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, Avantdale Bowling Club  
+ more

TUTORS + SPEAKERS

Earlybird places sold out, but a few Standard places are still AVAILABLE

YAMI 2015 - 2023 Playlist


Some songs from past + present attendees and tutors

YAMI NEWS

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16 hours ago

YAMI SouNZ Summit

Yami tutor profile 17: @Laughton Kora

Performer, Beatmaker, Musician, Producer, Actor, Lecturer, Teacher & Gamer Laughton Kora has been playing music since the age of 6. Laughton has performed with Kora all over the world for 8 years! Now lead songwriter, guitarist and vocalist with his band Black Comet, Laughton also has a consistent career in performance and production.

We are stoked to have Laughton on board for Yami 2025
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Yami tutor profile 17: @Laughton Kora 

Performer, Beatmaker, Musician, Producer, Actor, Lecturer, Teacher & Gamer Laughton Kora has been playing music since the age of 6. Laughton has performed with Kora all over the world for 8 years! Now lead songwriter, guitarist and vocalist with his band Black Comet, Laughton also has a consistent career in performance and production.

We are stoked to have Laughton on board for Yami 2025

23 hours ago

YAMI SouNZ Summit

Yami wouldn't be the same without the incredible support of Wānaka's local creatives! From beloved community staples to returning talents eager to share their new experiences, they bring the energy, inspiration, and magic that make Yami unforgettable ❤
Stoked!!
@anna.barden.shaw @rodhew @sammyorbell @danny_del_amor @taiforrestermusic
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Yami wouldnt be the same without the incredible support of Wānakas local creatives! From beloved community staples to returning talents eager to share their new experiences, they bring the energy, inspiration, and magic that make Yami unforgettable ❤
Stoked!!
@anna.barden.shaw @rodhew @sammyorbell @danny_del_amor @taiforrestermusic

Yami Tutor Profile 16: @milouxmilouxx

Miloux aka Rebecca Melrose has been singing and writing since the early days, starting with jazz and pop before landing in R&B and electronica. As half of Haz & Miloux the duo have gone from strength to strength and are currently working on a new release.

Can't wait to have her at Yami 2025!
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Yami Tutor Profile 16: @milouxmilouxx 

Miloux aka Rebecca Melrose has been singing and writing since the early days, starting with jazz and pop before landing in R&B and electronica. As half of Haz & Miloux the duo have gone from strength to strength and are currently working on a new release.

Cant wait to have her at Yami 2025!
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