
Going Global Music Summit 2019 announces more international speakers
GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT
adds seven new speakers to the 2019 conference.

Introducing Brisbane's newest venue: The Outpost
Within the four walls of The Fortitude Music Hall, lies The Outpost. Brisbane’s newest 300 capacity multipurpose venue that will feature a diverse program of artists, an impressive drinks menu featuring a cocktail list curated by the talented team at Proof & Company.

Bakers Eddy release new single & video for Can't Afford It, + sign to Ivy League Records
photog. Giulia McGauran
Melbourne via Wellington’s favourite punks, Bakers Eddy return with new single Can’t Afford It—a cheeky punk rock anthem. Bakers Eddy kicked off 2019 by signing to Ivy League Records/Music and writing and recording a bunch of new material. The lads are always ready to party with their infectious, fast-paced tunes in tow! They are here to stay and aren’t we a better place for it!

The Sydney Rock 'n' Roll Alternative Market turns 9
Sydney Rock 'n' Roll & Alternative Market shakes off the winter blues with a heart-thumping entertainment line-up upstairs and down, an irresistible array of stalls in and around Manning House and a monster record fair as the mouthwatering meat in the sandwich.

MMF NZ & Music Helps announces Wellington Wellbeing Workshop
The key aim of this workshop is to help provide some insight and tools around wellbeing for those working in the music industry - music managers, self-managed artists, bands, production, crew, venue workers etc.

EMP Pathways launches fundraiser to tackle gaming addiction via music programs + announces charity gig in Adelaide
EMP Pathways, a new not for profit organisation creating entertainment industry opportunities for the youth of Adelaide, is pleased to announce it will be hosting a Metal Fundraiser at The Gov on Sunday, August 11. All proceeds will go towards programs supporting Adelaide’s youth to increase life skills, career pathways and actively engage with each other and the community through music and gaming.

Going Global Music Summit & Showcase returns to NZ
Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of the annual GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT. A two-day boutique conference taking place once again at the renowned Roundhead Studios in Auckland.

Best Jazz Artist and Composition celebrated at Wellington Jazz Festival
The winners of the Recorded Music NZ Best Jazz Artist | Te Kaipuoro Tautito Toa and the APRA Best Jazz Composition were announced tonight at the Wellington Jazz Festival.

YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI: Proceeds announcement
You Are Us/Aroha Nui were two concerts that marked remembrance for the victims of the Christchurch Mosque Attacks and raised money for the Our People, Our City Fund which was set up by the Christchurch Foundation at the request of the Hon. Lianne Dalziel, Mayor of Christchurch to support the families and Muslim communities impacted by the tragic events of March 15, 2019.

BMG re-issues Motörhead catalogue + Scott Ian of Anthrax pays tribute
BMG Music are proud to re-issue all of Motörhead’s albums that were originally released via Germany’s SPV GmbH.
During his recent time in Australia as part of the Download Festival, major Motörhead fan and Anthrax guitarist, Scott Ian recorded a special ‘unboxing’ video.

Like Minds: In conversation with Hamish Pinkham
Join us for our second Like Minds event, In Conversation with Hamish Pinkham! The R&V and Endeavour Live co-founder will be talking all things music, festivals and the changing landscape of music on May 30th

The Official NZ Music Month Summit: DISCOVER LIVE
The Official NZ Music Month Summit returns Saturday 25 May, and we are thrilled to announce our moderators for this year’s special event. Four new industry experts will join a stellar line-up of spokespeople who will elaborate on the joys and pitfalls of this year’s topic, live music performance.

Bad//Dreems join The Farmer and the Owl label family
Farmer and the Owl are beyond excited to announce, Adelaide’s favourite son’s Bad//Dreems have joined their Wollongong label family!
With their debut 2013 EP Badlands and two highly acclaimed LPs under their belt, 2015’s Dogs at Bay, and 2017’s Gutful, Farmer and The Owl are stoked to be delivering Bad//Dreems third studio album to fans towards the end of 2019.

NZ Music Month 2019: Discover Live
Aotearoa has an abundance of world-class talent that you can see on stages across the length and breadth of the country. In clubs and pubs, community centres and RSAs, theatres and school halls, and so many other venues, there is no shortage of live music happening every week around New Zealand.

Australian Publicist Chris Maric To Cycle 300km From London To The UK's Download Fest in Heavy Metal Truants VII For Children's Charities
AUSTRALIAN MUSIC PUBLICIST CHRIS MARIC
Returns to the UK Once Again To Take Part In HEAVY METAL TRUANTS VII - Seven Deadly Spins, Cycling 300kms To Raise Funds For Children’s Charities.
London to The Download Festival June 12-14

Nuclear Blast launches Australian and New Zealand A&R Division
Record label giant, Nuclear Blast, launch new Australia and New Zealand A&R divisions. Believe Digital recently acquired a majority stake in the label and has seen these giants of the music industry join forces in an alliance of two massive companies’ intent on exploring all options in the music industry.

YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI: Auckland and Christchurch lineups announced
AUCKLAND LINEUP ANNOUNCED
CHRISTCHURCH LINEUP ANNOUNCED FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE BY LORDE.
Auckland and Christchurch tickets on sale now!
10th Annual Taite Music Prize announces their 2019 winners!
Independent Music NZ are happy to announce their 2019 Taite Music Prize 2019 winners!
WOMAD 2019
WOMAD 2019, a weekend of artists from all around the globe, representing the multicultural melting pot of music entertainment.

Villainy announce New Zealand RAISED IN THE DARK tour
Hot on the heels of a triumphant performance to a capacity crowd at Homegrown, rockers Villainy have just announced a nationwide tour, which will coincide with the release of their highly-anticipated third album, Raised in the Dark.