Maori Entertainers Music Conference 2007

Kokiritia I Roto I Te Kotahitanga

Maori Entertainers Music Conference 2007

Top New Zealand musicians and music industry heavyweights will gather next week (Thursday, Oct 11) to pave the way for the next generation of talent.

The event is a first - the brainchild of Waipareira Trust CEO, John Tamihere - and has been in the planning since early this year.

“Local authorities have dropped the ball with music and its’ importance to our youth,” says Tamihere.

“It’s where young people willingly put their energy. Music is their life, and the downstream benefits are enormous both career-wise and for the wider community.”

The day-long event will see artists of the calibre of Chong Nee, Tingi Ness, P.N.C and K.D Lok perform. That’s the fun part for fans but it will be hard yards for those truly intent on pursuing a musical career.

“They’ve been doing karaoke, winning competitions, just being good singers. On Thursday they’ll find out ‘where to next?’ from the industry, and if they have the talent and determination for one of the toughest industries there is.”

New Zealand On Air, Record company bosses, recording studio managers, entertainment lawyers, radio and music TV heads – from here and Australia - have willingly committed to the day, which will also see a database of potential stars and industry experts finally set up.

“The music industry obviously sees something in this for them as well. It’s plain logic,” says Tamihere.

The event will be opened by the Hon. Parekura Horomia. Minister of Maori Affairs.

Date: Thursday, October 11, 9am-6:30pm
Venue: Waitakere Trust Stadium
67-85 Central Park Drive
Henderson

Full list of Participants attached.

MAORI ENTERTAINERS MUSIC CONFERENCE 2007

PROGRAMME

Date: Thursday 11 October, 2007
Venue: Genesis Function Room
The Trust Stadium
67-85 Central Park Drive, Henderson

9.00am Whakatau - Kaumatua / Kuia roopu
- Waipareira Rangatira
Registrations
House Keeping

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

(HON. PAREKURA HOROMIA – MINISTER OF MAORI AFFAIRS)

ENTERTAINMENT (Kapa Haka Performance TBC/PI Performance/Che Fu)

Hosts: Rev. Mua Pua Resident DJ: D.J. Pari
Amy (Sheeq)
Mike (Jamoa Jam)
Sam Pomare

PANEL 1: YOUTH ENTERTAINERS (PERFORMING)

1. Sheeq (Amy)
2. Boogiehood Poppers and Breaking Showcase
3. K. D. Lok
4. DJ Manchoo (Mike)
5. Disruptiv
6. Maia Rata
7. P.N.C
8. Mr Sicc (Karlos)
9. 3rd Kind
10. Blexs
(Speakers available to answer questions)

Overseas Guest Performers
1. Monsta Ganjah (USA)

Local Entertainers (Performing)
1. Tingi Ness
2. Chong Nee
3. Delaney
4. Donald (Nesian Msytik)
5. Temple Jones
6. Daecolm (Adrian)
7. M C Karmin
8. Jada
9. Jamoa Jam
10. Kelston Boys
11. Limit Break
12. Brase1
13. Phillip Keiwai Kahui
14. All Stars Westgate (Hohepa)
15. Justice Brown
16. Dylan Cameron Reedy
17. Burnin (Watene Whanau)
18. Kathy Thomas
19. Zeal(TBC)
20. Syan Heremaia Snr & Jnr
21. Pere Pomare (TBC)
22. Daniel Hand (TBC)
23. Tyson Takerei & Paul Toilalo
24. Mactyver Iopu (Junior)
25. Local Dance (Cultural)
26. Schools
27. Bring it On Dance
28. Wai-Jam (Josh/Eddie/Glen)
29. Jonny Pest 5 form Disruptive (Grafitti)
30. TMD Crew (Grafitti)

WORKSHOP
1. P. Money
2. Sheeq (Amy)
3. Louis Kemara (TBC)
4. Donald (Nesian Mystic)
5. Delaney
6. Paul Toilalo (Guitarist/Tutor)

ENTERTAINMENT

PANEL 2: PUBLISHING & RECORDING (Guest Panel)
The Writer, Publisher, Artist and Recording Companies

1. Greg Whaiapu from Otara Music Arts Centre
2. Simon Holloway from Beaver Music (TBC)
3. Chris and Huia from Kogs Recording
(Speakers available to answer questions)

WORKSHOP
1. Justin Ferguson from Woodcut Productions (Recording)
2. Chris and Huia from Kogs Recording

ENTERTAINMENT

PANEL 3: ARTIST PROMOTION & OVERSEAS MARKETING (Guest Panel)

1. Mark from Illsemanitics
2. Te Mangai Paho (TBC)
Exporting Maori Music, Role of Te Mangai Paho
(Speakers available to answer questions)

WORKSHOP

ENTERTAINMENT

PANEL 4: MANAGEMENT & FUNDING (Guest Panel)

1. John Bishara from Te Mangai Paho
2. Larry Parr from Maori Television
3. Rawiri Waititi
4. The role of Managers, Lawyers, Funding Agencies
(Speakers available to answer questions)

WORKSHOP

ENTERTAINMENT

PANEL 5: RADIO – TELEVISION – VIDEO (Guest Panel)

1. Graham Pryor from Mai FM
2. Simon Ranginui from Revolution Productions
3. Brendan Smyth from NZ on Air
4. Larry Parr from Maori Television
5. Chris Keely from MTV (TBC)
Role of radio and television in promoting Maori Music
(Speakers available to answer questions)

WORKSHOP
1. Andrew Sorenson from Off Ramp (Video)
2. Jeni-Leigh Walker/Plus one other Junior Producer (Maori TV) (TBC)
3. NZ Radio Training School

ENTERTAINMENT

PANEL 6: COPYRIGHT ISSUES – Digital & Online Distribution of Music/Peer to Peer File Sharing. (Guest Panel)

1. Chris Hoqard from Dominion Law (Avail 1-3pm)
2. Mick Sinclair from Sinclair Black Barrister & Solicitors (Avail 10am-3pm)
3. Mark Kneebone from Isaac Promotions/Tardus Music (Chairman of NZ Independant Label)
4. Steven Ahoi from Digital Rights Management
(Speaker available to answer questions)

WORKSHOP

ENTERTAINMENT

PANEL 7: HALL OF FAME / INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE (Guest Panel or Workshop)

1. Tingi Ness
2. Ardijah (Betty and Ryan)
3. Herbs (Thom and Dilworth)
4. Che Fu (TBC)
5. Chong Nee
6. Donald - Nesian Mystik
7. P.N.C
8. Mr Sicc (Karlos)
9. Sheeq (Amy)
10. DJ Manchoo
11. Monsta Ganjah (USA)
12. Mark Kneebone – Independent Label NZ
13. Craig Griffins – Affiliated Enterprise Ltd (USA)

(MORE ARTISTS TO BE ADDED WHEN CONFIRMED)

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ENTERTAINMENT AND NETWORKING HUI

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