POETIK UNVEILS ENERGETIC ANTHEM ‘VIBE’ FEATURING BIGGS 685, LEE MONRO AND RAGGADAT CRIS
Renowned hip-hop artist Poetik is gearing up to drop his latest single ‘Vibe’ (lead single off his forthcoming album ‘Hurricane Season’ due out October) featuring Biggs 685, Lee Monro, and Raggadat Cris.
Renowned hip-hop artist Poetik is gearing up to drop his latest single ‘Vibe’ (lead single off his forthcoming album ‘Hurricane Season’ due out October) featuring Biggs 685, Lee Monro, and Raggadat Cris. Set to release this coming Friday, August 2nd, Poetik's distinctive style and lyrical prowess, combined with the unique contributions of each featured artist, ensure that ‘Vibe’ will resonate with listeners worldwide.
‘Vibe’ encapsulates the essence of blocking out negativity and embracing the power of good vibes, making it a must-listen. With contributions from talented collaborators Biggs 685, Lee Monro and Raggadat Cris, ‘Vibe’ represents a collective effort to deliver a memorable and impactful musical experience. Made with the support of NZ ON AIR.
As anticipation builds for the release of ‘Vibe’ Poetik invites fans and music enthusiasts alike to join him on this journey.
‘Vibe’ music video is set to premiere on YouTube 5pm nzt this Friday, August 2nd
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About Poetik:
Poetik is a highly acclaimed hip-hop artist known for his unique blend of Samoan heritage and contemporary musical influences. With a string of successful releases and collaborations under his belt, Poetik continues to captivate audiences with his distinctive sound and compelling storytelling.
About Biggs 685:
Biggs 685 is a rising rap musician and actor from Western Sydney, Australia. Known for his raw talent and dynamic performances, Biggs 685 brings a unique energy to every project he's involved in.
About Lee Monro:
Lee Monro is a respected hip-hop artist with a career spanning two decades. His versatile style and unwavering commitment to authenticity have earned him a dedicated following and critical acclaim.
About Raggadat Cris:
Raggadat Cris is a versatile artist known for his infectious energy and charismatic stage presence. With a string of successful collaborations and solo releases, Raggadat Cris continues to make waves in the music industry.
CAITLIN combines capitalism and kaitiakitanga in new single “What You Love”.
“I guess this song is a realisation that you can’t just come full guns blazing into the workforce and expect to change the world. Change takes time.”
Ōtautahi-artist CAITLIN is releasing her new indie folk-pop single "What You Love” on August 2nd 2024.
After completing degrees in business and music at University, Caitlin developed a heightened sensitivity towards stories about people and corporations that disregard the environmental impacts of their actions and the well-being of their people for the sake of money.
Exploring Aotearoa’s beautiful nature with friends while tramping, surfing, and running is a core passion of Caitlin’s, so she felt a massive wave of inspiration to write about environmental conservation and social inequality in decision-making power. She delivers her meditations with a stunning melody, haunting backing vocals, a driving acoustic sound, and strong lyrical imagery.
“As a kid, you’re told you can do anything and believe you can change the world - but as you become an adult, you realise that not everyone shares the same values you grew up on. It’s a tough realisation.”
“I guess this song is a realisation that you can’t just come full guns blazing into the workforce and expect to change the world. Change takes time.”
Caitlin recently embarked on her journey to learn te reo Māori, discovering more about her culture, whakapapa, and te ao Māori. Traditional Māori worldviews share that people are not superior to nature but a part of it and are responsible for protecting the environment for future generations. “What You Love” connects deeply with this core value.
The ‘What You Love’ music video contains symbolic themes of capitalism vs kaitiakitanga, with scenes featuring “nature’s office” where life is choked out by pine and blackberry bushes, and men in suits chasing down Caitlin as she flees to the native forest.
“I’m far from perfect but I think it’s important we talk about environmental conservation and continually be on the journey to decreasing our negative impact on the environment.”
But the rich man’s always coming to strip you of what you love - a harsh lyric, but an important call to organisations to consider their environmental impact.
What You Love by CAITLIN will be available to purchase and stream on all major platforms from August 2nd, 2024.
Link to pre-save/stream/watch: https://music.drm.co.nz/what-you-love
Extra information:
As a teenager, Caitlin released her EP “Call It Hope” as a fundraiser for the Cancer Society NZ - sharing stories of cancer experiences from New Zealand icons and her family. Collaborators included Stan Walker, Kaylee Bell, Jamie McDell, Jordan Luck, Rikki Morris, Lorraine Downes, and more. She has always been a strong advocate for protecting our environment and people.
