Nominations now open for the 2017 Taite Music Prize
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Independent Music NZ has announced that nominations are now open for the Taite Music Prize 2017 - one of the most prestigious music events on our nations calendar.
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Lydia Cole adds extra date to 'The Lay Of The Land' tour
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Don’t miss your chance to see Lydia Cole live before the talented Kiwi singer-songwriter relocates to Berlin.
Read MoreLaneway Festival 2017 is this Monday in Auckland! Here's the map, app & playing times
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The party started last weekend when St. Jerome's Laneway Festival kicked off in Singapore on Saturday, and it's only five days until New Zealand's first Laneway at the glorious new Albert Park precinct location.
Read MoreGreen Day adds extra shows in Auckland, Sydney & Melbourne
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After selling out their first dates in each city, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland fans will all be treated to second and final performances from the Rock and Roll Hall Of fame inductees and Grammy Award winners to meet massive demand
Read MoreTony Joe White Auckland show sold out!
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Louisiana born swamp rock legend Tony Joe White’s show at the Tuning Fork on Sunday 9 April has now sold out.
Read MoreCrystal Castles announce Auckland show
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Electronic extraordinaires Crystal Castles have just announced a New Zealand show as part of their upcoming MJR Presents tour Downunder.
Read MoreSchedule revealed for this year's WOMAD
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WOMAD NZ have launched full stage schedule for the three day festival 17 - 19 March 2017.
Read MoreCyndi Lauper & Blondie announce NZ tour
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They’re two of music’s most iconic artists, the wondrous Blondie and the bewitching Cyndi Lauper.
Read MoreWOMAD reveals environmental initiatives
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WOMAD has always prided its self on being an industry leader towards leaving a minimal environmental footprint, and heading into the 2017 festival WOMAD continues the strive to become a completely zero waste-to-landfill festival.
Read MoreThis year's Raggamuffin to be the last
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In a bittersweet announcement, Andrew McManus, the creator and driving force behind New Zealand’s iconic Raggamuffin Music Festival has said that Raggamuffin X, the tenth anniversary of the much-loved people’s festival, will be the final festival in Auckland at The Trusts Arena on Saturday 18 February 2017.
Read MoreYoung Thug pulls out of Laneway, What So Not joins the line-up
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Despite having his New Zealand visa, recent complications with the visa process for Australia means that Young Thug is not able to play any Laneway Festival dates in 2017.
Read MoreKings breaks record for longest running #1 NZ single
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Kings, the man responsible for the most infectious tune of 2016, has broken the record of longest-running #1 on the New Zealand Artists Top 20 Singles Chart.
Read MoreSwim Team heading to NZ this February
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With summer laying in wait, Swim Team are coming out of hibernation in anticipation. The Melbourne-based four-piece have gained a dedicated following since emerging in early 2015, thanks to their ability to weave crunchy pop with luscious melodies.
Read MoreXylouris White announce NZ show
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Xylouris White, the duo of Dirty Three drummer Jim White and Cretan lute player George Xylouris will make their debut New Zealand performance with a show at Auckland’s Tuning Fork on Wednesday 8 March 2017.
Read MoreOmar-S to play Auckland show
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Detroit legend Omar-S [FXHE] is making his New Zealand debut on Friday, 10th March at Whammy Bar.
Read MoreJim Jefferies' NZ tour kicks off today
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Stand-up heavyweight Jim Jefferies’ hotly anticipated 11-date New Zealand tour begins today Wednesday 11 January at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre, after being postponed in 2016 due to the filming of his own brand-new major US TV pilot.
Read MoreAuckland's Summer In The Square continues into 2017
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Auckland Live Summer in the Square launches back into its summer-long programme throughout January and February with live events, awesome activities and world-class entertainment for all.
Read MoreMexrrissey heading to NZ for Auckland Arts Festival
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Calling all fans of Moz, mariachi and mash ups: Mexrrissey is coming to Auckland Arts Festival 2017.
Read MoreKing Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard added to Laneway 2017
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It's been revealed that the incomparable Melbourne act King Gizzard And The Lizard King have been added to St. Jerome's Laneway Festival in all territories and cities.
Read MoreFly My Pretties set for NZ tour
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Kicking off this weekend, Kiwi icons Fly My Pretties are hitting the road with a brand new album, playing in some of New Zealand’s most stunning outdoor venues.
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