FYI : IMNZ - Independent Music New Zealand
Posted: Thu Jan 5, 2006 3:14 pm

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IMNZ is the New Zealand voice for independent record labels, self-releasing artists and distributors. These artists, labels and distributors are producing the best music on the planet - from commercially successful artists to niche music genres.

Any independent New Zealand-owned label, or a self-released band/musician can join IMNZ. Just one recorded single released to the public can qualify you as a member.

WHAT WE DO:

Celebrate, Educate, Collaborate and Advocate

Celebrate

The Taite Music Prize recognises outstanding creativity for one New Zealand album each year, regardless of genre, sales or record label.

The Weekly Independent Charts and Newsletter

IMNZ produces the Independent Album, Singles and Airplay Charts, highlighting top sellers each week in an informative newsletter, including recent news from our member artists and labels.

Educate

IMNZ produces a range of educational seminars for its members throughout the year, covering topics as diverse as record contracts, accounting, music licensing and the digital landscape. Each September, the Going Global Music Summit provides and opportunity to meet with professional music business experts from around the world and gives artists the chance to showcase in front of our international speakers - visit Going Global's website to find out more.

Going Local Nationwide Series

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? Going Local is a way for you to meet 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.

Collaborate

IMNZ are a proud member of The Worldwide Independent Music Industry Network (WIN), the umbrella organisation for independent label associations around the world. We attend international conferences and meetings to find out what's happening outside of NZ, then share that information locally with our members.

Advocate

IMNZ is involved in advocating the specific interests of its members in relationship to other organisations within the local music industry. We offer member support in national copyright, legislative and related issues; legal and business affairs guidance, materials and advice; information and contacts for running a label; and a range of other support to members on a daily basis.

VISION:

“A thriving independent music culture and industry in New Zealand”

IMNZ’s core values are:

Members First: We are dedicated to advocating the values and interests of our members and the New Zealand independent music sector in negotiations with the government, other cultural agencies and peak music industry bodies;

Think Long-Term: We assist in the long-term educational development and knowledge of our members by providing them with the necessary tools to develop their art and grow their business;

Foster Our Marketplace: Our purpose is to provide collective group benefits and opportunities for growth for our members and their businesses;

Celebrate The Best: To celebrate and promote our independent New Zealand music success stories.

These values are important to IMNZ to ensure that we operate in our members’ best interests at all times and continue to serve their needs and requirements through advocacy, education, collaboration and collective benefit development.

Our continued operations based on these core values will help drive the success of our members, and ultimately serve our primary purpose of fostering the growth and development of New Zealand’s independent music industry.

CONTACTS:

Website

Physical Address: 7 Great North Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021
Postal: PO Box 68-890, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1145
Phone: (09) 376 0115
Email: [email protected]

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