16+ hour, 56+ min ago   (340+ words) This December, Jubilation Choir will sing the house down at The Hollywood in Avondale alongside three of Aotearoa’s most distinctive voices, Tami Neilson, Annie Crummer and Will Crummer. With only two performances on Sunday 6 December, don’t miss Jubilation’s spectacular return…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (237+ words) Sub-Tribe deliver their new single Mana, which serves as the title track and central pillar of their forthcoming EP. A soundsystem-ready anthem of celebration, self-worth and cultural strength, Mana pairs an infectious club rhythm with themes of whānau, self-acceptance and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (459+ words) New Plymouth alternative rock trio DarkWater are playing Before the Wrecking Ball Part 4 this Friday September 4th. It’s (sadly) one of Nivara Lounge’s countdown shows before the much-loved Kirikiriroa Hamilton venue closes for good. Curated by radio host and local music…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (214+ words) PolarisRadio (the musical alias of Dean Moroney) has released a bold reimagining of Belinda Carlisle’s Heaven Is a Place on Earth, featuring the soaring vocals of Aidan Verity. Rather than simply recreate the iconic 1987 hit, PolarisRadio injects a new energy…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (988+ words) An incredible 617 young musicians from across Tāmaki Makaurau took to the Bruce Mason Centre stage from Monday 17 – Wednesday 26 August for Rockshop Bandquest 2026, celebrating the talent, creativity and confidence of primary and intermediate student performers. Presented by Rockquest Promotions and the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (344+ words) For every young person wondering where they fit, whether their creativity has value or if there is a place where they can truly be themselves, EXCEL has a simple message: “You matter. Your culture and your story matter. Your creativity…...