Going Global

Elevating New Zealand Music to the World Stage

Auckland NZ - August 29 - 30 2024

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) and the NZ Music Commission are thrilled to announce the 2024 edition of the prestigious music exporting event; the GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT.

IMNZ is sparing no effort in summoning international booking agents, sync licensors, media experts, PR maestros, artist managers well-versed in global ventures, and trailblazers navigating the fast-paced realms of live and digital music platforms to our shores. 

Dylan Pellett, General Manager of Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ), says, "We're stoked to capitalise on the great achievements of past Going Global events by continuing to connect the world with Aotearoa/New Zealand. This initiative deepens ties between our artists and the wider global industry. The impact of in-person interactions with industry speakers is immense, setting the stage for lasting professional relationships. Our first list of speakers to announce are… "

Angela Dorgan (Ireland- CEO - First Music Contact)Angela Dorgan is the CEO of firstmusiccontact.com(FMC), the Arts Council funded national resource organisation for the popular music sector in Ireland. Lisa Gotther As a board member of the European Music Exporters Exchange (EMEE), Angela was part of a group that devised a global music export strategy for European Music for the European Commission. 

Dev Sherlock, (USA - Senior Music Programmer - SXSW) Dev has been a regular at NZ’s Going Global and ushered many Kiwi artists through to Austin’s SXSW as a result. Recognised as the world's premier music showcasing event, SXSW brings together the global music community, alongside the film and tech industries, for a week of networking and live showcases in Austin, Texas, featuring more than 1,000 artists from 60+ countries. Dev’s background also includes music journalism, film supervision, radio and broadcasting.

Elliott Lefko (Canada - Vice President - Goldenvoice/AEG Presents - organisers of Coachella festival) Elliott was born in Toronto Canada and from a young age dreamed of being a concert promoter. Things started happening, post college, when he began booking bands around the city doing the first gigs for artists such as The Pixies, Nirvana, Erykah Badu, The Brand New Heavies, The Triffids, and The Chills!! In 2004 he moved to LA to join Goldenvoice Concerts where he began promoting North American tours for such greats as Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave, Sigur Ros and Kraftwerk.

Jemma Burns (Australia - Founder - Pulse Points) Jemma is a music supervisor working closely with directors and producers to craft the soundtrack to their productions, whether that be through the use of score, licensed music or commissioning songs. Jemma broke into the industry on Summer Heights High and has now music supervised over 100 productions. She regularly collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned production companies including Oscar Nominated Lion and Jane Campion’s Top of the Lake. 

Lisa Gottheil (USA - Co-founder - Grandstand Media) Grandstand Media is one of the most respected and in-demand music publicity firms in the world. Lisa has led international campaigns for top artists such as Tame Impala, Perfume Genius, and Sam Fender. Lisa's career went from DJ at local radio station, followed by roles in retail, video promotion, and publicity then in 1991worked with early-career bands like The Afghan Whigs. Moving on to 230 Publicity Lisa oversaw the press department at Beggars Banquet, eventually becoming VP of Publicity for Beggars Label Group. 

Patrick Daniel, (Germany - Programmer/Project Manager - Reeperbahn Festival) Patrick brings a wealth of knowledge and experience bolstered by his educational foundation includes media business management and sociology. He has contributed to various capacities in indie-label and artist management, as well as festival sponsorships. Patrick is looking forward to continuing his conversations with multiple NZ artists, and connecting with new showcasing bands for the Reeperbahn Festival.

Shain Shaprio PhD (USA - Author & Speaker - Center for Music Ecosystems | Sound Diplomacy | Momentual | UNESCO Expert) London based, globally recognised thought leader at the convergence of music, culture and urban policy. This is showcased in his debut book, This Must Be The Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better. Arguing for the transformative role of artists and musicians, This Must Be The Place not only examines the powerful impact music can have on cities but also serves as a how-to guide and toolkit for music-lovers, artists and activists everywhere.

Stay tuned as IMNZ unveils an illustrious lineup of international representatives and experts in the fields of music A&R, booking, licensing, management, marketing, promotion, and publishing in the weeks to come. The ever-popular announcement of Aotearoa Artists selected to showcase to our international guests, and fans, will be announced very soon!

The two-day GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT conference held at Roundhead Studios, Auckland NZ is a gateway for any local artist, manager, publicist, A&R, producer, music writer, record label and venue manager to connect with, question and hear ideas from some of the international music industry's most relevant and forward-thinking superstars. IMNZ is bringing to New Zealand international booking agents, synch licensors, international media, PR experts, artist managers with international experience and those working for the fast-moving live and digital music platforms.

In tandem with the conference is the Going Global Presents Showcase (2024 NIGHT ONE / BOTH NIGHTS TIX) and (2024 NIGHT TWO TIX) where a selected line-up of local artists perform short sets in inner city connected venues. All of the international industry guests and the public are invited to come and check out some of Aotearoa’s most talented artists that are ready to take on the world . Previous showcases have been instrumental in the discovery of some of New Zealand's biggest success stories over the past ten years. Previous artists include; Aldous Harding, Tami Neilson, Tiny Ruins, Troy Kingi, Alien Weaponry, D.C Maxwell, Vera Ellen, Fazerdaze, DARTZ, Nadia Reid and many more.

ABOUT GOING GLOBAL: Going Global Music Summit culminates in an annual showcase of burgeoning Aotearoa/New Zealand talent, occurring alongside the industry seminars. GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT is proudly brought to you by Independent Music New Zealand in partnership with the NZ Music Commission and is supported by Merlin, Recorded Music NZ, APRA, NZ On Air and Asia New Zealand Foundation. We are a proud supporter of Keychange.