Amped MUSIC PROJECT 2025

“From the transformative experiences to the inspiring community and the incredible support provided by the AMPED team, I cannot recommend AMPED enough for young musicians in our community. It’s not just a music programme — it’s a launching pad for confidence, creativity, and connection that will stay with you for life.” – Ashane, Amped participant Calling Ōtepoti | Dunedin’s young musicians and bands! Amped Music Project is recruiting for its 2025 programme! Amped Music Project – proudly produced by Dunedin Fringe – is a free music mentorship programme for high school aged young people. During Term 3, Amped offers workshops with industry professionals, all-ages gigs, and performance, promotion, media and recording opportunities that connect young musicians with Ōtepoti’s music and creative scenes. Now in its 13th year, Amped offers free skill building opportunities on a wide array of topics including: planning and running gigs, live sound and visuals, songwriting and performance, recording, publishing and production, and more. Musician, music teacher and producer Craig Monk, and band manager, promoter and label owner Natasha Griffiths lead and deliver Amped. Amped aims to encourage participants to explore their identity as young artists; to meet and connect with other like-minded young people; to begin to develop music careers; and become empowered to build on their Amped experience if they wish to pursue music as either a career or hobby. Amped also aims to support more women, LGBTQIA+, Māori, Pasifika and BIPoC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) young people to participate safely in the music community, and encourage young audiences to experience great music by their peers and established musicians in safe, fun environments. “This project is more than just practical training for young musicians; it is a cornerstone of Dunedin’s cultural identity. AMPED helps keep our music scene connected, diverse, and alive with fresh talent, fostering collaboration and providing an ideal platform for the next generation of artists to shine.” – Jenny Duncan, Pearl Diver Amped Music Project is proudly supported by the Wright Family Foundation, NZ On Air, Creative New Zealand, the Otago Community Trust, the NZ Music Commission, the Sargood Bequest, APRA/AMCOS NZ, The Rock Shop and the Dunedin City Council.