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There are so many questions and ideas to be discussed in the rapidly changing music industry and so much conflicting advice in books, e-books and internet; it is difficult for musicians to know what is valid and what is untested amateur advice. Sounds Aotearoa is the place to be on the 16^th and 17^th of  March, 2011 to have these questions and ideas answered and discussed by some of the world¡¯s most experienced and innovative music industry professionals. With topics specific to New Zealand musicians that will provide an unprecedented expert perspective that has the potential to enrich the NZ music industry like nothing gone before it!

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Please note organisers reserve the right to alter the programme as necessary and without notification, thanks for your understanding.

Sounds Aotearoa takes place on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 March 2011 at TSB Showplace, 92 Devon St, New Plymouth, Taranaki.

Across The Ditch with Vicki Gordon; Mickie Selton and Sam Cooke

Heading across The Ditch to our closest neighbour? What are the opportunities there, how do NZ artists tap into this? What are the pitfalls and tips if you want to cross the ditch?

Entrepreneurialism & Music with Ben Mandelson, Peter Noble and Karen Fischer

The music industry has evolved over the years and the decline of CD and record sales has meant that those in the industry need to be creative; think outside of the square to create and operate a sustainable music business. Presenters will share their tips and knowledge on how they have used entrepreneurial thinking to create a model for a sustainable future for themselves and the music they love.

Programming and freelancing in the UK Market with Don Letts, Malcolm Haynes and Toby Mills

Heading to the UK? What is the current status of the market there, where/what are the opportunities there and how do NZ artists tap into this?

What are the pitfalls and tips if you want to break into the UK?

Does our music fit in the 'World Music' genre or doesn't it? with Moana Maniapoto, Pertrina George and Ngahiwi Apanui

Explore and debate the issue of is NZ music 'World Music'?

What are the presenter's thoughts and interpretations of World Music, NZ Music and its place in the World?

AND MUCH MORE....

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WEDNESDAY 16^TH MARCH - THEATRE ROYAL, NEW PLYMOUTH

PERFORMANCES START AT 6.15PM

6.15 PM - MOANA & THE TRIBE - one of the mostdistinctive, articulate and significant Maori voices is multi-award winning Moana Maniapoto who - first with Moana and the Moahunters and latterly as Moana & the Tribe - has taken her often politically conscious music to festivals across the world.

7.15 PM - VICTORIA GIRLING-BUTCHER - LUPIN, the new musical project from Victoria Girling Butcher, after ten years with Lucid 3 Victoria Girling Butcher decided it was time to work on some solo material, Lupin is the result.

8.15PM BEBE DELUXE - this Wellington duo fronted by captivating songstress Kirsten Te Rito and keys extraordinaire Mr Illingworth, has been quietly been simmering away for almost two-years now. Their infectious sing-a-long melodies are sprinkled with obvious soul/R & B ingredients and just the right amount of pop for good measure.

9.15 PM - BATUCADA SOUND MACHINE - Brazilian, Cuban and Afro©beat rhythms, with touches of hip©hop, carefully, crafted percussion, slick horns and soulful vocals.

THURSDAY 17^TH MARCH - THEATRE ROYAL, NEW PLYMOUTH

PERFORMANCES START AT 7.00PM

7.00PM MALCOLM LAKATANI  -(PACIFIC MUSIC AWARDS TRUST SELECTION) The fusing of different genres and even languages has consistently proved to be a winning formula for exciting new music, and this NZ born Niuean musician. When he is not busy working on the production of first album, Malcolm also enjoys being lead guitarist for Che Fu and the Krates, Allegro and the Aggressors.

8.00 PM PACIFIC CURLS - with its world ribbed sounds, precise arrangements and a catalogue of songs that link the Pacific's primal myths to Scotland's mysticism, Pacific Curls - Kim Halliday (Rotuman/NZ/Scottish), Sarah Beattie (Scottish) and Ora Barlow (Te Whananu-a-Apanui) - make music that is both worldly and enthralling. 

9.00PM ELECTRIC WIRE HUSTLE - unique funk, soul and hip hop fusion from Wellington

10.00PM 1814 -up beat, funky, R'n'B, roots reggae,full of energy, up-beat grooves, wicked sax and sweet soulful vocals

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