Aspiring musicians, promoters, event managers and artist managers are invited to attend this year's IGNITE Seminars - an official event being held as part of New Zealand Music Month.

By Shawn Moodie

Artist: Biffy Clyro

Date / Venue: Tuesday April 24th, 2018: Spark Arena, Auckland

Chart topping singer/songwriter Bebe Rexha will release her highly anticipated debut album, EXPECTATIONS, on June 22.

Courtney Marie Andrews has shared her new video for 'Took You Up' taken from her March release May Your Kindness Remain.

For the third year in a row the New Zealand music industry has experienced double digit percentage growth with wholesale revenue growing by 14.6 per cent in 2017 to $98.8m, driven largely by New Zealand’s ever-increasing adoption and use of music streaming services.

By Ben Doy

Last month Madeline North aka So Below released her highly anticipated second EP ‘II’.

A Perfect Circle have shared their new song ‘So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish’ ahead of the April 20 release of their new full-length album EAT THE ELEPHANT.

The Prince Estate, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Records, has released the original version of the iconic song ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’.

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.