Going Global Music Summit & Artist Showcases 2024 - First Speakers Announced

Described by one commentator as "our lil' mini Big Sound", Aotearoa's Going Global Music Summit is a two day exchange of ideas and experiences, hosting panel discussions featuring key industry experts from all around our green planet — "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". Returning to Tāmaki Makaurau's Roundhead Studios on 29th and 30th August, the first guest speakers for Going Global 2024 has been officially announced, along with initial details for the accompanying two night Artist Showcases — traditionally featuring a selection of Aotearoa's rising stars playing back-to-back 20 minute sets, happening this year at Karangahape Road's Whammy! and brand new Double Whammy venues on both evenings of the Summit.

Brought to you by Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) and the NZ Music Commission, international speakers making their Going Global debut include Angela Dorgan (First Music Contact), Elliott Lefko (Goldenvoice / AEG Presents), Jemma Burns (Pulse Points), Lisa Gottheil (Grandstand Media) and Shain Shaprio PhD (author of This Must Be The Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better), joining returning guests Patrick Daniel (Reeperbahn Festival) and Dev Sherlock (SXSW), with more to be revealed. Learn more about these industry leaders below, secure your spot for both the Summit and Showcase while you can (both are known to sell out), plus look forward to more announcements on the horizon...

"We're stoked to capitalise on the great achievements of past Going Global events by continuing to connect the world with 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". - Dylan Pellett, General Manager of Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ)

2024 Going Global Music Summit first speakers announced:

Angela Dorgan (Ireland - CEO - First Music Contact)
Angela Dorgan is the CEO of www.firstmusiccontact.com (FMC), the Arts Council funded national resource organisation for the popular music sector in Ireland. Angela was instrumental in the design and lobbying for the Basic Income for Artists trial in Ireland. 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.

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, MGMT, Sigur Ros, Sparks 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. She is excited to see David Michod’s stoner comedy Wizards! and the beguiling sci-fi Love Me (Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun) released into the world later this year!

Lisa Gottheil (USA - Co-founder - Grandstand Media)
Grandstand Media is one of the most respected and in-demand music publicity firms in the world. At Grandstand, Lisa has led international campaigns for artists like Tame Impala, Perfume Genius, and Sam Fender. Lisa began her career as a DJ at Berkeley's KALX radio station, followed by roles in retail, video promotion, and publicity at Rough Trade Records. In 1991, she co-founded AutoTonic Publicity and Management, working with early-career bands like The Afghan Whigs. From 1996 to 2013, she ran 230 Publicity and oversaw the press department at Beggars Banquet, eventually becoming VP of Publicity for Beggars Label Group.

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 in a post-pandemic world, 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 to begin the process of reinventing the communities they live in.

Patrick Daniel, (Germany - Programmer / Project Manager - Reeperbahn Festival)
Patrick brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and his insights will undoubtedly captivate and inspire attendees, leaving them with a renewed sense of purpose and direction. 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. In addition to his professional commitments, he actively volunteers for initiatives promoting gender equality with an intersectional approach. Patrick is looking forward to continuing his conversations with multiple NZ artists, and connecting with new showcasing bands for the Reeperbahn Festival.

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.

GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT 2024
Thursday 29th August & Friday 30th August - Roundhead Studios, Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland
Earlybird tickets are on sale now via Humantix

GOING GLOBAL PRESENTS 2024 ARTIST SHOWCASES
20 plus bands over two nights — open to the public, lineup to be announced
Thursday 29th August & Friday 30th August - Whammy! & Double Whammy!, Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland
Tickets on sale HERE via UTR

Last year's Artist Showcase lineup included 2024 Taite Music Prize winner Vera Ellen...

Press release:

Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) and the NZ Music Commission are thrilled to announce the 2024 edition of the prestigious annual extravaganza, 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.

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.

Going Global Music Summit culminates in an annual showcase of burgeoning Aotearoa/New Zealand talent, coinciding with industry seminars. The 2024 Summit is produced by IMNZ in partnership with NZ Music Commission and supported by Merlin, Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS NZ and Asia New Zealand Foundation.

Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) is the authoritative voice for independent musicians, record labels, and distributors in New Zealand. We tirelessly advocate for their rights, showcasing their extraordinary talents through events like Going Global Presents. Moreover, we celebrate their achievements via the Taite Music Prize and actively educate through the Going Global Music Summit and other initiatives.

Going Global 2024 is delivered by Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) enabled by the kind support of NZ Music Commission, Merlin, Asia New Zealand Foundation, Recorded Music NZ, APRA.