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The Pacific Music Awards Trust are happy to share that the deadlines for NZ On Air’s New Music Pasifika funding has been confirmed for 2021, which are Thursday 28 January and Thursday 8 July. NZ On Air has confirmed that funding of up to $10,000 is available for artists of Pacific background, for a single song- which can now include a $1,000 (10%) Artist Creation Fee. NZ On Air will pay a maximum of $10,000 (plus GST if registered) for the eligible costs of recording a single, creating video content to promote the single and other promotion costs to increase NZ audience awareness and engagement with the audio and video content. Applications need to be submitted online, by 4pm, for the 28 January deadline. All the information is available here: https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/funding/apply-music-funding/#new-music-pasifika NZ On Air introduced New Music Pasifika in 2019, and the Pacific Music Awards Trust and Pacific Media Network have been involved with the funding initiative for the 2019 and 2020 rounds and proudly continue their support for 2021. In June 2020, the New Music Pasifika round confirmed 24 songs for funding by the following artists: Alimit / Inanay – The Tribute featuring Jagarizzar x Tiddas ANTHEM / Joy featuring Marley Sola & David Ware Diggy Dupé / Hype Foundation / Start Love Over Hawkins / Can’t Leave It Alone IYBZEE & IYBZAY / Does She Really Want Me? JARNA / I’m Fine Juwan / Home LEO / MerryGoRound Lomez Brown / Feel The Motion MAL / Say/Ne Pehe Mai Raggadat Cris / Foki Mai Sam V X bKIDD / Cruisin’ Samson Squad / Taku Vaine Sapphire Matāfai / Dilemma SEMA / Real Shepherds Reign / Aiga (Toe Fo’i) Tazman Jack / Myself THE MITIS / See You Again TJ Taotua / You and I TONE6 / Another Level of Emotion Tree / Afio Ane Loa Village90 / To the Wire VILLETTE / Angle The New Music Pasifika funding is provided for Pacific artists, who are NZ citizens or permanent residents; and have a great unreleased song. If you need a hand with the application or have any questions, please contact the NZ On Air team (ash@nzonair.govt.nz and/or sylvia@nzonair.govt.nz) or contact the Pacific Music Awards Trust: pacificmusicawardstrust@gmail.com This is a wonderful opportunity for our Pacific artists to receive financial support for their music – so check this out and apply! #newmusicpasifika 
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 NEW RESEARCH ON GENDER INEQUITY IN THE NZ MUSIC INDUSTRY INSPIRES ACTION
Massey University researchers have today released a report detailing widespread gender discrimination in the Aotearoa music community, in the first report of its kind in New Zealand. READ THE REPORT HERE The Amplify Aotearoa: NZ Music Community Diversity Survey report was developed by Associate Professor Dr Oli Wilson and Senior Lecturer Dr Catherine Hoad from Te Rewa o Punga School of Music and Creative Media Production of the College of Creative Arts, in partnership with APRA AMCOS New Zealand. The researchers conducted the Amplify Aotearoa survey in 2019, which was disseminated to the wider music community and received over 1200 responses. This report specifically looks at the responses of over 600 New Zealand songwriter members of APRA AMCOS (the member organisation representing songwriters and composers in Australasia), which provides a robust census for statistical stratification. The survey collected quantitative and qualitative data with two key aims – to find out more detailed demographic information about the music community and to find out more about the challenges they’re facing, in a confidential and anonymous manner. Across the responses, gender emerged as a key factor impacting opportunities, barriers, and experiences of discrimination, highlighting the need for analysis on intersectional issues that impact gender diversity. More than two-thirds of women in the music community (70.1 per cent) reported experiencing bias, disadvantage or discrimination based on their gender – seven times the rate of men (10 per cent). The qualitative responses included reports from women of being undervalued, overlooked, and patronised by their peers. Almost half of women (45.2 per cent) reported that their safety in places where music is made and/or performed was a barrier to their success, over twice the rate of men (20.5 per cent). Among the confidential responses to the survey there were instances of sexual harassment and coercion, unwanted physical advances, and inappropriate comments pertaining to appearance. A lack of gender diversity in live performance/festival and concert line-ups was regularly mentioned by respondents, and women reported instances of being turned down because an event had already fulfilled its ‘quota’. The survey results also identified areas for future research in order to acquire a deeper understanding of what is happening, why, and where to act. These areas include challenges and discrimination based on other factors, such as ethnicity, age, disability, and sexuality. Respondents were spread around New Zealand, and represented a variety of age groups, ethnicities, sexualities, genders, and time spent in the industry, as well as working across different areas of the industry (songwriters, performers, composers, producers, educators, label managers, audio engineers, retailers, students, mentors, administrators, and more). Dr Catherine Hoad says her motivation to do this research stemmed from her role as a senior lecturer in the Bachelor of Commercial Music programme. “As music educators, we’re training students who will form the future workforce of the music industry in Aotearoa. We want to do our part to contribute to an industry environment that is safe and welcoming