Music Commission News

The NZ Music Commission is pleased to announce the return of the Industry Internship Programme for 2026, with applications for Host Organisations open from TODAY.

The Industry Internship Programme is an initiative from the NZ Music Commission to help emerging music professionals and recent tertiary graduates gain experience and kick-start their careers in the music sector. Running since 2018, the Industry Internship 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 updated Host FAQs Sheet here.

Applications for Host Organisations are open until 5pm Friday 3rd October. Applications for Interns will open in late October.