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 - September 2009
Win a chance to play at the Big Day Out
The nationwide search to find the band or artist to play the opening slot at the Big Day Out is back. ...more
SONS OF ZION to release debut album
Auckland-based reggae, heavy rock, dub and funk fusion band SONS OF ZION are set to release their debut ...more
Warner return songs to Youtube
Warner Music has agreed to return songs and music videos from its artists to YouTube, after pulling all of its music from the video sharing site due to ‘unfair terms’. ...more
Saving Grace sign to US label Strike First Records
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SKINfarm
Skindependent body suspension is hosting a fundraiser for Christchurch based Life Coach, Voni Dyson. ...more
Details for the NZ Fringe Festival 2010
The 20th anniversary of the New Zealand Fringe Festival will take off on February 12, 2010
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Proposed liquor laws changes scrapped
The liquor law changes which would have closed Auckland suburban bars before midnight will be scrapped ...more
Big Day Out - line-up announcement numero uno!
This morning, the official launch for the Big Day Out 2010 was held at Backbeat bar in Auckland. ...more
Shapeshifter On Tour this Summer
Having spent the past year creating their long awaited studio album ‘The System is a Vampire’ ...more
Made In China On Tour
This October, Dunedin heavy rock group Made in China will take to the road ...more
Shapeshifter - Album release and show date changes
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Proposed restrictions for Auckland's bars and restaurants
Hundreds of Auckland bars and restaurants may be forced to close at 11pm with the Auckland City Council’s proposed changes to the liquor licensing laws ...more
University of Auckland Associate Professor of Music wins prestigious Dent Medal
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2009 Telecom Mobile Music Awards
The 2009 Telecom Mobile Music Awards were presented Wednesday night at a function at the Long Room in Auckland. ...more
Southern Amp 09 - heading North
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BREAKING NEWS:
Sir Howard Morrison has died, aged 74 ...more
Greg Johnson to release Greatest Hits
Greg Johnson will be releasing an eagerly awaited Greatest Hits album on October 4. ...more
Strong results for 2008-09: preparing for more difficult times ahead
APRA|AMCOS are pleased to report on a surprisingly strong 2008-2009 financial year. ...more
Ray Columbus and The Invaders - The Definitive Collection
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Vodafone sign deal with Warner
Vodafone (UK) has signed a deal with Warner Music Group which will allow the mobile phone company to offer music without anti-piracy ...more
2009 RoundUp band competiton winners announced
Christchurch four piece Sleepy Age has been crowned the winners of the 2009 RoundUp band competition. ...more
The Splore wedding chapel
Ever wanted to get hitched to your beloved or maybe just a random at a music festival? ...more
The Jessie Sheehan wins the Smokefreerockquest 2009
Having celebrated the competition's 20th birthday in Christchurch last year... ...more
2009 APRA Silver Scroll winners
James Milne (Lawrence Arabia) and Luke Buda have been announced as the winners of the 44th APRA Silver Scroll awards for the song Apple Pie Bed. ...more
The Rock's Legal Tender tour
WIN TICKETS HERE ...more
Music therapists take to the stage
Staff at the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre are taking to the stage for a variety chamber music concert. ...more
Rock acts to pay extra to play in NZ
The immigration minister confirmed Tuesday that all visiting musicians must get the approval ...more
Kora, Auckland Show.
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Dobbo celebrates 30 years
This November kiwi muso Dave Dobbyn is celebrating 30 Years as a recording artist ...more
Deja Voodoo album release party
To celebrate the release of their new album ‘The Shape of Grunge to Come’, Deja Voodoo are holding a free album release party ...more
Campus A Low Hum 2010
The details for Camp A Low Hum 2010 have been announced. ...more
Cougar Cougar Cougar release EP
Following the release of their debut album in 2008, Wellington sleaze rock band Cougar Cougar Cougar ...more
Little Bushman live with NZSO
This October, Wellingtonian psychedelic blues-rock quartet Little Bushman will once again join up with award winning classical composer, John Psathas for ...more
Jan Hellriegel to release new album
Singer songwriter Jan Hellriegel is back with her third album and first release since 1995. ...more
Solstate off to India
Auckland rock band Solstate has been invited to perform at the annual Great Indian Rock tour throughout October 2009. ...more
NEW ZEALAND’S FINEST HIT NEW YORK IN OCTOBER
A collection of musical acts from NZ will once again grace the stage at this year’s CMJ Music Marathon ‘09 festival in New York. ...more
BDO News
The first line-up announcement for the Big Day Out 2010 is set to be made at a launch party on Tuesday, September 29 at 8am.
