Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) announces the annual Going Global Music Summit will not be going ahead this year

Upon the return of COVID-19 and alert level 3 restrictions for Tāmaki Makaurau, IMNZ and the NZ Music Commission have made the decision to cancel this year's Going Global Music Summit, originally to take place in September. 

Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) General Manager, Dylan Pellett says "Sorry to say, IMNZ and the NZ Music Commission have decided to cancel this year’s in-person edition of Going Global 2020. It might not come as much of a surprise given the current circumstances unfolding here in Auckland and we are all looking forward to brighter days ahead. There are no current plans to offer the conference in any other capacity until 2021. We’d like to acknowledge Roundhead Studios and our suppliers for being so understanding, and to thank the speakers for their time in developing their panel discussions to date."

Full refunds for ticketholders are currently being processed.
See you in 2021! Kia kaha.

KIWI MUSIC MERCH - ENABLING MUSICIANS AND BANDS TO CREATE AND SELL MERCHANDISE

Kiwi Music Merch enables musicians and bands of all shapes and sizes to create and sell merchandise with zero upfront cost or commitment. The t-shirts and other apparel are manufactured on an order-by-order basis in New Zealand using the highest quality printing technology around.

All you need to do is decide how you want the apparel to look (ie create a design - which we can help with if required), we will put it on our website alongside many other NZ bands/musicians.  When an item is sold, all of the additional selling price after costs have been covered (typically $20 -$30 for a printed t-shirt - dependent on complexity and volume) will go to you, the artist. No storage costs, no minimum orders, no fuss. Just your fans wearing your merch, happy they get to support you.

Kiwi Music Merch will assist in marketing the merchandise to your fanbase for no additional cost and will cover the costs of initial special offers such as free delivery for multiple products, free delivery to local music venues etc. This is a project designed to help bring Kiwi bands and musicians of all shapes and sizes some additional revenue, and make it easier than ever to get high quality merch in the hands of your fans.

There is currently no cost to feature on the website and any bands who sign up in August will never pay. We want to get as many bands as possible on the website before making the products available and launching to the public later in the month. If you're interested or have any questions, please email james@kiwimusicmerch.com.

Theia curates 99% Angelz line-up celebrating Aotearoa’s ‘stars of the underground’

Feat. Alexa Casino, Baby Zionov, Imugi 이무기, Randa and Theia.

New Zealand’s very own queen of alt-pop Theia has curated a night at Whammy Bar on Saturday, September 5 celebrating Aotearoa’s rich and diverse music scene. The 99% Angelz line-up features performances by artists who are pushing boundaries and challenging the system.

They are Alexa Casino, Baby Zionov, Imugi, Randa and Theia. Get tickets here.

The 99% Angelz night takes its name and inspiration from Theia’s recently released mixtape and the remix pack, featuring re-works from electronic heavyweights such as LA’s Gurldoll, NZ’s Magik J and Australian artists/producers Oh Boy and Banoffee.

Theia herself will perform on the night and has invited a handful of her favourite artists to join in the party.

Hailing from Wellington, Alexa Casino is a sonic force to be reckoned with. Her track ‘Die Like a Rose’ is electronic-pop perfection. A darling of the bNets, Alexa Casino is all kinds of wonderful with her DIY vibe and as Noisey aptly summarises, her songs “make you cheer up and tear up”.

DJ, producer and songwriter Baby Zionov is without question one of the most exciting acts on the Auckland scene right now. Baby Zionov's music is a love letter to queer club music through the ages, taking the listener on a journey of head-spinning, hyperactive dance-pop filtered through a nostalgic, psychedelic lens. She has just released her kick-ass EP  ‘… AND YOU ARE THE BITCH’.

Silky electronic duo Imugi 이무기 are the true example of an act that have made their mark on the underground but are now spreading their wings in the wider world. With a focus on embracing multi-culturalism and challenging Eurocentric structures within our culture, Imugi is a guiding light for the future of music in Aotearoa. Stay tuned for some exciting stuff from this hot duo this year.

Randa needs no introduction. But if you’ve been living under a rock, here’s what you need to know. Randa is a rapper. Randa’s real name is Mainard. Mainard identifies as non-binary / transmasculine. They enjoy making songs with friends, swimming under the sea and sipping soda drink. They are fire on the mic! Check out recent singles, Heatwave and Rock Bottom.

“I am so proud to have all these amazing acts on one bill. I hope that this reminds everyone of the incredibly diverse community of artists we have in Aotearoa music that are underrepresented in the scene at large but so rich in talent and ethos,” says Theia.

