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.
Metallica WordWired Tour sold out in 12 minutes!
Metallica’s WorldWired one-and-only New Zealand show sold out in 12-minutes!
DOWNLOAD SYDNEY: IT’S A WRAP!
Premiere Gladys Berejiklian’s excessive police presence could not dampen the spirits of heavy music lovers in Sydney! 20,000 heavy music fans descended on Parramatta Park for Download Sydney’s debut.
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.
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.
DON’T LET THE BEREJIKLIAN GOVERNMENT KILL LIVE MUSIC!
“Did they figure out that stupid shit in NSW yet? Trying to pass that law so it’s impossible to put on a concert? Make it hard for people to go and see live music? … Live music forever for the people!” Flea – Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Unfortunately, the answer to that question is no, they have not figured it out.
Farmer & The Owl Festival 2019 - A Letter From The Directors
With only four days until Farmer and the Owl Festival lands in Wollongong, we want to reassure everyone that although the headlines (and policies) are changing by the hour ….. THE FARMER AND THE OWL FESTIVAL SHOW WILL GO ON! NO ONE WILL RAIN ON OUR INCREDIBLE MUSIC PARADE!!!
“DON’T KILL LIVE MUSIC” Tomorrows Sydney Rally - Speakers & Appearances Announced
In one week, Australians and the Australian Music Industry have made it very clear they refuse to stand by and let the Berejiklian Government take away access to music and culture festivals in NSW, Australia.
Find out more about tomorrows Rally in Sydney and/or sign the petition now!
Don’t Kill Live Music Rally Thursday February 21st Hyde Park Sydney
AN OPEN LETTER TO MUSIC AND CULTURE LOVERS OF AUSTRALIA
DON’T LET THE BEREJIKLIAN GOVERNMENT
KILL LIVE MUSIC
Six60 win big at the 2018 Vodafone NZ Music Awards - Full results and photos!
Celebrating the past, present and future at the 2018 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards
Top New Zealand musicians celebrated at the 2018 ceremony.
Five Tui's awarded at 2018 Artisan Awards
The backbone of Aotearoa’s music industry was recognised last night at the third annual Artisan Awards at Massey University’s School of Music and Creative Media Production in Wellington.
Take part in the NZ Music Community Wellbeing Survey
The New Zealand Music Foundation marked Mental Health Awareness Week with the launch of the second edition of its landmark NZ Music Community Wellbeing Survey into the health and wellbeing of people working and volunteering in live and recorded music in New Zealand.
Upper Hutt Posse to be inducted into NZ Music Hall Of Fame
For the last 30 years Upper Hutt Posse has been creating powerful and inspirational music to challenge the status quo and fight for social justice in Aotearoa.
NZ Music Therapy Week is coming this month!
With a week’s worth of events, Music Therapy New Zealand’s annual awareness campaign will run from October 20-28 to draw attention to the life-changing affect of music therapy and the support services available in New Zealand.
Marlon Williams takes out the 2018 Silver Scroll Award
Marlon Williams has won the 2018 APRA Silver Scroll Award for his poignant ballad Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore.
Girls Rock! Camp Aotearoa returning for 2019
Girls Rock! Camp Aotearoa 2018 (GRCA) was so successful in its aim to help young women form bands, learn instruments and write original songs, that it’s back for a second year.
Spark Arena's compostables policy cuts landfill waste in half
Spark Arena’s Zero Waste Strategy rolled out to coincide with the record-breaking P!NK concerts, replacing single use cups and hot food containers with carefully sourced compostable serve ware.
Finalists announced for the Vodafone NZ Music Awards 2018
Four groups share the prestige of having the most Tui nods at the 2018 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
Aotearoa’s most inspiring music teachers recognised with Tui nod
Recorded Music New Zealand has announced the three finalists for the inaugural Music Teacher of the Year Tui, with each being recognised for their incredible impact on their students and the local community.
Roady For Roadies picks up speed
The Roady For Roadies walk is picking up speed as tickets sell and donations roll in. The total money now donated has hit $10,000.