Hadden Morrison
NAME: HADDEN MORRISON
Drivers License: Full, Clean
Nationality: New Zealander
I have managed numerous large scale events, promotions, client relations and hospitality & tourism companies. This always involves publicity, marketing and promotions. Being accountable for teams of people, event and entertainment bookings, promoting brands and bands.
Excellent computing knowledge & understanding of all applications e.g. windows, office, excel, power point,
project & open office (own and work on both Mac and PC formats). Database management, introductory
web coding, social media promotions (twitter, facebook, myspace, bebo etc).
Wellington Polytechnic: Hospitality & Toursim degree 1996
Wellington College: January 1992 – December 1996
Wellington College 1st XV Captain
Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby Representative 1990 – 96
Prefect (Social Head)
School Certificate & Sixth Form passes
Coromandel Gold : (Whitianga Dec 2011 – Jan 2012) New Years Eve event (attended by + 20,000) Core crew; setting up, managing & breaking down the 3 day/2 night event in Whitianga. Wide range of jobs; liaising with production companies/band managers/contractors/short term staff & punters over the key ten days.
RIANZ / IFPI : (Auckland Oct 2011 – Present) Anti – Piracy investigator employed by RIANZ / IFPI as a ‘web sheriff’. Knowledge of popular music file formats, file transfer protocol, VPN’s, remote desktop, watermarking techniques, streaming software, ripping software, conversion software, relevant sizes and quality. Online Intel & Profiling. Identifying ‘leaks’ or copyright infringements of 0day album releases. Taking down URL’s, reporting using various software, understanding and enforcing Cease and Desist letters and DMCA law. RIANZ is also responsible for composing the weekly NZ Chart; NZ Top 40 (singles/albums/NZ singles & albums) Expertise in global cutting edge music trends, demands and releases. RIANZ co-ordinates the NZ Music Awards.
LOOP Media: (Wellington & Auckland 2009 – Present) Sponsorship, event management, tour management & promotions. Rhian Sheehan & Fly My Pretties cast and crew manager/wrangler and sponsor liaison.
RWC2011 & DAE International: (Auckland May 2011 – August 2011) Ceremonies Cast Coordinator for The Rugby World Cup 2011 Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Facilitating recruitment, auditioning, rehearsal and show day volunteers >2000 people. Recruited for roles including (but not limited too) Dancers, Acrobats, Rubgy players, hair and makeup teams, stage managers, wardrobe, props, ops, Maori & Pacifica performers. Confidentiality was a big part of the role as the Opening Ceremony is watched worldwide by millions of people and the Rugby World Cup is the third largest sporting event in the World.
Radio Active 89fm: (Wellington 2008 – April 2011) Sales, Directing, Marketing and Promotion of Events.
Sponsorship negotiation, proposals, client management, database management, "cold calling" and
implementing new policy. Website maintenance, social networking management e.g. Myspace, Facebook, Youtube, Vimeo, twitter etc. Clients have included Adidas, Red Bull, Vodafone, 42 Below Vodka, Pacific Blue amongst others. Co-ordinator for the NZ Music Show, DJ, Voice Talent, creating, production, scheduling of advertisements.
Fringe Kakano Grant Judging: (Wellington 2010)
Kakano is money that the Fringe Festival receives from Creative New Zealand to the tune of $50,000. I was part of a panel of five who allocated that money to new works. We had 50 applications, each with a synopsis, a marketing plan/timeline, a budget and an answer to the question, "How is this work original".
One Love: (Wellington 2008, 2009 & 2010) Event Manager and Producer
Waitangi Day Music Festival (attended by 14,000 + people), liaising with WCC, production suppliers; setting
and meeting budgets in multiple departments; sourcing and managing department heads and staff; liaising
with local authorities and emergency services; managing health & safety requirements; large crowd
management; acquiring work permits, travel arrangements, equipment carnets and insurance. Logistics &
booking production companies and utilities for the festival, stall holder & performer negotiation & booking,
on site manager & host.
Handle The Jandal: (Nationwide 2008 & 2009) Event Manager and Producer
Nationwide DIY NZ Music video competition and awards ceremony held at The St James Theatre and The
Embassy Theatre. Entries from Tolaga Bay to Timaru. Organizing promotions (5 x radio stations, Juice TV,
TV1 and TV3, Dominion Post and regional papers, posters & websites). Venue booking and negotiation,
ticketing, entertainment, themeing & prop construction, “calling or cueing the shows” lighting, projection and
production.
