in attendance. NZ music fans are invited to experience the cutting-edge sounds and dynamic performances that define Aotearoa’s current musical landscape.
 

The showcase will take place at the iconic venues of Whammy! and its newly opened big sister space, Double Whammy! in St. Kevin’s Arcade on Auckland’s Karangahape Rd. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to discover new music spanning genres from indie pop to punk rock, electro and hip-hop to soul.

“We are at it again! 24 amazing bands across two nights, playing 20minute sets back-to-back-to-back, across three stages, all for a low ticket price…this is a party, a smorgasbord, a cornucopia of NZ artists blazing a trail across the night sky and having a damn good time doing it.” - Dylan Pellett, IMNZ GM

Bella Rafflyn (Indie Pop - Tāmaki Makaurau)

Ben Woods (Alt Folk - Ōtautahi)

Borderline (Rock - Tāmaki Makaurau)

Brandn Shiraz (Hip-Hop - Tāmaki Makaurau)

Bridges (Indie-pop - Tāmaki Makaurau)

Casual Healing (Funk/Soul - Pōneki)

Dateline (Dream Pop - Tāmaki Makaurau)

Dick Move (Punk Rock - Tāmaki Makaurau)

Ebony Lamb (Indie Folk - Pōneki)

Erny Belle (Folk Rock - Tāmaki Makaurau)

Flaxxies (Reggae - Tāmaki Makaurau)

Half Hexagon (Synth Pop - Tāmaki Makaurau)

Hemi Hemingway (Alt Rock - Pōneki)

Holly Arrowsmith (Folk/Alt-Country - Ōtautahi)

InDuna (Afro-Pop - Ponēki)

Jujulipps (Hip-Hop - Tāmaki Makaurau)

Lou'ana (Soul - Tāmaki Makaurau)

MISSY (Pop - Tāmaki Makaurau)

Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant (World Fusion - Ponēki)

Phoebe Rings (Dream Pop - Tāmaki Makaurau)

Ringlets (Post-Punk - Tāmaki Makaurau)

Soft Bait (Post-punk - Tāmaki Makaurau)

Swallow The Rat (Indie Rock - Tāmaki Makaurau)

WHO SHOT SCOTT (Hip-Hop/Rap - Tāmaki Makaurau)

GOING GLOBAL PRESENTS 2023 - NIGHT ONE & NIGHT TWO
*ARTIST SHOWCASE*
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC  
Thursday August 29th & Friday August 30th 2024
Doors Open - 6.30 pm doors / End Time 11.30 pm approx
- Whammy! & Double Whammy! - Auckland's K' Road
Tickets on sale now from undertheradar.co.nz - keyword search ‘Going Global’

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) and the NZ Music Commission are thrilled to announce the 2024 edition of the prestigious music exporting event; the GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT.

IMNZ is sparing no effort in summoning international booking agents, sync licensors, media experts, PR maestros, artist managers well-versed in global ventures, and trailblazers navigating the fast-paced realms of live and digital music platforms to our shores. 

Dylan Pellett, General Manager of Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ), says, "We're stoked to capitalise on the great achievements of past Going Global events by continuing to connect the world with Aotearoa/New Zealand. This initiative deepens ties between our artists and the wider global industry. The impact of in-person interactions with industry speakers is immense, setting the stage for lasting professional relationships. Our first list of speakers to announce are… "

Angela Dorgan (Ireland- CEO - First Music Contact)Angela Dorgan is the CEO of firstmusiccontact.com(FMC), the Arts Council funded national resource organisation for the popular music sector in Ireland. Lisa Gotther As a board member of the European Music Exporters Exchange (EMEE), Angela was part of a group that devised a global music export strategy for European Music for the European Commission. 

Dev Sherlock, (USA - Senior Music Programmer - SXSW) Dev has been a regular at NZ’s Going Global and ushered many Kiwi artists through to Austin’s SXSW as a result. Recognised as the world's premier music showcasing event, SXSW brings together the global music community, alongside the film and tech industries, for a week of networking and live showcases in Austin, Texas, featuring more than 1,000 artists from 60+ countries. Dev’s background also includes music journalism, film supervision, radio and broadcasting.

