Dizzee Rascal to headline Splore 2018
Leading UK MC and Mercury Prize winner, Dizzee Rascal, will headline Splore Festival next February.
Iron Maiden announce 'The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter'
Iron Maiden’s are to release 'The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter on November 17th. This live recording comprises 15 songs captured during ‘The Book Of Souls World Tour’, which covered 39 countries across six continents during 2016 and 2017, and was seen by over two million fans.
First artist announcement for Auckland Folk Festival revealed
The Auckland Folk Festival celebrates its 45th anniversary in January with an entertaining and inspiringly diverse line-up of local and international artists. New Zealand’s biggest annual folk music gathering will take place again at the Kumeu Showgrounds, over Auckland Anniversary Weekend, January 26-29, 2018.
Mika Haka: Songs For Homeless
This Auckland ArtWeek, St Matthew-in-the-City Church will be host to Pōhutukawa Chi, Songs for Homeless and Pō ~ Beautiful Darkness live Maori opera, all brought to you by Mika Haka.
Jimmy Carr announces NZ tour
One of the most prolific joke-tellers of recent times, Jimmy Carr announces a mammoth world tour like no other which bring him back to New Zealand in January 2018.
SZA, Kaytranada & Tourist to play Auckland shows
SZA, Kaytranada and Tourist are heading to New Zealand for sideshows for on the back of their appearances at Australia’s FOMO festival.
Macklemore to tour Australia & NZ
Four-time Grammy-Award winner Macklemore has announced he will return to Australia and New Zealand for a headline tour this summer.
The Vultures fly north - Miria George's new show heading to Auckland & Hamilton
Biting indigenous satire spins a story of familial destruction in the vivid new play by highly acclaimed writer Mīria George.
Eric Benét announces NZ show
After teasing audiences with two very brief showcase club performances in Sydney and Melbourne in 2011, New Zealand soul and R&B fans will be ecstatic to learn that Eric Benét will come to New Zealand for his first ever concert this November.
Bryan Adams announces 4 date NZ tour
Supported by Kiwi music icons Dave Dobbyn and Jordan Luck Band (of the Exponents)
Rita Ora to host and perform at the 2017 at the MTV EMA's
MTV have confirmed that pop superstar Rita Ora will host and perform at the 2017 MTV EMAs live from London’s SSE Arena, Wembley on Monday November 13 from 8.00am, only on MTV - SKY Channel 015.
Falls Festival side shows revealed
If you can’t make it to Falls Festival in Australia next year, or just need a double-dose, there are a bunch of sideshows this January to start your new year in style!
Graeme James announces Wish You Well Tour
Graeme James is back with his raucous, foot-stomping new single Wish You Well, available to stream and download today.
Lorde wins the 2017 APRA Silver Scroll Award
Lorde has won the 2017 APRA Silver Scroll Award for her international hit song 'Green Light'.
Lord Echo takes Harmonies on tour
Wellington producer and multi-instrumentalist Lord Echo is taking his stunning record Harmonies on the road for a pair of headline shows at iconic venues San Fran in Wellington and Hollywood Cinema in Auckland this November.
2017 Artisan Awards finalists revealed
After Joel Little claimed two Music Awards at the inaugural event in 2016, the Artisan Awards return on 25 October to celebrate New Zealand’s best behind-the-scenes music talent.
Kamasi Washington & Anoushka Shankar confirmed for WOMAD 2018
Two critically acclaimed and exciting artists have been secured for WOMAD New Zealand 2018.
Fleet Foxes announce two NZ shows
Fleet Foxes has announced New Zealand shows at last to accompany the group’s hugely acclaimed third album, Crack-Up.
Diana Anaid announced as support for Adam Ant's Australasian tour
Australian singer/songwriter Diana Anaid has been announced as the support for 80s icon Adam Ant for his forthcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.
Future cancels NZ show
Future has cancelled his upcoming New Zealand show due to the death of a close friend, and is heading back the USA to attend the funeral.