May is once again New Zealand Music month and this year the CPC is putting on a series of seminars aimed at bands and musicians who want to learn more about developing a sustainable career in the music industry. David McLaughlin has put together an amazing line up of speakers so make sure you register early as numbers for each seminar are limited to 50. Each of the seminars will also be recorded and posted up on the CPC website for all those outside of Auckland who can’t make it along on the day.
May 7 – What Every Musician Should Know
Vital issues every band and musician should make sure they are on top of.
Petrina George – APRA
Mark Roach – PPNZ, General Manager
David Ridler – NZ On Air, Assistant NZ Music Manager.
May 14 – Developing the Business of Your Music
A discussion of the kinds of issues you should start to consider when you are ready to get more organised and professional in what you do with your music and how you run your career in the music industry.
Mark Kneebone – Isaac Promotions, Tardus Music and Chairman IMNZ
Teresa Patterson – Chairperson MMF and Manager of Scribe and Elemeno P
Ashley Page – Page One Management and previously head of A&R Warner Music NZ
May 21 – Key Music Industry Contracts
An explanation of the key issues to be aware of in the most common agreements encountered in the music industry including, Recording Agreements, Publishing Agreements, Live Performance Agreements and Management Agreements.
David McLaughlin – Music Lawyer
May 28 – Licensing and Publishing Explained
A discussion of what exactly the publishing and licensing of music involves in today’s music industry as well as the benefits involved and issues to be aware of.
Savina Kim – Native Tongue Music Publishing NZ
Paul McLaney – Recording Artist and A&R Scout / Licensing Manager Mushroom Music Publishing
If you wish to attend any of the seminars please email seminar@cpc.org.nz to register.
All seminars will be held upstairs at the Masonic Tavern, 29 King Edward Parade, Devonport, from 1-4 pm and there will be a $5 cover charge payable on the day for attendance at each seminar.
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