Theia is one of electronic/alt-pop music’s most idiosyncratic acts with a catalogue that showcases an artist who is unafraid to push boundaries both sonically and lyrically.

In May 2020, Theia put out her 99% ANGEL mixtape. Her first release as an independent artist, it shines the light on a much edgier, alternative side to her repertoire and has drawn praise from music sites such as Billboard Magazine, which described Theia as one of the most exciting voices to emerge from New Zealand in the past five years. Pure Nowhere said, “Her new mixtape is a sweltering collage of neon mixes, delectable hooks, and gut-punching bass. But, if you listen closely, you’re thrust into a movement [of] weaponizing club music and re-defining a genre”.

99% Angelz at Whammy feat. Alexa Casino, Baby Zionov, Imugi 이무기, Randa and Theia is a night not to be missed. Come party with the Aotearoa’s Angelz of the underground!

99% Angelz
Featuring.. Alexa Casino, Baby Zionov,  Imugi 이무기, Randa, Theia
Saturday September 5 - Whammy, Auckland
Tickets on sale now from Under the Radar HERE

Follow the artists here:
Alexa Casino - Instagram / Apple / Spotify / Facebook
Baby Zionov -  Instagram / Apple / Spotify/ Facebook
Imugi 이무기 -  Instagram / Apple / Spotify / Facebook
Randa -  Instagram / Apple / Spotify / Facebook
Theia -  Instagram / Apple / Spotify / Facebook

Announcing Waiata Anthems - Live!

Annie Crummer, Bic Runga, Che Fu, Don McGlashan, Drax Project, Hollie Smith, Katchafire, Melodownz, Stan Walker - with more to be announced!

SEPTEMBER 17 – THE CIVIC
In partnership with Auckland Live
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

The NZ Top 40 Number 1 album Waiata Anthems is being reimagined live at The Civic this September for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2020 - Māori Language Week.
 
One year on from the iconic album release, Annie Crummer, Bic Runga, Drax Project, Che Fu, Hollie Smith, Don McGlashan, Katchafire, Melodownz and Stan Walker are just some of Aotearoa’s most loved artists set to perform their songs in Te Reo Māori for Waiata Anthems Live September 17 at The Civic in Auckland, in partnership with Auckland Live and the support of Te Māngai Pāho and Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori. 
 
The artists will be performing their waiata in celebration of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2020 and it promises to be a very special event.
 
100% of proceeds from the show will be donated to the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre who provide music therapy services to help people with disabilities.
 
Bic Runga says of the inaugural event; “I'm so excited to be part of the first ever Waiata Anthems show, it will be a great chance to share the beautiful Civic stage with so many fellow musicians for the first time live on our shared te reo Māori musical journeys."
 
Waiata Anthems album project manager Hinewehi Mohi agrees;  “This music has unlocked massive potential for the way we might perceive, create, produce and consume music in Aotearoa. It’s shown how powerful music is as a way to popularise, normalise and revitalise te reo Māori and that we have the capacity to wow the world through waiata.”
 
In 2019 Waiata Anthems debuted at #1 in the NZ Top 40 chart - the first 100% Reo Māori album to do so - achieved Gold status record sales, spent 16 weeks in the NZ Top 40 chart and received three Māori Language Awards including the Supreme Award.
 
Many of the songs featured at Waiata Anthems Live will be recorded as part of a documentary series screening on TVNZ OnDemand next year.
 
Tickets to this very special event go on sale 9am Tuesday August 4th with more acts to be announced in the coming weeks.

WAIATA ANTHEMS LIVE
September 17
The Civic, Auckland
Tickets from www.ticketmaster.co.nz
More information from www.aucklandlive.co.nz
Presale August 3rd
General Onsale 9am August 4th

Proceeds from the event will go to the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre



NYE20 - THE OTHER SIDE ANNOUNCING THE FINAL LINE-UP

ALL NZ LINE-UP TO JOIN L.A.B AND SHAPESHIFTER IN THE COROMANDEL!

*** OVER 30 ARTISTS PERFORMING OVER TWO NIGHTS OF CELEBRATIONS ***

NYE20 - The Other Side are thrilled to announce the full line-up of top-tier New Zealand artists set to ring in 2021, in the beautiful Coromandel this summer. Joining headliners L.A.B and Shapeshifter over two celebratory nights, are some of the most sizzling NZ talents on offer across a multitude of genres - guaranteed to ignite a firecracker start to the New Year!

