Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) is the New Zealand voice for independent record labels and distributors. Our members release the bulk of New Zealand music, including commercially successful artists as well as niche music genres.

IMNZ started in 2001 and now has over 70+ members. These labels and distributors collectively represent the majority of all musical acts in NZ, producing the best music on the planet, but hey we’re biased!

Independent Music New Zealand advocates for our members rights, working to spread their message, and lobbies for any changes to the industry that will benefit local labels and their artists. Some of the issues where it is important to represent the interests of our members include government legislation and the copyright act, quotas, commercial and non-commercial radio, parallel importing, government funding allocation and music policy, online licensing, piracy, synchronisation licensing and many others.

Follow the links below to find out more about IMNZ