San Diego trio The Schizophonics announce their first New Zealand tour for May / June this year
The wild, gyrating, and down-right gymnastic, guitarist Pat Beers is joined by his wife Lety on drums and bass player Blake Lindquist ... and yes, Beers is their real name.
The Schizophonics are, in one word, EXPLOSIVE. When they hit the stage, they grab your attention and don’t let go. They’ve built up a formidable reputation in their home base of San Diego and a fervent following among locals.
Moby Rich announce headline Australian shows
LA two-piece Moby Rich have announced two headline shows on their debut Australian tour this May. With their latest single Blink bringing further attention to the duo, this Australian tour is the perfect opportunity to catch two indie stars on the rise. Support on the tour comes from yergurl in Melbourne, whose lo-fi beats and unique pop style made her a Triple J Unearthed favourite. Sydney support will be from Hoodlem, a streaming sensation with her mix of experimental soul and future R&B.
Hellions 2019 Rue Australian Tour: Eat Your Heart Out Join Sydney Support, + Fan T-Shirt Design Competition Announced
Hellions have launched a Fan T-Shirt Design Competition, giving punters a chance to show off their creative flare for a cause—Girls Rock! Australia—and have announced the supporting act for Sydney show.
Hellions have rounded off their already stacked line-up of local support with the addition of Newcastle natives Eat Your Heart Out in Sydney. Since emerging in 2012 Eat Your Heart Out have established their very own brand of grunge-y emo energy
Billie Eilish, additional seating for both Auckland and Brisbane shows announced
Indie-pop sensation Billie Eilish announces extra seats for Auckland show and upgrades her Brisbane venue to fit more fans inside. Tickets on sale now for additional seating!
10th Annual Taite Music Prize announces their 2019 winners!
Independent Music NZ are happy to announce their 2019 Taite Music Prize 2019 winners!
WOMAD 2019
WOMAD 2019, a weekend of artists from all around the globe, representing the multicultural melting pot of music entertainment.
Villainy announce New Zealand RAISED IN THE DARK tour
Hot on the heels of a triumphant performance to a capacity crowd at Homegrown, rockers Villainy have just announced a nationwide tour, which will coincide with the release of their highly-anticipated third album, Raised in the Dark.
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.