Mike Nielson Session in Review

Mike Nielson Session in Review

On Wednesday the 31st of January MMF members had the privilege of attending an evening with visiting Producer, Mix/Recording Engineer, Writer and Programmer, Mike Nielsen. Drawing on his vast experience working with artists such as Jamiroquai, David Gray, Snow Patrol and B.B King, Mike discussed his views on the role of a producer, technological issues facing the music industry, current market trends in the UK and the challenges facing NZ bands traveling abroad. Those in attendance can attest to the unassuming manner in which Mike generously answered questions and shared his knowledge. To the delight of those attending Mike also expressed a genuine interest in working on NZ based projects, and true to his word, he recently began work on a project with one of our MMF members.
MMF On-line Session with Teresa Patterson

The MMF recently held its second on-line discussion via the MMF's members forum. The session was hosted by our very own Teresa Patterson and was a general discussion about issues and challengers facing managers in New Zealand. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience working in record companies and managing some of NZ's top artists Teresa offered invaluable advice on how to pitch to promoters, touring bands overseas and managing artists based abroad. For those of you who missed the session it is now available for review in the Members section of the MMF website.

Standby for an announcement about our next online discussion scheduled for mid March
Upcoming MMF Events

During the month of March the MMF will be hosting its first 'Back to Basics' seminars. The back to basic seminars will focus on fundamental areas of artist management and will be particularly useful to new managers and to those more experienced managers who would like to refine their skills.

The first Series of Back to Basic seminars will be held throughout the country in each of the MMF's affiliated regions and will be hosted by the MMF regional coordinators.
The first session will cover:
1. How to write a bio and press releases
2. Photography - What sort of photos you need? In what format? Tips for finding the right photographer
3. Media training - how to handle interviews and answer those difficult questions - press, radio and tv
Local radio, press and media experts will be in attendance to offer advice and answer your questions.
News From MMF Members
Veronica Herber - dDub
After signingto Shock Records, Australia Largest independent record company, dDub have an Australia Tour planned for end of April - Early May. dDub have also recently been included on Womad compilation and their single JuJu Mama reached number two on the BFM top 10 last week.

Ash Owers - Odessa
OdESSA have received an NZ On Air 'new recording' grant for for their song "Turn Out The City Lights" and have recently released their new single "Motel Machine" recorded with David Long and Mike Gibson.

Erin Threadwell - Jay Roacher
Jay Roacher's debut album (and Grymeworks Ltd first official release) is releasing 5 March 2007 with the official release party in Christchurch, 9 March 2007.

Teresa Patterson - The Have / Scribe / Blindspott / Elemeno P / Carly Binding
Scribe performed on the Australian leg of the BDO tour to great acclaim. The Gold Coast show resulted in the morning newspaper proclaiming that he was one of the 3 highlights of the day (along with The Killers and My Chemical Romance).

Blindspott, Carly Binding and Elemeno P have all been accepted to perform at the 2007 SXSW conference in Austin Texas and will be heading out there in March. All 3 bands will be doing sideshows in Los Angeles, and Elemeno P will be traveling onto New York and London to do showcases.

The Have are to release their debut album on March 26th through Rhythmethod. They were also accepted into SXSW (for the third time) but had to decline due to lack of funds. The Have’s new album was produced by US producer Barrett Jones, who they met at the SXSW 2005, and who has worked with Nirvana, Foo Fighters and Evermore. Recently appearing on the front cover of NZ Musician magazine, The Have's new video for their single 'Red Tide' has been added to C4 and Juice TV, and has reached number 41 in the Rock Radio charts.

UPCOMING TOURS
The Have and Revolver Tour March 2007

Thurs, March 8th- Wellington, Bar Bodega
Fri, March 9th- New Plymouth, Basement Bar
Sat, March 10th- Palmerston North, Bar Mode
Fri, March 16th- Mount Maunganui, Brewers Bar
Sat, March 17th- Napier, Latitude Live
Sat, March 24th – Hamilton, Ward Lane

Ayesha Kee - 4 Corners
4 Corners – The Foundations was released in Australia through Grindin on the 24 February 2007

4 Corners are playing in Australia on:
Thursday 8th March - Quest, Gold Coast
Friday 9th March - Beach Road Hotel, Bondi and The Collingwood, Liverpool
Wednesday 14th March - Fannys, Newcastle
Thursday 15th March - Hermanns, Newtown
Friday 16th March - Beach Road Hotel, Bondi

Joe McAlpine - Voom
Voom and The Sneaks are touring New Zealand this march. Not only is it an opportunity to promote their new singles: Voom – ‘Beautiful Day’ and The Sneaks ‘I’m Lame’

The Ride Of Your Life Tour Dates
Christchurch - Wednesday March 21 – Dux De Lux – 7pm with The Undercurrents
Dunedin - Thursday March 22 - Arc Café – 8pm with HAY MAN!
Lyttleton - Friday March 23 – Wunderbar – 8pm with Bachelorette
Wellington - Saturday March 24 - Mighty Mighty – 8pm with Peneloping
Hamilton - Thursday March 29 - Hamilton – Ward Lane – 8pm with Sunny Tokyo
Auckland - Friday March 30 - The Rising Sun – 8pm with Kill Surf City

Benny George - Kill Surf City
Kill Surf City are about to release their debut E.P. with their first single "Headin' Inside" currently on rotation at bfm. Kill surf City will also be supporting Dimmer on their last show before heading to Austin, Texas.

Helen Welch - Brutally Frank
Brutally Frank are celebrating the release of their debut album “The Finer Details” with a release party at the Schooner Tavernon Friday March 9th. Brutally Frank can also be found in the pages of this months Real Groove magazine.

Sylvia Bell - Midnight Youth
The Midnight Youth have made the shortlist for MTV's Kick Start competition which sees up and coming bands competing to win the grand prize of a professionally shot music video, the chance to meet A&R Execs and an all expenses trip to the Australian Music Awards.
The judges will select the winning band at a free, all ages gig on Friday, 9
March at the Studio, 340 K-Road.
visit www.mtv.co.nz/kickstart for further details.

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