Like A Storm make chart history again
New Zealand rockers Like A Storm have made kiwi rock history again this week, taking claim to the highest charting New Zealand made rock song in American radio history. Sitting at #11 in the US rock charts, ‘Become The Enemy' and their two previous singles have now become the three highest charting songs by a kiwi rock act in the USA ever.
Courtney Barnett added to the Laneway Festival
St. Jerome's Laneway Festival has announced that Laneway favourite Courtney Barnett has agreed to join the line-up for 2016, returning toAuckland after a wildly successful New Zealand tour in October that saw her playing to a sold-out St James Theatre. Barnett replaces Tobias Jesso Jr. on the bill, who has withdrawn from all Laneway dates.
New Zealand Entertainment Operators Association release media statement
Media statement from Senior Members of NEOA
(New Zealand Entertainment Operators Association)
Real Groovy Records finds Salvation
From Friday January 7th, 2016, Auckland's iconic record emporium,Real Groovy will open its new doors at 369 Queens Street previously the Salvation Army auditorium.
Adele's '25' breaks opening week sales record
Returning with triumphant force, the woman we have come to know simply as Adele enchants the world once again through song in her long awaited new release, 25.
Echo Festival Cancelled
Slow ticket sales have now led to the cancellation of two-day music event Echo Festival.
Broods the big winners at 2015 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards - full results
Topping off a sensationally eventful year both at home and internationally, Nelson born brother-sister duo Broods has taken home four Tuis from this year's 50th annual Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
Official statement from Rhythm & Vines
Statement from Rhythm & Vines
There has been recent editorial coverage on the 2014 riots at the BW Festival, which, although associated with Rhythm and Vines, was a separate festival and campground under separate management. BW campground was solely provided as accommodation for patrons attending Rhythm and Vines. BW Festival and campground is and has not been owned or operated by Rhythm and Vines.
Bespin take out 2015 NZ On Air Critics' Choice Prize
Bespin has been named as the winner of the NZ On Air Critics' Choice Prize in the 2015 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
First line up revealed for Auckland City Limits Music Festival
The first lineup announcement for the inaugural Auckland City Limits Music Festival has been released with an exciting and diverse roster headlined by Kendrick Lamar and The National.
New acts revealed for Splore 2016
More artists have been added to Splore Festival's 2016 line-up including Austrian house duo Klangkarussell, UK rising hip hop star,Little Simz, Berlin punk/cabaret performer Bonaparte, Warp Records' supremo Nightmares on Wax plus Australian neo soul group Hiatus Kaiyote.
WOMAD 2016 line-up revealed
Hot on the heels of the first announcement that Ladysmith Black Mambazo and John Grant will headline WOMAD NZ 2016, the full line-up can now be revealed - and it's one of the festival's most diverse and colourful yet.
McLaren Valley Festival moving to Auckland
McLaren Valley Music & Arts Festival is moving to Auckland. The move has come about after ongoing negotiations with residents in the area failed to resolve a number of outstanding concerns.
Soulfest 2015 cancelled
It is with a heavy heart and great regret that SoulFest International Australia advises that it has become necessary to cancel SoulFest 2015 and the subsequent sideshows, due to low ticket sales in Australia and New Zealand. SoulFest was scheduled to take place inA uckland Monday 26th October after the Australian dates.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo & John Grant first acts revealed for WOMAD 2016
Every year, WOMAD scours the planet to find the very best mix of the finest musicians to bring to us here in New Zealand.
First line-up revealed for Splore 2016
Splore has released a typically diverse line-up of artists in its first major announcement for the February 2016 event with five international artists making their New Zealand debuts.
Auckland City Limits Music Festival announced for 2016
Auckland promoter CRS Presents, in partnership with C3 Presents and Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV), have announced the inaugural Auckland City Limits Music Festival, which will take place on Saturday 19 March 2016 at Western Springs stadium, the surrounding fields and lakeside park.
Line-up revealed for 2016 St. Jerome's Laneway Festival
The Laneway Festival has revealed the artists of the 2016 edition. From pioneering artists at the top of their game to the acts which are tipped to break through in the year ahead - Laneway Festival has got the goods.
Ruban and Kody Nielson win 2015 Silver Scroll Award
Brothers Ruban Nielson and Kody Nielson have won the 2015 APRA Silver Scroll Award for the Unknown Mortal Orchestra song Multi-Love. Between the two of them, the gifted brothers have been finalists five times before, however this is the first time they have won the prestigious songwriting award.
2015 New Zealand Music Awards celebrating 50th Anniversary
The Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with award winning film director, writer, actor and comedian Taika Waititi hosting the evening.