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YAMI is back — with fresh inspiration and a whole lot of music! 🎶Celebrating 11 years of YAMI (Youth + Adults in the Music Industry), we’re back in Wānaka on 1 + 2 May 2027 for Yami Sounds Summit – Life is Music! Join us for a sensational weekend of workshops, conversations, collaborations and live performances for musicians and music lovers aged 10 to 110.
YAMI (Youth + Adults in the Music Industry) brings together expert tutors with hands-on experience in performance, songwriting, management, copyright, royalties, tech, recording, touring and production. Past tutors include Troy Kingi, Anika Moa, Jon Toogood, Ladi6, Dave Dobbyn, Tiki Taane, Barnaby Weir, Tali, Kings, Julia Deans and Anna Coddington, plus members of Fat Freddy’s Drop, The Beths, Fly My Pretties, L.A.B, The Phoenix Foundation and Shapeshifter.
**Our 2027 tutor line-up will be announced in February 2027!**
For 2027, we’re excited to welcome **Barnaby Weir as our guest curator**, bringing his creativity, experience and passion for Aotearoa music to the YAMI mix.
Whether you’re an aspiring artist, producer, manager, composer, promoter, DJ or tech enthusiast — or simply love making music — YAMI offers practical tools, industry connections and the encouragement to take your next step.
Find your tribe, share your sound and be part of an unforgettable musical weekend - Registrations are online from 5th of November 2026!
**JUNIOR:** Ages 10–13
**YOUTH:** Ages 14–18
**ADULT:** Ages 19–110
See you there!
www.yami.nz
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Lake Wanaka Centre, 89 Ardmore St, Wanaka 9305, New Zealand, Queenstown
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