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Join us

If you are an independent New Zealand label or an independently produced band/musician there are many benefits to joining IMNZ

  • An independent voice and representation with various government and music industry organisations;
  • Inclusion of your artist/label news in the weekly IMNZ newsletter;
  • Eligibility for the IMNZ charts – Singles, Albums and Airplay;
  • Eligibility for the Taite Music Prize; 
  • Invitations and/or discounts to all IMNZ events, seminars and showcases including Going Global Music Summit;
  • IMNZ tip sheet with label opportunities;
  • Participate in IMNZ Workshops / Going Global Virtual upskilling sessions.
  • Roundhead Studios - specially discounted day rates for IMNZ members
  • WARM - World Airplay Radio Monitor - 20% discount for IMNZ members who join WARM
  • Xelon Digital - free signup to join Xelon Digital for IMNZ members
  • BIGSOUND - discounted conference registration available to IMNZ members
  • SHINE ON PROMO (USA) - IMNZ members discount available
  • HOLIDAY RECORDS - local pressing plant committed to using sustainable materials in their vinyl manufacturing.

Eligibility

Eligibility for IMNZ membership requires a majority of New Zealand ownership of the label/distributor (or parent company) and the majority of your releases must be by New Zealand artists.

Aside from these conditions, anyone who releases the music in New Zealand – including self-released artists – is eligible to join. Even if you only have one release.

ARTIST MEMBERSHIP

(NZD$86.25 incl. GST p.a)

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LABEL MEMBERSHIP

($172.50 incl. GST p.a)

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What we do

Advocate. IMNZ aims to give independent New Zealand music a collaborative voice and representation, both nationally and internationally. We offer collective bargaining opportunities and a connection to global organisations including the Worldwide Independent Network, Merlin and our compatriot independent trade associations.

Celebrate. IMNZ constantly recognises the amazing music created by our members which is at the heart of the organisation. We celebrate these through our annual Taite Music Prize, our weekly newsletter and independent charts as well as various showcases across the year.

Educate. IMNZ offers educational opportunities to aid the development and growth of all our members. We aim to increase and share our knowledge and provide the necessary tools and connections to further their business.

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