Guns N' Roses confirm New Zealand tour dates
Following months of speculation from rock music fans across the country, today the dates have been officially announced for the New Zealand leg of Guns N’ Roses - Not In This Lifetime mammoth stadium tour.
The NZSO to perform at 12 centres in 16 days
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra teams up with the Rodger Fox Big Band for its most extensive tour of the 2016 NZSO Season - Swing into Spring.
Britney Spears to perform at the MTV Music Awards
Returning to the VMA’s stage for the first time in 10 years, multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning pop icon Britney Spears has announced that she’ll thrill fans with a world-premiere performance of 'Make Me…' ft. G-Eazy from her new, ninth studio album, Glory.
Rüfüs announce South Island show
Two years after their platinum selling debut album, Rüfüs return with their follow up record, Bloom, and as the title would suggest, the band have blossomed into the tour-de-force that Atlas hinted at.
Baroness announce NZ show
American heavy rockers Baroness have announced their eagerly-awaited return to New Zealand, with one headline show at Auckland’s Studio on Monday December 5.
Taking Back Sunday announce NZ show
Taking Back Sunday, are returning to New Zealand shores in March 2017, bringing with them a catalogue of hits from their vast discography plus material from their highly anticipated 7th studio album, Tidal Wave.
Greg Johnson set for NZ tour
Greg Johnson and band have announced a 3-date tour where he'll perform his career-defining album Here Comes The Caviar in its entirety, plus selected favourites.
Hayes Carll to play Christchurch show
Grammy nominated and Americana Music Association award winning singer-songwriter, Hayes Carll will play his first South Island show at Christchurch’s Blue Smoke on Sunday October 9.
Sons Of A Bitch & Mel Parsons announce Woolshed Tour
Sons of a Bitch and Mel Parsons are set to embark on the North Island Woolshed Tour 2016, from October 19 to November 13.
First line-up released for Bay Dreams festival
Start planning your New Year 2017 celebrations now! The southern hemisphere’s most epic new festival, Bay Dreams, is back with a first line-up designed to blow your mind. And, with the guarantee of several huge acts still to be announced in early September, this is shaping up to be ‘the’ party of summer.
Kiri Te Kanawa to perform recital in Auckland
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa will return to the ASB Theatre on Thursday, 13 October with an intimate recital, following her sold out concert in 2014 and a hugely successful nationwide tour earlier this year. The recital will be a unique opportunity to see one of the world’s greatest opera singers live in concert.
Passenger returning to NZ in 2017 with full band
With his hit single 'Let Her Go' reaching a staggering one billion youtube views (only the 23rd video to do so), UK based singer songwriter Mike Rosenberg (aka Passenger) has recently announced his 8th studio album entitled 'Young As The Morning Old As The Sea' which was recorded at our own iconic Roundhead Studios in Auckland and partly inspired by the landscapes of New Zealand.
Second line-up for The Others Way festival revealed
Auckland’s Karangahape Road is gearing up to make a racket on Friday 2nd September with The Others Way Festival 2016.
Julio Iglesias announces NZ shows
One of the best-selling artists of all time, Julio Iglesias, will perform in two very special New Zealand concerts in November -- Auckland’s Aotea Centre on 18 November and Christchurch’s Horncastle Arena on 22 November.
Simple Minds & The B-52's to embark on NZ and Australia tour
It's been announced that the majestic Simple Minds will team with the party vibes of The B-52’s for a huge Australian and New Zealand tour in February 2017.
First line-up revealed for Rhythm And Vines 2016
The first lineup for Rhythm And Vines 2016 has been announced with Chance The Rapper, ZHU and RÜFÜS in headline spots for the three-day festival.
Southern Fork Americana Fest returning for 2016
Held in the intimate surroundings of The Tuning Fork, between October 7-16, expect performances from some of the finest and most exciting artists on the Americana scene today.
Mike Noga to tour NZ this October
From Melbourne, Mike Noga tours New Zealand this October on the back of dark, psychedelic concept album King – out August 26th through Cooking Vinyl.
Openside announced as support act Melanie Martinez' Auckland show
The infectious pop sound of Auckland’s Openside has been one of the more pleasurable things catching on this winter. Latest single ‘Letting It Out’ sees them swerving into new electronic territory from their energetic pop-punk roots.
The Troggs announce NZ tour
The Troggs are heading to New Zealand as part of the 50th Anniversary of Wild Thing, which will see them perform six shows around the country.