Music News - Launching IGNITE - Youth Programme
26 November 2015 - 0 Comments
Ignite engages young people aged 15-18 in Auckland with a passion for music and events in a 15-week programme commencing March 2016. Participants will be guided by industry mentors and further upskill at seminars, workshops and hands-on experience opportunities.
Mentoring
- Established music industry professional paired up with
participants to provide information, advice and guidance on an ongoing basis throughout the programme (one-on-one).
- Participants discuss and
develop events further at group sessions (peer to peer).
Seminars and Workshops
- Invited professionals share
expertise at ignite Seminars, also
open to the public. Sessions include Event Management and Marketing and
Publicity, followed by workshops where participants
will get feedback and advice on their events from the industry guests.
- Guests from the production
sector facilitates a hands-on Event Production workshop for participants to gain
a base understanding of event production and learn basic sound setup skills
Experience
- Gain practical
experience at music events.
- Private tours of
music venues.
Participants will put the experience and skills learnt to produce a music-based event at the end of the programme under guidance of their mentors, the ignite team, and with the assistance of the ignite Event Fund. All participants will reflect on their journey and learnings and present these to complete the programme. One deserving participant will be awarded the ignite Scholarship to study a Diploma in Music and Event Management at MAINZ.
There are 10 placements available for 2016 and there is no cost to participate in the programme. Mentors announced mid-January and applications open on 25 January 2016. Programme runs 12 March to 23 June 2016. Full programme and application information available at http://www.igniteprogramme.org.nz/
ABOUT IGNITE
ignite was established to support the personal and professional development of young people, giving them a stepping stone to further education pathways and discover the various careers that exist within New Zealand’s vibrant creative industries. Through the programme, ignite will engage the wider community by producing truly authentic youth events – run by young people for young people, and creating key performance opportunities for young and emerging artists. By investing in the next generation of music industry professionals with mentorship and practical experience, ignite will create a sustainable model to produce more high-quality all ages events in Auckland, and eventually nationwide. ignite is made possible with support from Music and Audio Institute of NZ (MAINZ), NZ Music Commission and Ministry of Youth Development.
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