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.“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 event will be opened by the Hon. Parekura Horomia. Minister of Maori Affairs.
Date: Thursday, October 11, 8.30am-6:30pm
Venue: Waitakere Trust Stadium, 67-85 Central Park Drive, Henderson
For further details contact: Louise DDI: (09) 839 0130