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News Archives - April 2012
Volume Magazine binned by APN
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Making Tracks funding decisions April 2012
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Registrations open for City Showcase 2012
City Showcase, the live music event aimed at propelling new and emerging artists into the musical stratosphere will return to Napier this July.
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French music streaming service launches in NZ
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The Other People present 'Not Just Another Showcase'
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Proposals wanted for Maori Music Funding
Maori broadcasting funding agency Te Mangai Paho is seeking proposals from artists in the latest Maori Music Funding round. ...more
Universal Music and Dryden Street join forces
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LATE at the Museum - The Seven Deadly Sins
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King Cannons to release debut album
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EU approve Sony/EMI publishing deal
The consortium lead by Sony/ATV and the Michael Jackson Estate has been given permission by the European Union for the US$2.2 billion acquisition of EMI Music’s publishing sector.
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Beach Pigs re-release and new video
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Chartfest 2012
Christchurch’s annual music industry event Chartfest will return for the fifth year this May, with 20 local acts performing across five venues throughout the city. ...more
The winner of the 2012 Taite Music Prize is...
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Gotye goes number one in the US
Gotye's Somebody That I Used To Know, featuring the vocal talent of local lass, Kimbra, has reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
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Live music at The Whiskey in May
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First "three strikes" notice issued
The first "three strikes" notice under the Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill was issued to an alleged internet pirate this week – the first since the anti-piracy law came into effect on September 1.
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Universal/EMI merger one step closer
With local discussions currently taking place over the ins and outs of the Universal/EMI merger, the deal is steadily moving forward thanks to the support of two American artists' unions.
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VEVO launches in Australia and NZ
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NZ Music Month at Dunedin Library
The Dunedin Public Library will crank up the volume next month, hosting free gigs between the books every Thursday and Friday through NZ Music Month.
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Finalists announced for the 2012 Pacific Music Awards
David Dallas, Adeaze and Kas Futialo lead the charge towards the fame, glory and trophies on offer at the 2012 Pacific Music Awards to be held in Auckland on 31 May. ...more
Children’s Music Awards 2012 – Call for Entries
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The Arts Foundation to launch crowdfunding site
The Arts Foundation has jumped on the crowdfunding bandwagon and will launch a new site in September... ...more
Entries open for Roundup 2012
The RDU Roundup Band Competition will return to Christchurch in 2012 after a one year hiatus.
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Call for applications to attend AWME and WOMEX 2012
Creative New Zealand is calling for applications from local music managers to be involved in this year's Australasian World Music Expo (AWME) in Melbourne, Australia and WOMEX in Thessaloniki, Greece.
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An Emerald City farewell show
After six years of performing their unique blend of Eastern gypsy-influenced tunes, An Emerald City have decided to part ways.. ...more
Auckland Libraries launch free music service
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Home Brew announce debut album and 48-hour release party
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New NZOA funding coordinator named
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dDub on tour
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Applications open for BIGSOUND 2012
New Zealand musicians have the chance to perform in front of international music industry delegates, with applications now open for BIGSOUND Live 2012.
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2012 Jazz Tui winner announced
The 2012 Tui for Best Jazz Album was announced over the long weekend at the 50th annual National Jazz Festival held in Tauranga.
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The Newmatics reunite to support The Specials
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Tom Lark EP release tour
To support the release of his debut EP, Christchurch musician Tom Lark will hit the road on a four-date tour.
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Michael Coppel Presents sold to Live Nation
Leading concert promoter Michael Coppel Presents has been acquired by Live Nation Entertainment ...more
Watch the trailer for Shihad: Beautiful Machine
Details of the highly anticipated documentary following NZ Music Hall of Fame inductees, Shihad, have been revealed.
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EMI launch Dance Network
EMI Music has announced the launch of the EMI Dance Network, an international A&R and marketing network dedicated to dance music. ...more
Toy Love: Live at The Gluepot
This International Record Store Day (April 21,2012), Auckland’s Real Groovy Records will release a double LP capturing the legendary Toy Love performing one of their last live shows. ...more
Entries open for SFRQ 2012
The 24th year of youth music competition, Smokefreerockquest is underway, and organisers expect close to 800 bands to enter.
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Workshop: Artist, Event & Tour Management
The Artist Collective will host a workshop dedicated to Artist, Event & Tour Management at Zeal West in Henderson tomorrow night ...more
The Checks Gunpowder and Rain tour
The Checks will hit the road this long weekend alongside Auckland indie-kids Sherpa for The Gunpowder and Rain tour. ...more
The Warratahs celebrate 25 years
To mark their 25th anniversary as a band, Kiwi country/folk legends The Warratahs will release a re-mastered compilation of their best bits, as well as a five track EP of new material. ...more
Submissions open for Awesome Feeling Six
Music website thecorner.co.nz have announced they will once again host the release of Awesome Feeling, a compilation showcasing a range of diverse and exciting local talent. ...more
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