The National Library of New Zealand has a statutory mandate to preserve the creative and documentary heritage of New Zealand. One of the ways the Library does this is through Legal Deposit. Legal Deposit is the official legislation which requires publishers – such as newspapers, book publishers and record labels – to deposit their publications […]
In June 2017 the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs released ‘Terms of Reference’ to launch a review of the Copyright Act 1994. Recorded Music NZ has undertaken some extensive analysis and preparatory work in response, and has presented this comprehensive submission to both Ministers and Ministerial officials ahead of the release of the Issues […]
Auckland is now officially a City of Music, joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network announced this morning.The cultural arm of the United Nations, UNESCO, launched the Creative Cities Network in 2004 to promote social, economic and cultural development among cities who have identified creativity as a strategic factor and enabler for sustainable urban development. Auckland will join the […]
The second New Zealand Music Producer Series is being held from the 30th October at Roundhead Studios with workshops and seminars from international record producers David Wrench (The xx, Sampha, FKA Twigs, Goldfrapp, White Lies) and Romesh Dodangoda (Bring Me the Horizon, Motorhead, Funeral For A Friend, Twin Atlantic). We are pleased to announce this […]
Recorded Music NZ and The New Zealand Music Producer Series announce details of the two public seminars, with support from SAE Auckland. Moderated by producer Greg Haver, the first will be “From Artist to Mix Engineer”, Monday, October 30 at 7pm, with award-winning international producer David Wrench. The seminar will cover his career as an […]
Monday 16th January, 7pm. * Sponsored by SAE Auckland “Career Paths in the Music Industry” with Guy Massey, Dave Eringa, Greg Haver. Tuesday 17th January, 7pm. “Working with Iconic Artists” with Dave Eringa and Greg Haver. Wednesday 18th January, 7pm. “Recording, Engineering, Mixing and Mastering” with Guy Massey, Dave Eringa and Nick Poortman. Thursday […]
A folk debutant joins two established veterans as finalists for the 2017 Best Folk Album, presented by Recorded Music New Zealand. The winner will be announced 29 January at the ‘Tui Finalists Concert’ at the 44th annual Auckland Folk Festival in Kumeu (West Auckland) following performances from each of the finalists. Graeme James’ is up […]
WeCreate, the alliance of New Zealand’s creative industries, has welcomed MBIE’s new report Copyright and the Creative Sector. The report is the result of positive engagement with content creators and creative businesses who were provided with the opportunity to share their experiences of how content is created, produced, distributed and consumed across the many industries […]
IFPI’s ‘INVESTING IN MUSIC’ REPORT SHOWS RECORD LABELS INVEST US$4.5 BILLION ANNUALLY in A&R and MARKETING US$4.5 billion – record labels’ global investment in A&R and marketing in 2015 27% – share of record company revenues invested in A&R and marketing US$0.5 – $2million – typical cost to break worldwide-signed artist in major market To […]
The first New Zealand Music Producer Series will be held at Roundhead Studios in Auckland from January 16 – 20, 2017. Hosted by producer Greg Haver and supported by NZ On Air, Recorded Music New Zealand and APRA AMCOS the masterclasses will bring two international producer/engineers to Auckland to work with the country’s best studio […]