Kaitiakitanga = guardianship of the natural world
BACK TO BASICS SEMINAR Wellington & Christchurch
The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa, with support from Recorded Music New Zealand, New Zealand Music Commission and NZ On Air, is proud to present the free Back to Basics seminar in Wellington on Tuesday 27 August, and in Christchurch on Wednesday 28 August 2024.
The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa, with support from Recorded Music New Zealand, New Zealand Music Commission and NZ On Air, is proud to present the free Back to Basics seminar in Wellington on Tuesday 27 August, and in Christchurch on Wednesday 28 August 2024.
Aimed at all who are in the early stages of artist management, including self-managed artists, this seminar explores the fundamentals and inner workings of the music industry. Topics will cover planning a release, artist development and the business of music.
Lorraine Barry (Manager Sir Dave Dobbyn, Avantdale Bowling Club, Aaradhna, Aidan Fine, Home Brew, Rizvan) hosts the seminar and will be joined in Wellington by Bonnie Allen (Manager Casual Healing, Will McClean, REID, Averie and Mikeyy) and in Christchurch by Carey Caldwell (Manager of ASHY). They will present and share their indispensable knowledge and answer questions from attendees.
Back to Basics Seminar Wellington
When: Tuesday 27 August 2024
Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Venue: Room 1D08, School of Music & Creative Media Production,
Massey University, Block 1, Entrance C, Wallace Street Mt Cook
Back to Basics Seminar Christchurch
When: Wednesday 28 August 2024
Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Venue: The Chamber @The Piano, Centre for Music & the Arts
156 Armagh St, Christchurch
Lorraine Barry began working with Sir Dave Dobbyn 20 years ago. Avantdale Bowling Club, Aidan Fine, Home Brew, Rizvan and Aaradhna complete her current roster.
She’s a keen mentor for the MMF Aotearoa, particularly around release planning.
In her former life at Virgin Records in London she was global Marketing Manager for acts including Ice T, Spice Girls, Massive Attack, Neneh Cherry, Placebo and The Verve before leading the International department.
Wellington-based Bonnie Allen manages the also Pōneke-based Casual Healing, Will McClean, REID, Averie and Tāmaki Makaurau-based Mikeyy. She is the director of House of Bonnie, which started as the "home to her projects" and has since blossomed into an events, promotions and artist management company. As a jack-of-all-trades, Bonnie has worked in various capacities within the industry, both on and off stage, as well as project management, creative producing, social media management, merchandising, security management, and as an artist liaison.
Cary Caldwell manages Christchurch-based NZ/Indian pop artist, ASHY.
He is also a director with the 212 Music Group, a company that provides logistics for international festivals including SXSW, SXSW Sydney, Glastonbury, The Great Escape, Clockenflap and many others.
FREE ENTRY to all (come armed with your questions!).
RSVP to admin@mmf.co.nz is essential.
Email here to secure your seat for Wellington.
Email here to secure your seat for Christchurch.
Music Managers Forum Aotearoa is the collective voice for music managers and self-managed artists, both signed and independent. The MMF Aotearoa is an independent, non-profit trade association dedicated to helping grow artist manager businesses through education, networking and advocacy.
The MMF Aotearoa work towards a fairer, honest and more transparent music industry which operates with the highest of integrity in the interests of the artists our members represent. We aim to represent the wide diversity of voices and backgrounds of music managers and their artists.
Recorded Music NZ® represents recording artists and right holders in Aotearoa through licensing, advocacy and promotion. Recorded Music collects broadcast and public performance income from music users and distributes it to right holders and recording artists, advocates to government and others on behalf of recording artists and right holders and promotes artists and recorded music through initiatives such as the Aotearoa Music Awards.
Recorded Music NZ also operates The Official NZ Music Charts® and data analysis services and supports the wider music community through collaborations and its music grant programme.
The New Zealand Music Commission Te Reo Reka O Aotearoa is a government funded organisation that promotes music from New Zealand and supports the growth of New Zealand music businesses – both culturally and economically, at home and abroad. The hub of NZ Music Month, the Music Commission also deliver contemporary music programmes in schools, including the Musicians Mentoring in Schools Programme; provides music upskilling tools and resources; and runs the international market development & trade show programme Outward Sound.