A blisteringly good selection of bands, DJ’s and MC’s will be there with you and your bestie mates, to collectively shake off all the turmoil of a chaotic year. Aural and visual delights on offer include the eclectic electronic hip hop of Chaii, the powerhouse talent that is Avantdale Bowling Club, the mind-blowingly dynamic JessB, the hard-hitting electro-experimentalism of Montell2099, hot new drum n bass duo Lee Mvtthews and classic festival favourites Concord Dawn and State of Mind. The original skool soul and funk of Sunshine Sound System, the urban hip hop poetry of Melodownz, the smooth stylings of David Dallas, first-class DJ’s Aroha, P-Money, General Lee, Sin, Dick Johnson and Chiccoreli, the renowned MC talents of the uber crowd-pleasing Tali, Silva MC, Tiki Taane and many more! Read on to see the full array of performers. Click HERE for bio briefs and images.

By announcing this completely local line-up, New Year’s Eve revellers can be assured that they will be partying with the artists they have bought tickets to see. “I’m really happy that any issues around the state of our borders opening or not, is of no consequence to the stability of our festival line-up. We are able to offer some sense of security that you will see the bands you have purchased your ticket to see”, says promoter Clayton Spence.

Limited Early-bird tickets are still available but only until 5pm Wednesday 29th July when tickets roll onto full price, so get in quick! Also from Wednesday, and in recognition for those that may need the option, you will be able to pay for your tickets via layby, by making a number of smaller payments over the next few months – just talk to the friendly ticketing team at NYE20 - THE OTHER SIDE for more information.

Now is the time to plan your escape to The Other Side of this challenging year. Secrete yourself away with your friends and immerse yourself in the stunning surrounds of a lush Coromandel valley at Joe’s Farm. Lose yourself in the freedom of music, friends, nature and good times. You know you deserve it!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM: NYE20 - THE OTHER SIDE

Parachute Wraps Song Week 2020

Living up to its name as the songwriting capital of New Zealand, Kingsland has been humming with new tunes this week, with almost 50 music-makers coming together for Parachute Music’s 2020 Song Week.

The 5 day songwriting camp, organised by Jane de Jong (Ruby Frost), brought together a diverse group of songwriters, topliners and producers to team up and create a song a day. A mixture of established writers and fresh talent, the event involved Parachute’s development artists and producers as well as members of their in-house musical community. Taking place in Parachute’s studio complex in Kingsland, the event filled 11 studios with writing sessions each day, with the week ending in a batch of over 50 new tunes.

The second of its kind since Parachute’s inaugural Song Week last year, the event has been an important regathering of the New Zealand music community in the wake of lockdown’s isolation. 

Parachute CEO Mark de Jong says “Creativity never stops - in fact, it's more important now than ever. Songs and stories are a part of our collective processing. We’re proud to play our part in bringing this range of voices together.”

Thanks to APRA AMCOS NZ for their support of the event.

Artists & writers involved in the week include:
Paige, Lepani, Balu Brigada, RIIKI, Alex Farrell-Davey (Alae), Ash Wallace (Foley), Dave Baxter (Avalanche City), Georgia Lines, Jon Lemmon, Cassie Henderson, Sally, Reuben Fleetwood, Possum Plows, Neil MacLeod, Stephanie Brown (Lips), Jeremy Redmore, Nick Dow, Jayden Paul (Daily J) & Harry Parsons.Producers include: Rory Noble, Devin Abrams, Simon Oscroft, Matt Sadgrove, Abigail Knudsen, Will Henderson, EDY, Maude Morris & Dan Martin. Plus Parachute Studios tenant producers Nic Manders, Joseph Faris, Simon Gooding, Ben Malone & Josh Naley.

Northern Bass Celebrates 10 Years With Stacked Kiwi Line-Up

Northern Bass is ready to celebrate summer and see off the chaos of 2020 with a special 10th anniversary line-up announcement featuring New Zealand’s top bands, MCs and DJs.

Today’s Northern Bass 2020/21 first announcement features four headliners - Kiwi icons Shapeshifter and Australian legends Pendulum Trinity, alongside top-tier Kiwi drum and bass act The Upbeats, and returning for the first time since 2017/18, chart topping and genre-defying band L.A.B.

Belgian drum and bass DJ Alix Perez also features on the line-up with his impending move to New Zealand shores, Northern Bass can not wait to welcome him back.

Festival Director Gareth Popham says he’s excited about the heavily Kiwi-focused festival that’s in store to celebrate 10 years of Northern Bass.

“We can’t wait to welcome back many of the acts that have been such a huge part of the festival over the past nine years, as well as some very talented new artists,” Popham said.

“We’ve booked two Australian acts, Pendulum Trinity and producer and DJ ShockOne, and we’re hopeful that by the end of the year they’ll be able to travel to New Zealand. Alix Perez’s move to New Zealand is perfectly timed for us to add him to our 10th anniversary line-up.

