24/04/2015
Ask anyone in New Plymouth where to get a gig and they'’ll likely answer with the simple phrase, ‘Anand Rose’. In the last 10 years Rose has made a name for himself as a promoter with a different take on bringing live ...
07/01/2026
These days living in Auckland, producer/rapper JosiahXVI (Josiah Ioane) grew up in Timaru, later heading north to Wellington in order to have a crack at Massey University’s Commercial Music course. Even now the 23-year ...
31/12/2025
By now 15 years into a prolific and diverse career, Rei has captured the hearts of many with his smooth voice, ambitiously energetic performances and bilingual Māori wit. The Auckland urban/electronic musician, rapper, singer, ...
18/12/2025
Nurtured as an artist in a small urban township, 25-year old country pop artist Jenni Smith is now a uni-graduated singer-songwriter who happily embraces the girl-next-door image with her straightforward, and fun, songwriting. ...
10/11/2025
Added to successful tours of both the South and North Islands, Coast Arcade have in recent months played two showcases at Brisbane’s BIGSOUND industry event, along with headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney – building ...
20/11/2025
Christchurch's SOLE Music Academy has announced a new Hybrid Online Learning Option is being made available for their 2026 Artist Development Programme, commencing 26 January 2026, enhanced with the opportunity of an Emerging ...
20/11/2025
The first recipients of NZ On Air’s New Music Project Touring (NMPT) fund have been announced, with 10 solo artists and 10 groups each receiving grants of up to $50,000, covering up to 50% of the related eligible ...
18/11/2025
The 2025 Waiata Māori Music Awards proved a rewarding night for Gisborne's Tuari Brothers, with the whānau trio named as best Māori group, while Haami Tuari was announced best Māori male solo artist. Emerging Napier ...
19/09/2025
Results of the 2025 Unsigned Only Music Awards have been announced with Imani-J the sole New Zealand artist featuring among the long list of winners and finalists, more than 60% of whom come from outside of USA. A strong ...
13/09/2025
Climaxing another year of record entry numbers the 2025 Smokefreerockquest national final took place at the ASB Waterfront Theatre in Tāmaki Makaurau on September 12, with Burnside High School four-piece Equilibrium named ...
08/07/2020
Easy hacks for singer-songwriter guitarists - simple ways of making scales musical and creating hooklines: Hi there singer-songwriter types, I thought I’d like to show you some simple compositional ideas on how to make ...
07/02/2019
A singer/songwriter usually begins his or her career performing solo, accompanying themselves on piano or guitar, and eventually adding one or two side (wo)men as their sound and budget grows. It’s often many years before ...
13/06/2018
A great instrumentalist who also sings will frequently get work over a great instrumentalist who doesn't, especially in the harmony-rich world of country, folk and pop. As a bonus, singing is also incredibly fun! So here's ...
06/06/2025
Award-winning singer/songwriter Mel Parsons has developed a loyal fan base since releasing her debut album 'Over My Shoulder' in 2009. Her unique vocal tone, delicate guitar playing, and introspective songwriting have won ...
04/03/2025
Hawkes Bay singer-songwriter Mahina Lawrence has ticked off some impressive accomplishments early into her career. She was a national finalist in the 2019 competition to take up lead vocal duties for reggae group Tomorrow ...
06/07/2016
28 Clarence St, Devonport, Auckland Ph: (09) 963 2328 Ph: 021 685 070 Email: neil@depotsound.co.nz Website: www.depotsound.co.nz Fb: www.facebook.com/depotsound Studio Manager: Neil Baldock Depot Sound offers friendly, ...
06/07/2016
100 Liverpool Street, Levin Ph: 021 161 9154 or 021 220 7199 Website: www.tsunamisound.co.nz Email: adele@tmv.co.nz Fb: Tsunami-Sound-Studios Producer / Engineer: David Trail Contact: Adele McCartney Take a road ...
14/02/2024
Eclectic and exuberant, celebrating the best of the arts, Off Centre is everything Ōtautahi loves about The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora. For two nights and one day, The Arts Centre will be bursting with music, comedy, ...
14/02/2024
Newtown Festival 2024, Aotearoa’s biggest free music festival and street fair returns, presenting the line-up for its 30th anniversary on March 3. Full lineup: Acapollinations, Adoneye, Awning, Babetech, Bailey Talamasina, ...
29/08/2023
As part of Chamber Music NZ Puoro Taiwhanga Aotearoa’s flagship CMNZ series, dream pop luminaries French for Rabbits are about to embark on a four main-centre tour that will see the band perform new songs from their soon ...
17/04/2023
The line-up for Juicy Fest 2024, the largest hip hop and RnB nostalgia music festival in the Southern Hemisphere has been released today. The event, which attracted over 100,000 attendees in its debut season in January, ...
10/03/2023
Tauranga alt rock duo Midwave Breaks will be celebrating NZ Music Month with nine headlining shows across the motu! Since their debut release Lemonade Hand Grenade in 2021, Midwave Breaks have continued to make serious ...