not only for our graduates, but everyone in the sector.” Dr Oli Wilson says the College of Creative Arts has strong ties with the music industry and they are looking forward to working with industry members on how to address the issue. “The results from our research are concerning, yet we are heartened by the way industry has acknowledged these findings and are taking them seriously. Aotearoa music’s strength is in its diversity, and it’s important that we continue to support industry towards making our sector fairer for everyone.” Head of NZ Operations at APRA AMCOS Anthony Healey says “The research shows that we have much to do when it comes to caring for and nurturing the people in our industry. “Clearly there are genuine barriers to success, particularly for women and this must change. While some of these issues were already suspected, we now have robust evidence. The issues highlighted by the statistics are not acceptable. They demand action and thankfully this report gives us greater insight into the areas that need to be targeted as a priority. “As a first step forward we are pleased to be part of SoundCheck Aotearoa, and keen to fast track this work, particularly pertaining to safety and conduct.” SOUNDCHECK AOTEAROA WELCOMES THIS REPORT AS THE BASIS FOR MEANINGFUL ACTION TOWARDS A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE MUSIC COMMUNITY SoundCheck Aotearoa is a collective action group of organisations, formed with the aim of developing and growing the music industry through a safe and inclusive culture in the music community. Jo Oliver, a spokesperson for SoundCheck Aotearoa, said: “We welcome this report as it provides the evidence base needed to prioritise our efforts and work towards meaningful change together. We want all our people to be safe at work whether in a tour van, recording studio, at a venue or in an office. This report reinforces our decision to prioritise work to help prevent and address sexual harm in our music community.” SoundCheck Aotearoa has appointed a specialist in the area of sexual harm prevention for guidance and support, and its first priority is to support those who have experienced sexual harm. If you or someone you know needs help or support, please see below for a list of contacts and services available. The group plans to continue its work on safety issues, including rolling out a training programme across the music sector, providing shared resources, and consulting across the music community to develop a code of conduct. This is the first initiative for the newly formed group which also plans to examine gender issues more widely, and has commissioned Massey to provide further research on ethnicity. The collective work on safety is particularly important for the music industry where there is a prevalence of contractors or self-employed individuals working together sporadically; unusual working hours; and a general lack of traditional workplace structures and HR support. “SoundCheck Aotearoa is committed to working with organisations, groups, businesses and individuals across the music community to make our workplaces safer. We have taken our first steps and we are inviting everyone in the music community to get involved and contribute to meaningful positive change.” Visit www.soundcheckaotearoa.co.nz or contact info@soundcheckaotearoa.co.nz for more information or media requests. WHERE TO GO FOR HELP OR INFORMATION ABOUT SEXUAL HARM: MusicHelps Wellbeing Service: Call 0508 MUSICHELPS HELP: Call 24/7 (Auckland) 0800 623 1700, (Wellington) 04 801 6655 Safe To Talk: Call 0800 044 334 | Text 4334 | Email support@safetotalk.nz Rape Crisis: Call 0800 88 33 00 NZ Police: Call 105 Aviva: Canterbury Sexual Violence Crisis Service - Call (03) 377 5402 / 0800 284 82669 Tu Wahine: Kaupapa Māori Sexual Violence Crisis Service – Call 09 838 8700 Korowai Tumanako: Kaupapa Māori Survivor and Harmful Sexual Behaviour Support Service – Email: korowai@korowaitumanako.org Te Puna Oranga: Kaupapa Māori Sexual Violence Crisis Service – Call 0800 222 042 | Email: info@tepunaoranga.co.nz Male Survivors Aotearoa: Support for the well-being of male survivors of sexual abuse Shama: National Sexual Harm Support Service for ethnic communities – Call (07) 843 3810 | Text 022 135 9545 Human Rights Commission: Call 0800 496 877 Employment Relations Authority: Call 0800 209020  Kia ora e te whānau, we have some news to share. Today organisations from across the Aotearoa music community are announcing the creation of a new action group SoundCheck Aotearoa with the aim of developing and growing our industry through a safe and inclusive culture in the music community. We acknowledge that action is needed to address inequitable representation, challenge systemic discrimination, and advance impactful change across the music industry, and we are committed to working together to achieve this. In recognition of Māori as tangata whenua of Aotearoa and as partners of Te Tiriti o Waitangi we are working with Māori industry leaders to address these issues together along with the unique challenges facing Māori within the industry. SoundCheck Aotearoa has been formed by Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS NZ, NZ Music Commission, Music Managers Forum NZ and Independent Music NZ in collaboration with Te Māngai Pāho, Māori Music Industry Coalition, NZ On Air, SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music and NZ Promoters Association. We have also reached out to organisations that share our aspiration: Pacific Music Awards Trust, Te Vākai Collective, Music Producers Guild of NZ and MusicHelps, and we are inviting others to join us as our work progresses. Our aspiration | Tō Mātou Wawata We want all people in the Aotearoa music community to benefit from:
