Huge first line up revealed for Bay Dreams 2018
Bay Dreams returns on January 2, 2018 with an impressive line-up, firming up its reputation as ‘the summer music festival you just can’t miss’.
Tash Sultana set for Australia Homecoming Tour
Tash Sultana today announces a handful of her biggest shows to date. After a recently sold-out world tour and riding high on the back of her singles 'Jungle', ‘Notion' and 'Murder To The Mind' this will be the last chance to witness her mercurial talents until the end of 2018.
Billie Eilish to play NZ show
15 year-old pop sensation Billie Eilish today announces she will land in New Zealand for her first live show on this side of the world this September.
Glen Matlock from the Sex Pistols announces solo Australia and New Zealand shows
Glen Matlock left the Sex Pistols 40 years ago but not before co-writing these three eternal rock and roll classics (and lets not forget Glen lifted the distinctive Pretty Vacant riff from Abba's S.O.S!).
Kevin Saunderson to play NZ show
Electronic music pioneer Kevin Saunderson returns to New Zealand for one show only for the first time since 2006 on September 29th at Auckland’s Neck of the Woods as part of rooftop series Anno Domini’s launch for the up and coming summer.
Global music industry influencers join to inspire and scout NZ musicians
Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) have announces the highly anticipated return of the annual Going Global Music Summit, taking place at Roundhead Studios in Auckland on the
1st & 2nd September 2017.
The Dillinger Escape Plan to play two NZ shows
For the last 20 years The Dillinger Escape Plan, has been one of the most progressive, explosive, inimitable bands in extreme music.
Royal Blood announce NZ & Australia tour
On the cusp of their sold out Sydney show and headline slot at Splendour In The Grass, Royal Blood will be returning to Australia and New Zealand next April and May to play their biggest venues on our shores to date.
Aussie rockers Strangers to play support for Alice Cooper's NZ tour
Melbourne four-piece rock band Strangers have been confirmed to open for Alice Cooper and very special guest Ace Frehley, on the ‘Spend The Night With Alice Cooper’ October tour.
French For Rabbits announce NZ & UK shows
French for Rabbits have announced NZ & UK shows and unveiled video for the second single ‘It Will Be Okay’ from their new album ‘The Weight of Melted Snow’.
The Miltones change Auckland venue
The Miltones will now perform at The Tuning Fork in Auckland, this Saturday July 22nd.
Japandroids add kiwi rockers Yukon Era to NZ tour
Canadian rockers Japandroids are bringing their exhilarating live show to New Zealand this week, with support just announced from Kiwi indie-rockers Yukon Era.
Bliss n Eso add second Queenstown show
With just under two weeks to go until Bliss n Eso’s ‘Off The Grid’ headline tour of New Zealand, the boys have sold out their Christchurch and Queenstown dates with a second and final Queenstown date just added to meet demand.
Seamless announces fourth instalment
The all ages live music event Seamless reaches its fourth instalment at the Tuning Fork on August 18 with a talent-stacked line up featuring Christchurch rising pop-star Theia, rappers Raiza Biza and .Hans., Auckland wonder kid Merk, 80s new wave youngsters Daffodils and electro-pop duo Lexxa.
Christopher Cross confirms two NZ shows
Acclaimed US singer-songwriter Christopher Cross has announced two New Zealand dates for late August 2017.
DMA'S announce first headline NZ shows
Australian indie-rock band DMA’S are heading back to New Zealand for two headline shows, playing Wellington’s San Fran on October 19 and Auckland’s Tuning Fork on October 20.
Rebecca Nelson to embark on Poppies & Pōhutukawa Tour
Classical-crossover singer and member of the Royal New Zealand Navy Band, Rebecca Nelson, has revealed her nationwide Poppies & Pōhutukawa Tour, where she will perform in three of the most stunning churches around New Zealand.
NZTrio season continues
NZTrio is soaring into a new era, inviting some of the globe’s top violinists to join them on stages across New Zealand from August to November.
Splendour in the Grass reveal Australia side shows
Missed out on Splendour in the Grass tickets? It's not too late! A bunch of official Splendour in the Grass sideshows from this year's star-studded line up have been announced.
APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2017 Top 20 revealed
Emerging talent sits alongside some of the most prominent names in New Zealand music in this year’s rich and varied list of the Top 20 songs vying for the coveted APRA Silver Scroll Award.