WOMAD schedule for 2019 revealed
See your festival favourites perform twice or schedule your weekend around the exclusive one-off performances.
Kimbra to play South Island show
New Zealand-born, international art pop superstar Kimbra is to play a one-off show near Wanaka on January 5, 2019.
Introducing Nashville heading to NZ
Announced today, INTRODUCING NASHVILLE is the brand new international artist touring series, presented by the Country Music Association of America.
Support acts announced for Cate Le Bon's NZ tour
The support acts for Cate Le Bon’s NZ tour have been revealed.
SIX60 confirm Dunedin show
After a huge viral campaign from their South Island fans, SIX60 announce that they’ll be bringing their stadium show to Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday 9 March.
John Mayer announces NZ & Australia tour
John Mayer will be kicking off his 2019 World Tour on Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Auckland, New Zealand at Spark Arena, followed by three Australian concerts
Marlon Williams announces six final NZ shows to tour this summer
In true kiwi summer tour tradition Marlon Williams will now take The Tūrangawaewae Tour to a further six markets this February making it a total of 12 shows - Marlon’s most comprehensive New Zealand tour ever!
Sevendust announce NZ & Australia tour
The legendary Sevendust returns to New Zealand in April 2019.
Thrash Blind Grind Fest replaces Wellington show with one in Christchurch
THRASH BLAST GRIND TOUR with Phil Anselmo have replaced the scheduled Wellington show with one in Christchurch instead.
Soaked Oats announce summer tour
This summer Soaked Oats are embarking on a 13 stop tour around Aotearoa, spreading their slinky sludge pop across our shores with a mixture of festival appearances and headline shows.
Mark Ronson returns with 'Nothing Breaks Like A Heart' featuring Miley Cyrus
On the heels of releasing several collaborative hit tracks this year, five-time Grammy Award-winning artist and producer Mark Ronson returns with a brand new single of his own ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’ featuring Miley Cyrus.
Ella Mai joins Beyonce, Bruno Mars & SZA as Most Awarded Artist at Soul Train Awards
The accolades keep coming for British singer-songwriter, Ella Mai, who recently dropped her self-titled album to critical acclaim.
Australian & NZ acts announced to play SXSW
The South by Southwest® Music Festival (SXSW®) has announced the second wave of Showcasing Artists invited to perform at the 2019 event.
The Big Gay Christmas Drag Show
The cast of New Zealand's answer to Ru Paul's Drag Race are bringing a Christmas-themed live drag show to Auckland for one night only.
Cate Le Bon announces NZ tour
In mid-February, Cate Le Bon will tour New Zealand for a special pre-album release celebration – her fifth studio album, due out on Mexican Summer (Conan Moccasin, Ariel Pink) in April, 2019.
SJD launches new project today
Every Friday at midday SJD is to release a short song, each with a video will be released on SJD’s Facebook, Instagram and Youtube.
Air Supply Orchestral heading to NZ
Air Supply, one of Australia’s most loved and successful music exports, returns to Australia and New Zealand in 2019.
Seven new acts added to WOMAD New Zealand 2019
WOMAD New Zealand has revealed seven new acts to join the exciting and diverse 2019 festival lineup.
Slayer & Anthrax announce NZ shows
The long-reigning titans of thrash, Slayer, are stopping over in New Zealand for one final hurrah and they’re bringing metal kings Anthrax along for the ride.
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - A Song Dedication to Toyah Cordingley
“Music can bring us all together, it bonds us, it strengthens us...” this song “Your Guardian Angel” by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus has been dedicated to Toyah Cordingley.
Please spread the word to anyone who loves the song, or has lost someone too early also, feel free to leave any dedications in the comments of which we will share direct for Toyahs’ family and the band to see.