Live Nation Entertainment has announced that is has taken a controlling interest in New Zealand’s Rhythm and Vines Festival, expanding its presence and festival count in the region.

Tickets to Drax Project at the Powerstation in Auckland sold out in less than 10 minutes when they went on sale earlier last week. Now due to overwhelming demand, the phenomenal four-piece is adding a second show on Saturday, May 12.

Taranaki music identity Brian Wafer and Powertool Records Andrew Maitai are the new hosts of the Auckland Record Fair later this month.

Auckland-based four piece group Openside have made their 2018 debut with the release of their empowering new single and stunning companion video ‘No Going Back’, with the video premiering on Alternative Press.

Courtney Barnett shares 'City Looks Pretty', the third single from her highly anticipated album Tell Me How You Really Feel.

Straight off the back of a scorching Homegrown set in Wellington, a couple of dates on I Am Giant’s final NZ tour and the announcement of their debut performance at Spark Arena in support of Biffy Clyro, Skinny Hobos celebrate the launch of their debut album with an 11 date national tour.

By Poppy Tohill

As the days and nights get colder, we need something more to laugh about than the unpredictability of Auckland weather and lucky for us, The New Zealand International Comedy Festival returns (kicking off this Thursday 26 April).

Sons of Zion have well and truly earned their place in the upper echelons of New Zealand music and the band have announced the release of their highly anticipated new album, Vantage Point, on May 11.

As the reputation of the all ages gig series Seamless continues to grow, so do their line-ups.

Photos by Mark Derricutt

Date / Venue: Saturday April 21st, 2018 - Galatos, Auckland

Photos by Shane Jones

Date / Venue: Saturday April 21st, 2018 - Sullivans Bar, Christchurch

Britain’s biggest selling comedian Michael McIntyre has sold out in record time, selling out TWO arena shows in THREE days with his BIG WORLD TOUR in 2019.

By Wal Reid

Artist: The Killers 

Date / Venue: Friday April 20th, 2018 - Spark Arena, Auckland

By Chelsea Pickens

Artist: Simple Plan

Date / Venue: Thursday April 19th, 2018 – The Powerstation, Auckland

By Lisa Diedricks

Artist: Halsey with special guest Kehlani

Date / Venue: Thursday April 19th: Spark Arena, Auckland

By Ben Doy

Biffy Clyro are heading to New Zealand next week to play one show at the Spark Arena on Tuesday April 24th. 

Gold Coast singer-songwriter Amy Shark releases her highly anticipated new single ‘I Said Hi’.

‘I’m supposed to be dead!’ Canvey Island’s Dr Feelgood guitar legend Wilko Johnson was diagnosed in late 2012 with terminal pancreatic cancer.

Biffy Clyro are heading to Auckland on Tuesday April 24th to play one show at the Spark Arena and we've got a double pass to giveaway!

Hamilton based pop-folk trio Looking For Alaska have announced the release of their catchy new single 'Calling Out' on the cusp of a nationwide tour.

‘No One Defeats Us’ is the first taste of music from one of Australia’s most anticipated new bands, DREAMS – a collaboration between Daniel Johns (aka Dr Dreams) and Luke Steele (aka Miracle).

The winner of the ninth annual Taite Music Prize is the inimitable Aldous Harding for her bewitching sophomore album ‘Party’.

Taking place at Deep Creek Brews & Eats in Browns Bay on May 1st, the party will feature live sets from Magic Factory, Ha The Unclear, Gareth Thomas (Goodshirt) and Samuel Flynn Scott (The Phoenix Foundation),

DYNAMO has announced a second Auckland show for the ‘SEEING IS BELIEVING’ DYNAMO LIVE NZ TOUR 2018.  This new performance is scheduled for Saturday 28 July at 3pm at Auckland’s Spark Arena.

After the release of their debut single ‘City Boy’ last month Calpurnia have truly arrived with the song being streamed more than 2 millions times and hitting #1 on the Global Viral Spotify chart.

Much-loved New Zealand artist, producer and beatmaker Estère debuts ‘Nomads’, the last single before the release of her forthcoming double album My Design, On Others’ Lives which is due out Friday 27th April.