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 - August 2010
Finalists for University of Auckland Songwriter of the Year competition
Six emerging artists currently studying popular music at the School of Music will perform their original songs at The University of Auckland’s Songwriter of the Year 2010 competition.
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Waiata Maori Awards finalists
The finalists have been announced for Waiata Maori Awards alongside the winners of the Nominated Awards ...more
Supermodel Welcome Home tour
Having spent seven weeks recording their debut album in the UK, Wellington quartet Supermodel, will celebrate their homecoming this September with a nationwide tour. ...more
There Is No Recession In NZ finalists
The five finalists for Kiwi FM’s songwriting comp There Is No Recession In NZ have been named. ...more
Art For Artists Sake
15 Kiwi musos are switching mediums to create a different kind of art for Art For Artists Sake ...more
No Sleep Til Auckland
A new metal/punk touring festival will make an appearance on NZ shores this December ...more
Big Sound 2010
Producing three days of panels, workshops and artist showcases, the Big Sound 2010 Music Industry Summit and Showcase will be held in Brisbane from September 8 - 10. ...more
Frozen Alice release debut album
Auckland based progressive-rock band Frozen Alice will release their debut album 'The Torino Scale' on September 6. ...more
Kids Of 88 and The Naked and Famous on tour
Kids Of 88 and The Naked and Famous are hitting the road together in September/October ...more
The Sustainable Coastlines Charity Ball
An event aiming to raise funds to support the ongoing work protecting NZ’s coastlines will be held next month ...more
Fly My Pretties Summer Showcase
Fly My Pretties will unite this summer for two outdoor shows. ...more
For the Record - a workshop on music distribution
A discussion on the future of music distribution, particularly in relation to the possibilities of the online environment will take place at the Adam Art Gallery in Wellington next week.
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Erica Miller on tour
Erica Miller, will embark on a nationwide tour this October.
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The Great New Zealand Songbook - Volume 2
The Great New Zealand Songbook is back with a second volume. ...more
Hollie Smith remix comp
Hollie Smith has launched a remix competition for her latest single Hiding. ...more
Surf Friends album and tour dates
Auckland duo Surf Friends are set to make waves this October with the release of their debut album ...more
Unsung Heroes Of Maori Music
A new documentary series looking at the developments in Maori music past and present will feature on Maori Television ...more
WIN TICKETS to CreativeTech 2010
CreativeTech, an event offering an insight into all things Apple, will be held in Auckland this September. ...more
Entries open for RoundUp and Decknology 2010
Christchurch’s very own Dux De Lux RoundUp band competition is back for 2010. ...more
Smokefreerockquest finalists for 2010
The top eight acts have been named for this year's Smokefreerockquest. ...more
Manukau Festival of Arts
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The 95bFM Stress Ball
95bFM will present the Stress Ball this Thursday, August 19 across two venues. ...more
First Parachute 2011 line-up announcement
The first line-up announcement has been released for Parachute 2011.
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The Bats Spring Tour
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Vodafone NZ Music Awards Finalists Showcase
For the first time this year, the Music Awards is taking three of the event finalists on the road... ...more
Waiata Maori Awards ambassador named
Singer/song-writer Taisha Tari has been named the inaugural 2010 Waiata Maori Awards ambassador. ...more
NZ Music Awards finalists - Technical Awards
The Technical Awards finalists have been announced for the 45th NZ Music Awards ...more
Get a jump start in Queenstown this Labour weekend
The ASB Queenstown JazzFest is inviting talented young Kiwi musicians to enter the 2010 ‘JumpStart’ Jazz Competition
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Opshop hit the road
Opshop will celebrate the release of their third album ‘Until the End of Time’ with a string of shows in September and October. ...more
York St Band Experiments 2010
The York St Band Experiments band competition is back for 2010. ...more
Download free Crowded House live recordings
To celebrate the success of their 'Intriguer' tour through the US and Canada, Crowded House are giving away a free live track every week through MusicHy.pe. ...more
Nathan Haines September tour
Nathan Haines will hit the road this September with The Dream Band
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Autozamm release new album
Autozamm will release their third studio album this October through a new partnership with Warner Music NZ. ...more
Kiwi FM called. They have three new shows.
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Kiwi activists record Gaza protest song
A group of Kiwi activists have re-recorded a 1950’s sing-a-long to support their mission to Gaza in September. ...more
JPC to release debut EP plus free download
Auckland based one-man-band JPC will release his debut five-track EP this month. ...more
Dawn Raid Music signs deal with US label
Kiwi record label Dawn Raid Music has signed a three-year distribution deal with San Francisco based Hip Hop label SMC Recordings / Fontana ...more
NZ On Air funding decisions for August 2010
This is the first round for both Music Video and New Recording Artist grants for the 2010-11 funding year ...more
Coro Gold sold out
New Year’s Eve festival Coromandel Gold has once again sold out. ...more
Smokefreerockquest top 20
The top 20 bands have been named for the 2010 Smokefreerockquest. ...more
Shayne Carter's Mum releases her debut album
Shayne Carter’s mum, Erica Miller, will release an album of Elvis covers this August. ...more
The Black Seeds remix competition
The Black Seeds have announced a competition giving fans the chance to remix one of the bands songs off their latest album
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A West Coast music industry event
The Gig '10 - Open Music Forum, a day of music workshops and performances will take place ...more
Devils Elbow release album
Hawkes Bay two-some Devils Elbow will release their debut album ‘Sand On Chrome' on August 26. ...more
Tommy Ill new album and tour dates
With three EP’s already under his belt, MC Tommy Ill will add more fuel to the fire this August with the release of his self-titled debut LP ...more
Trinity Roots release new album
Wellington three-piece Trinity Roots will release a live CD and DVD package - ‘Music Is Choice’ this September. ...more
Sell your music across the ditch with Missing Link
Australian independent music website www.missinglink.net.au has put a call out to NZ musicians who are looking to sell their music online somewhere other than iTunes. ...more
Brooke Fraser NZ tour dates
Brooke Fraser will return to NZ this October for a five date tour. ...more
Flip Grater on tour
Flip Grater will embark on a nationwide tour this September ...more
Maori music charts to be established
Maori artists and labels who are PPNZ members can now receive royalties for the broadcast of their music on iwi stations.
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TNAF album due this September
The Naked and Famous will release their debut album ‘Passive Me, Aggressive You’ on September 6. ...more
Dunedinmusic.com turns five
Music website, www.dunedinmusic.com will celebrate their fifth birthday this August with a FREE gig showcasing music from the south ...more
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