Beyoncé and Justin Bieber lead 2016 MTV EMA nominations
The heat is on in Rotterdam this November! MTV have announced the nominations for the 2016 MTV EMAs, with cultural icons Beyoncé and Justin Bieber leading the pack with five nominations each.
Winners from the 2016 Silver Scroll Awards
Wellington singer-songwriter and internationally acclaimed musician Thomas Oliver has won the 2016 APRA Silver Scroll Award with his captivating love song ‘If I Move To Mars’.
Shapeshifter announce Summer tour dates
Shapeshifter are set to take new album Stars on the road this summer, announcing a series of outdoor concerts throughout the country this December.
Drax Project announced as special guests for Brian McKnight's NZ tour
Drax Project will be supporting R&B sensation Brian McKnight and his full live band on both New Zealand concerts!
Bring Me The Horizon announce new date for postponed Auckland show
Bring Me The Horizon have confirmed a rescheduled date following last week’s postponement due to illness.
Devilskin & Halestorm set for NZ tour
Devilskin will be joined by Grammy Award Winning hard rock band Halestorm to deliver an incredible double headline at seven of the tour dates.
Support acts revealed for Julianna Barwick's NZ tour
This October, US experimental music sensation Julianna Barwick arrives in New Zealand for the first time, to perform in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and the support act have been announced for all three shows.
Culture Club to play two NZ shows
80s chart toppers Culture Club are heading to New Zealand for the very first time this December to play two shows at Christchurch’s Horncastle Arena on Friday 2nd and Vector Arena, Auckland on Sunday 4th December 2016.
Jethro Tull announce 2017 NZ tour
Back by popular demand. Following a sold out tour two years ago, legendary rockers Jethro Tull return to New Zealand with their Very Best Of Jethro Tull concert in 2017.
Like A Storm to play NZ tour
Like A Storm grew up in Auckland, New Zealand. Leaving Kiwi shores with dreams of touring the world, the band began touring the USA in 2009 - quickly establishing a reputation for their energetic live show & original take on hard rock.
Support acts for Mice On Stilts revealed
Four top-notch Kiwi acts have been named as support for the upcoming Mice On Stilts tour, which kicks off in less than two weeks.
Whammyfest returning for 2016
Auckland's Whammy Bar has revealed the first round of acts for Whammyfest!
Stan Walker postpones NZ Tour due to serious family illness
Stan Walker has postponed his nationwide ‘New Takeover’, which was due to launch in Invercargill on November 3rd.
Nelly announces NZ & Australia tour
Nelly is heading to Australia and New Zealand this November for a series of headline shows.
Bring Me The Horizon forced to postpone Auckland show due to illness
It's been announced that Bring Me The Horizon's show in Auckland on Sunday 25th September will not go ahead due to illness.
Fly My Pretties announce cast for String Theory summer tour
With the new album String Theory ready to be unleashed on the world on November 11, Fly My Pretties have today confirmed the 14-strong cast for their six date January 2017 tour.
Peaches to perform two NZ shows
Amy Schumer told Time Magazine “Peaches is just the shit. She’s the bravest one of us out there.” We couldn't agree more, and we're massively excited to announce that boundary-breaking musician and performance artist is coming to Wellington and Auckland for two shows, following her headline slot at Australia's Meredith Festival this December.
Jono & Ben to host 51st Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards
The 51st Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards ceremony will be hosted by Jono Pryor and Ben Boyce, aka ‘Jono & Ben’ – one of TV and radio’s most loved comedy couples. The irreverent pair has been tasked with leading the celebrations of yet another sensational year in Kiwi music.
First line-up for Splore 2017 revealed
Splore, the beach-side summer festival known for its eclectic music policy and creative folly announces the much anticipated annual festival theme and first music line-up.
Jimmy Barnes announces 'Stories & Songs' tour based on self-penned childhood memoir 'Working Class Boy'
It's a week of firsts for Jimmy Barnes. Not only is the Australian rock icon releasing his first ever book, he’s also announcing his first ever ‘spoken word’ tour throughout New Zealand in February 2017.