NZ Music News
Louis Baker Tours Debut Single
Even in the Darkness, the debut single from Wellington artist Louis Baker, was released last week... More
Bill Direen Returns to New Zealand
The Bilders are different line-ups of musicians doing spoken word and song collaborations, led by musician, author andpoet Bill Direen. They are known for spontaneous music making and a live recording style that has produced "many genuine classic compositions" (Dix... More
The Phoenix Foundation, Lawrence Arabia and Five Mile Town at Matua Winery in Waimauku
The Matua Winery is proud to announce that Music at Matua is happening for the very first time on Saturday 9 February 2013 - just 30 minutes west of Auckland City, in the sumptuous surrounds of the Matua Vineyard... More
Villainy and Rival State Announce New Zealand Tour
Fans of good old-fashioned dirty rock music rejoice! Two of New Zealand's most exciting new rock bands join forces in 2013 and take their guitars out on the road... More
BW Camping Festival Set for a Big New Year
With acts like Shihad, Six60, Tiki Taane, Kora, David Dallas and State of Mind it's no wonder that more than 14,000 young campers make the journey from around New Zealand to celebrate the last week of 2012 at BW Campgrounds... More
2013 Jazz Tui Finalists
Two established kiwi stars and a newcomer are the finalists for the 2013 Best Jazz Album. Acclaimed Maori vocalist Whirimako Black and internationally renowned musician Nathan Haines join Latin songstress Jennifer Zea in the line-up... More
Hamilton Leads the Way with New Music Initiative
The Hamilton Live Music Trust, in conjunction with Hamilton City Council, are leading the way with a new initiative to showcase Hamilton's musical talent... More
The Nukes Tour Dates
Take a walk into the tropical jungles of northern Queensland and you may just stumble across Bosko and Honey harmonising and strumming their ukuleles. The duo have performed together for seven years and the ukulele has taken them to festivals... More
Taite Music Prize 2013 Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for the Taite Music Prize 2013. Named after the late Dylan Taite, one of the country's most highly respected music journalists, this will be the fourth year for the award... More
I Am Giant to play at Auckland's Music in Parks
Auckland music fans can get their fix for free at the 2013 Music in Parks series featuring international rockers, I Am Giant, which is the only free concert in their 2013 New Zealand tour. I Am Giant features well-known kiwi... More
Little Oceans #1 in November on theaudiece.co.nz
Nelson-based band Little Oceans are set to take home the last NZ On Air Wildcard grant for 2012, after finishing in the #1 position on theaudience.co.nz Wildcard Chart for November... More
Amplifier's Top 20 Albums of 2012
In a tradition now spanning seven years, the Amplifier staff have gathered together (with their varied musical and culinary tastes) to collectively decide on their Top Twenty Albums of 2012... More
Applications Open for the 2013 Professional Development Awards
Applications are now open for the 2013 APRA Professional Development Awards!... More
Bond Street Bridge Tour
They've torn up the bible and eaten the dogs - Auckland alt-folk outfit Bond Street Bridge present tales of courage, endurance and Edwardian pluck in their multimedia song cycle 'The Explorer's Club: Antarctica', touring throughout New Zealand in February... More
Miho Wada South Island Jazz Summer Tour
Punk-ninja jazz flautist Miho Wada and her band Miho's Jazz Orchestra are excited to kick-off their first ever South Island Summer Tour! Performing first at the Nelson Jazz Festival with her full Jazz Orchestra, Miho will then travel south for... More
RIANZ Folk Tui Finalists Announced
Auckland artists have taken two of the three finals berths for New Zealand's Best Folk Album of 2013... More
MakingTracks November Funding Round
NZ On Air will fund 22 new music projects from its November MakingTracks funding round. The 22 projects were selected from a field of 135 applications compared with 113 applications in the October round... More
IMPORTANT: Xmas Postage From Amplifier
With only a few weeks left until Christmas, we thought we'd let you know that if you're living overseas and wanting to place any physical orders with Amplifier and to receive them by the 25th of December, the deadline is... More
NZSO Todd Corporation Young Composers Awards
Auckland-based music student Sarah Ballard is this year's NZSO Todd Corporation Young Composers Awards winner... More
NZ On Air Annual Report 2011/12
NZ On Air is pleased to release its Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2012... More
Southside Christmas Party, Mangere
What better way to celebrate that festive time of year than through enjoying some great live music at the Southside Christmas Party... More
Waikato Music Expo 2013
After the successful inaugural event earlier this year, the Waikato Music Expo is set to return on 27 and 28 April 2013. Organised by the Hamilton Live Music Trust, the Waikato Music Expo is a one-of-a-kind music event with something... More
Raggamuffin 2013 Full Line-Up
An almighty line-up of reggae musicians will descend on Rotorua for the 6th annual RAGGAMUFFIN music festival on 1 & 2 February 2013... More
Bruce Morley - An Obituary
On 22 November, kiwi drummer and writer Bruce Morley passed away after a long battle with cancer... More
Fleur Jack & Katie Thompson Tour
After their successful 'Tale of Two Indies' South Island tour back in May, Fleur Jack joins forces once again with Katie Thompson for the eight date national 'Storytellers Tour'... More
