Announcing the 2018 finalists for Best NZ Jazz Artist
The Recorded Music NZ Best Jazz Artist and the APRA Best Jazz Composition awards will be presented on the opening night of the Wellington Jazz Festival, Wednesday 6 June.
Official Music Month Summit returning for 2018 - Confronting issues in the Music Industry
The Official Music Month Summit returns for 2018, and this year it is tackling some of the issues the Music Industry has been facing up to over the last year.
NZ Music Month - Retro: 70s to 00s NZ Music Pix by Murray Cammick
For May NZ Music Month, Ellen Melville Centre presents a show of photos of local musicians by photographer Murray Cammick.
Music industry leaders join for free 'Ignite' seminars in May
Aspiring musicians, promoters, event managers and artist managers are invited to attend this year's IGNITE Seminars - an official event being held as part of New Zealand Music Month.
Music - New Zealand's $100 million industry
For the third year in a row the New Zealand music industry has experienced double digit percentage growth with wholesale revenue growing by 14.6 per cent in 2017 to $98.8m, driven largely by New Zealand’s ever-increasing adoption and use of music streaming services.
Live Nation expands presence in NZ with addition of Rhythm & Vines
Live Nation Entertainment has announced that is has taken a controlling interest in New Zealand’s Rhythm and Vines Festival, expanding its presence and festival count in the region.
Auckland Record Fair set for this Saturday
Taranaki music identity Brian Wafer and Powertool Records Andrew Maitai are the new hosts of the Auckland Record Fair later this month.
Aldous Harding wins the 2018 Taite Music Prize
The winner of the ninth annual Taite Music Prize is the inimitable Aldous Harding for her bewitching sophomore album ‘Party’.
Deep Creek & Wood Lane Present New Zealand Music Month Opening Party
Taking place at Deep Creek Brews & Eats in Browns Bay on May 1st, the party will feature live sets from Magic Factory, Ha The Unclear, Gareth Thomas (Goodshirt) and Samuel Flynn Scott (The Phoenix Foundation),
Newcomers and past winners announced as finalists for 2018 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards
The finalists for the 2018 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards have been announced, and will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
Headless Chickens to receive Independent Music NZ Classic Record Award & finalists revealed for Auckland Live Best Independent Debut
Independent Music NZ have announced the 2018 recipient of the Classic Record which aims to acknowledge New Zealand's rich history of making fine albums that continue to inspire us and that also define who we are.
MMF NZ announce Direct to Fan Seminar in Christchurch
The NZ Music Managers Forum have announced a vital seminar for their Christchurch members about Direct to Fan Marketing and Promotion, on Tuesday 27th March from 6pm to 8pm.
Finalists revealed for 2018 Taite Music Prize
Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) have announced that the finalists for the Taite Music Prize 2018 have been confirmed.
Applications for Ignite 2018 now open
Applications are now open for the IGNITE 2018 programme, which kicks off on April 7, and will see 10 music industry professionals mentoring the next generation of aspiring young event managers.
Auckland Museum brings exhibition of South Auckland music to MIT Manukau
The exhibition shares the rich stories and dynamic music culture unique to South Auckland, fed by street culture, church choirs, R&B clubs and hip-hop.
2018 Best Folk Album nominees revealed
Three outstanding finalists have been announced for the 2018 Best Folk Artist, including two debut albums from promising New Zealand musicians.
Ed Sheeran tops NZ Music Charts for 2017
It won't come as too much of a surprise to anyone who has kept an eye on the charts this year that Ed Sheeran looms large when we look back over 2017.
Mental health in sight as New Zealand Music Foundation aligns with VNZMA
For the third year running, Recorded Music has aligned with The New Zealand Music Foundation as the charity partner for the 2017 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
Women’s Collective brings Beyonce & Prince’s Publicist to NZ
The Women’s Collective are bringing music veteran, Beyoncé’s publicist Yvette Noel-Schure to New Zealand for the first time to speak for Women’s Collective on December 12.