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!
The Beatles' Abbey Road Live: Bringing one of the greatest records of all time to life
Darren Middleton (POWDERFINGER), Mark Wilson (JET), Davey Lane (YOU AM I) and Kram (SPIDERBAIT) have joined forces to become ARC, one of the most collectively celebrated and successful supergroups in Australia’s rock history will be performing Abbey Road live, commemorating 50 years of existence.
Abbey Road, The Beatles' swansong and their crowning achievement as a recording group - is a stately, majestic, playful yet fiercely rocking masterpiece of pop music, regarded as one of the greatest records of all time.
YBN NAHMIR Announces May 2019 Australian and NZ Tour
New wave hip hop sensation and leader of the YBN Crew YBN NAHMIR will be touring Australia and New Zealand for the first time this May.
Gang of Four reschedule Australia and New Zealand Tour dates
Gang of Four reschedule Australia and New Zealand Tour dates due to illness.
Anxiety Club's first ever nationwide tour kicks off this weekend
Wellington five-piece Anxiety Club will hit the road this weekend for their first-ever New Zealand tour, with three exciting Kiwi acts taking turns to open for them at each stop.
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.
Metallica include NZ stadium show for WorldWired Tour
METALLICA has confirmed its long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand. The band’s first concert dates in Australia since 2013, and first New Zealand show since 2010.
Balu Brigada to open for BROODS at New Zealand shows
BROODS have announced indie-alt rockers Balu Brigada as the support act for their upcoming DON’T FEED THE POP MONSTER tour of New Zealand.
K-Pop, Kollywood, kape and crystal balls...Asian artists turn up the volume in Satellites 2019
Blazing into its fourth year, Satellites returns with a series of explosive experiences showcasing the most exciting contemporary Asian artists in Tāmaki Makaurau.
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.
BROODS Homecoming Show For Nelson with Air New Zealand
Multi-award winning band; BROODS, has announced a concert for the servicemen and women of the Nelson community with the help of Air New Zealand.
From The Jam announce Australia/New Zealand September 2019 tour
From The Jam finally make their return to Australia in September to play all The Jam’s Greatest Hits.
LITTLE STEVEN AND THE DISCIPLES OF SOUL ANNOUNCE FIRST EVER NEW ZEALAND DATE
Following on from a performance at the famed Byron Bay Bluesfest, Little Steven and his powerful 14-piece band the Disciples of Soul, bring their critically acclaimed soul-infused Rock n Roll Soulfire show to Auckland’s Town Hall for one night only.
Download Festival 2019 - Setlist & Event Info
With Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne cancelling his trip to Australia last week due to ill health, thrash titans Slayer have stepped into the headline slot and will smash out a mammoth 90 mins set to close both shows! Judas Priest and Alice in Chains will both slam through extended 75 min sets. 90 mins of Slayer… what a way to say goodbye to Australian fans!
The Saboteurs are touring Australia & New Zealand for the very first time this April
The Saboteurs--Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, Patrick Keeler--aka The Raconteurs, are performing three exclusive headline dates in Auckland, Melbourne, and Sydney this April! This will be their very first performances in Australia and New Zealand, and anywhere worldwide since 2011.
MØ TO PERFORM ONE NEW ZEALAND SHOW IN APRIL
Possessing one of the most streamed voices on the planet, MØ will arrive in New Zealand with her latest album Forever Neverland tucked securely under her arm.
Cable Ties announce supports for NZ tour
Melbourne post-punk trio Cable Ties are delighted to be making it across for their first tour of Aotearoa New Zealand. Playing songs from their self-titled debut album and a whole bunch of new stuff on a lightning-quick four-day charge down the north island.