NZ On Air is an independent government funding agency that funds the recording and promotion of single songs and multi-song projects that reflect Aotearoa New Zealand and have the potential to reach both significant broadcast and online audiences. We do this by funding artists and musicians to professionally record and create content that resonates and engages with audiences. Alongside New Music Single and New Music Project funding streams, NZ On Air Music also offers Waiata Takitahi, New Music Pasifika, New Music Pan-Asian and New Music Kids focused funding rounds.
native emcee DOITZ announces his latest single release ‘Complete'
Emerging from the land of the long white cloud, West Auckland native Rehua “DOITZ” Bennett is on a journey to represent his culture through the art of music.
Emerging from the land of the long white cloud, West Auckland native Rehua “DOITZ” Bennett is on a journey to represent his culture through the art of music. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Mac Miller, Joey Bada$$, and Tom Scott, DOiTZ creates his own unique sound and continually evolves in his craft.
With roots in the Far North (Ngati Kahungunu ki Whangaroa) and the South (Ngati Pikiao, Ngati Porou), DOiTZ channels the strength and wisdom of his tupuna both in the studio and in his everyday life.
Making this his 4th release, DOITZ continues to expand his sound in an authentic manner. Collaborating with UK producer 6S (Knucks, Benjamin AD) and DOITZ’s long time engineer Abraham Kunin (Home Brew). Showcasing the trio’s immense passion for Hip-Hop.
“Far north really be the place to be
Show love for the memories it gave me
West Side raised me, but the East Coast made me”
‘Complete’ explores DOITZ’s perspective of growing up in West Auckland whilst still showing love to his whenua in the Far North.
‘Complete’ has a visual directed by Mana Nightingale (Melodownz , Church & AP) being released Friday July 26
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ZED RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘KINGS & QUEENS’
Today ZED releases ‘Kings & Queen’s’ - an anthemic party track which takes on a fantastical pop dream-sequence conjuring New York’s club scene in the 1980s.
Today ZED releases ‘Kings & Queen’s’ - an anthemic party track which takes on a fantastical pop dream-sequence conjuring New York’s club scene in the 1980s..
‘We wanted to step outside ourselves a little for this one, retelling that electric moment when two people connect on the dance floor, and everything changes’ says lead singer Nathan King.
To complement the track's infectious energy, ZED has teamed up with Christchurch-based Orly Studios to produce a full-length music video. Shot against the backdrop of dynamic visuals, the video enhances ‘Kings & Queens’ immersive experience.
Another dynamic collaboration with producer Nic Manders, this single is the last before the highly anticipated full album ‘Future Memory’ due for release on 23 August.
‘Kings & Queens’ is out now!
Watch video here: https://youtu.be/PeD69-FeFfU
Listen to ‘Kings & Queens’ here: https://ffm.to/zedkq
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Holly Arrowsmith shares Americana opus Blue Dreams and announces Aotearoa and Australia tour
Holly Arrowsmith releases Americana opus Blue Dreams, a ten-track triumph that showcases Holly's ascent into songwriting mastery.
Holly Arrowsmith releases Americana opus Blue Dreams, a ten-track triumph that showcases Holly's ascent into songwriting mastery. Blue Dreams includes the award-winning "Desert Dove", and charting singles "Neon Bright" and "Blue Dreams"; in a buoyant departure from more weighty themes, “Swan Dive” is the album-capping focus track and an uplifting way to seal the record.
Blue Dreams is available on vinyl and CD at all good record stores and globally via all streaming platforms on Friday 26 July 2024.
Click here for tour dates.
Recorded and produced over a three-year span, Blue Dreams was mostly written before and during the early stages of the pandemic, evolving into a sublime rotation around birth and death, faith and doubt, and hoping for better from life from a self-professed ‘disillusioned dreamer’. Holly began recording at seven months pregnant, initially worried that her changing physiology might affect her ability to sing; however, she discovered a rich lower register in her voice, effectively expanding her vocal range. Throughout the creation of these deeply personal songs which explore themes of depression, anxiety, new parenthood and losing loved ones and ideals. Holly courageously pulls back the curtain, holding to her conviction that the personal is the universal or as Joni Mitchell said ‘People deserve to know how other people feel.’
Blue Dreams was conceptualised as an album of two halves. The first half is energised and driven, a departure from Holly's previous work. Tapping into a well of emotions that had been exposed through the pandemic and pregnancy, the tracks are permeated with a sense of drama and intensity. Holly is an ardent reader of poetry, which often moves her to write: ‘‘Could’ve Been a River" was inspired by Wendell Berry’s poem ‘Canticle’, while Holly directly cites Mary Oliver ("Could’ve Been a River") and New Zealand’s own Janet Frame ("Swan Dive".)
