YOUTH & ADULTS in the MUSIC INDUSTRY

3 + 4 MAY 2025 
Lake Wanaka Centre

Celebrating 10 years of YAMI in 2025, featuring tutors from:

Home Brew, The Teskey Brothers, Gin Wigmore, The Black Seeds, Latinaotearoa, The Nudge, Black Comet, Haz + Miloux, The Nomad,  
+ more

TUTORS + SPEAKERS

Earlybird places sold out, but Standard places are still AVAILABLE

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CLICK FOR 2023 GALLERY HERE

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YAMI 2015 - 2023 Playlist


Some songs from past + present attendees and tutors

YAMI NEWS

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YAMI SouNZ Summit

2 days ago

YAMI SouNZ Summit

Yami tutor profile 03: Teresa Patterson

Teresa (@nzonairmusic) Head of Music at NZ On Air, has a rich background in major labels, artist management, festivals, touring, marketing, and mentorship. She’s served on the boards of MusicHelps, NZ Music Commission, and is currently a board member on @soundcheckaotearoa & Little Family Foundation. #MusicIndustry #NZMusic

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Yami tutor profile 03: Teresa Patterson Teresa (@nzonairmusic) Head of Music at NZ On Air, has a rich background in major labels, artist management, festivals, touring, marketing, and mentorship. She’s served on the boards of MusicHelps, NZ Music Commission, and is currently a board member on @soundcheckaotearoa & Little Family Foundation. #MusicIndustry #NZMusic You can see why were delighted to welcome Teresa back to Yami!
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Amazing!

YAMI SouNZ Summit

5 days ago

YAMI SouNZ Summit

Yami tutor profile 2: @bobbymukai

DJing for nearly 20 years, Bobby Brazuka has shaped Aotearoa’s Latin music scene, blending his Brazilian roots with Auckland’s culture and is part of @latinaotearoa. Influenced by legends like Jorge Ben and Tim Maia, he built a community around Latin parties, earning the title of our unofficial Brazilian Music Ambassador.

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Yami tutor profile 2: @bobbymukai DJing for nearly 20 years, Bobby Brazuka has shaped Aotearoa’s Latin music scene, blending his Brazilian roots with Auckland’s culture and is part of @latinaotearoa. Influenced by legends like Jorge Ben and Tim Maia, he built a community around Latin parties, earning the title of our unofficial Brazilian Music Ambassador. We at Yami are beyond stoked to have him on board!
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YAMI SouNZ Summit

1 week ago

YAMI SouNZ Summit

Delighted to kick off the first of 2025 Yami tutor profiles!

Yami Tutor Profile 1: @jazkapow from @twicethehype

Co-founder of Twice The Hype, one of New Zealand’s leading booking agencies & event management companies. She ensures top-tier event production and site delivery of shows including Coldplay, Harry Styles, Pink and many more!

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Delighted to kick off the first of 2025 Yami tutor profiles! Yami Tutor Profile 1: @jazkapow from @twicethehype Co-founder of Twice The Hype, one of New Zealand’s leading booking agencies & event management companies. She ensures top-tier event production and site delivery of shows including Coldplay, Harry Styles, Pink and many more! At Yami, you can find her at Artists avin’ a banter, Get the gig and Show me the money. Cant wait!
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Stone cold / warm ninja 🥷

Legend.

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Joyous, Inspirational, Exhausting

“Thank you … for one of the most joyous, inspirational, exhausting weekends of my life! It was such an amazing whanau to be a part of, crew, tutors and students alike.” - MC Tali

Julia Deans

"If the support and encouragement and pure passion shown this weekend can be carried forward into the lives of everyone who attended this weekend, then the future of not only the music industry, but NZ in general, looks warm & bright indeed."

I was blown away

“I just bow down to you! The summit was just absolutely amazing and I was blown away by what you and your team have achieved. The showcase was full of very special moments which I will not forget!” - Michelle Williams (NZ Music Commission)

Very well organised

"Very well organised. Staff all very helpful and friendly. Brilliant venue, easy to get around. Lots of good cafes handy. Communication excellent. Great concept." - Steve W.

Collaboration at its best

"I'm still buzzing, re-living all of the beautiful moments. What a great example of collaboration at its best. Very inspiring. Here's to many more." - A.Shaw

Got a Huge Amount Out Of It

“It was an awesome event on every level. I thought you mixed the creative, performance and business sides of things up beautifully. That’s not easy! Everyone who attended got a huge amount out of it.” - Anthony Healey (APRA/AMCOS)

Something Really Special & Unique

“This Summit is the beginning of something really special and unique. Wanaka is really lucky to have so many fabulous talented and knowlegeable people living here.” - H. Bell

Dave Dobbyn’s Manager

"What a great contribution you have made to the future of music. Upskilling, education, business are so needed in the industry, for it to thrive locally and spread its wings internationally. You are helping to raise the bar. We all took part because we believed your event would have relevance. You proved us all right." - Lorraine Barry

Barnaby Weir (The Black Seeds)

"I would just like to say that once again Yami surpassed all expectations in providing a short term hub of musical inspirations.In sharing our knowledge about the process of creating a piece of work we also become inspired by the students and the reminder that making music is a very special thing to be a part of."

Absolutely Fantastic Event

“Absolutely fantastic event. Huge thanks to Lynne and all the team.” – Nicky Harrop (Massey College of Creative Arts)

Devin Abrams (Pacific Heights)

"Thank you Thank you Thank you Lynne and Team! What a wonderful weekend with you all and the students and my fellow tutors! Same as last year, left with huge smile on face." – Devin Abrams (Shapeshifter)

My Students Are Still Buzzing

“Such a great opportunity. My students are still buzzing!!!!!” – Mat D

Jon Toogood (Shihad)

"What an awesome occasion in one of the most beautiful places in the World. And with some of my most favourite people too! What a privilege it was to be part of it. My family and I loved every minute. Wanna do it again now!" – Jon Toogood (Shihad)

High Quality Event

“Well done, what a wonderful success and a privilege to have such a high quality event in Wanaka!” – Sarah P
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