New Zealand End Of Year charts released
The Official New Zealand End of Year Charts have been released byRecorded Music NZ today (18 Dec.) with the international superstars taking the honours.
Winners from the 2014 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards
The 2014 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards were held last night,Thursday November 20th, at the Vector Arena in Auckland.
AC/DC release statement regarding Phil Rudd's arrest
AC/DC have released a statement concerning their drummer Phil Rudd's arrest for attempting to procure a murder.
Official NZ Music Charts to include streaming
From November 7, Recorded Music NZ's Official Top 40 Singles Chartand the NZ Artist Singles Chart will include on demand audio streaming data as well as sales.
Tami Neilson & Joshua Neilson win the 2014 APRA Silver Scroll Award
Tami Neilson and Joshua Neilson have won the 2014 APRA Silver Scroll Awardwith their song Walk (Back to Your Arms). The soulful, retro-flavoured blues ballad was chosen as this year's winner by APRA's membership, made up of over 10,000 New Zealand songwriters and composers.
Randa wins 2014 NZ On Air Critics' Choice Prize
Randa has been named as the winner of the NZ On Air Critics' Choice Prize in the 2014 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
D'Angelo - the road to Soulfest
By Jake Ebdale
For many here in New Zealand, the inaugural Soulfest will be a highlight of 2014's live schedule. It brings Maxwell, Common, Mos Def, Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild to Western Springs Stadium onSunday October 26th. The day sounds like absolute quality - many of the artists haven't crossed our shores yet - including one I've left out, the big draw card.
Winners announced at New Zealand Country Music Awards
Heart First by Kaylee Bell is the nation's Best Country Music Albumfor 2014 while Tami Neilson and Delaney Davidson's Whiskey & Kissesis the Best Country Music Song.
Music Managers Awards 2014
By Poppy Tohill
The past 12 months have been phenomenal for New Zealand Music and as great it is to praise the artists, it is also important that all the hard work, passion and dedication that exists behind the scenes throughout our music industry is also recognised and praised.
Pharrell breaks NZ Singles Chart record
This week marks a new era in the New Zealand Music Charts with the breaking of a near 40 year Singles Chart record.
2014 Taite Music Prize round up
By Poppy Tohill
The purpose of the Taite Music Prize is to recognise outstanding creativity for an entire collection of music contained on one album.
Digital music sales overtake physical sales in NZ
Recorded Music NZ, the industry representation and licensing organisation for recording artists and their labels, today (31 March) released its wholesale figures for the New Zealand recorded music industry in 2013.
Lorde wins two Grammy Awards!
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards took place today at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Tattletale Saints win Tui for Best Folk Album 2014
How Red Is The Blood by Auckland-based duo Tattletale Saints has taken the Tui for Best Folk Album 2014.
Recorded Music NZ reveals 2013's top selling albums & singles
Lorde has been the name on everyone's lips this year and that trend continues into the final chart results.
Full results from the 2013 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards
She has ruled the charts on the international scene and now teen singing sensation Lorde has been acknowledged big time at home collecting four Tuis at the 2013 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
Sheep, Dog & Wolf take out the Hallenstein Brothers Critics' Choice Prize
Sheep, Dog & Wolf is the winner of the Hallenstein Brothers Critics' Choice Prize in the 2013 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
Finalists announced for NZ Music Awards - Technical Award winners revealed
Recorded Music NZ has announced the artists in the running for Tui glory at the 48th Annual Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
Lorde wins the 2013 Silver Scroll Award
The winner of the 2013 APRA Silver Scroll Award is ‘Royals', written by the prolifically talented Ella Yelich-O'Connor and her collaborator Joel Little (EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd), performed by Lorde.
Fat Freddy's Drop sell out the Brixton Academy
Fat Freddy's Drop are on a roll, selling out London's esteemed Brixton Academy two weeks ahead of their show in October.