Unknown Mortal Orchestra to release instrumental album 'IC-01 Hanoi'
While recording Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s latest release, Sex & Food, Ruban Nielson, his longtime collaborator Jacob Portrait and his brother Kody Nielson, found themselves in the Vietnamese city of Hanoi at Phu Sa Studios.
Blindspott announce reunion tour
Rock legends Blindspott have made it official! They’re reforming for a 10-year Reunion Tour this summer, and they’re taking the mighty Devilskin along for the madness.
The Leers and Being to support The Jungle Giants Auckland show
It is only a couple of weeks until one of the hottest indie acts in Australia right now, The Jungle Giants, return to Auckland for a show on Friday October 19.
Halestorm announce NZ tour
Post-grunge/metal quartet Halestorm have become one of the most successful female-fronted hard rock groups of the 21st century.
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals to play one-off NZ show
After headlining Laneway Festival earlier this year, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals have announced a one-off summer show in Auckland this January.
Move D & Eris Drew announce NZ tour
German electronic music pioneer & DJ extraordinaire Move D, alongside Chicago DJ of the Motherbeat, Eris Drew, have announced a two room rave extravaganza at Whammy Bar on November 23rd.
Jayda G & Roza Terenzi set for NZ shows
Jayda G & Melbourne heavy-hitter Roza Terenzi are heading to New Zealand for shows in Auckland & Wellington this November.
Elemeno P announce NZ tour
Iconic kiwi rock group, Elemeno P are excited to hit the road on their upcoming 7 date New Zealand Spring tour - their most extensive run of regional dates in over a decade!
Shihad Wellington show sold out, new venue for Christchurch
To accommodate the demand for tickets the Christchurch show on Friday 19th October will now take place at The Bedford Bigtop, with additional tickets via shihad.com. All tickets for the original venue will still be valid.
FOMO By Night announced for Auckland
Nicki Minaj, Lil Pump, Mura Masa, Kali Uchis, San Holo, Montell2099 and The Katayanagi Twins are set to perform an All Ages show in Auckland on Wednesday January 9 at Spark Arena.
John Farnham to play Villa Maria Winery
The legend, the voice, Whispering Jack himself will return to New Zealand in March to play at Auckland’s most idyllic outdoor venue, Villa Maria Estate Winery.
Ozzy Osbourne announces NZ tour with special guests Judas Priest
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer, songwriter Ozzy Osbourne currently in the midst of his ‘No More Tours 2’ has today confirmed he will perform two final New Zealand shows in March 2019.
DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL AUSTRALIA 2019 - First Lineup Announced!
2018 saw the Australian debut of the world’s premier rock and metal festival Download! 30,000 heavy music fans descended on Flemington christening Melbourne into the Download family alongside Donington UK, (the spiritual home of rock), Paris France, Madrid Spain. In 2019, Download returns to Melbourne and will head north to serve up a mammoth line up of sonic brutality and great times to Sydneysiders for the very first time!
Queen to release Live Aid perfomance 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
For the first time ever, audio tracks from Queen's legendary performance at Live Aid are being released as part of the soundtrack album to "Bohemian Rhapsody"
Line-up for 2019 Laneway Festival in Auckland revealed
Featuring the most talked about, critically-acclaimed and best live acts in the world right now, the 2019 Laneway Festival - is gonna be the hottest ticket in town.
Avantdale Bowling Club announce NZ shows
Following on from a No.1 New Zealand album, Tom Scott is taking his Avantdale Bowling Club project live in October and November.
Fat Freddy's Drop announce Unknown Mortal Orchestra to support 3 summer shows
Fat Freddys Drop have announced Unknown Mortal Orchestra will be joining them for three of their NZ Summer Tour shows, in Auckland at Western Springs, Christchurch's Hagley Park and in Queenstown at John Davies Oval.
More acts added to Northern Bass Festival
Chase & Status and MC Rage have been added to the Northern Bass lineup.
SIX60 Western Springs show sold out!
SIX60’s ground-breaking concert on 23 February has sold out. The audience of 50,000 means that this is the biggest ever headline show by a Kiwi act, at the iconic Western Springs Stadium.
Aotearoa’s most inspiring music teachers recognised with Tui nod
Recorded Music New Zealand has announced the three finalists for the inaugural Music Teacher of the Year Tui, with each being recognised for their incredible impact on their students and the local community.