A London-based community supporting Kiwis in music.
Our Mission:
Inward Bound, founded by Lucie Watson, Head of Music at the London-based label services company Platoon, is dedicated to supporting the New Zealand music community in London. We aim to create a collaborative space where artists, musicians, and industry professionals can connect, access resources, and discover opportunities to thrive in the vibrant London music scene.
How We Support You
If You’re in London Already:
Meetups: We host monthly meet-ups to connect you with fellow musicians, industry professionals, and music lovers. These events are a fantastic opportunity to share experiences, collaborate on projects, and build new relationships.
Workshops and Masterclasses: We organise workshops and masterclasses led by experienced musicians and industry experts. These sessions are designed to enhance your skills, broaden your knowledge, and keep you updated on the latest trends in the music world.
Events Calendar: We manage a busy calendar where you can stay up to date on our events, gigs and other relevant dates that are worth knowing about. Get in touch to get your event on our calendar!
If You’re Traveling to London:
Online Resources: Our page of articles covers everything you need to know as a Kiwi in music looking to move to the UK; visas, grants, industry contacts, venues and job sites.
For Artists/Musicians - A UK Strategy For While You’re in Market: We can help you tailor a plan while you’re here - whether it be getting into sessions, playing shows, introductions to UK industry, genre-specific opportunities, etc.
For Job Searchers - 1:1 guidance and advice for getting noticed in the London job market.