Going Local Whangarei 2026 - includes one-to-one meetings

5.00PM - Doors open

6.30PM - Going Local panel discussion session (free entry, one hour duration)

7.30PM - one to one 20min conversations with 2-3 GL delegates each - please register in advance via ticket type

Ever wanted to know more about the music industry – how it works, who to talk to, what you need, why things happen and where you should look for help?

IMNZ presents a networking session called Going Local. It’s an informal way for you to meet with some established people already working in the music industry, who can offer advice and knowledge that will help to answer some of those questions above. It is also a chance for us to get to know you and hear about your own sound and vision for the future.

Common participants include representatives from organisations such as the NZ Music Commission, IMNZ, Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS, NZ On Air, Creative NZ and commercial businesses like publishers, legal practices and more. We also engage with local musicians to present their experiences within the industry. The panel session is generally open-ended – you are free to ask the participants about anything music related.

Going Local Whangarei 2026 delegates:

Dean Cameron - Director, Member Services and Distribution, Recorded Music NZ

Cath Andersen - Chief Executive, NZ Music Commission

Rachel Ashby - Capability Programmes Co-ordinator, NZ Music Commission

Dylan Pellett - General Manager, Independent Music NZ

Mike Hall - Manager, Member Operations, APRA AMCOS NZ

Pip Ryan-Kidd - Artist Manager, Chairperson, Independent Music NZ

Previous sessions have been held in many NZ regional centres. We wish to continue to present these sessions locally, as well as moving out to all other regions – please get in touch if you would like to assist in co-ordinating in your area.

Going Local is produced by Independent Music NZ and made possible by NZ Music Commission, Merlin, APRA AMCOS, NZ On Air and a Recorded Music NZ Music Grant.

Contact the host of Going Local Whangarei 2026