IMNZ Charts to July 14

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Week to 14 July 2013

We are terribly excited to announce the first details about the Going Global Music Summit, scheduled for September and visiting Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Anyone in a band, running a label or generally interested in how to progress internationally in the music industry should definitely put these dates on paper (virtually or physically) straight away. And if you know anyone who might be interested, feel free to share the details with them. And in international news, the indies are faring quite well at the moment.

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Going Global Music Summit 2013 - What you need to know before you go.

Independent Music New Zealand is proud to announce that the GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT 2013 will be happening again in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch this September - the dates are listed below.

Artist applications are now open at www.goingglobal.co.nz and attendant registrations to the event are open from today, via NZTIX – full details are below. If you are looking to take your music overseas, come and hear from people who are working with both new and established artists on the global stage. With more international speakers attending than previous years, GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT 2013 continues to provide global business opportunities and educational awareness within the New Zealand music community.

This year’s confirmed speakers will be announced over the coming weeks, beginning with the first five this week:

Billy Jones – Talent buyer, Piano’s Bar NYC, USA
Mark Wilson – A&R, Warner Music, Australia
Ayisha Jaffer – Artist management, PunkDeFunk, USA
Grimur Atlason – Festival Director, Iceland Airwaves, Iceland
Mike Bell – Director of International Relations, FILTER Creative Group, USA
Michelle Cable – Owner/Agent, Panache Booking, USA

Registrations to the daytime sessions are priced at $40 General Admission for Wellington and Auckland, while the Summit in Christchurch remains free to enter, with thanks to CHART and Creative Communities who have purchased registrations on behalf of the CHCH music community. Discounted registrations are available to members of the IMNZ and MMF organisations. All live music showcases in all cities remain free to enter, R18 only.

GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT 2013

Thursday 5th September – WELLINGTON
CQ Function Centre, 213-223 Cuba St (Daytime sessions) – register here: http://tickets.nztix.co.nz/?Event=36833
Mighty Mighty, 104 Cuba St (Live music showcases) – free entry to the public
San Francisco Bath House, 171 Cuba St (Live music showcases) – free entry to the public

Saturday 7th September – AUCKLAND
AUT City Campus, Media Suite WG126, Sir Paul Reeves Building (Daytime Sessions) – register here: http://tickets.nztix.co.nz/?Event=36838
Galatos Live, 17 Galatos St, Newton (Live music showcases) – free entry to the public

Monday 9th September – CHRISTCHURCH,
Fletcher Building Festival Club, Market Square, The Arts Centre, Off Montreal St and Worchester Blvd, Christchurch CBD
(Daytime sessions & showcase) – free entry to the public / register here: http://tickets.nztix.co.nz/?Event=36839

ABOUT GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT 2013:
Going Global Music Summit 2013 is a 3-day showcase of new music featuring national artists, occurring in September (5th– 9th September) alongside the Going Global Music Summit industry seminars. The Summit takes place in Wellington (Sept 5th), Auckland (Sept 7th) and Christchurch (Sept 9th).

Going Global Music Summit 2013 provides musicians, producers, composers, labels, promoters, industry professionals and fans a chance to perform, discuss, learn, teach, interact and argue in front of an audience of like-minded peers in an environment that encourages the global exchange of ideas, techniques and trends.

In 2013 Going Global Music Summit will present an exciting schedule of live music events alongside a daytime program of panels, presentations, workshops and discussions. The focus is on new music and as such the live music showcases aim to reflect originality in contemporary live music practice.

If you’re an artist or band, label, promoter or collective who would like to be part of the LIVE MUSIC COMPONENT of Going Global Music Summit 2013, you can apply online now via www.goingglobal.co.nz

GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT 2013 is proudly brought to you by Independent Music New Zealand in partnership with the NZ Music Commission.

TESTIMONIALS:
“…a real bonus for our local music community” – Murray Cammick, Rip It Up (NZ)

“Going Global was a top-notch experience, from both a professional and personal standpoint. The other delegates were absolutely spectacular, offering not just a substantive look into various facets of the industry, but also the opportunity to forge business relationships and friendships I'll carry throughout the rest of my life. The conference was extremely well-organized, right down to the evening showcases, which were a perfect representation of the wide range of exceptional talent coming out of this beautiful, energetic, and creative country. In fact, I'm now working with two artists who performed during last year's showcases - Mel Parsons and Tom Lark!” – Shawnté Salabert, VP Creative – Sugaroo! Music & Licensing for Film, TV and Advertising (USA)

www.goingglobal.co.nz

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PRO AUDIO SHOWCASE 2013
Ellerslie Event Centre, Greenlane, Auckland
Wednesday July 31 – Thursday August 1

Want to know how to sound your very best?

