20/11/2025

First New Music Project Touring Fund Recipients Announced

The first recipients of NZ On Air’s New Music Project Touring (NMPT) fund have been announced, with 10 solo artists ...

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06/06/2025

X-Factory: Mel Parsons – Sabotage

Award-winning singer/songwriter Mel Parsons has developed a loyal fan base since releasing her debut album 'Over My Shoulder' ...

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07/05/2025

2025 APRA Best Country Music Song Award Finalists

The 2025 APRA Best Country Music Song award finalists have been announced, with the winner to be presented at the Country ...

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03/03/2025

2025 Taite Music Prize finalists announced

Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) have announced the 10 finalists for the 2025 Taite Music Prize. Open to all genres and drawn ...

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07/08/2024

NewTracks New Artist: Arahi

Originally from Ahuriri Napier, now based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Arahi Whaanga is one independently-released EP and plenty ...

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29/05/2024

Holly Arrowsmith And Mel Parsons Are 2024’s Best In Country

At the Country Music Honours event held in Gore on May 23, Te Waipounamu songwriter Holly Arrowsmith and Mel Parsons won ...

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17/11/2023

FromThePit 2023: Stephanie Cartwright

Celebrating five years of local music photography exhibition FromThePit, an exceptional collection of iconic contemporary ...

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14/08/2023

2023 Going Global Music Showcase Line Up Announced

21 of our finest local acts have been announced for the 2023 Going Global Showcase that accompanies the summit by the same ...

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10/05/2023

2023 Equaliser Grant Winners

Auckland City Of Music has announced the 2023 Equaliser Grant winners. A selection panel comprised of experienced women ...

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