Good Vibes returning for 2020
After a successful tour across Aotearoa this year, Good Vibes Summer festival will be hitting the sunny coast of Gisborne in summer 2020.
Laneway Auckland 2020 - first lineup revealed!
The most exciting rock band on the planet. A pop artist who is as successful as she is boundary-pushing. One of the finest electronic acts in recent years. Australia’s most productive psych-rock band. And so much more. The 2020 Laneway line-up is here!
Lloyd Cole set for NZ tour
Lloyd Cole has confirmed six New Zealand concerts in November for his “From Rattlesnakes to Guesswork” tour, with Lloyd Cole and the Commotions guitarist Neil Clark joining him on stage.
Ella Mai to play Auckland show
Chart-topping, Grammy-winning R&B artist Ella Mai will top off a phenomenal year and kick off 2020 in style with an Auckland show.
Shapeshifter announce New Years Eve show
Festival favourites SHAPESHIFTER return to welcome in 2020 on the stunning paradise coast of the Coromandel this New Years Eve!
Backstreet Boys announce Auckland show
Backstreet’s back, alright! Get your group together, because the biggest selling Boy Band of all time (100 million albums), the BACKSTREET BOYS are heading back to New Zealand in 2020 for a show at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Saturday, May 16.
Tour News - Mel Parsons Announces Solo Spring Tour in 2019
Needing little introduction on these shores, award-winning singer songwriter Mel Parsons is hitting the road with her new album 'Glass Heart' for an intimate solo tour of some her favourite New Zealand venues.
Book Review: Dead People I Have Known, Shayne Carter
By Andra Jenkin
Title/Author: Dead People I Have Known / Shayne Carter
Soundsplash 2020 - First Line-up for Raglan and Timaru Festivals announced!
Soundsplash 2020 locks in some
of the biggest names in music for Raglan and Timaru festivals including Peking Duk (DJ set), Polo G, Winston Surfshirt, Stan Walker, Mitch James, Tiki Taane and Sons of Zion!
Presented By Pato Entertainment & Mitch Lowe (Audiology)
Mousey announces first ever NZ tour in support of debut album, Lemon Law
One of the most exciting new acts in New Zealand music, Mousey, has just announced her first-ever nationwide tour to celebrate the release of her debut album, LEMON LAW, due for release on October 4. Mousey and her six-piece band will kick off the nine-date tour in Raglan on October 4; winding up in Akaroa on October 24.
The Flaming Lips add special guest, The Grates, to Brisbane show
photog. George Salisbury
Tickets on sale now!
Brisbane’s own indie rock royalty, The Grates, have been invited along for the ride, and will treat their hometown crowd to classics from their extensive and impressive catalogue of tunes including 19-20-20 and Turn Me On.
Soundspalsh Festival Expands to the South Island in 2020
Soundsplash, one of New Zealand’s longest-running festivals, will expand next year with the event taking place simultaneously in Raglan and now Timaru. Dates for the festival have been announced from the 17th-19th January 2020. Presented By Pato Entertainment & Mitch Lowe (Audiology)
Live Review - We Will Rock You
By Frankie Champion
Date / Venue: Tuesday August 20th, 2019 - Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland
Okilly Dokilly announce NZ shows
Okilly Dokilly is the world's only Nedal band. Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, a majority of the band's lyrics are direct Flanders quotes. The band's current members include Head Ned (vocals), Dread Ned (drums), Shred Ned (guitar), Bed Ned (bass) and Zed Ned (synth).
First line-up for Rhythm & Vines revealed
Some of the worlds biggest music industry heavyweights will be once again returning to Gisborne this December to bring in the new decade at New Zealand’s longest-running music festival, Rhythm and Vines.
Going Global Presents 2019 artist line-up
Independent Music NZ share the incredible line-up performing at this year's Going Global Presents - an artist showcase following the two-day Going Global Music Summit which invites over 20 international speakers to share their experience and expertise.
Tour News - Alice Cooper announces NZ & Australian tour in 2020!
Iconic shock rocker and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper has announced he’s returning to New Zealand in February 2020 with his all-new "Ol' Black Eyes Is Back" show.
Pixies announce additional shows for Brisbane, + second Melbourne tickets on sale now
Pixies, one of the most influential alternative rock bands of all time, have announced a second show for Brisbane fans due to overwhelming demand. Following on from Melbourne’s second show announced on Friday (on sale 12pm today!), Brisbane fans have been just as eager to see catch the influential music pioneers, selling out the Fortitude Music Hall date on March 13. A second show has been added at the same venue on Thursday March 12 as part of their mammoth world tour, Come On Pilgrim… It’s Surfer Rosa.
Huge line-up revealed for Friday Jams Live
New Zealand’s biggest party – Friday Jams Live – returns in 2019! For the third year in a row Illusive Presents, Frontier Touring and ZM are bringing the nation’s colossal concert series back to Auckland for one show only this November!
Tour News - JessB Announces NZ Shows
One day out from the release of her anticipated second EP New Views, Auckland rapper JessB announces a series of live shows in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland next month.