New Zealand’s professional audio suppliers are getting together at the end of July to present a trade show of all that’s new in the pro audio world. Covering all aspects of audio from performance, live and studio recording to multi-media broadcast, the PRO AUDIO SHOWCASE 2013 will be a fascinating display of the latest pro audio products and services available from our leading distributors.

The PRO AUDIO SHOWCASE 2013 will be held over two days (Wednesday/Thursday) July 31 and August 1, starting at 10am each day. The venue is the Ellerslie Event Centre (racecourse), just off the Greenlane roundabout of Auckland’s southern motorway. Pre-registration is recommended (there are door prizes each day) but entry and car parking are both free for PAS visitors.

The bi-annual PRO AUDIO SHOWCASE is about increasing product awareness and professional user knowledge. It will include a programme of educational seminars on Wednesday July 30. A seminar schedule and exhibitor information can be found on the PAS website (www.proaudio.co.nz) and also on the event’s facebook page. (http://tiny.cc/proaudio)

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International and Industry Action
Dates are now confirmed for the ALO PAOPAO SAMOA Festival: a ridiculously fun week of paddling, beach parties, beauty pageants and an awesome all star outdoor Pasifika Celebration concert featuring Polynesian artists Swiss, BrownHill, Monsta, Sammy J and Joe Coffee. Alo Paopao is the Samoan term for Outrigging, and ALO PAOPAO SAMOA is the International Outrigging Regatta. ALO PAOPAO SAMOA is part of the country’s annual Teuila Festival - one of Samoa’s most celebrated events. In the true essence of celebrating Samoa, this year festival-goers will be able to enjoy a variety of events including traditional arts, carving, dance and Fautasi (longboat) races during the week-long celebration. The festival's opening ceremony is Monday September 2, and it will close with a celebration concert on Saturday September 7. Visit the website.

Hold the phones and get those calendars ready, the Big Day Out returns to Auckland on Friday January 17th and the lineup announcement is on the way. Thursday 1st August is the day in question. The very first place you will find the Big Day Out lineup to end all Big Day Out lineups is at www.bigdayout.com -- going live at 6am. Set your alarm clock now. This is going to be a big year. There will be some world dominating artists in store for Big Day Out 2014. It’s no secret now but the crew have been working to transform Western Springs into an incredible festival site. New stages, new activities, nooks and crannies for you to discover. From the stadium where legends like Bob Marley have played to the park where they're busy are laying out whole new Big Day Out zones and treats….And stand by to snap up a Big Day Out Auckland early bird ticket when we go on sale – there will be only 10,000 of these tickets at a special price of $165 (booking fee inclusive), twenty dollars cheaper than the full price ticket. Early bird tickets go on sale from bigdayout.com and ticketmaster.co.nz at 9am on Monday 12 August.
www.facebook.com/bigdayoutnz
www.twitter.com/bigdayoutnz
instagram: @bigdayoutnz

And October just got better - not only will it see us revelling in that special new light of Daylight Savings, but we also have the APRA Silver Scroll Awards to look forward to. The 2013 APRA Silver Scroll Awards will take place on Tuesday 15th October at Vector Arena. The show will consist of all the usual elements now synonymous with the special night – the re-imagining of finalists’ songs, the awarding of the APRA Maioha, SOUNZ Contemporary and Most Played Work awards, an induction into the NZ Music Hall of Fame and of course, New Zealand’s most coveted music award, the APRA Silver Scroll. For those who can’t be there, the evening will be streamed live online via www.nzherald.co.nz. Entries for the awards closed mid June and are currently being pored over by a panel of judges. The judges will select the top 20 contenders for the APRA Silver Scroll, which are then voted on by APRA members to decide the winner. The top 20 will be announced and member voting opens on Thursday 25th July. http://www.apra.co.nz/

A week today, The Black Seeds roll into town for their only London show this year. They arrive fresh from rocking one of the biggest reggae festivals in Europe, Summerjam in Germany, and head off almost immediately to support Chase & Status and Skunk Anansie at the Serengetti Festival. Support on the night comes from the amazing Samoan soulstress Iva Lamkum, whose rich syrupy voice has had MTV compare her to Amy Winehouse, and who you may know from the vocals she provided for the Sola Rosa hit ‘Turn Around’. Venue website: o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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Mid-year SoundScan report: Indie labels sold more than any one major label (in the USA)
16 July 2013
by Nathan Jolly from The Music Network

Due to the sales might of Mumford and Sons, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, The Lumineers and Taylor Swift, independent labels have claimed 33.4% of American music sales this year, a larger market share than any of the three majors.

