Music Commission News

Host Organisation applications for the NZ Music Commission’s Industry Internship Programme 2025 are now open!

The Industry Internship Programme is an initiative to support the next generation of music industry professionals, and help emerging music professionals and recent tertiary graduates gain valuable industry experience to kick-start their careers.

Running since 2018, the Programme has successfully placed Interns into a wide range of industry roles each year – including working in recording studios, events management, live music venues, PR and publishing companies, and plenty more.

Interns are mentored by their Host Organisation and develop skills, knowledge and industry networks during their placement – while Host Organisations benefit from having a fresh perspective as well as knowing they are lifting up the next generation of music industry professionals.

To apply to be a Host Organisation, or to ask any questions about the programme, please contact us at internships@nzmusic.org.nz. If you’re interested in being a Host Organisation, you can find out more and what it involves in our Host Info Sheet.

Applications for Host Organisations are open until Thursday 10 October. Applications for interns will open in late October.