MATT CORBY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR 'RAINBOW VALLEY' TOUR, STARTS IN NZ ON APRIL 18

MATT CORBY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR 'RAINBOW VALLEY' TOUR, STARTS IN NZ ON APRIL 18

Matt Corby announces the special guest MANE joining him for his Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch shows in April as part of his Rainbow Valley nationwide tour.

With a haunting and high energy live set, MANE’s explosive indie pop is something that has to be seen to be fully believed. With big bold vocals and tunes that have any crowd singing and dancing along to the saddest of songs, you can't help but have a great time at a MANE show.

The Australian leg of the tour is currently underway with Matt and the band playing songs from the new album Rainbow Valley to audiences for the first time.

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San Diego trio The Schizophonics announce their first New Zealand tour for May / June this year

San Diego trio The Schizophonics announce their first New Zealand tour for May / June this year

The wild, gyrating, and down-right gymnastic, guitarist Pat Beers is joined by his wife Lety on drums and bass player Blake Lindquist ... and yes, Beers is their real name. 

The Schizophonics are, in one word, EXPLOSIVE. When they hit the stage, they grab your attention and don’t let go. They’ve built up a formidable reputation in their home base of San Diego and a fervent following among locals.

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Moby Rich announce headline Australian shows

Moby Rich announce headline Australian shows

LA two-piece Moby Rich have announced two headline shows on their debut Australian tour this May. With their latest single Blink bringing further attention to the duo, this Australian tour is the perfect opportunity to catch two indie stars on the rise. Support on the tour comes from yergurl in Melbourne, whose lo-fi beats and unique pop style made her a Triple J Unearthed favourite. Sydney support will be from Hoodlem, a streaming sensation with her mix of experimental soul and future R&B.

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Hellions 2019 Rue Australian Tour: Eat Your Heart Out Join Sydney Support, + Fan T-Shirt Design Competition Announced

Hellions 2019 Rue Australian Tour: Eat Your Heart Out Join Sydney Support, + Fan T-Shirt Design Competition Announced

Hellions have launched a Fan T-Shirt Design Competition, giving punters a chance to show off their creative flare for a cause—Girls Rock! Australia—and have announced the supporting act for Sydney show.

Hellions have rounded off their already stacked line-up of local support with the addition of Newcastle natives Eat Your Heart Out in Sydney. Since emerging in 2012 Eat Your Heart Out have established their very own brand of grunge-y emo energy

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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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YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI, New Zealand responds to terror attacks with music and love

YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI, New Zealand responds to terror attacks with music and love

YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI, New Zealand musicians and artists come together for Christchurch. Presented by Mike King and with kiwi-music faves on the lineup, the two events are an act of love and unity. All proceeds, from ticket booking fees to day-of, will be donated to the Our People, Our City fund which was set-up by the Christchurch Foundation to support and care for those affected by terror attacks.

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The Beatles' Abbey Road Live: Bringing one of the greatest records of all time to life

The Beatles' Abbey Road Live: Bringing one of the greatest records of all time to life

Darren Middleton (POWDERFINGER), Mark Wilson (JET), Davey Lane (YOU AM I) and Kram (SPIDERBAIT) have joined forces to become ARC, one of the most collectively celebrated and successful supergroups in Australia’s rock history will be performing Abbey Road live, commemorating 50 years of existence.

Abbey Road, The Beatles' swansong and their crowning achievement as a recording group - is a stately, majestic, playful yet fiercely rocking masterpiece of pop music, regarded as one of the greatest records of all time.

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Taite Music Prize - Official Announcement

 Taite Music Prize - Official Announcement

Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) is very pleased to announce that the finalists for the Taite Music Prize 2019 have been confirmed. In celebration of its tenth year, the Taite Music Prize adds an extra element with a new Independent Spirit Award and a venue move to Auckland's Q Theatre for the Taite Music Prize award ceremony on Tuesday 16th April 2019.

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Secret Sounds 2019 SXSW Party

Secret Sounds 2019 SXSW Party

Secret Sounds are throwing a party you won’t want to miss at this year’s SXSW. This year’s explosive line-up includes our very own Aussie dream girl Odette as well as Englishman on the rise Sam Fender, R&B mastermind Pink Sweat$, genre-bending Boy Azooga, Brisbane legends WAAX and riff rulers The Amazons.

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