Volume: Making Music In Aotearoa - A landmark homegrown exhibition coming soon
By Wal Reid
Last night’s fickle Auckland weather wasn’t enough to deter Auckland Museum’s announcement of Volume: Making Music in Aotearoa, a large contingent of Kiwi musicians and industry insiders including multiple Grammy winner Lorde, Dave Dobbyn & Suzanne Lynch from popular 60s duo The Chicks.
The Mission return to NZ for 30th anniversary
Post-punk goths The Mission will perform two New Zealand shows as part of their 30th Anniversary tour this November.
A$AP Ferg to play one NZ show
American rapper A$AP FERG announces he will return to New Zealand for one headline date at Auckland’s Powerstation following the release of his sophomore album Always Strive And Prosper.
Selena Gomez bringing her 'Revival Tour' to NZ
Selena Gomez will grace our shores for her first ever New Zealand headline show in August as part of her worldwide Revival Tour. Touring in celebration her of Billboard #1 album, Revival, tickets go on sale at 10am Wednesday, June 1.
Inquisition set for Australia tour
Legendary Black Metal horde Inquisition are returning to Australia for a long awaited headlining tour this August, to spread their blackened cosmic chaos across the nation.
Lamb Of God to support Slipknot on NZ & Australia tour
The Legendary heavy metal group Lamb of God will open for Slipknot on their upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.
Classical stars donate to Hutt Valley music program Arohanui Strings
International classical stars Nicola Benedetti and Leonard Elschenbroich have made a significant donation to Arohanui Strings, an inspired music education program based in Taita, Lower Hutt.
Photo diary from LIPS in Australia touring with Daffodils
Auckland’s Bullet Heart Club have announced that their hit Kiwi pop-rock cabaret Daffodils has been selected to perform at the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The company will perform at the Traverse Theatre, which is one of Scotland’s most prestigious venues.
The Kills announce two NZ shows
The Kills return to New Zealand this July for their first shows in seven years.
Changes to The Block Party Festival - New updated Timetable attached!
*UPDATE* Bizzy Bone will now perform a solo set replacing Tha Dogg Pound and Lady Of Rage. New timetable attached.
Coldplay announce NZ show
Coldplay have today announced a New Zealand date on their A Head Full Of Dreams Tour, with a stadium show confirmed for Auckland.
The Internet announce two NZ shows
After a stonking Laneway 2015 performance, The Internet are returning for two dates in Auckland and Wellington this August 2nd and August 4th respectively. Tickets go on sale Wednesday 25th May.
Comedian Michael McIntyre to perform one NZ show
Michael McIntyre, the UK’s biggest selling comedian, is bringing his latest sell out stand up show Happy & Glorious, to New Zealand in October with tickets going on sale Tuesday 24 May.
Entries open for the 2016 Children's Music Awards
Entries are now open for the most colourful music awards in New Zealand – the Children’s Music Awards. The Children’s Music Awards champion the music of our home-grown songwriting heroes – those crazy cool (and occasionally piratical) cats that write music for our youngest music fans.
Bizzy Bone announces one-off Auckland show for this Thursday
Bizzy Bone from Bone Thugs N Harmony, who is set to appear at The Block Party Festival this Friday night, has announced an Auckland side show - performing an intimate showcase at Neck Of The Woods this Thursday May 19th.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story coming to Auckland for one night only
Following a sold out season on London’s West End and various cities across Europe, the UK production of The Simon & Garfunkel Story will play for one night only on Tuesday July 12th of at Auckland’s ASB Theatre.
Prayas to stage 'Love N Stuff'
For the first time in their rich 11-year history, Auckland’s much loved Prayas Theatre Company brings a full blown comedy to the stage from 23rd June – 3rd July at TAPAC.
Bigsound speakers revealed - taking place in Brisbane this September
Back for its fifteenth anniversary, the Southern Hemisphere’s premier music industry gathering Bigsound has unleashed its first announc
Music publicist Chris Maric to take part in 'Heavy Metal Truants IV'
Chris Maric of Maric Media is heading to the UK to take part in 'Heavy Metal Truants IV', riding to raise funds for children's charities.
Award winning choreographer speaks for a generation
A dynamic theatrical dance work, Everything Anyone Ever Wanted explores the world through a restless and overwhelmed millennial perspective from June 21 – 25 at Q Theatre Loft. Created by award-winning young choreographer; Natalie Maria Clark, Everything Anyone Ever Wanted will resonate with audiences through the introspective and striking embodiment of a generation hanging in the balance.