Damian VaughanDamian Vaughan

Damian Vaughan is the CEO of Recorded Music NZ, the industry representation, advocacy and licensing organisation for recording artists and their labels.

How NZ music can thrive in the post-Covid world

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With so many gigs and jobs cancelled over the past month, Covid-19 has devastated the New Zealand music ecosystem. But as Recorded Music NZ CEO Damian Vaughan writes, the right support can see the industry emerge even stronger. By the numbers, this should be a time of celebration for Aotearoa’s music industry. We just finalised … Read more

Music doesn’t just happen: Why you should care about the Copyright Act review

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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is currently reviewing the Copyright Act. Damian Vaughan, CEO of Recorded Music NZ, argues that strengthening copyright protection under the law will benefit our local music industry. It’s an exciting time for New Zealand music. The industry has embraced the digital transition, is investing in new distribution models, … Read more