Elliott Lefko (Canada - Vice President - Goldenvoice/AEG Presents - organisers of Coachella festival) Elliott was born in Toronto Canada and from a young age dreamed of being a concert promoter. Things started happening, post college, when he began booking bands around the city doing the first gigs for artists such as The Pixies, Nirvana, Erykah Badu, The Brand New Heavies, The Triffids, and The Chills!! In 2004 he moved to LA to join Goldenvoice Concerts where he began promoting North American tours for such greats as Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave, Sigur Ros and Kraftwerk.

Jemma Burns (Australia - Founder - Pulse Points) Jemma is a music supervisor working closely with directors and producers to craft the soundtrack to their productions, whether that be through the use of score, licensed music or commissioning songs. Jemma broke into the industry on Summer Heights High and has now music supervised over 100 productions. She regularly collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned production companies including Oscar Nominated Lion and Jane Campion’s Top of the Lake. 

Lisa Gottheil (USA - Co-founder - Grandstand Media) Grandstand Media is one of the most respected and in-demand music publicity firms in the world. Lisa has led international campaigns for top artists such as Tame Impala, Perfume Genius, and Sam Fender. Lisa's career went from DJ at local radio station, followed by roles in retail, video promotion, and publicity then in 1991worked with early-career bands like The Afghan Whigs. Moving on to 230 Publicity Lisa oversaw the press department at Beggars Banquet, eventually becoming VP of Publicity for Beggars Label Group. 

Patrick Daniel, (Germany - Programmer/Project Manager - Reeperbahn Festival) Patrick brings a wealth of knowledge and experience bolstered by his educational foundation includes media business management and sociology. He has contributed to various capacities in indie-label and artist management, as well as festival sponsorships. Patrick is looking forward to continuing his conversations with multiple NZ artists, and connecting with new showcasing bands for the Reeperbahn Festival.

Shain Shaprio PhD (USA - Author & Speaker - Center for Music Ecosystems | Sound Diplomacy | Momentual | UNESCO Expert) London based, globally recognised thought leader at the convergence of music, culture and urban policy. This is showcased in his debut book, This Must Be The Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better. Arguing for the transformative role of artists and musicians, This Must Be The Place not only examines the powerful impact music can have on cities but also serves as a how-to guide and toolkit for music-lovers, artists and activists everywhere.

Stay tuned as IMNZ unveils an illustrious lineup of international representatives and experts in the fields of music A&R, booking, licensing, management, marketing, promotion, and publishing in the weeks to come. The ever-popular announcement of Aotearoa Artists selected to showcase to our international guests, and fans, will be announced very soon!

The two-day GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT conference held at Roundhead Studios, Auckland NZ is a gateway for any local artist, manager, publicist, A&R, producer, music writer, record label and venue manager to connect with, question and hear ideas from some of the international music industry's most relevant and forward-thinking superstars. IMNZ is bringing to New Zealand international booking agents, synch licensors, international media, PR experts, artist managers with international experience and those working for the fast-moving live and digital music platforms.

In tandem with the conference is the Going Global Presents Showcase (2024 NIGHT ONE / BOTH NIGHTS TIX) and (2024 NIGHT TWO TIX) where a selected line-up of local artists perform short sets in inner city connected venues. All of the international industry guests and the public are invited to come and check out some of Aotearoa’s most talented artists that are ready to take on the world . Previous showcases have been instrumental in the discovery of some of New Zealand's biggest success stories over the past ten years. Previous artists include; Aldous Harding, Tami Neilson, Tiny Ruins, Troy Kingi, Alien Weaponry, D.C Maxwell, Vera Ellen, Fazerdaze, DARTZ, Nadia Reid and many more.

ABOUT GOING GLOBAL: Going Global Music Summit culminates in an annual showcase of burgeoning Aotearoa/New Zealand talent, occurring alongside the industry seminars. GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT is proudly brought to you by Independent Music New Zealand in partnership with the NZ Music Commission and is supported by Merlin, Recorded Music NZ, APRA, NZ On Air and Asia New Zealand Foundation. We are a proud supporter of Keychange.