“Before the world locked down we had secured a number of international acts and if the borders open in time we will be adding them to our already strong lineup.

“Even with uncertain borders, we think our audience will be excited about the quality of our line-up announcement, a testament to an incredible New Zealand music community.”

Northern Bass 20/21 First Line Up Announcement:

L.A.B. * PENDULUM TRINITY (AUS)
SHAPESHIFTER * THE UPBEATS

ALIX PEREZ (BEL) * AROHA + TALI * AVANTDALE BOWLING CLUB
BAILEY WILEY * CHAII * CONCORD DAWN * FLOWIDUS * ILL BAZ
JESSB * LADI 6 * LEE MVTTHEWS * MELODOWNZ
MONTELL 2099 * P-MONEY * SHOCKONE (AUS) * STATE OF MIND
SWIDT * TEAM DYNAMITE * TREI + JABZ * TRUTH

CHURCH & AP * EMWA * GINO OCTOBER * KATANAYAGI TWINS
PORIS * RUBI DU * SORAYA * THEIA * UNSUB * ZEISHA

More acts to be announced

NORTHERN BASS 20/21
29 DECEMBER - 1 JANUARY
MANGAWHAI

Two and three-day festival tickets, camping, caravan and Bass Hotel passes and bus passes are available now from northernbass.co.nz

Soundsplash 2021 - FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT

Raglan’s summer extravaganza Soundsplash is set to celebrate 20th anniversary in style

Headliners include heavyweights 
Fat Freddy’s Drop, Ladi6, Macky Gee,
Mako Road and Montell2099

Raglan’s renowned Soundsplash Festival will celebrate its 20th birthday in style in January 2021, when it returns with a legendary line-up. 
The all-ages eco-focused extravaganza will be held at Wainui Reserve in Raglan on January 22, 23, and 24, 2021. 

Tickets for Soundsplash 2021 go on sale at 7.00pm, Wednesday July 29 from https://ticketspace.nz

Just announced in the first line-up for the Raglan festival are headliners Fat Freddy’s Drop, Ladi6, Macky Gee, Mako Roadand Montell2099.
 
In keeping with Soundsplash’s ongoing commitment to supporting and showcasing rising New Zealand talent, there is also an exciting array of up-and-coming acts, such as Dolphin Friendly, Fairbrother, Flowidus, Heavy Chest, Jinja Cat & King Macka, Masaya, Paige, PollyHill, Poris, RIIKI, Rubi Du, Sin, Soaked Oats, Villette and Zeisha Fremaux. They will share stages alongside well-known Kiwi acts including Che Fu, Concord Dawn, Cornerstone Roots, Deadbeat, Home Brew, Katchafire, K Motionz, Lee Mvtthews, Mt Eden and Troy Kingi. 

More acts will be announced in the coming months. 

Due to circumstances around COVID in 2020, it is yet to be confirmed if the festival will return to Timaru for 2021.

The team behind Soundsplash is excited to celebrate two decades of Aotearoa’s much-loved festival, which strives to create a unique environment bringing together live music, art and culture. The aim of the zero-waste event is to embrace, inspire and influence people of all ages, backgrounds and genders and alongside the talent-packed line-up, will be performance art, workshops and speakers. 
 
"We are looking forward to celebrating 20 years since the first Soundsplash. We enjoy delivering an event that represents live music, arts and culture, whilst creating awareness and appreciation of socially, conscious sustainable ideas and practices,” says the festival’s director, Naomi Tuao.

With its picturesque location, just 500 metres from the beach and a short drive from the Raglan township and some of the world’s most famous surfing spots, Soundsplash is without question one of New Zealand’s most popular summer festivals. 
 
Held across three days, and just as many stages, the community-minded festival will also continue its commitment to its Zero Waste policy. There will also be lots of healthy food options and camping with hot showers.
 
www.soundsplash.co.nz

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ZM presents Soundsplash 2021
Wainui Reserve, Raglan
January 22, 23, 24, 2021

Fat Freddy’s Drop, Ladi6, Macky Gee, Mako Road, Montell2099

Che Fu, Concord Dawn, Cornerstone Roots, Deadbeat, Dolphin Friendly, Fairbrother, Flowidus, Heavy Chest, Home Brew, Jinja Cat & King Macka, Katchafire, K Motionz, Lee Mvtthews, Masaya, Mt Eden, Paige, Pollyhill, Poris, RIIKI, Rubi Du, Sin, Soaked Oats, Troy Kingi, Villette, Zeisha Fremaux & more to be announced