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.
Support acts revealed for The Teskey Brothers NZ tour
Aussie soul and blues band The Teskey Brothers will be joined by three ‘not to be missed’ local support acts on their upcoming New Zealand shows.
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.
Oddisee to tour NZ
This December, critically-acclaimed Sudanese-American artist Oddisee (Amir Mohamed) returns to New Zealand with his band Good Compny, with tour support from American singer/songwriter Olivier St. Louis and New Zealand’s very own hip hop lyricist Melodownz.
Dashboard Confessional to play Australia & NZ shows
For the first time in Australia and New Zealand Dashboard Confessional will play their breakthrough album ‘The Places You Have Come To Fear The Most’ in full.
Mayday Parade set for NZ & Australia tour
Mayday Parade have announced ‘Welcome To Sunnyland’ Australia and New Zealand headline shows alongside their already announced appearances at Good Things Festival!
The Hollies announce NZ tour
New Zealand’s love affair with Rock n Roll Hall of Famers, The Hollies, is about to get a whole lot hotter this summer as the legendary band today announces it's bringing The Road Is Long Tour to eight cities in February and March 2019.
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.
First line-up for WOMAD 2019 revealed
WOMAD has delivered its first artist announcement with Angelique Kidjo, Silkroad Ensemble and Aotearoa's own TEEKS all setting the stage for the 2019 festival.
Disco legends band together for a one-off New Zealand show
The Jacksons, Kool & the Gang, The Pointer Sisters, Village People, Sister Sledge and The Sounds of the Supremes to play an exclusive NZ show this summer.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra to release instrumental album 'IC-01 Hanoi'
While recording Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s latest release, Sex & Food, Ruban Nielson, his longtime collaborator Jacob Portrait and his brother Kody Nielson, found themselves in the Vietnamese city of Hanoi at Phu Sa Studios.
Blindspott announce reunion tour
Rock legends Blindspott have made it official! They’re reforming for a 10-year Reunion Tour this summer, and they’re taking the mighty Devilskin along for the madness.
The Leers and Being to support The Jungle Giants Auckland show
It is only a couple of weeks until one of the hottest indie acts in Australia right now, The Jungle Giants, return to Auckland for a show on Friday October 19.
Halestorm announce NZ tour
Post-grunge/metal quartet Halestorm have become one of the most successful female-fronted hard rock groups of the 21st century.
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals to play one-off NZ show
After headlining Laneway Festival earlier this year, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals have announced a one-off summer show in Auckland this January.
Move D & Eris Drew announce NZ tour
German electronic music pioneer & DJ extraordinaire Move D, alongside Chicago DJ of the Motherbeat, Eris Drew, have announced a two room rave extravaganza at Whammy Bar on November 23rd.
Jayda G & Roza Terenzi set for NZ shows
Jayda G & Melbourne heavy-hitter Roza Terenzi are heading to New Zealand for shows in Auckland & Wellington this November.
Elemeno P announce NZ tour
Iconic kiwi rock group, Elemeno P are excited to hit the road on their upcoming 7 date New Zealand Spring tour - their most extensive run of regional dates in over a decade!
Shihad Wellington show sold out, new venue for Christchurch
To accommodate the demand for tickets the Christchurch show on Friday 19th October will now take place at The Bedford Bigtop, with additional tickets via shihad.com. All tickets for the original venue will still be valid.
FOMO By Night announced for Auckland
Nicki Minaj, Lil Pump, Mura Masa, Kali Uchis, San Holo, Montell2099 and The Katayanagi Twins are set to perform an All Ages show in Auckland on Wednesday January 9 at Spark Arena.