“The people who make it to the top – whether they’re musicians, or great chefs, or corporate honchos – are addicted to their calling…the ones who’d be doing whatever it is they love, even if they weren’t being paid.” – Quincy Jones

 

All you need to know about the music industry right now – seminars, career plans, brutally frank discussions, and tips that could shape your music future. Hear from the music professionals who have forged a career in the music industry and are not afraid to share the realities of the business, how to make money as a musician, along with tips for you to navigate a path in the industry. Don’t be afraid to put a question to the panel at the end of the session, or meet up afterwards in the cafe for a quieter chat.

READY TO RELEASE Pt 1

Whether a single, EP, or full album, let experts guide you through everything from artwork to metadata

READY TO RELEASE Pt 2

Media, Distribution, licensing, publishing, royalties – in other words, how to get paid.

ARTISTS ‘AVIN A BANTER

Put the Questions to the Artists and hear their take on the biggest traps, the best advice they ever got, how they get their songs out to the world, and more.

JOBS IN MUSIC

Agent, promoter, engineer, session muso, music supervisor, score composer, manager, DJ, record label owner….what else can you do with your talents as well as rocking the stage? After a Q & A with star speakers, you’ll have a chance to splinter off with a group that most tickles your ivories.

SOCIAL MEDIA

How to best utilise your time, energy and resources. Hear from soc-med experts with a proven history.

SHARE YOUR SOUND

How brave are you feeling? Be one of four people/bands to have a pre-recorded demo played in front of the professional panel. They will give guidance, advice and steer you towards getting your song release-ready. Those in the audience can take away tips for their own pieces. Pre-booking essential: email us at info@yami.nz

AI & Your Music

Learn how savvy musos, managers, producers and promoters are already embracing the benefits of AI

CAFE CATCH UP

Amigos next door or Brew Bar across the road will keep you fed and refreshed, and might give you the chance to find out more from an industry expert or tutor.