We have created SoundCheck Aotearoa to work towards meaningful positive change both within our organisations and across the industry. The group will consult openly with the artists and organisations that we represent and the wider music community including proactively and specifically seeking participation from and interaction with minority groups and voices. We want to hear from our music community - from artists and songwriters to sound engineers and crew, from educators and administrators to studio and venue workers, and everyone in between – about their experiences. It is vital that the many cultures and diverse groups in our community have a voice in these conversations to help us identify priorities for action through the consultation, gathering data and undertaking research. Change doesn’t happen overnight, and it will take some time to reach out across our community, listen to everyone’s views, develop a collective strategy, and find the resources and funding we need to implement it. We are currently forming our Steering Committee and Leadership Group and will have more to say on that soon. Safety in workplaces | Te Noho Haumaru I ngā Wāhi Mahi All of our people must be safe at work, whether in a recording studio, at a venue or in an office. Our first project is an initiative to help prevent sexual harm in our music community, and to provide support for those who have experienced it. We have appointed a specialist in the area of sexual harm prevention, Rachel Harrison, to guide and support us, and key staff from our organisations have undertaken initial training. We hope to roll out a training programme more widely, provide shared resources and consult across our community to develop a code of conduct. We will update you on this work soon. In the meantime, if you need to talk to someone please refer to the phone numbers listed below. SoundCheck Aotearoa will make further announcements about how those in our community can participate in consultation and advisory processes in the new year. In the meantime, for anyone interested in our work, or for media enquiries please contact: info@soundcheckaotearoa.co.nz | www.soundcheckaotearoa.co.nz WHERE TO GO FOR HELP OR INFORMATION ABOUT SEXUAL HARM: Music Helps Wellbeing Service: Call 0508 MUSICHELPS Safe To Talk: Call 0800 044 334 | Text 4334 | Email support@safetotalk.nz HELP: Call 24/7 (Auckland) 0800 623 1700, (Wellington) 04 801 6655 Rape Crisis: Call 0800 88 33 00 Aviva: Canterbury Sexual Violence Crisis Service - Call (03) 377 5402 / 0800 284 82669 Tu Wahine: Kaupapa Māori Sexual Violence Crisis Service – Call 09 838 8700 Korowai Tumanako: Kaupapa Māori Survivor and Harmful Sexual Behaviour Support Service – Email: korowai@korowaitumanako.org Te Puna Oranga: Kaupapa Māori Sexual Violence Crisis Service – Call 0800 222 042 | Email: info@tepunaoranga.co.nz Male Survivors Aotearoa: Support for the well-being of male survivors of sexual abuse Shama: National Sexual Harm Support Service for ethinic communities – Call (07) 843 3810 | Text 022 135 9545 Human Rights Commission: Call 0800 496 877 Employment Relations Authority: Call 0800 209020 NZ Police: Call 105   Media release re: 2020 TAUTUA PROGRAMME The Pacific Music Awards Trust undertakes a number of services each year to support Pacific music artists, nurture the creation of Pacific music and contribute to sustaining the Pacific music industry. Following on from the 2020 Pacific Music Awards celebration, the Trust are now able to turn their attention to their support programme for Pacific artists. The Trust has formalised its existing programme, anchored with support received from Creative New Zealand, which is aptly named the Tautua Programme, based on the Samoan proverb: “O le ala i le pule, o le tautua”, the pathway to authority is through service. The priorities for the Tautua Programme are: artist development, industry connections, live performances and digital content. At this time, the Trust are planning to present activities that were unable to take place earlier in the year and due to the impact on the music industry this year, the Tautua Programme will focus on mentoring and artist development support. From the work with NZ On Air, mentoring was provided for the artists who received the New Music Pasifika funding, with MMF and the Pacific Music Awards Trust. The Trust also extended this support, to provide in depth one-on-one mentoring with some of the artists who received the funding, providing additional support to complete their releases. The Trust is also connecting PMA artists with the finalists from smokefree Tangata Beats providing mentoring for their recording sessions and also mentor support was confirmed for the docuseries by the Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa. The Trust are also happy to announce workshops will be hosted in partnership with music industry organisations, such as APRA and MMF. The workshops will begin in person, and the Trust is also planning how to share content online and also host online workshops, to provide information and access nationally. The first workshop will be held with APRA on Wednesday 18 November, which will be the first in a series of workshops that the Trust and APRA will co-host, to discuss important issues for songwriters/composers in regards to their rights, royalty income and music licensing. Details of recent activities from the programme are available on the Trust’s website: https://www.pacificmusicawards.org.nz/tautua.html The Pacific Music Awards Trust looks forward to presenting the support activities for Pacific music artists and to sharing updates with you soon. #PMA2020 Issued by the Pacific Music Awards Trust |
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