December 2012
In this issue:
Home Brew, Bic Runga, Bannerman, Sticky Filth, Gin Wigmore and more. 2012 NZM Wallplanner included!!
Home Brew, Bic Runga, Bannerman, Sticky Filth, Gin Wigmore and more. 2012 NZM Wallplanner included!!
News Archives - October 2009
One week left to apply for SXSW
Bands interested in applying to showcase at the 2010 SXSW Music Conference and Festival ...more
Prominent musician case raising media hackles
The mysterious case of a prominent New Zealand musician who has pleaded guilty to committing an indecent act on a 16-year-old girl that was likely to offend, is pitting the upper echelons of the local music industry against the heavyweight might of the establishment media. ...more
Eight NZ musos chosen to perform with Iggy Pop
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CPIT Creative Festival
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The Big One Summer Concert
Midnight Youth will be playing at a free concert in Palmerston North this February as part of The Big One Summer Concert. ...more
Gin in at number one
NZM’s latest cover-star Gin Wigmore has taken control of the NZ Albums Chart this week ...more
The Adelaide shuts it doors
Wellington music venue The Adelaide will host it's final gigs this week and close it's doors for good after three and a half years. ...more
Three more acts announced for Homegrown
Shihad have been confirmed as the headline act for the Rock Stage at Homegrown 2010. ...more
Applications open for the NZSO National Youth Orchestra Composer-in-Residence Award
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Christchurch music video wins award
A music video directed by Louise Potiki-Bryant for Christchurch artist Ariana Tikao's song Tuia has won the best music video award at the imagineNATIVE Film and Media Awards in Toronto, Canada. ...more
ALOFA Benefit Concert
Another benefit concert is being held to raise funds to help rebuild the lives of those affected by the tsunami that struck Samoa and Tonga earlier this month. ...more
Kelly Rose debut single out now
After being discovered on the artist website jukeboxalive.com by producer Brian Hudson (US), Orewa College student Kelly Rose has released her debut single ...more
The Earlybirds 'Early Summer Tour'
This November, The Earlybirds will commence on their first headlining tour of NZ. ...more
Google to launch music service
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University of Auckland JazzFest 09
The third annual University of Auckland JazzFest will take place from 2 - 4 November at the Maidment Theatre in Auckland. ...more
SOUTHERN AMP POSTPONED
The South Island's biggest multi-stage festival, Southern Amp 09, has been postponed. ...more
The Winery Tour 2010
The line-up has been announced for the MORE FM Winery Tour 2010. ...more
Controversy over Ladyhawke's ARIA nominations
Eyebrows are being raised over Ladyhawke’s (Pip Brown) five ARIA award nominations and the announcement she is due to perform at the awards in Sydney on November 26. ...more
Southside Gig
A new youth event is being held this Saturday, October 24, as part of the Manukau Festival of Arts 09. ...more
The Gladeyes - New album & tour dates
The Gladeyes will release their debut album, ‘Psychosis of Love’ on Monday 9 November through Lil Chief Records. ...more
Laneway Festival coming to NZ
The Australian music festival St Jerome's Laneway Festival will be heading to NZ shores in 2010. ...more
Big Day Out sells out across Australia
The Big Day Out has recorded its fastest run to a nationwide sell-out ever in Australia ...more
MAJOR MUSIC FESTIVAL TO COME TO NZ?
Nanette Rigg, the organiser of the City Showcase Festival, flew into Auckland from London on Wednesday to ascertain whether NZ could be the first country to host the music festival outside of the UK ...more
The Lookie Loos to release debut album
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Detonate Festival '09
Detonate Festival '09 is a brand new New Years Eve event... ...more
Urbantramper - New Album & Tour
Wellington five-piece Urbantramper will release their fourth album ‘Rise & Ride Toward’ on November 9. ...more
The first line-up announcement for Splore 2010.
