The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa, with the support of Recorded Music New Zealand, New Zealand Music Commission and NZ On Air, is proud to present the free Back to Basics seminar in Christchurch on Wednesday 28 August 2024.

This seminar is aimed at anyone in the early stages of artist management, including self-managed artists, and explores the fundamentals and inner workings of the music industry. Topics include planning a release, artist development, and the music business.

Lorraine Barry (Manager Sir Dave Dobbyn, Avantdale Bowling Club, Aaradhna, Aidan
Fine, Home Brew, Rizvan) will be hosting the seminar and will be joined in Christchurch by Cary Caldwell (Manager of ASHY). They will be presenting and sharing their invaluable knowledge and answering questions from attendees.

Back to Basics Seminar Christchurch

When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: The Chamber @The Piano, Centre for Music & Arts, 156 Armagh St, Christchurch

Lorraine Barry began working with Sir Dave Dobbyn 20 years ago. Avantdale Bowling Club, Aidan Fine, Home Brew, Rizvan and Aaradhna complete her current roster.
She is an enthusiastic mentor for the MMF Aotearoa, especially when it comes to release planning.
In her previous role at Virgin Records in London, she was Global Marketing Manager for artists including Ice T, Spice Girls, Massive Attack, Neneh Cherry, Placebo and The Verve, before heading up the international department.

Cary Caldwell is the manager of Christchurch-based NZ/Indian pop artist ASHY. He is also the director of 212 Music Group, a company that provides logistics for international festivals including SXSW, SXSW Sydney, Glastonbury, The Great Escape, Clockenflap and many more.

FREE ENTRY for everyone (come armed with your questions!). RSVP to [email protected] is required.
Please email your name and include ‘Christchurch’ in the subject line to secure your place.

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