YOUTH & ADULTS in the MUSIC INDUSTRY

May 11 & 12, 2019, Lake Wanaka Centre

PRE-REGISTRATIONS for 2019 open October 31st

TUTORS & SPEAKERS announced this summer

YAMI is a weekend of music industry workshops, panels, and showcases for anyone aged from 10 to 110 years.

It is abundantly clear that the musical world is constantly changing, and these workshops will prepare you for jobs in the industry that don’t even exist yet!

A stunning array of talented and wondrous tutors and speakers will be unveiled to you this summer. They are courageous, honest and generous in the sharing of their processes, and can steer you away from potential pitfalls. Our participants have been lucky enough to work alongside the likes of Anika Moa, Dave Dobbyn, Jon Toogood, Lee Prebble, Julia Deans, Mu, Ladi6, Sam Flynn Scott, Devin Abrams, Barnaby Weir, Tali, Warren Maxwell, and many others.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@yami.nz

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Got a Huge Amount Out Of It

“It was an awesome event on every level. I thought you mixed the creative, performance and business sides of things up beautifully.
That’s not easy! Everyone who attended got a huge amount out of it.” - Anthony Healey (APRA/AMCOS)
2016-11-29T09:35:16+00:00
“It was an awesome event on every level. I thought you mixed the creative, performance and business sides of things up beautifully. That’s not easy! Everyone who attended got a huge amount out of it.” - Anthony Healey (APRA/AMCOS)

Dave Dobbyn’s Manager

"What a great contribution you have made to the future of music. Upskilling, education, business are so needed in the industry, for it to thrive locally and spread its wings internationally.
You are helping to raise the bar. We all took part because we believed your event would have relevance.
You proved us all right."  Lorraine Barry (Manager, Dave Dobbyn)
2016-11-22T15:12:57+00:00
"What a great contribution you have made to the future of music. Upskilling, education, business are so needed in the industry, for it to thrive locally and spread its wings internationally. You are helping to raise the bar. We all took part because we believed your event would have relevance. You proved us all right."  Lorraine Barry (Manager, Dave Dobbyn)

Something Really Special & Unique

“This Summit is the beginning of something really special and unique. Wanaka is really lucky to have so many fabulous talented and knowlegeable people living here.” – H. Bell
2016-11-29T09:33:34+00:00
“This Summit is the beginning of something really special and unique. Wanaka is really lucky to have so many fabulous talented and knowlegeable people living here.” – H. Bell

Barnaby Weir (The Black Seeds)

"I would just like to say that once again Yami surpassed all expectations in providing a short term hub of musical inspirations. I think I can speak for the rest of the collab team that as tutors we also learn and grow meaningfully over the weekend. In sharing our knowledge about the process of creating a piece of work we also become inspired by the students and the reminder that making music is a very special thing to be a part of." - Barnaby Weir (The Black Seeds)
2016-12-01T10:13:04+00:00
"I would just like to say that once again Yami surpassed all expectations in providing a short term hub of musical inspirations. I think I can speak for the rest of the collab team that as tutors we also learn and grow meaningfully over the weekend. In sharing our knowledge about the process of creating a piece of work we also become inspired by the students and the reminder that making music is a very special thing to be a part of." - Barnaby Weir (The Black Seeds)

Absolutely Fantastic Event

“Absolutely fantastic event. Huge thanks to Lynne and all the team.” – Nicky Harrop (Massey College of Creative Arts)
2016-11-29T09:32:32+00:00
“Absolutely fantastic event. Huge thanks to Lynne and all the team.” – Nicky Harrop (Massey College of Creative Arts)

Devin Abrams (Pacific Heights)

"Thank you Thank you Thank you Lynne and Team! What a wonderful weekend with you all and the students and my fellow tutors! Same as last year, left with huge smile on face." – Devin Abrams (Shapeshifter)
2016-12-01T10:14:04+00:00
"Thank you Thank you Thank you Lynne and Team! What a wonderful weekend with you all and the students and my fellow tutors! Same as last year, left with huge smile on face." – Devin Abrams (Shapeshifter)

My Students Are Still Buzzing

“Such a great opportunity. My students are still buzzing!!!!!” – Mat D
2016-11-29T09:31:26+00:00
“Such a great opportunity. My students are still buzzing!!!!!” – Mat D

Jon Toogood (Shihad)

"What an awesome occasion in one of the most beautiful places in the World. And with some of my most favourite people too! What a privilege it was to be part of it. My family and I loved every minute. Wanna do it again now!" – Jon Toogood (Shihad)
2016-12-01T10:14:46+00:00
"What an awesome occasion in one of the most beautiful places in the World. And with some of my most favourite people too! What a privilege it was to be part of it. My family and I loved every minute. Wanna do it again now!" – Jon Toogood (Shihad)

High Quality Event

“Well done, what a wonderful success and a privilege to have such a high quality event in Wanaka!” – Sarah P
2016-11-29T09:30:31+00:00
“Well done, what a wonderful success and a privilege to have such a high quality event in Wanaka!” – Sarah P

Joyous, Inspirational, Exhausting

“Thank you … for one of the most joyous, inspirational, exhausting weekends of my life! It was such an amazing whanau to be a part of, crew, tutors and students alike.” - MC Tali
2016-11-29T09:29:12+00:00
“Thank you … for one of the most joyous, inspirational, exhausting weekends of my life! It was such an amazing whanau to be a part of, crew, tutors and students alike.” - MC Tali

Julia Deans

"If the support and encouragement and pure passion shown this weekend can be carried forward into the lives of everyone who attended this weekend, then the future of not only the music industry, but NZ in general, looks warm & bright indeed." – Julia Deans
2016-12-01T10:17:46+00:00
"If the support and encouragement and pure passion shown this weekend can be carried forward into the lives of everyone who attended this weekend, then the future of not only the music industry, but NZ in general, looks warm & bright indeed." – Julia Deans

I was blown away

“I just bow down to you! The summit was just absolutely amazing and I was blown away by what you and your team have achieved.
The showcase was full of very special moments which I will not forget!” - Michelle Williams (NZ Music Commission)
2016-11-29T09:26:17+00:00
“I just bow down to you! The summit was just absolutely amazing and I was blown away by what you and your team have achieved. The showcase was full of very special moments which I will not forget!” - Michelle Williams (NZ Music Commission)

Very well organised

"Very well organised. Staff all very helpful and friendly. Brilliant venue, easy to get around. Lots of good cafes handy. Communication excellent. Great concept." - Steve W.
2016-11-22T14:07:36+00:00
"Very well organised. Staff all very helpful and friendly. Brilliant venue, easy to get around. Lots of good cafes handy. Communication excellent. Great concept." - Steve W.

I’m still buzzing

"I'm still buzzing, re-living all of the beautiful moments. What a great example of collaboration at its best. Very inspiring. Here's to many more." - A.Shaw
2015-05-25T15:01:21+00:00
"I'm still buzzing, re-living all of the beautiful moments. What a great example of collaboration at its best. Very inspiring. Here's to many more." - A.Shaw