Artist + Crew Development
Initiatives that support the artistic and professional development of women + non-binary artists and production crew in Aotearoa.
If you are aware of initiatives that support BIPOC talent development, please contact us.
Women About Sound
Women About Sound is a project focused on women’s participation in the music scene. We are welcoming to all cis and trans women and non binary. We will do this by providing mentorship and support to musicians through the process of composing and recording original music.
The Sensonauts run electronic music performance & production workshops specifically for women & femmes.
NZ Music Commission Industry Internship Programme
The NZMC Industry Internship Programme has a great track record on broadening the access to careers in the music industry.
To The Front
To The Front (Formerly Girls Rock Camp) is a week-long incubator programme for women, and/or intersex, transgender and gender non-conforming youth where music is the medium to build confidence, empowerment and foster social change.
Music Managers Forum Aotearoa
The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa offers mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities with festival bookers (among other things). MMF also provided professional development opportunities for artist managers and self-managed artists.