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

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YAMI 2015 - 2023 Playlist


Some songs from past + present attendees and tutors

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YAMI SouNZ Summit

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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.

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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
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YAMI SouNZ Summit

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 ... See MoreSee Less

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
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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.

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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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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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