These results were revealed in Billboard's mid-year SoundScan report, with indie label sales up from last year's 32.9%. While this is a clear sign of the shifting business models in place, don't go declaring the death of the majors any time soon; many of these labels still use major labels for their distribution. Still, it's certainly a sign of the times, with many major sellers doing so through independent labels.

Mumford & Sons have sold 1.1 million albums this year, with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis selling 670,000 album, plus many millions of singles. The Lumineers sold 660,000 copies of their debut album, while Taylor Swift moved 635,000 copies of last year's Red. Elsewhere, the likes of Vampire Weekend, Queens of the Stone Age and Alabama Shakes enjoyed impressive sales.

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New release fanfare
Kingston. You might not have heard the name, but you’ve most definitely heard their music. From the energetic, upbeat theme of KFC’s current media campaign ‘Good Feeling’ to the equally dynamic track ‘You Want It’ that graces the Ford Kuga commercials of late, Kingston know how to write catchy power-pop anthems. Their long awaited debut album, ‘Black and Bloom’ is due for release this July, filled with electric, guitar driven pop that really gets in. Kingston’s latest single ‘Miss You’ packs a lot of punch with its pounding electric guitar, rolling drums and very catchy melody. Gibson’s voice is engaging as he delivers pining lyrics of lost love. This track is a tad melancholy, but heavy-heartedness never overrides the exhilaration of a Kingston song. ‘Black & Bloom’ was recorded and mixed with US Producer Brandon Friesen across multiple studios in multiple countries, including Toronto, LA, Auckland and even a makeshift batch in Piha. The album was mastered in LA by Tom Baker at Precision Mastering (Beastie Boys, 30 Seconds To Mars). Kingston is released by Aeroplane and distributed via DRMNZ and Rhythmethod.
http://www.kingstonband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/kingstonlovesyou

Flying Out have compiled an eight track sampler of forthcoming releases/reissues from artists on Flying Nun & Arch Hill. Sandwiched between The Clean's 'Some One' and Street Chant's cover of 'There Is No Depression in New Zealand' are some sweet tunes by Bird Nest Roys, Sharpie Crows, Skeptics, Surf City, Ghost Wave and Transistors...Set up account for a FREE download here...

Following on from his first single ‘Medicine Man’ Tama Waipara releases ‘The Hunter’ – the second single and from his forthcoming album Fill Up The Silence. Written by Tama Waipara and producer Aaron Nevezie ‘The Hunter’ is the second single from his second album due for release September. Says Tama of the song “The song is about the hunt in all its many forms. Layered with primal rhythmic patterns (including poi) the bounce between frantic drive and flippant whimsy underpins the relentless and universal quest for love”. With the grunt of an urban grind and the unbridled power of an open wilderness The Hunter is available on iTunes from today 19th July. https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/the-hunter-single/id675500961
See the 95bFM In Session performance of The Hunter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTnou-yoyQM
www.facebook.com/tamawaipara

On the live front
The Shot Band is teaming up with acclaimed New Zealand singer/songwriter Katie Thompson to embark on a dual-headline tour throughout the country this July. Wellington-based The Shot Band was formed from a cheeky onstage rehearsal nearly a decade ago and now forms a lean, stand-up and acoustic band, featuring Rob Joass, Hamish Graham and Bill Hickman. Three singers, three front men and three songwriters - equally at home in a big festival audience or unplugged at a folk club. "Where the spirit of Johnny Cash meets the swagger of Keith Richards," described Nick Bollinger. “Excellent,” says Michael Flynn, NZ Musician. Rob Joass was also a finalist for Best Country song with Baggage from the last 'Hobnail' album at this year’s NZ Country Music Awards. Christchurch-based Katie Thompson, who opened for Elton John at his only New Zealand concert in 2011, was a nominee for Female Artist of the Year at the NZ Country Music Awards last year. She has just released her live EP ‘Moving On’ – featuring her version of The Shot Band’s ‘Dead in the Water’. Katie has a hugely emotive voice and an ability to capture a slice of everyday life in her music. Katie’s second album ‘Impossible’ gained nationwide exposure with two singles ‘Good As Gold’ and ‘Cruel to be Kind’ receiving nationwide airplay.
www.theshotband.co.nz
www.katiethompson.co.nz