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Auckland University's first Songwriter Comp nears its finale
Six students from The University of Auckland's School of Music will compete in the inaugural Songwriter of the Year 2009 competition later this month. ...more
Anika Moa - Aroha Tour 2009
This Octoberm, November and December Anika Moa will be heading out on the road for the Aroha Tour 2009. ...more
APRA announce Hirini Melbourne and Richard Nunns as inductees to NZ Music's Hall of Fame
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Jim Beam Homegrown 2010 first line-up announcement
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COROMANDEL GOLD SELLS OUT
In less than 3 weeks the brand new New Year’s Eve festival Coromandel Gold has sold out. ...more
2009 Smokefree Rockquest finalists
WIN TICKETS TO THE NATIONAL FINAL HERE ...more
Outward Sound Round Three Recipients
The artists and associated others gaining Outward Sound grants in the third 2009 round have been announced. ...more
The Blackseeds On Tour & Live Album
To coincide with the release of their first ever live album, The Black Seeds are joining forces with U.S reggae act John Brown’s Body.. ...more
Tommy and The Fallen Horses On Tour
To celebrate the release of their new record 'Isolation is the New Party’, ...more
Fly My Pretties Encore Shows
Following the success of the nationwide May/June 2009 tour of Fly My Pretties, two encore shows have been announced for December. ...more
The Checks On Tour
WIN TICKETS HERE! ...more
Queenstown JazzFest
The 31st annual Queenstown JazzFest is set to take place from 17 to 26 October in where else but - QUEENSTOWN! ...more
D.N.A take out Nick Rocks! 2009
Auckland six-piece D.N.A has been announced as the winners of the 2009 Nick Rocks! band competition. ...more
Still time for your band to go in to battle..
Entries for this year’s NZ Battle of the Bands are still open. ...more
Rockstar Games and Timbaland create new beat making application
Rockstar Games has teamed up with producer/rapper Timbaland to create a new music mixing and beat making application, Beaterator. ...more
7 WORLDS COLLIDE - ‘THE SUN CAME OUT’
WIN A COPY HERE!! ...more
Want to play at Southern Amp? Live in Christchurch?
Applications for Christchurch artists to perform on the CHART MASSIVE Stage at this year’s Southern Amp are now open. ...more
APO Remix Vol.2
Round two of Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s cross-genre outreach programme, APO Remix Vol.2 is set to kick off for the second time this September. ...more
Ladyhawke On Tour in NZ!
Six time NZ Music award nominee Pip Brown aka Ladyhawke is headed back our way this October/November for a three date NZ tour. ...more
Gravity Gigs
This September, a showcase of the very best up-and-coming NZ talent is coming to a cafe near you in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. ...more
Nigerian No Music Day
Executives at the Nigerian Music Industry Coalition are putting their foot down in the fight against music piracy, ...more
Who's hot and who's not at this years NZ Music Awards
The winners of the Technical Awards and the finalists for the 2009 Vodafone NZ Music Awards were announced last night at a function held at Auckland’s Langham Hotel. ...more
Smashproof sign with Universal Europe
Kiwi chart-toppers Smashproof are looking good for Europe with the signing of a licensing deal with Universal Germany. ...more
MYSPACE CHOICE AWARDS - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The winners for the MySpace Choice awards have been announced. ...more
The Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre open their brand new doors
Five years after opening, the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre now has a new home with improved facilities to meet a growing demand for its services. ...more
Deja Voodoo - New Album/Tour
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42UNHEARD - Band Competition (You Will Want To Enter This!)
MTV and 42BELOW have launched a brand new unsigned band competition called 42UNHEARD ...more
You can now transfer Old Vinyl to your iPod
ION Audio has created the LP DOCK, a new USB turntable that allows users to convert Vinyl LP records directly to iTunes and/or iPod. ...more
CHRISTCHURCH STUDENTS TAKE TOP POETRY AWARDS
Christchurch secondary school students have scooped the two top prizes at the 2009 New Zealand Post National Schools Poetry Awards, which were held at a ceremony in Wellington on Friday, 28 August.
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The Outsiders - final NZ shows (for a while)
Wellington based band The Outsiders will play two final NZ shows in Wellington and Auckland ...more
Tahuna Breaks New Album and Tour
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