Like attracts like. That's what the Abraham-Hicks' Law of Attraction is all about. Their teachings can feel very pertinent and applicable to singing and songwriting. Here's a list with some basic principles... Our ...
READ MORE >On August 28 the 2024 Pacific Music Awards marked the event's 20th anniversary celebration in Manukau, Auckland. Though not present at the event, local RnB legend Aaradhna won the highest number of awards (four), followed by Diggy Dupé and Shepherds Reign. 2024 Pacific Music Awards Winners: Best Pacific Female Artist Aaradhna NZ Music Commission Best Pacific Male Artist Diggy Dupé Best Pacific Group SWIDT Best Pacific Language Shepherds Reign Best Pacific Gospel Artist Signature ...
READ MORE >It’s been a lot of fun and hard to pick, but NZM’s judging panel have named Clinton Keating as the lucky winner of our Show Us Your Strat! competition which featured on the back cover of the May/June issue of NZ Musician magazine and subsequently on the NZM socials. Indeed, it was the photo Clinton submitted of himself surrounded by several years of NZM copies that swung the brand new Fender Player Stratocaster into his enthusiastic arms - we do appreciate regular NZM readers! “Ohh, that’s ...
READ MORE >Entries for the 2024 APRA Best Jazz Composition Award are open for two weeks. The $1000 cash prize award will be presented at a private event in Te Whanganui-a-Tara this October. Previous winners include Lauren Ellis, Lucien Johnson, Jake Baxendale, and Louisa Williamson. Entries close July 26. More information and how to apply here.
READ MORE >Applications for the British Council's Connections Through Culture arts grants for 2025 are now open. Connections Through Culture grants support new international collaborations between the UK and New Zealand, offering support to organisations and artists in the development of creative projects. Grants are available up to GBP5,000, with applications to be submitted by September 2. Projects are eligible at any stage and across art forms, but may be prioritised if the theme revolves around diversity, ...
READ MORE >In December 2023 the Hawke's Bay Music Hub launched 'Under The Sun (Vol.3)', the latest in a series of compilation albums featuring and promoting local artists, and this NZ Music Month will stage the first Hawke's Bay Music Industry Gala, an evening of live performances, inspiring talks and networking. The background story mostly involves Kevin Murphy, whose employment history importantly includes senior roles for Sport Hawke's Bay and Napier council. Richard Thorne talked with him about establishing ...
READ MORE >Though Georgia Gets By is named after a groggy dragon having a terrible day, Georgia Nott sounds nothing like one. In fact, you'll likely find her voice somewhat familiar given her history as half of the internationally renowned Nelson family duo Broods. Currently based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Nott is warming up to the release of her second GGB EP by releasing one great single after the other. NZ On Air Music featured the introspective Some Kind Of Angel on their NewTracks compilation in August. What ...
READ MORE >In 2004 a young Glaswegian stepped off the plane onto the tarmac of Auckland Airport with the hopes of making a name for himself in the graphic design arena of the NZ music industry. Now, 20 years and hundreds of local album covers later, Barny Bewick of Indium Design, reflects on his time as Aotearoa's 'go-to guy' for album cover art. After completing a Fine Arts degree in Bristol, England, in 1992, Barny unsurprisingly discovered that art careers were hard to come by. A short stint in the 9-5 ...
READ MORE >Anyone capable of editing a music video entirely on their phone deserves a bit of recognition because that's not an easy feat. It's exactly what Tāmaki Makaurau rapper Timmy The First, real name Timothy Kahwema, did for his latest single, sizzling hip hop track Degrees. NZ On Air Music clearly felt the heat, adding the tune to their NewTracks compilation this August. What is your full name, what are your pronouns, where are you from and what instruments do you play? Timothy Kahwema. I am ...
READ MORE >In 2023, Gore country artist Jackie Bristow ran a series of workshops under the name SongCatcher, aiming to empower youth through songwriting and help kids find their voices. The resulting compilation of songs was written in collaboration with a bunch of talented tamariki from Tāhuna Queenstown and Wānaka. Who is SongCatcher aimed at? SongCatcher is aimed at kids between 7 and 16 years old and is about finding your happy place. All you need is an interest in songwriting, words, and music. It ...
READ MORE >In May of this year, we lost Rodger Fox, musician, bandleader, promoter, mentor, and indelible spirit of big band jazz across Aotearoa. Replacing Rodger is impossible, even with dozens of people willing to work in service to him, in honour of his remarkable energy, his complete commitment, his force of nature. But as Julie Lamb reports, we’re going to try! For Rodger, for the kids in schools, for the future… Kua hinga te tōtara o te waonui a tāne - a mighty tōtara has fallen. Rodger’s ...
READ MORE >When two distant acquaintances got together to form a wedding band, it didn't take long for their ambitions to extend beyond doing faithful renditions of wedding songs and into a project of their own. Now Leroy Brown and Mark Bruce, the dynamic duo behind The Advocators are bringing forth a debut album titled 'Songs From An Endless Night'. Dasha Koryagina quizzed them about its creation. Songs from an Endless Night by The Advocators Growing up in Maungaturoto and Kaiwaka, two small towns in the ...
READ MORE >The Wellington Jazz Festival 2024 is set to return to the capital from October 16-20, featuring leading local musicians and exciting international names. Running from 16-20 October, this Festival will transform Te Whanganui-a-Tara into a jazz haven with more than 100 events across the city. Highlights include Marcus Miller (USA), Esperanza Spalding (USA), Alexander Flood (AUS), and the return of Fly My Pretties, led by Barnaby Weir and Laughton Kora The full line up will be announced on September More ...
READ MORE >With the second anniversary of Wāhine In Jazz 's creation looming, what better way to mark the date than to host a party! Join the team at the Audio Foundation in Tāmaki Makaurau on August 23 to celebrate. The evening will topped off with a performance from a specially curated WIJ Band, featuring; Minju Kim (tenor saxophone), Jenna Aspeling (alto saxophone), Crystal Choi (piano), Kat Tomacruz (guitar), Wren Probett (bass), Wynefred Wang (voice) and honorary wahine for the night, Maximilian Crook ...
READ MORE >It feels like the timing couldn’t be more perfect for Loves Ugly Children 's reunion show on August 22 at The Mothership in Tāmaki Makaurau! The deeply emotive raw power that New Zealand’s Loves Ugly Children brought to international fans throughout the 1990s is back. A hugely powerful force both live and recorded, Loves Ugly Children were arguably the backbone of the underground emo/punk/shoegazer/grunge music scene in Aotearoa during the mid-90s, releasing a good handful of EPs and albums ...
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