05/09/2024
Bringing her music to the world out of Ōtaki on the Kapiti Coast, multi-instrumentalist Gigi Crayford artistically goes by the simple artist name of Hine. Self-described as "mokopuna of the once dubbed Crayford jazz dynasty” ...
07/08/2024
Considering her young age Jaya Rees is very much a high-flyer already, and that's not just thanks to being part of a musical whānau which includes a number of much-loved and -admired performers. Among other notable highlights ...
07/08/2024
Originally from Ahuriri Napier, now based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Arahi Whaanga is one independently-released EP and plenty of live shows into establishing himself as a promising singer-songwriter with potential international ...
25/06/2024
With their third album due out in just days, Richard Thorne caught up with theSlacks in a cluttered garage/rehearsal room in sunny Stratford, where the fun lovin' four-piece folk rock act have spent several days ironing up ...
21/05/2024
The quirkily named Nelson duo Jola Burns placed second in the solo/duo section of 2023 Smokefree Rockquest, and there's plenty to suggest the judges would've been torn in having to decide between them and the night's other ...
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 ...
30/10/2025
The 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Awards winners were announced in a celebration of Aotearoa songwriters and composers held on October 29, at Isaac Theatre Royal in Ōtautahi. Sixteen years since the event was last staged in ...
23/10/2024
The 2024 Waiata Māori Music Awards took place on Friday, October 18 in Hastings, celebrating the incredible talent and contributions of Māori artists across various genres of music. Held at the Toi Toi Hawke’s Bay ...
20/09/2023
On September 15, Te Whānau Puoro from Flaxmere College and Tamatea High School took first place of Smokefree Tangata Beats 2023 held at Q Theatre in Tāmaki Makaurau. Shayne Te Kuru of Te Whānau Puoro said that winning ...
11/09/2023
Starting off this year's Māori Music Month, finalists for the Waiata Māori Music Awards 2023 have been announced, date and location are yet to be confirmed. Te Tohu Kaipuoru Te Reo Māori - Best Te Reo Māori Album Chey ...