Full results from the MTV EMA's
The 2017 MTV EMAs opened with Best Hip Hop winner Eminem doing a thrilling orchestra-backed performance, along with guest artist Skylar Grey, of his newly dropped track 'Walk on Water', taking the mic in a London pub before joining the EMA stage at The SSE Arena, Wembley.
Rosetta heading to NZ this December
Rosetta finally tells New Zealand their story. Formed in Philadelphia in 2003 as a four-piece, Rosetta's first two albums—2005's The Galilean Satellites and 2007's Wake/Lift—pulled together elements from 90s hardcore, drone, doom, and atmospheric sludge metal.
Kendall Elise announced as support for Lindi Ortega's Auckland show
Kendall Elise has been announced as support for Lindi Ortega's at The Tuning Fork on Tuesday 14 November.
Lorde's Auckland show on Sunday changed to the Bruce Mason Centre
Licensing complications at Auckland’s Powerstation will require the relocation of Lorde’s upcoming concert on Sunday 12 November which will now take place at Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna.
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis announce NZ tour
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis are returning to New Zealand shores this summer.
Mental health in sight as New Zealand Music Foundation aligns with VNZMA
For the third year running, Recorded Music has aligned with The New Zealand Music Foundation as the charity partner for the 2017 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
Huge line up revealed for Melbourne's Download Festival
The world’s premiere rock and metal event is set to hit Australia for the first time with a tsunami of international and local acts flooding Melbourne this coming March.
Tami Neilson announced as support for Robbie Williams Dunedin show
One of New Zealand’s most beloved and dynamic songstresses, Tami Neilson, will join global pop phenomenon Robbie Williams for the Dunedin concert of his Heavy Entertainment Show World Tour.
Sleep announce support bands for NZ & Australia tour
The support acts for Sleep's upcoming tour, taking place across New Zealand and Australia in mid to late January 2018 have been revealed.
Paramore announce Australia & NZ tour
Grammy award-winning, international rock superstars Paramore are making their highly anticipated return to New Zealand & Australia this February.
Auckland's Fringe Festival to become annual
Auckland Fringe 2017 brought the festival back from the brink, and saw a groundswell of artists and audiences reconnect under the Fringe umbrella.
Ronny Chieng, Rose Matafeo & Paul Foot to headline the brand new Comedy Central Presents ‘Another Frickin’ Festival’
‘Another Frickin’ Festival’ presented by Comedy Central, is set to hit Queenstown, Auckland and Wellington February 2018.
Flesh D-Vice & The Rocket Jocks added to Punk It Up
Continuing the tradition of memorable gigs at The Kings Arms, Punk It Up returns to the "KA" on Saturday Feb 17 for the"last ever punk show" before the venue takes its rightful place in the history of Auckland live music venues.
Alien Weaponry announce Australia tour
New Zealand Teenage thrash metal band Alien Weaponry shock and surprise audiences on a number of levels.
The Bootleg Beatles playing Auckland this week
The world’s first and finest tribute band The Bootleg Beatles, continue to thrill audiences performing their acclaimed homage to the Fab Four.
Garrett Kato announced as support for Frazey Ford's NZ show
Canada’s Soul-Country queen, Frazey Ford, will be gracing New Zealand soil for the first time in November 2017.
Comedian Russell Peters announces NZ show
Global comedy phenomenon Russell Peters returns to New Zealand with his DEPORTED WORLD TOUR in February 2018.
The 9th Annual Theatre Awards announced for 2017
The Auckland Theatre Awards will once again bring together the Auckland theatre community for a night of celebration, recognition and theatrical hijinks this December.
Women’s Collective brings Beyonce & Prince’s Publicist to NZ
The Women’s Collective are bringing music veteran, Beyoncé’s publicist Yvette Noel-Schure to New Zealand for the first time to speak for Women’s Collective on December 12.
Chelsea Wolfe adds second Auckland show
Due to the first Auckland show on March 10 selling out, it's now been announced a second Chelsea Wolfe show will take place on March 11 at Whammy Bar in Auckland.