behind the notes of the nz session collective
Our Journey
The NZ Session Collective was built by musicians, for musicians.
It began with one simple question: “Why is booking incredible talent still a chaotic mess?”
Founder and session pianist Ken Naidu experienced endless emails, last-minute scrambles and no easy way to find the right fit. New Zealand overflows with talent, yet the booking process felt frustratingly outdated.
So we created The NZ Session Collective—a seamless live-music booking platform for musicians seeking opportunities and bookers hunting world-class talent.
Our exclusive Locrian app delivers:
Instant access to top-tier session musicians across every genre and instrument
Real-time availability and calendar syncing
AR-powered event planning to visualise your performance
It’s live music—done right.
Our Values
Excellence
Great music isn’t optional—it’s our standard. We curate New Zealand’s finest session musicians and provide an intuitive, seamless booking experience that raises the bar for live performance.
Innovation
We don’t just keep up—we push forward. From AR-powered event planning to crypto-friendly payments, we evolve with technology, and the art.
Authenticity
Music is about connection, not perfection. As a collective built by musicians, for musicians, we champion real artistry, raw talent and genuine expression.
Partnership
Great music happens when people unite. We foster a network of artists, venues and industry professionals to create more opportunities and drive the future of live music.
Our Friends And Allies
