Big Country add second Auckland show
Following their first concert on June 11th at the King's Arms selling out, Big Country have added a second Auckland show the following night.
Silicon take out 2016 Taite Music Prize
The winner of the seventh annual Taite Music Prize 2016 is Silicon for the album ‘Personal Computer’ released on Weird World/Domino Recordings (Universal Music NZ).
Common & Talib Kweli's Wellington show moved to Auckland
It's been announced that hip-hop legend Common’s Wellington show will move to Auckland’s iconic Powerstation venue.
Racing announce Misbehaving release tour
Racing is hitting the road on Le Tour in support of Misbehaving in May. They’ll play shows in Auckland, Napier, Wellington and their first foray across the ocean to Christchurch!
The official NZ Music Month Summit 2016 - Understanding The Music Industry
The NZ Music Managers Forum and the NZ Music Commission with support from Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS and NZ On Air, are proud to announce the return of the Official Music Month Summit on Saturday May 28th.
Openside announced to open for Twenty One Pilots in Auckland
Openside have been announced to support Twenty One Pilots at the band's sold-out Vector Arena concert on Monday April 18.
Finalists announced for Vodafone Pacific Music Awards
The range of faces from the familiar to the brand new which have made the finals of the Vodafone Pacific Music Awards attests to a Pacific Music industry which has never been in better health.
The Cure announce NZ show
Nine years since their last New Zealand appearance, The Cure will make a very welcome return to Auckland this July for one special show.
Swervedriver and Fur Patrol announce NZ tour
Nineties UK shoegaze legends Swervedriver return to NZ with old friends Fur Patrol. Fur Patrol will open this doubleheader whilst celebrating their 20th anniversary.
Willie Watson & Joshua Hedley to play Auckland show
New York born Willie Watson, co-founder of one of the most respected bands in modern Americana, Old Crow Medicine Show will co-headline one New Zealand show with Joshua Hedley, one of Nashville’s emerging stars, at The Tuning Fork, Auckland on Thursday 7 July.
The Temper Trap to play free iHeartRadio show
iHeartRadio New Zealand have announced Australian rock band The Temper Trap will be performing a free live concert on May 9 at Auckland’s Powerstation.
Kyle Hall to make debut NZ appearance
Detroit-native DJ/Producer Kyle Hall is heading to Auckland in June for his debut appearance down-under. Touted as one of Detroit’s contemporary shining lights, Kyle Hall builds on decades of house, techno, jazz and Motown heritage to be one of the city’s most sought after DJ’s.
Real Groovy announces Record Store Day festivities
This Saturday is Record Store Day and Real Groovy is the place to be. At the new store, at 369 Queen St, over the road from the old Real Groovy: it is bursting at the seams with new vinyl releases, quality pre-loved titles, turntables, pop culture merchandise, DVDs and CDs.
Finalists announced for 2016 MMF Music Managers Awards
The New Zealand Music Managers Forum in association with NZ Music Commission, Recorded Music NZ and OneMusic are proud to announce the finalists for the 2016 Music Managers Awards.
Drax Project to embark on NZ tour
After jaw-dropping support slots at Gorillaz Sound System and SBTRKT, and an epic set at Bay Dreams, it was only logical that Audiology would team up with Drax Project for their first national tour!
Vengaboys announce two NZ shows
Grab your friends and bring back the memories for what’s going to be the party of the year as the Euro kings and queens of dance-pop the Vengaboys, bring their crazy outfits and non-stop-fun to New Zealand this October.
Drowning Pool announce NZ show
Texan powerhouse quartet Drowning Pool are heading to New Zealand to play one show this July.
Disturbed heading to NZ this November
Disturbed will play one New Zealand show this November at Auckland's Vector Arena.
Shihad to play 3 NZ shows in one day
To launch New Zealand Music Month,iHeartRadio New Zealand and Radio Hauraki are embarking on their most ambitious event yet, which will see iconic New Zealand rock band Shihad play three free shows in three different cities on one day.
John Cleese & Eric Idle: Together Again at Last… For the First Time
By Megan Blackwell
Artists: John Cleese & Eric Idle
Date / Venue: Wednesday March 23rd, 2016 - Civic Theatre, Auckland