Rio Hemopo-Hunuki shares music industry insights and his experiences in the digital creative sector


In this presentation, Rio Hemopo-Hunuki (Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Te Arawa, Niuē) talks about his experiences in the creative industries and about opportunities for rangatahi to engage in the digital creative sector. There is advice for young aspiring musicians, and more. Rio has over 20 years of experience in the creative industries – professionally as a recording artist/musician/producer, and in the digital creative arts via his company, Koi Digital Ltd. His current focus is to address new opportunities in the Interactive Media space (Gaming, AR/VR, Apps), specifically developing projects for Māori and Pasifika talent/rangatahi to engage in the exciting opportunities of the digital creative sector.


This Online Guest-Speaker Session was bought to you by the Network of Expertise and MENZA