NZ Music News
NZSO National Youth Orchestra2013 Composer-In-Residence
The NZSO National Youth Orchestra Composer-in-Residence for 2013 is Wellington-based music student Sam Logan. He promises some "big, bad and boisterous" music when his original work is premiered during the NZSO National Youth Orchestra residency in August 2013... More
The Chills Live In Wellington
Dunedin based band The Chills are pleased to announce they will be performing a one-off Wellington show Saturday 1 December at Bodega... More
Tuborg Sounds On Festival 2013
Tuborg Sounds On - The Oval (formerly Summer Sunday) returns in 2013 on the new date of Saturday 23 March at The Oval, North Harbour Stadium, North Shore City. The festival features a sweltering lineup at a game-changing price:... More
Catlins River Festival 2013
After a fantastic inaugural party, Catlins River Festival is back for Easter 2013. This two-day event is designed to celebrate the unique environment of the area set to a soundtrack of awesome - and predominantly local - live music. There's... More
Alizarin Lizard Double Singles Release Tour
Dunedin psych-pop quartet Alizarin Lizard will release their second full length album titled Do You Just Want Me To Watch You?, on 1 February 2013... More
Dudley Benson Japan Tour 2012
Dudley Benson will be performing in Japan within the next week, as well as spending two weeks as an artist-in-residence in Kurashiki City... More
Two Cartoons Tour
Dunedin based sunshine guitar-pop duo Two Cartoons have released the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut EP Jelly Tip Lips. The sophomore EP was named after the first single Tiny Terrors... More
Singing Stars Join NZSO For Triumphant Christmas Concert
Handel's Messiah has been synonymous with the Christmas season for generations. Its instantly recognisable 'Hallelujah' chorus is undoubtedly one of the most loved in the choral repertoire... More
Last Chance For Earlybird Tickets To Summer Vineyard Tour
Summer is just around the corner and that means the More FM Summer Vineyard Tour will be heading to a town near you soon. So if you enjoy a glass of wine on the side of some fabulous entertainment, all... More
Exciting Auction Ramp-Up for Ukuleles Signed by Celebrities
With less than four days to go, over $5000 in bids have been received on Trade Me for ukuleles signed by international stars Green Day, Flight of the Conchords, Ozzy Osbourne, Rod Stewart, Dan Aykroyd, Barry Gibb, Sam Neill/Mike Chunn/Tim... More
The Yoots in Paekakariki
The Yoots are returning to St Peter's Hall in Paekakariki on Friday 7 December a year after they tore the roof off with a show widely considered to be the year's best at the iconic community hall... More
RDUnited Relaunch Party in Christchurch
Independent Christchurch radio station RDU98.5FM has its processor pumping with the re-launch of RDUnited this month, and the announcement of the RDUnited ReLaunch Party that comes free to loyal listeners and fans that sign up for membership before the 24th... More
Silo Park Announces Summer 2012/13 Schedule
Silo Park is proud to announce the launch of its 2012/13 season, offering free entertainment at the Auckland waterfront's Wynyard Quarter throughout summer... More
APO Says Hello to New Tech, Farewell to a Favourite Son
Next week's Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra performance is special in more ways than one... More
Indie Club Seeking Bands for Auckland Gigs
Indie Club is a weekly showcase that promotes independent music - both live and recorded - and has been operating in and around Auckland for the best part of a decade. During that time they have had hundreds of bands,... More
Kurt Shanks and Ted Brown touring New Zealand to support new releases
Ted Brown and Kurt Shanks are partners in song this month, touring the country to jointly celebrate new recordings and releases... More
New Zealand Hip Hop Summit 2012
The NZ Hip Hop Summit is a one day free event packed with entertainment and urban cultural extravaganza that offers visitors the opportunity to experience the dazzling and spectacular day... More
Homegrown Adds 18 More NZ Acts
Jim Beam Homegrown is at the top of its game, proudly showcasing the best in New Zealand music. A further 18 acts have just been announced to grace six stages set along the beautiful Wellington waterfront... More
Marbecks Queens Arcade To Close
It is official that the Marbecks music store located in Auckland's Queens Arcade is going to be closed, after operating as the company's iconic flagship store for a legendary 77 years... More
Outsiders Return For National Tour
After recent shows over in Australia at the Poison City Records Festival, Outsiders are back in Aotearoa and hitting the road around the North Island this month. Taking influence from bands such as Husker Du, The Replacements and Against Me... More
Five Mile Town Mini-Tour
In support of the release of the single, Five Mile Town have announced a three city 'Kids And Their Chemicals' mini-tour (Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland) supported by some of New Zealands' most talented and original musicians... More
Home Brew's Third Australian Tour
Following a win at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards for 'Best Urban/Hip Hop Album', Home Brew are taking their show on the Aussie roads again, announcing 'The Bender' tour before the year's end... More
Top Kiwi Acts Announced For Gisborne Music Festival
Gisborne roots music festival East Coast Vibes have announced that iconic poly-funk band Ardijah; #1 selling reggae band Tomorrow People; and NZ chart topper Maisey Rika will take the stage at the festival in February... More
Gold Medal Famous Tour Dates
Wellington avant-garde pop group Gold Medal Famous are taking their eclectic new album 100% Pure on a North Island tour starting November 17 in Masterton (at the aptly named Golden Shears). Showcasing the various styles and thematic hang-ups of the... More
A Year of MakingTracks
NZ On Air is pleased to announce the results of a review of the first year of its MakingTracks music funding scheme... More
