Nominations open for 2018 NZ Music Manager Awards
The New Zealand Music Managers Forum have announced that nominations for this years Music Managers Awards are now open!
Roger Waters' US + THEM NZ tour kicks off this week
Roger Waters is bringing his US + THEM tour to New Zealand this week, performing two shows at Auckland's Spark Arena on Wednesday Jan 24 & Friday Jan 26, before heading to Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium on Tuesday Jan 30.
End Of An Era set for Auckland's Kings Arms this weekend
The iconic Kings Arms closes its doors for the final time early in the new year and it’s only fitting it goes out kicking and screaming.
Laneway Festival shares playing times & map
There’s just one week of waiting to go until Laneway 2018, and the playing times and map are here!
The mini festival for kids returns to Auckland City Limits
Auckland Kiddie Limits returns as part of the fun at Auckland City Limits Music Festival on 3 March 2018.
Summer concert tour kicks off In Queenstown
Central Otago was on song today, when the annual nationwide Summer Concert Tour kicked off in Queenstown with international music artists Colin Hay of Men At Work fame, Alanis Morissette and The Orchestra starring former members of Electric Light Orchestra performing to a 18,000 strong sell-out crowd at the Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert.
Sam Smith adds extra shows in Auckland, Melbourne & Sydney
The love between Sam Smith and fans down under is stronger than ever, with thousands of pre-sale tickets being snapped up to the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter’s The Thrill Of It All Australian and New Zealand tour this November.
Times revealed for Fat Freddy's Drop Villa Maria show this weekend
Fat Freddy's Drop have officially sold out their return to Villa Maria this weekend, Saturday January the 20th with all 10,000 tickets snapped up.
The Frank Burkitt Band announce NZ tour
Creating a truly genre spanning album influenced by jazz, blues, folk, swing and all things American Roots, The Frank Burkitt Band is releasing their brand new album Raconteur on March 9th 2018.
Bad Manners announce NZ & Australia tour
Legends of fun time ska, Bad Manners return to Australia and New Zealand in 2018 for a Greatest Hits Tour.
The Iron Maidens to tour NZ & Australia
The Iron Maidens - the world’s best (and only all-female) Iron Maiden tribute act - are bringing their intense and electrifying live shows to light up venues across Australia and New Zealand.
Vance Joy announces Auckland show
Gifted Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy has big news for his New Zealand fans. The current Rolling Stone Australia cover star today announces a one-off solo show at The Tuning Fork on 28 March to celebrate the release of his sophomore album Nation of Two.
Auckland Anniversary Weekend heats up with the International Busker’s Festival
The Christmas holidays might be over, but the Summer fun is just beginning with the International Buskers Festival on Auckland’s waterfront from 26th – 29th January.
SIX60 add Whangarei concert to 2018 schedule
Whangarei fans get their chance to see SIX60, with the band announcing a concert at Toll Stadium on Saturday 17 March with support from legendary DJ and producer P Moneyand rising star KINGS.
Jason Isbell announces Auckland show
Jason Isbell and his full live band The 400 Unit are returning to Auckland for one headline concert at the Town Hall on March 27.
Sam Smith announces NZ & Australia tour
On the cusp of his sold-out Sydney Opera House performance tomorrow evening, Sam Smith will return to Australia and New Zealand on his The Thrill Of It All World Tour this November.
Emily Fairlight to support Kitty Daisy & Lewis for Hawkes Bay & Wellington shows
Famed sibling trio Kitty Daisy & Lewis are returning to Kiwi shores next month with their unique blend of vintage country and first-generation rhythm and blues and have just announced Emily Fairlight and band as their special guest for Hawkes Bay and Wellington.
The Teskey Brother set for NZ tour
Soul and blues singer Robert Finley will release his second studio album, Goin' Platinum! on December 8.
Jack Ladder announced as support for Alex Cameron's NZ shows
Jack Ladder (solo) will open proceedings at both Alex Cameron shows in Auckland and Wellington this coming February.
The D4 announce Christchurch show
The D4 return to Christchurch after too long an absence... and it will be the night after their last show at the Kings Arms in Auckland, they will perform an intimate show at Space Academy with locals Best Bets.