A strong mix of local talent and international performers will take to the stages at next year’s Splore festival. ...more
CORO MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010
This January, Boh Runga and her band will join The Electric Confectionaires, Batucada Sound Machine, Tahuna Breaks and the Andrew White Band for the inaugural Coro Music Festival 2010. ...more
I Love the Islands - New Dates Announced
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Dub Day Out
Dub Day Out is a free Christchurch based reggae/dub music festival featuring bands and DJs, a Skate Jam and street performers. ...more
Ladyhawke nominated for five ARIA's
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Fashion Beauty Music
The details for next month’s Fashion Beauty Music event have been announced. ...more
Finalists named for Handle the Jandal 2009
Radio Active 89FM has announced the 15 finalists for the 2009 Handle the Jandal DIY Music Video Competition.
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The Top 95 Songs of bFM’s Time
Jesus I Was Evil by Darcy Clay has been named the number one song in 95bFMs 95 greatest songs of all time. ...more
Diesel Phoenix - Album & Tour Dates
Auckland based rock band Diesel Phoenix are set to release their new album ...more
Rhythm & Vines - Third line-up announcement
The third instalment of artists to join the Rhythm & Vines line-up has been announced. ...more
NZ Music Awards
It was a Ladyhawke white wash at last night's 44th annual NZ Music Awards as Pip Brown scooped up five of her six nominated Tuis plus the International Achievement award to boot. ...more
Record a song with Iggy Pop
Telecommunications and internet provider Orcon have signed a deal with 62-year-old punk rock legend Iggy Pop ...more
The first line-up for the Parihaka Peace Festival 2010
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Want to play at the 2010 World Buskers Festival?
Held in Christchurch from January 21 to 31, the 2010 World Buskers Festival is looking for bands and artists... ...more
42Unheard - The top 20
Public voting is now open for the inaugural 42Unheard band competition. ...more
Fur Patrol On Tour
Fur Patrol hit the road this week ...more
End of Daze 2009
The end of the university is creeping closer for many students and to celebrate the AUSA are throwing the annual End Of Daze paartaay. ...more
I LOVE THE ISLANDS - Samoa Relief Concert
Scribe and Savage along with Dawn Raid, Oscar Kightley and Ole Maiava have rallied together a group of NZ muso’s for a benefit concert to aid our fellow citizens of Samoa after the tragic events last week. ...more
BNZ Ukulele Festival 2009
Last year the NZ Ukulele Festival took a big step up from its school origins to be staged at Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium. ...more
Roland Williams wins Homai Te Pakipaki
18 year-old, Roland Williams has been crowned the of Maori Television’s singing show, Homai Te Pakipaki. ...more
Official South Island Benefit Concert for the Samoa Tsunami Appeal
Christchurch music festival Southern Amp, in association with Oxfam NZ, has refocused all efforts this year as Official South Island Benefit Concert for the Samoa Tsunami Appeal. ...more
Island Time 2010
Island Time, held on Auckland's Waiheke Island, is back for another night of celebration this New Years Eve ...more
Jon Stevens' condition deteriorates after heart surgery
Former INXS frontman and Kiwi muso Jon Stevens' (47) is in a Sydney hospital... ...more
MySpace Music comes to NZ
Kiwi and Australian MySpace members can now stream more than 30 million songs from four of the world's biggest music labels when they visit the social networking site. ...more
The Veils return home for a nationwide tour
Following an extensive European voyage, The Veils will be heading back home to perform across the country in November. ...more
The Brunettes - NZ Tour
The Brunettes are set to return home for a national tour in support of their new album 'Paper Dolls'. ...more
BDO/Grabaseat packages
The Big Day Out has teamed up with Air New Zealand’s discount airfare website www.grabaseat.co.nz to offer flight, hotel and BDO ticket packages ...more
MICHAEL JACKSON’S MUSIC PIRATED
Police have raided a Manurewa store and arrested its owner for selling pirated copies of Michael Jackson CDs. ...more
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