Fly My Pretties: (Nationwide April – June 2009) Tour Manager and Artist Liaison
Being responsible for a crew and cast of 33 people on a successful nationwide sell out month long Theatre
tour (Dun, Chch, Wgtn & Ak) Accommodation, transport, food and beverage bookings, rehearsal facilitator,
itinerary building and implementation, wardrobe, “calling or cueing the shows” and invoicing.
Homegrown: (Wellington 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011) Stage Manager
Attended by 14,000 + people. Accountable for Indie stage (9 bands). Band liaison, lighting/sound-
system/hospitality & security liaison, backstage design, build & management, on stage management, hiring
production staff, sponsor liaison, post analysis on how improvements could be made.
The Black Seeds: (Wellington 2006 - 2008) Assistant Manager & Tour Manager
Fee quoting, negotiation, payment & processing, Accommodation & Transport bookings for touring party of
18 people throughout NZ, Australia, Europe & the US. Contract writing & negotiation, Database initiation &
management, Venue & stage management, management of video & interactive media editing & distribution.
The Phoenix Foundation: (Wellington 2006 - 2008) Assistant Manager & Tour Manager
– SEE THE BLACK SEEDS
The Cuba St Carnival: (Wellington 2007 & 2009) Stage Manager
Budgeting & booking 8 bands for Wellington Outdoor Festival (15,000 + people). Stage & sound rigging.
Venue & engineer liaison. – SEE HOMEGROWN page 1
Chow Cabaret (now The Library): (Wellington 2005 - 2007) Restaurant Manager /Entertainment Director
Managing budgets, staff, profit & loss & accounts. Cost of sales & FOH training. Basic sound mixing and
engineering. Restaurant rostering & staff training/upskilling. Seven day music bookings.
Bullit Limited: (Wellington 2004 - 2005) Builder
Designing & constructing restaurant/venue. Creating service standards & budgets. Overseeing venue audio
installation. Staff employment & induction.
Chow: (Wellington 2004 - 2006) Bar/cocktail service, Maitre'de, duty manager
Lone Star Café and Bar: (Queenstown 1998 - 2004) Duty Manager
Stock control, ordering, cashups. Bartender/ DJing. Daily restaurant upkeep. Function & Entertainment
Coordinator, staff training
Subculture: (Queenstown 2003 – 2003) “Cameo” Bartender and DJ
Surreal Bar and Restaurant: (Queenstown 2003 - 2004) Senior Bartender
Bardeaux: (Queenstown 2002– 2003) Bar Manager
Routeburn Canyoning: (Glenorchy 2000 - 2003) No.1 Senior Guide
Guiding groups of clients down Grade 1 canyons using rope skills & water skills. Guide training in knot tying,
water safety, high angle rescue, swift water rescue and first aid. New route researcher / safety advisor.
12 Mile Delta Canyoning: (Queenstown 1999 - 2003) No.1 Senior Guide SEE ROUTEBURN CANYONING
Heritage Hotel: (Queenstown 1998 – 1999) Bar Manager / Concierge
Homegrown – Mark Wright
Hadden manages the Indie stage for me every year at Homegrown and does an amazing job. His technical and logistical skills are spot on and his ability to get the job done in a professional but laid back manner is essential to creating the right vibe at Homegrown. Long story short… Hadden nails it every year, the feedback form the respective acts is always good and I wouldn’t have anyone else doing it. 5 gold stars and a pixie caramel from me. Mark Wright
Director – Homegrown
David Ridler – NZ On Air Assistant NZ Music Manager
Hadden Morrison is currently in charge of promotions at Radio Active but has also done heaps of work with events and tours such as Fly My Pretties etc… he is a good man…
Cheers D
The Black Seeds & The Phoenix Foundation Co Manager: Craig Pearce
Haddens time working for me on The Black Seeds and The Phoenix Foundation management was nothing but top notch. Always willing to do any task at hand to an extremely high standard meant I never needed to overlook projects he was in charge of. His attention to detail is superior, he spots problems before they can even occur.
A great asset to any team!
5/5 from me.
