We’re so proud of you and how far you’ve already taken your instrument.
join the nz session collective
Take control of your music career. Work on your terms, connect with top-tier opportunities, and be part of a collective that values your craft.
How it works For Musicians
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Getting started is simple. Fill out our online form above, and we’ll schedule a chat—because talent is key, but so is being a great human.
Then, you’ll audition for our panel of industry judges. Once approved, you’ll officially join NZSC, gaining access to high-quality gigs in private events, corporate functions, studio recordings, and live shows.
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Play when you want, where you want.
With Locrian, our exclusive booking app, you manage your own availability and choose the gigs that fit your schedule. Whether you want to play once a month or every night, it’s up to you.
We handle contracts, payments, and logistics—so you can focus on what matters: the music.
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Think of Locrian as your Airbnb for gigs—everything you need, in one place.
Booking Dashboard – See all your past and upcoming gigs in one view.
Real-Time Availability – Update your schedule, get booked instantly.
Earnings & Invoicing – Track payments with full transparency.
Post-Booking Chat – Connect with musicians, session managers, and clients.
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By joining NZSC, you’re not just securing bookings—you’re helping build a sustainable future for musicians.
We’re setting new industry standards, ensuring fair pay, consistent opportunities, and a thriving community of artists.
Benefits of Joining the NZSC
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Workshops
Enhance your skills and network with top industry professionals through our professional workshops, designed to elevate your musical career.
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Deadly Ponies
Enjoy exclusive discounts and gifts from Deadly Ponies, a New Zealand-based label, crafting luxury bags & accessories. Elevate your personal brand with high-quality, fashionable products.
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Tony Sly
Access exclusive deals on Tony Sly - handmade ceramics, and pottery in Raglan, New Zealand. Tony Sly's artisan ceramics, kitchenware and homeware, adding a touch of artistic craftsmanship to your living space.
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Music Therapy
Experience the healing power of music with our music therapy sessions, tailored to support musicians' mental and emotional well-being. These sessions provide a peaceful retreat to recharge and foster creativity.
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Città
Benefit from exclusive discounts at Città - a New Zealand design company that creates purposeful, original and beautiful furniture and homeware for every room in the home.
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Rodd & Gunn
Upgrade your wardrobe with Rodd & Gunn’s sophisticated and timeless range of smart & casual men's clothing - offered as both discounts and gifts to NZSC musicians.
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Networks
Connect with like-minded professionals and musicians within our exclusive booking app Locrian, and at NZSC events and awards - elevating your instrument, and artistry.
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Glorious Mud
Discover the glorious world of artisan hand-made clay creations by Kelley Eady. Holding the finished piece in your hands, you can marvel at its journey, from shapeless mud to a glorious, functional work of art.
Our Friends And Allies
