I met many inspiring artists and astute business people at the two day music conference including internationally renown artist Moana Maniapoto and Fat Freddy’s Drop manager, Nicole Duckworth.  Moana who draws on her identity as a Maori woman with a background in traditional performing arts to write songs that resonate with global audiences. Nicole Duckworth is the business brain and self confessed matriarch of Fat Freddy’s Drop. Also pictured below is Myele Manzanza, percussionist from Electric Wire Hustle and James from the Nudge.  www.soundsaotearoa.com