Introducing Brisbane's newest venue: The Outpost

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.

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Bakers Eddy release new single & video for Can't Afford It, + sign to Ivy League Records

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!

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MMF NZ & Music Helps announces Wellington Wellbeing Workshop

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.

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EMP Pathways launches fundraiser to tackle gaming addiction via music programs + announces charity gig in Adelaide

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.

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Going Global Music Summit & Showcase returns to NZ

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.

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YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI: Proceeds announcement

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.

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BMG re-issues Motörhead catalogue + Scott Ian of Anthrax pays tribute

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. 

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The Official NZ Music Month Summit: DISCOVER LIVE

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.

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Bad//Dreems join The Farmer and the Owl label family

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 GutfulFarmer and The Owl are stoked to be delivering Bad//Dreems third studio album to fans towards the end of 2019.

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NZ Music Month 2019: Discover Live

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.

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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 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 

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Nuclear Blast launches Australian and New Zealand A&R Division

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.

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Villainy announce New Zealand RAISED IN THE DARK tour

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.

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