Top 5 2016 Silver Scroll finalists revealed
Five top New Zealand artists and acts have made the shortlist for the 2016 APRA Silver Scroll Award, recognising excellence in songwriting.
PJ Harvey announces Australia & NZ tour
PJ Harvey is returning to Australia & New Zealand in January with her full 10-piece band. Shows in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Wellington and Brisbane follow the release of the critically acclaimed album The Hope Six Demolition Project.
Guantanamo Baywatch announce 3 NZ shows
Portlandian surf rockers Guantanamo Baywatch will head to New Zealand this October with a new album, an extra guitarist and choc-full of excitement to tour here for the first time!
Full list of winners from the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards
BEYONCÉ’s groundbreaking visual album 'Lemonade' won eight Moonmen, including “Video of the Year” for 'Formation,' at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, which aired live today from New York’s famed Madison Square Garden.
112 announced as special guests for TLC's Auckland show
TLC are heading to New Zealand for the very first time this November, and just added to the line-up in Auckland only is American R&B quartet 112. Local producer/artist Kings has been added to all three New Zealand concerts!
Cate Le Bon set for Tuning Fork show
Welsh songsmith Cate Le Bon for her first-ever New Zealand show at The Tuning Fork on Saturday October 1st.
B*Witched, Atomic Kitten & S Club 3 announce NZ show
There’s nothing better than seeing your favourite artist live in concert. Except when three of your favourites team up as a package… then it’s guaranteed to be the Best Concert Ever.
Street Chant to embark on 'C U New Zealand Tour'
There’s good news and sad news for Street Chant fans - the good news is that they are heading out on one last epic tour around New Zealand this September, but the sad news as this will likely be their last tour ever, or at least for a very long time.
Wondergarden festival announced for New Years Eve in Auckland City
An exciting new offering for New Year’s Eve has been announced for downtown Auckland to ring in 2017. Situated at Silo Park, the inaugural Wondergarden festival will feature an eclectic all-local, musical lineup to be announced on Thursday September 8th.
UB40 announce NZ tour
UB40, featuring the original members Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue, will return to New Zealand this summer with the enormously successful Red Red Wine Vineyard Tour that sold out everywhere in 2016.
Super Soul Revue heading to The Powerstation
For one night only this September get up with the get down at The Powerstation for the inaugural Super Soul Revue featuring an all stellar local line up - featuring Aaradhna, Tyra Hammond & the Tornadoes, Estère & the Hipstamatics.
Angel Olsen to play two NZ shows
Folk and indie rock fans rejoice! Not only does the brilliant American singer and guitarist Angel Olsen release a brand new album next week, she’s also coming back to New Zealand for two shows this December.
Soundsplash Festival reveals first line-up
A three-day, three-stage, multi-genre event, Soundsplash is once again bringing the sound of summer, with a stonking first line-up announcement for the January festival.
Saving Grace & The Brave to support Northlane's NZ tour
Northlane are returning to New Zealand for the first time in three years this November and has just confirmed two support acts.
The Rubens announce NZ shows
After what has been their biggest year to date, Australia’s The Rubens make good on their word and return for their first ever headline tour of New Zealand.
Mice On Stilts announce Auckland & Wellington shows
They are undoubtedly one of New Zealand’s most alluring live acts and this October Mice On Stilts will delight fans with two shows in Auckland and Wellington.
Fly My Pretties set for the String Theory Tour
After 12 years of incredible collaborative performances, Kiwi icons Fly My Pretties are hitting the road this summer, with a brand new album, playing in some of New Zealand’s most stunning outdoor venues.
Concert Review - Trace Bundy - Wellington - 21st August 2016
By Stella Gardiner
Artist: Trace Bundy
Date / Venue: Sunday August 21st, 2016 - Memorial Auditorium, Wellington
TLC announce NZ & Australia tour
TLC are heading to New Zealand & Australia this November. Joining TLC in Adelaide and Auckland will be fellow ‘90s R&B sensation Montell Jordan.
letlive to play Auckland show
Los Angeles punk rockers letlive. announce that they will wrap up their Australasian tour with a long-awaited New Zealand show at Auckland’s Kings Arms on January 18.