Blacklistt's' 2012 From the Blind Spot Tour sold out dates everywhere from Dunedin to a hometown show at the Powerstation in Auckland, proving beyond reasonable doubt that the band still had a rabid fan base - whether they were called Blindspott or not. Blacklistt are now preparing to release their debut album on September 13 (yes, that's Black Friday), - who's counting that its been eight years?! Expect the mighty aggression of recent single Burn, the signature sounds of Worth Fighting For alongside Phlex, Nil By Mouth and their new single Home. Blacklistt are pleased to announce support from their hard hitting friends VILLAINY who have fast become renowned for their high energy, no holds barred performances. Villainy are sure to deliver their hits Alligator Skin and The Answer along with their No 1 rock radio hit Gather Yourselves. Tickets are onsale Thursday 1st August from: eventfinder.co.nz, dashtickets.co.nz (Christchurch and Wellington), ticketmaster.co.nz (The Powerstation, Auckland) and from the venues.

Parachute Music is pleased to be bringing Steve Apirana and Paul Colman to a town near you. The trans-Tasman duo will play 10 North Island dates this August, weaving their songs from Whangarei to Wellington. Steve Apirana’s pedigree reaches back into the seventies, having played support for such luminaries as Black Sabbath, Split Ends, Dragon and Butler and The Velvettes. A Grammy nominated singer/songwriter and a world-class entertainer, Paul Colman has played many roles in his musical life. As founder of the Paul Colman Trio, Colman won worldwide fans with his penchant for catchy Christian pop. In 2005, Colman answered the call of his fellow countrymen the Newsboys, stepping in to fulfill guitar duties for the Grammy Award-winning outfit. Leaving the band in 2009, Colman reunited briefly with the Paul Colman Trio and continues to perform solo across the globe. Joining Steve and Paul on tour is Talia Caradus, a member of Parachute Music’s inaugural artist development programme. Each night will also feature a brief update on all things Parachute Music. And from slightly further afield, Parachute also announce that Anberlin return to New Zealand for the first time in four years, playing Auckland's King's Arms on Saturday August 31st. http://www.parachutemusic.com/

Fly My Pretties has introduced many breakthrough musicians over the past decade, and once again the Homeland Tour brings together an exciting mix of undiscovered and established talent to join founder Barnaby Weir. With a cast that reflects a diverse mix of New Zealand’s musical landscape, the Homeland Tour welcomes the following musicians: Anika Moa, Mel Parsons, Ria Hall, Barnaby Weir, Jarney Murphy, Kara Gordon, Louis McDonald, Mark Vanilau, Mike Fabulous, Nigel Patterson, Ryan Prebble, Shaun Blackwell. New cast members include: Two time Tui-nominated folk musician Mel Parsons; singer, Maori TV presenter & Reggae All Star member Ria Hall who despite joining FMP for one-off shows has never recorded with the cast; Kara Gordon – an amazing undiscovered talent who is in Europe working with Finlay Quaye and the Alabama 3; Louis McDonald singer & guitarist of rising stars, Five Mile Town who took out a category in the 2013 International Songwriting Competition; Mark Vanilau who is known for performing alongside the country’s great names including Dave Dobbyn and is one third of ‘Vanilau, Maxwell, Baker’ (alongside Warren Maxwell & Louis Baker); Shaun Blackwell an up and coming singer-guitarist in the capital’s folk/country outfit, John The Baptist; and finally a member who needs little introduction, Anika Moa who is currently writing her new album before heading off on the road with FMP – hopefully to road test a song or two! Returning cast members include Barnaby Weir (Fly My Pretties founder and The Black Seeds front man); Ryan Prebble (talented singer and guitarist from Wellington Blues band, The Nudge); drummer Jarney Murphy, bass player Mike Fabulous, and keys player Nigel Patterson (all The Black Seeds). Fly My Pretties are travelling to 18 towns to perform and record their new album plus the classics. Expect an intimate production and a new visual concept that will uniquely reflect upon the heritage and heartland of New Zealand. Tickets are now on sale! For all dates, ticket links & more info head to: loop.co.nz/events/upcoming

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