Future Sound
Artist mentoring & development
Workshops, showcases, open mics and festival stages — for artists who want more than a weekly lesson.
Group classes & workshops
From first chords to the business of music.
On the calendar
Future Sound events · 2026
Showcases, A&P shows, plaza parties and open mics across Otago and beyond.
Future Sound Showcase — Meridian
Artist development stage
North Otago A&P Show
Live performance & mentoring presence
Harbour Street Jazz & Blues Festival
Future Sound Showcase Stage
Mackenzie A&P Show
Easter Monday
Future Sound Plaza Party
12:00 – 3:00
Songwriting workshop
South Dunedin Public Library · 10:00 – 3:00
Future Sound Open Mic
Dunedin Public Library · 11:30 – 3:00
Recording & songwriting workshop
South Dunedin Library · 10:00 – 3:00
Waimate A&P Show
Future Sound stage
Future Sound Talent Quest
Dates announced through the year — enquire to register interest
Talks & mentoring
The stuff they don’t put on the setlist.
Jae speaks on the business of music, touring, promotion, and the long game — including sessions drawn from his books One Man Band, Rock the Foundations, and Rock & Blues Harmonica.
Bring your songs to the next room.
Workshops, mentoring, or a spot on a Future Sound stage — start with a message.