Silver Scroll finalists announced, along with Music Director and host
Congratulations to the writers of the five songs announced today as finalists for the 2018 APRA Silver Scroll Award.
Going Global Music Summit first NZ event to sign Keychange Pledge
Independent Music NZ is proud to announce the now sold out Going Global Music Summit is the first New Zealand event to take place having signed the global pledge, Keychange, promoting gender equality across the music industry.
1st Inaugural National NZ Irish Fest set for this November
For the first time, this November, Kiwis and Irish will come together to celebrate everything Irish with a massive four-day celebration - with over sixty events, across three cities, as part of the inaugural NZ Irish Fest.
Julia Deans 'We Light Fire' tour heading to Auckland this Saturday night
Julia Deans is bringing her We Light Fire album release tour to Auckland's Tuning Fork this Saturday night.
Roady For Roadies - A coast to coast walk to raise funds for NZ Music Industry's behind the scenes workers
On Friday September 21 2018, the music industry and associated businesses will walk the 16km Coast to Coast from Onehunga to downtown Auckland to raise money for road crew “roadies” who may have fallen on hard times. This is not a race, it’s a walk.
Skillet set for NZ show
Skillet lets their music speak the loudest. That’s how the quartet has cemented its place as one of the 21st century’s most successful rock bands.
Ben Ottewell returning to NZ for one show
Having released his third solo album A Man Apart in 2017 Ben Ottewell continues to delight his kiwi fans with a visit to New Zealand this November!
The Breeders announce Auckland show
Legendary alt-pop four-piece The Breeders, are set to play a one-night-only show at The Powerstation in Auckland on December 11th.
Meet the bohemians - La bohème rehearsals begin in Auckland
It's better to have loved...
Love and beauty take centre stage in New Zealand Opera's La bohème, with an exciting young cast from around the world beginning rehearsals in Auckland this week.
GOING GLOBAL 2018 announce new delegates and the two-day panel timetable
The countdown is on! One week to go and GOING GLOBAL 2018 just got REAL with the addition of the twenty nine new delegates and the the two-day panel timetable revealed!
Wu-Tang Clan announce NZ shows
To celebrate 25 years of their groundbreaking debut album Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) the Wu-Tang Clan announce all nine remaining members will play their first ever New Zealand headline shows with the full lineup, this December.
Shihad to embark on 30th Anniversary tour
To celebrate 30 years, Shihad will be undertaking a national tour, and releasing their classic LP The General Electric, also celebrating twenty years since its release, on vinyl for the first time.
Phil Collins announces NZ shows
Global music legend Phil Collins is set to make his long-anticipated return to New Zealand with his Not Dead Yet: Live! tour, presented by TEG Dainty.
Divide And Dissolve announced as support for Unknown Mortal Orchestra's NZ tour
Unknown Mortal Orchestra have announced the addition of the Australian heavy hitting duo
Divide And Dissolve to all New Zealand shows.
Teenage Fanclub announce Australia & NZ shows
Glasgow five-piece Teenage Fanclub are returning to Australia and New Zealand in February 2019.
Theia announces pop up shows for this September
Kiwi alt-pop artist Theia is playing a series of special 'pop up' shows this September in small and intimate venues.
Bruce Dickinson heading to Auckland for 'What Does This Button Do' speaking tour
The lead singer of Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson, will perform a special one-man speaking tour of Australasia this October, with an Auckland show at The Cordis Hotel (formerly the Langham) on October 16.
Graeme James announces North American tour and releases new single 'The Times Are Changing'
Having temporarily moved to the Netherlands earlier in 2018, Wellington native Graeme James has announced his first ever North American tour and the release of a brand new single, The Times Are Changing.
SWIDT to embark on NZ tour
Brace yourselves! The multi award-winning SWIDT are hitting the road this October for their first-ever headline tour of New Zealand.
Wolf Alice reschedule NZ show
Wolf Alice’s Auckland show has been rescheduled to accommodate the band’s attendance at the 2018 Hyundai Mercury Prize award ceremony in London.