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The Wanaka Music Arts and Culture Society is a not-for-profit organization based in Wanaka, New Zealand. Established in 1998, the society is best known for organizing a series of music festivals and educational summits that have significantly contributed to the cultural and creative industries in the Otago region. Its flagship events include the Rippon Festival, the Tuki Festival, and the biennial YAMI SouNZ Summit. The society was founded in 1998 by a group of local musicians, creatives, and community leaders aiming to provide a platform for New Zealand music and foster youth development in the arts. Over the years, the organization has played a pivotal role in shaping the music scene in the South Island, with an emphasis on grassroots growth, community inclusion, and education.
YAMI SouNZ Summit (Biennial since 2015)
The YAMI SouNZ Summit (Youth & Adults in the Music Industry) is a biennial music industry summit designed to educate and empower aspiring creatives. Since its inception in 2015, YAMI has brought together music professionals—ranging from Grammy-winning producers to prominent New Zealand artists—to lead workshops, panels, and collaborative sessions. The summit has become a launching pad for local talent, offering hands-on training in songwriting, production, management, and performance.
Tuki Festival (2017–2020)
Following the conclusion of Rippon, the society launched the Tuki Festival in 2017, carrying forward the legacy under a new name. Tuki continued to celebrate New Zealand’s diverse music landscape while introducing more genre diversity and production innovation. The festival was held annually at Glendhu Bay, attracting thousands of attendees and maintaining its strong links to the Wanaka community.
YAMI SouNZ Summit (Biennial since 2015)
The YAMI SouNZ Summit (Youth & Adults in the Music Industry) is a biennial music industry summit designed to educate and empower aspiring creatives. Since its inception in 2015, YAMI has brought together music professionals—ranging from Grammy-winning producers to prominent New Zealand artists—to lead workshops, panels, and collaborative sessions. The summit has become a launching pad for local talent, offering hands-on training in songwriting, production, management, and performance.
Tuki Festival (2017–2020)
Following the conclusion of Rippon, the society launched the Tuki Festival in 2017, carrying forward the legacy under a new name. Tuki continued to celebrate New Zealand’s diverse music landscape while introducing more genre diversity and production innovation. The festival was held annually at Glendhu Bay, attracting thousands of attendees and maintaining its strong links to the Wanaka community.