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On Thursday 28 and Friday 29 August, Whammy! and Double Whammy! on Karangahape Road will host 24 artists performing concise, 20-minute sets — delivering the strongest songs from their repertoire. This format offers a focused, high-impact live experience that highlights the diversity and quality of Aotearoa’s emerging music scene.

The annual festival is a key part of Going Global™, a boutique summit where international booking agents, festival programmers, A&Rs, and sync reps connect directly with the next wave of New Zealand talent. But it’s not just an industry affair – with doors open to the public, the festival offers a curated program of the artists shaping the future of Aotearoa’s music. Tickets available now via Undertheradar.co.nz.

“We are so proud to be presenting this amazing selection of Aotearoa’s artists to our International Delegates. As with previous years showcasing, so many international opportunities can arise from this.” – Pippa Ryan-Kidd, IMNZ Chairperson

Covering everything from experimental electronica and punk to soulful pop and hip hop, this lineup represents the wide spectrum of Aotearoa’s contemporary music.

alayna – Soulful R&B (Rotorua)
Coast Arcade – High-energy indie rock (Tāmaki Makaurau)
Crystal Chen – Jazz-inspired soul (Tāmaki Makaurau)
Emerson – Catchy, heartfelt pop (Tāmaki Makaurau)
Anthonie Tonnon – Synth-laced art-pop (Ōtepoti)
Bub – Doo-wop meets post-punk, led by Priya Sami (Tāmaki Makaurau)
Beth Torrance & The Garden Party – Honest, melodic folk (Tāmaki Makaurau)
CCTV – Raw, theatrical post-punk (Tāmaki Makaurau)
花溪 Flowerstream – Māori-Chinese noise duo (Tāmaki Makaurau)
Jazmine Mary – Dreamy, experimental folk (Tāmaki Makaurau)
Mim Jensen – Indie rock (Ōtautahi)
IVY – Theatrical art-rock (Ōtepoti)
Sam V – Smooth R&B with Pacific roots (Tāmaki Makaurau)
Louisa Nicklin – Dark, poetic rock (Tāmaki Makaurau)
Sam Cullen & His Band – Anthemic pop-rock (Tāmaki Makaurau)
There’s A Tuesday – Queer-led indie pop (Tāmaki Makaurau)
Wiri Donna – Gritty guitar pop (Te Whanganui-a-Tara)
Lucian Rice – Clean-cut indie pop (Tāmaki Makaurau)
Jim Nothing – Lo-fi alt-pop (Tāmaki Makaurau)
Ferby – Glitchy, internet-raised rap (Lyttelton)
JessB & Rubi Du – Big, bold hip-hop and dancehall (Tāmaki Makaurau)
Serebii – Smooth, jazz-leaning soul (Tāmaki Makaurau)
NOÉ – Genre-hopping producer and vocalist (Te Whanganui-a-Tara)
HINA – Lush, indie-folk (Tāmaki Makaurau)

Tickets are on sale now — don’t miss your chance to catch the next wave of Aotearoa music before the rest of the world.

Two nights. 24 acts. A clear view of NZ music’s future.

$40 for both nights or $30 for a single night — the perfect price to find your new favourite artist.

Tickets available now via Undertheradar.co.nz – keyword search ‘Going Global’

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Going Global™ Music Summit culminates in an annual showcase of burgeoning Aotearoa/New Zealand talent, coinciding with industry seminars. The 2025 Summit is proudly brought to you by Independent Music New Zealand in partnership with the NZ Music Commission and is supported by Merlin, Recorded Music NZ, APRA, NZ On Air and Asia New Zealand Foundation. We are a proud supporter of Keychange.

Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) is a dedicated not-for-profit organisation committed to uplifting and supporting the incredible independent musical talent in Aotearoa/New Zealand. We tirelessly advocate for the rights of independent musicians and record labels, ensuring their voices are heard. Our efforts shine through in events like Going Global Presents, where we showcase extraordinary talents. We celebrate their achievements with the prestigious Taite Music Prize and actively educate the community through the annual Going Global™ Music Summit and other initiatives.