17+ hour, 9+ min ago   (787+ words) The past, present and future of Aotearoa music shared the stage in Hamilton in August as Amplify Aotearoa brought rangatahi performers together with some of the country’s best-known musicians. Amplify Aotearoa: Take It To The Bridge was held at Clarence…...

18+ hour, 7+ min ago   (317+ words) Aotearoa trio Womb will join Aldous Harding as special guests for her highly anticipated Train On The Island Aotearoa tour this November. Following the announcement of Harding’s first headline shows in New Zealand since 2023, Womb will bring their immersive, dream-pop…...

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…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (140+ words) Kenape Saupese is an award-winning Samoan musician and songwriter from Aotearoa New Zealand. For over a decade, he captured hearts as the lead singer and keyboardist of the chart-topping reggae band Tomorrow People. Together, they earned Pacific, Māori, and Aotearoa…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (303+ words) This year’s Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park auditions have uncovered exciting new Kiwi talent, with standout performers set to take the stage in Christchurch and Auckland later this year. For 12-year-old Christchurch performer Cleo Fitzgerald, it’s the next step in…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (492+ words) APRA AMCOS Aotearoa are excited to announce the songs, waiata, and compositions chosen as finalists for all categories at the 2026 APRA Silver Scroll Awards | Kaitito Kaiaka. The winners will be announced and celebrated at the annual awards ceremony – this year…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (214+ words) The guitars are again the primary architectural element. There is plenty of rhythmic attack, but the arrangement also has a more melodic and atmospheric character than a straight-ahead hardcore track. This is where Haast Hunter’s combination of rock, metalcore and…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (104+ words) Mel Parsons @ The Opera House, Wellington – 05/09/2026 Muzic.NZ Mel Parsons @ The Opera House, Wellington – 05/09/2026 Part of the Castle Hill album tour. Te Wehi @ St James Theatre, Wellington – 26/06/2026 TheWesternGuide @ St James Theatre, Wellington – 26/06/2026 Lily Linscott @ San Fran, Wellington – 11/06/2026 Juna @ San Fran,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (140+ words) Mel Parsons @ Q Theatre, Auckland – 04/09/2026 Muzic.NZ Mel Parsons @ Q Theatre, Auckland – 04/09/2026 Mel Parsons is nearing the end of her Castle Hill album (No1 in the NZ top 40) tour and entranced a sold out Q Theatre audience, Friday night. With 2 shows…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (154+ words) Due to overwhelming pre-sale demand, Goodnight Nurse have announced a second Christchurch show at Loons, on Wednesday 18 November. Tickets for all shows including this newly announced date go on sale at midday today via eccles.co.nz The Always and…...