Sam Scott – The Phoenix Foundation
Hadden’s a great guy to have behind the scenes, either coordinating music videos or managing tours, you always know everything’s gonna be sorted, he’s one of those great co-ordinaters in creative industries who perfectly balances being one of the team (ie getting on with artists/musicians) and getting the job done efficiently and professionally. I have enjoyed working with him every opportunity I have had to do so. He is a highly competent tour manager, production co-ordinater and events manager - 4.5 stars (minus 1/2 star cause I don't want him to move to Ak!)..."
Barnaby Weir – The Black Seeds, Fly My Pretties & Flash Harry
Hadden has a wide range of skills and experience in professional event management, he is a good listener and has impeccable people. Hadden is very loyal and trustworthy and always takes responsibility for his work. No situation is too stressful for him, he seems to handle anything in a calm and patient manner.
Hadden takes initiative, he doesn't wait around for things to get done and he also works incredibly hard on all the projects I have seen him on. Hadden knows about logistics and is organized and always thinking ahead. He always has a to do list in his pocket and a good idea of how to make ideas a reality. Connecting the dots.
I would easily recommend working with Hadden on any project big or small. He is truly a wonderful human being and anyone lucky enough to work with him would tell you the same.
Sola Rosa
Thanks so much. We had such a great time. The best hospitality we've had in any green room for a long time too. Much respect to all involved.
Catch you next time.
Andrew
DR Richard Nunns (QSM) & The Etymologists
Hi Hadden, hey thanks for a great day at One Love, I felt well looked after and positive about every aspect... A pleasure to play... thanks again and see you soon – Jeff
The Eastern
HADDEN,
thanks so much for having us at the one love festival, we had a swell
old time daylight and all and were treated kindly by everyone, so
thanks for being cool to us, we mean it! I hope you got some downtime
and had a little fun your self...and thanks for putting it all
together...your one of the good ones
cheers brother
adam
Cuba For Chch feedback - James Meharry (RDU Christchurch)
On behalf of the people of Christchurch I would like to formerly recognize the outstanding effort of you and your crew – Active & SFBH & all the bars, dj’s, musicians and people of Wellington for your positivity and love for a great night out in honour of those affected by the earthquake, a massive big up. PZ
Planet Media – Tim Couch
Hadden,
Excellent! Thanks heaps for all of actives support through this. I really appreciate all the effort you put in. I'll looking forward to dealing with you again in the near future!
Cheers
TC
Children On The Edge – Shelly Mansfield
We LOVE IT! Well done, this is great!
Thanks again Hadden I really appreciate your help on this and quick and positive response!
Shelly
Exposure Lifestyles/Good Karma Project – Pat Shepherd
You're a star! Great catching up Hadden, stoked you like the idea.
Thanks for those contacts, they are a HUGE help.
Awesome, catch ya soon.
PAT
Farmer Pimp – Mark Michel
G'day Hadden,
First of all, want to thank you so much for all your help and support mate! Really is so appreciated!
Cheers again Hadden, hope to see you in Welli!
Mark
Food For Funk/Fido – Dunc tha Funk
Awesome man that looks choice as. All perfect spots on the schedule
too. Thanks heaps.
Jdubs – Ben James
hey ninja
ad sounds mean! love it
maaad love homey
dubs
Red Bull – Grace Boyle
Hi Guys, Thanks so much for hosting moi on Saturday. Congrats on pulling off another awesome One Love! Thanks heaps xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Mungo HiFi - Vanita
Thanks heaps for sending these through Hadden!
Also just wanted to say a massive BIG UP for all your fantastic work putting the festival together. It was a great day and I was very impressed at how well and smoothly everything ran. You rock. V
Poisoning Paradise – Mark Lowndes
Totally wicked bro that was such a good mix!
Thank you, please pump that out there as you have the power to effect change in the hearts and minds of humanity.
Your a legend man, we look forward to catching up with you guys, when is a good time to come visit you, are you ever in the office after 6 ?
Keep rocking the free world,
M
Parihaka – Jon Dix
Yo Hadden . . .
Good stuff and very much appreciated. I live at Parihaka Paa come for an "18th" (the raa - The Day) or at any other time - find you a bed no probs . . . Arohanui, JD
Referees - phone numbers on request
Mark Wright: Homegrown / Coromandel Gold
Mikee Tucker: LOOP Recordings
Craig Pearce: The Black Seeds / The Phoenix Foundation
James Wheelan: Lonestar
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