Executive with The Cetacea Foundation researching state-of-the-art sound technology

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Michael Sutherland is a recording engineer, musician, loop-pedal artist and psychedelic music expert from Aotearoa New Zealand.

Michael learned the art of recording/engineering from some of New Zealand's best from the film and commercial music industry and has a talent for merging vintage era with the future.

He has been involved in many records, including some of Aotearoa's biggest acts, local rock/pop artists, and larger jazz & orchestral ensembles.

Michael also pioneered Music for Float Tanks in 2019 which is now used in 70+ Float Centres around the globe.

Michael develops & composes music for Psychedelic Therapy collaborating with clinical trials to heal communities, bring incredible artists together, and teach us more about music's incredible role in these breakthrough therapies and consciousness in general.

About.Me

I moved from the US in 2015 and was hired as the Exchange Operator at XCHC in 2016. I spent 8 years facilitating 2,000+ events and working with 400+ creatives throughout their residencies and participated in Music & Arts festivals/events around the country.

Now I’m Co-Director of XCHC and Co-Founder of a consulting/creative agency called “Hegel & Fein” that develops ambitious creative projects and strategies.

Current Projects:
1. Project Manager for opening 800 capacity venue
2. Develop a nationwide artist touring/retreat program that facilitates creative opportunities, accommodation, venues, transportation, and networking.
3. Develop a sustainable model for creative social clubs that can be expanded globally.
4. Develop the template for immersive art events in underutilized, abandoned, or heritage properties around New Zealand.
5. Design a democratically operated responsive Fund for creative projects outside of funding institutions.

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