Racing are set to release their new album Real Dancing on Friday November 9th, and to celebrate the band are launching out across New Zealand for an eight-date tour.

Multi-platinum artist Post Malone has announced his timely return to Australia and New Zealand with shows taking place in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland across April and May next year, 2019.

With Raglan’s beloved Soundsplash festival close to selling out, a second stellar line-up of acts from far and wide has just been announced.

By Shane Hollands

Artist: J.C Carroll

Date / Venue: Friday October 19th, 2018 - The Thirsty Dog, Auckland

By Shane Jones

Artist: Shihad with special guests Villainy & Beastwars

Date / Venue: Friday October 19th, 2018 - The Bedford Bigtop, Christchurch

ARTIST: The Jungle Giants

DATE/VENUE: Friday 19th Oct 2018 / Studio the Venue, Auckland

SUPPORTED BY: The Leers & Being.

Tiny Ruins announces the upcoming release of their new album Olympic Girls on February 1st, 2019.

By Zoe Reid

Artist: 6LACK

Date / Venue: Thursday October 18th, 2018 - The Powerstation, Auckland

For the last 30 years Upper Hutt Posse has been creating powerful and inspirational music to challenge the status quo and fight for social justice in Aotearoa.

The internationally established three day world music, arts and dance festival WOMAD is all about artist discovery and the 2019 festival once again features an array of artists from all corners of the globe.

Grammy Award-winning American rock guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Slash, returns to New Zealand in January with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators in tow on the “Living The Dream Tour”.

Photos by Trevor Villers

Date / Venue: Wednesday October 17th, 2018 - The Tuning Fork, Auckland

Photos by Trevor Villers

Date / Venue: Wednesday October 17th, 2018 - The Tuning Fork, Auckland

By Andra Jenkin

I caught up with Snake Sabo of Skid Row and discovered he was a lot more profound and positive that I expected from a guy named Snake.

By Lisa Diedricks

Artist: Kygo

Date / Venue: Wednesday October 17th, 2018 - Spark Arena, Auckland

By Wal Reid

Artist: Panic! At The Disco

Date / Venue: Tuesday October 16th, 2018 - Spark Arena, Auckland

With a week’s worth of events, Music Therapy New Zealand’s annual awareness campaign will run from October 20-28 to draw attention to the life-changing affect of music therapy and the support services available in New Zealand.

One of Britain’s most iconic and sophisticated names; Bryan Ferry, the acclaimed solo artist and leader of Roxy Music, is returning to New Zealand in March 2019 as part of his extensive world tour.

Californian rock legends Jefferson Starship will join TOTO and Dragon on next year’s ‘A Summer’s Day Live’ series, which will take in some of the most picturesque locations and popular concert venues across New Zealand.

Internationally celebrated musician Estère performs at Ostend War Memorial Hall on Saturday 8th December, her one show on Waiheke Island.

Indie-folk artist Mel Parsons will release her fourth studio album Glass Heart on November 30.

A second and final Auckland concert for the Eagles World Tour has been added to meet overwhelming demand.

By Shane Jones

Artist: William Shatner

Date / Venue: Sunday October 14th, 2018 - Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch

Hot off the back of their Australian FOMO Festival appearance, Rae Sremmurd are returning to Auckland on Friday 4th January 2018 at the Logan Campbell Centre.

The Auckland Folk Festival will be back this summer with an interesting, diverse line-up of local and international artists.

By Shane Hollands

Artist: Sticky Filth with special guests Slumbug

Date / Venue: Saturday October 13th, 2018 - Galatos, Auckland