Going Local

 November 7th 2025 @ Asgard

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 November 8th 2025 @ The Stomach

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GOING LOCAL HAWKES BAY - Thursday, MAY 1st from 2.00PM - FREE ENTRY

TOITOI Hawkes Bay Arts & Events Centre

PANEL DISCUSSION FREE ENTRY - REGISTER HERE

ALSO INCLUDES one to one meetings - bookings required in advance, via the Register link above. 20min one to one meetings with 2-3 GL delegates each.

Ever wanted to know more about the music industry – how it works, who to talk to, what you need, why things happen and where you should look for help?

IMNZ presents a networking session called Going Local. It’s an informal way for you to meet with some established people already working in the music industry, who can offer advice and knowledge that will help to answer some of those questions above. It is also a chance for us to get to know you and hear about your own sound and vision for the future.
The panel session is generally open-ended – you are free to ask the participants about anything music related.

Come and meet Going Local Hawkes Bay 2025 delegates:
Jeff Newton - Music Promoter - Platforms, NZ On Air Music
Dean Cameron - Member Services Manager, Recorded Music NZ
Cath Andersen - Chief Executive, NZ Music Commission
Mike Hall - Manager, Member Operations, APRA AMCOS
Dylan Pellett - General Manager, Independent Music NZ

Going Local is produced by Independent Music NZ and made possible by NZ Music Commission, Merlin, APRA AMCOS, NZ On Air and a Recorded Music NZ Music Grant.

GOING LOCAL GORE
MAY 24th - 12.00PM - Going Local Panel Discussion session only (free entry) RSVP HERE

Hokonui Rūnanga, Gore

Ever wanted to know more about the music industry – how it works, who to talk to, what you need, why things happen and where you should look for help?

IMNZ presents a networking session called Going Local. It’s an informal way for you to meet with some established people already working in the music industry, who can offer advice and knowledge that will help to answer some of those questions above. It is also a chance for us to get to know you and hear about your own sound and vision for the future.
The panel session is generally open-ended – you are free to ask the participants about anything music related.

Come and meet Going Local Gore 2025 delegates:
Teresa Patterson - Head of Music, NZ On Air
Dean Cameron - Member Services Manager, Recorded Music NZ
Jessica Bailey - Education Manager, NZ Music Commission
Ant Healey - Head, NZ Division, APRA AMCOS
Pippa Ryan-Kidd- Chairperson, Independent Music NZ , Artist Manager 

Going Local is produced by Independent Music NZ and made possible by NZ Music Commission, Merlin, APRA AMCOS, NZ On Air and a Recorded Music NZ Music Grant.

25 NOVEMBER 2023..more details here!!

Going Local Whangarei 2023 - includes one to one meetings - RSVP here
Going Local is back for 2023 - join us in the afternoons!

Saturday 24th JUNE 2023 @ ONEONESIX, Bank St, Whangarei

3.30pm - 5.30pm - one to one 20min conversations with 2-3 GL delegates each - booking required in advance (email to Dylan below)

5.30pm - 6.30pm - Going Local panel discussion session (free entry)

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8.00pm - 10.00pm - Going Local showcase (x3 local artists, 20min sets) $10 tickets via ONEONESIX / Eventfinda
Maggie Coco / Dusty Burnell / The Remotes @ ONEONESIX

Going Local Whangarei 2023 delegates:
Teresa Patterson - Head Of Music, NZ On Air
Dean Cameron - Member Services Manager, Recorded Music NZ
Cath Andersen - Chief Executive, NZ Music Commission
Pennie Black - Director, NZ / Concord Music Publishing ANZ Ltd
Trilby Crowther - Member Services, APRA AMCOS
Dylan Pellett - General Manager, Independent Music NZ

Going Local is produced by Independent Music NZ and made possible by NZ Music Commission, Merlin, APRA AMCOS, NZ On Air and a Recorded Music NZ Music Grant.

Ever wanted to know more about the music industry – how it works, who to talk to, what you need, why things happen and where you should look for help?

IMNZ produce an annual networking session called Going Local. It’s an informal way for you to meet with some established people already working in the music industry, who can offer advice and knowledge that will help to answer some of those questions above. It is also a chance for us to get to know you and hear about your own sound and vision for the future.

Common participants include representatives from organisations such as the NZ Music Commission, IMNZ, NZ On Air, Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS, MMF NZ and commercial businesses like publishers, legal practices and more. We also engage with local musicians to present their experiences within the industry.

The sessions are generally open-ended – you are free to ask the participants about anything music related.

Previous sessions have been held in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Invercargill, Palmerston North, Whangarei, Gisborne, Hamilton and Auckland. We wish to continue to present these sessions across these centres, as well as moving out to other regional areas – please get in touch if you would like to assist in co-ordinating in your area. Or, stay in touch for announcements!

Going Local is made possible by NZ Music Commission, Merlin, APRA AMCOS, NZ On Air and a Recorded Music NZ Music Grant.