Industry News
Join Quirky Music for an enlightening four-part online workshop series focusing on the intricacies of creating, producing, planning, and promoting your next musical release.
"I Go Side On" - an exhibition celebrating the life and creative work of Hamish Kilgour that will include many examples of his artwork, music, videos, record cover designs, inspirations, photos and found art.
Emerging artists looking to enhance their knowledge and take their music career to new heights can now apply for the "LEVEL UP" comprehensive one day workshop in Lincoln.
Recorded Music have announced some changes to the Music Grants programme to better align with the kinds of applications they are seeing and the pool of funds available.
Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) and the NZ Music Commission are excited to present the 2023 version of the prestigious annual extravaganza, the GOING GLOBAL™ MUSIC SUMMIT.
The New Zealand Music Commission is pleased to announce that delegate applications to attend BIGSOUND 2023 are now open.
Emerging artists looking to enhance their knowledge and take their music career to new heights can now apply for the "LEVEL UP" comprehensive five-part series of online workshops.
NZ Music T-Shirt Day aims to raise funds for MusicHelps, a charity launched to support projects that help the most vulnerable in our communities through projects that use the power of music to help and heal. Gather your friends, whānau and workplace, create a team, spread the message, and donate
Recorded Music NZ is holding a series of member and friends' events in Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland and Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington, as well as a dedicated online event this Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa - NZ Music Month and they would love you to join them.
In 2023, Waiata Anthems returns with a broader reach. Using three release pillars: MAY NZ Music Month, JULY Matariki and SEPTEMBER Waiata Anthems Week, the movement is set to amplify even more waiata and empower our artists to strengthen their careers and promote their music to Aotearoa and the world using te reo Māori.
Independent Music NZ announces the 2023 recipient of the IMNZ Classic Record which aims to acknowledge Aotearoa New Zealand's rich history of making timeless albums that continue to inspire us and define who we are. The NZ On Air Outstanding Music Journalism Award is the first of its kind for Aotearoa New Zealand and comes with a $2500 cash prize.
An innovative and ground breaking community research project is set to unearth what local musicians and audiences want from the music scene in Tairāwhiti.
The Aotearoa Touring Programme is a matched investment programme (i.e. the Programme will match your investment), so applicants can apply for 50% of the eligible costs for undertaking national tours across the two Tiers. The different Tiers have a maximum limit for each grant. A national tour will include at least three dates.
La La La festival hosted in Whanganui on February 18 boasts an incredible line-up, celebrating women in music from Whanganui and around Aotearoa including Anika Moa, Valkyrie, Lips, Ripple Effect, The Flow Collective and Sophie Toyne.
Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) announces the return of the Taite Music Prize for 2023. Celebrating the unique voices of Aotearoa music and those that champion them. Nominations for the main Taite Music Prize, the Auckland Live Best Independent Debut Award and the NZ On Air Outstanding Music Journalism Award. Nominations close next week at 5.00 pm on Wednesday, 1st February 2023.
Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand and kiwi legends SIX60 launch Massive Records, an exciting new joint venture record label combining the A&R direction and mentorship of SIX60 with the marketing and promotional power of the Sony Music New Entertainment Zealand team.
Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) with the support of Founding Partner Recorded Music NZ announces the return of the Taite Music Prize for 2023. Celebrating the unique voices of Aotearoa music and those that champion them, nominations for the main Taite Music Prize, the Auckland Live Best Independent Debut Award and the NZ On Air Outstanding Music Journalism Award have now opened.
Gig Starters Aotearoa are hosting a free event on Sunday 20 November at Big Fan with a seminar, a production workshop and an all ages gig!
The January 2023 round of the Aotearoa Touring Programme is now open and closes on Wednesday 18th January @ 5.00pm.
SALTBOX Studios alongside RDU 98.5FM and Tyanhaus, with the support of the Christchurch City Council, is subsidising access for Ōtautahi musicians to create and promote new work. The programme subsidizes and allows access for 20 artists or bands to produce unreleased pieces of music.
Ōtautahi’s much loved multi-venue mini-fest ‘DarkSpace’ returns to Saint Asaph Street on Saturday 10th September with a stacked line up of South Island musical talent performing across Darkroom, Space Academy and 12 Bar.
The Waiata Māori Music Awards are looking forward to celebrating our Māori music for 2022. This year, the finalists are diverse in styles, covering many genres of waiata and from all areas of Aotearoa. Congratulations to our MMF managed and self managed artists TE KAAHU, Rei, Tomorrow People, Tipene, and Alien Weaponry
Last night the Pacific music community was celebrated at the 2022 Pacific Music Awards at the Vodafone Event Centre in Manukau, Auckland. Congratulations to our MMF managed and self managed artists Tomorrow People, Sam V and Shepherds Reign
The New Zealand Music Commission is pleased to announce that delegate applications to attend WOMEX 2022 are now open.
This week the 2022 Co-Pilot Program - delivered in partnership with Spotify and AAM took place in Sydney. Our Aotearoa participants Diaz Grimm and Gina Linnell, alongside MMF exec committee member Joost Langeveld attended, and described it as ‘a huge opportunity, and massive milestone’
Visionary musicians Clarissa Chai and Mia Caintic have created AIM: SANDBOX – a Pan-Asian-Kiwi (PAK) musical talent hothouse. Apply now to join their fully-funded development programme which will propel eight (8) songs from draft to a professionally mixed track.
Women about Sound are excited to announce our songwriting mentoring programme for women and gender diverse songwriters for 2022.
As part of the 2022 Yellow Eye Artists In Schools Alongside Festivals & Events Te Urungi project with Ministry of Arts & Culture ARO will be visiting Dunedin , Invercargill and Southland schools , marae and libraries.
Go Live Festival - Industry Talks return to Otautahi with a brand new location in the spectacular Te Pae Convention Centre.
Youth Arts New Zealand (YANZ) is proud to announce the launch of 'Sound of our Streets' - a winter youth performance festival, activating the streets of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland with the vibrant sound and energy of rangatahi performers.