SoundCheck Aotearoa

SoundCheck Aotearoa is an action group formed in 2020 with the mission to foster a safe and inclusive culture for the music community. We believe that action is needed to address inequitable representation, challenge systemic discrimination, and advance impactful change across the music community. In recognition of Māori as tangata whenua of Aotearoa, SoundCheck Aotearoa works in partnership with the Māori Music Industry Coalition in everything we do. SoundCheck Aotearoa has been operated by a small group of people with other roles in the music industry, with the help of independent specialists. In 2023, we formalized our structure and became a charitable trust. Our values: We have hope in a future where everyone is safe and respected in the music community and we strive to do everything with: Care – Value relationships and act in ways that look after our own and others’ dignity and mana. Fairness and Diversity, Inclusion and Equity – Guide and empower people to do what is fair, and right for all individuals [1] in the music community. Courage and Leadership – Take brave steps and model respectful and inclusive behaviour in everything we do. Community – Connect and collaborate with music communities. [1] all genders, genders, ethnicities, races, religions, sexual orientations, ages, disabilities (including illness), regional status, paternity/maternity and marital status.