Universal Music New Zealand is part of the global Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company.

Universal Music New Zealand works with both local and international artists across artist development, recording, marketing and promotion, with a strong focus on growing Aotearoa talent and creating pathways to global success. With support from music industry professionals and organisations, we are committed to developing the future of New Zealand music.

Our goal is simple: build artists who are prepared, not just discovered.

nextWAV. is designed to strengthen the long-term pipeline of New Zealand music.

We aim to:

• Increase the number of globally competitive NZ artists
• Strengthen the connection between education and industry
• Grow the share of local music consumption in New Zealand