New Zealand

The finalists for the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards have been unveiled. Marlon Williams leads the way with seven nominations thanks to Te Whare Tīwekaweka, his first fully te reo Māori album. Williams'…

Strange Universe is one of the highlights of Auckland's live music calendar this year. Across venues including Powerstation, Double Whammy, Hollywood Avondale, Neck of the Woods and Pitt Street…

The Great Escape will feature performances by some of the finest acts from Aotearoa this year. The New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand today announced a landmark partnership…

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland independent music and comedy venues are going to receive upgrades as part of a new initiative. The Spark Arena Community Events Fund (SACEF) has announced a venue support…

It's a year of significant change for New Zealand's Taite Music Prize. Now in its 17th year, the Taite Music Prize "continues to honour albums of depth, vision, and artistic integrity, recognising…

Splore Festival is coming to an end. The beloved New Zealand festival's long-time owner, John Minty, shared in a statement that Splore 2026 will be the last-ever edition, citing poor ticket sales as…

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Taite Music Prize. Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ), with the support of Founding Partner Recorded Music NZ, today announced that nominations are now open…

NZ On Air has announced 20 artists in the first round of its new touring fund. The very first recipients of the inaugural New Music Project Touring (NMPT) pilot were confirmed today, with the fund…

The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa (MMF) has today announced the return of Back to Basics. Back to Basics is a free seminar series designed for those in the early stages of artist management —…

The standout New Zealand albums of the decade (so far) have been named in a new Rolling Stone AU/NZ feature. Titled the 80 Best New Zealand Albums of the 2020s So Far , the list showcases the depth…