Holly's keen sense of humour shines in "Womb of Venus", in which she is lost in contemplation of what it might feel like to be in utero, then looks out the window to see that not only is the washing still out on the line, it’s now frozen. Holly questions being a musician in "Red Lit Room", detailing a disappointing show and the comedy of errors that unfold ‘’But come on, what did you expect? We’re all earnest and unrewarded!’ Confessing that you’ve got to be a little deluded to keep ‘singing your sad songs.’ Producer Tom Healy and Holly used references like Mazzy Star for the loose, layered nylon guitar strings and glittering chimes in ‘Something Small’, and the rich vocals of Weyes Blood and The Weather Station.
Side two strips things back, with the strong alt-country lean throughout the record taking on a more traditional tone. Neil Young, Bob Dylan and Van Morrison filled the studio during the creative process, nods to their talent just noticeable throughout. Track "Blue Dreams" showcases 1970s California folk twang, where the stripped-back "Mountain Lion" tells a tender story in which Holly visits an elderly loved one for the last time. "Night Flight" shares Holly's dream about being a bird, flying down the Avon River at dusk, the mood enhanced with Anita Clark’s gorgeous string arrangements in accompaniment. The record finishes on an uplifting note with "Swan Dive", a Vashti Bunyan-inspired track where Holly implores a loved one to hold onto hope in life, reminding them (and herself) that ‘Just when you think that you’ll never laugh again’ you’ll swan dive into life’s delight and beauty once more.
Holly's innate and honed songwriting talents were celebrated in May, the second time she has taken home the coveted APRA Country Music Song of the Year; on this occasion, Holly's song 'Desert Dove', also on Blue Dreams, nabbed the award.
Blue Dreams is produced by Tom Healy (Marlon Williams, Bic Runga), and accompanied by an all-star cast of New Zealand musicians (Cass Basil, Anita Clark, Alex Freer, Tom Healy).
TOUR DATES! NOTE - ALL TICKETS AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS LINK
AUSTRALIA
17 August - Castlemaine, VIC - the Taproom - GET TICKETS
18 - August - Melbourne, VIC Wesley Anne - GET TICKETS
AOTEAROA
12 October - Christchurch, Saint Michael and All Angels with Jessie Shanks - GET TICKETS
27 October - Wellington, Meow with Michaela Tempers - GET TICKETS
2 November - Auckland, Tuning Fork with Arahi - GET TICKETS
3 November - Waiheke Island, Artworks Theatre with Marmalade - GET TICKETS
Blue Dreams is available on vinyl and CD at all good record stores and globally via all streaming platforms on Friday 26 July 2024.
Ponsonby Social Club Rice & Beans Festival Announced ft. Miguel Fuentes & Mark Baynes + More
“Arroz com feijão” or “rice and beans” are what Brazilians consider to be a foundation of daily life and culture. That’s why Ponsonby Social Club proprietor Bobby Brazuka has named his new festival Rice & Beans — "a month long celebration of Latin music and culture" starting tonight
“Arroz com feijão” or “rice and beans” are what Brazilians consider to be a foundation of daily life and culture. That’s why Ponsonby Social Club proprietor Bobby Brazuka has named his new festival Rice & Beans — "a month long celebration of Latin music and culture" starting this Friday. Amongst the stellar lineup are Latin jazz artist Miguel Fuentes with pianist Mark Baynes, Afro Cuban quartet Santiago Soul Stars, Latin rockers BARDO, the Brazilian flavours of Leandro Vasques & Band and energetic sizzlers Samba Dos Amigos — on offer for the Sunday show also will be a custom selection of treats by PSC's former chef Renato Ribeiro.
This double-dishing up of delectable sounds and food is what makes PSC stand out from the crowd, as Brazuka continues to provide a diverse music and culinary menu at his well-established space — as seen with their recent ASIAN SOUND(SCAPES) and UBUNTU multi-night festivals. Ponsonby's iconic SPQR going into liquidation earlier this month demonstrates it is more important than ever to support our locally owned and operated nightspots. Nourish yourself at Rice & Beans this winter, enjoy a live show and dinner at the following dates…
Rice & Beans Festival - Ponsonby Social Club, Auckland
B.A.I.L.E with Leandro Vasques and Band - Friday 26th July
Santiago Soul Stars - Saturday 27th July
Miguel Fuentes & Baynes Band - Friday 9th August
Feijoado Samba Dos Amigos, DJ Vitor Cabrera - Sunday 18th August (1pm start)
BARDO - Saturday 31st August
Tickets available HERE via UTR
BIG FAN ANNOUNCES TWO NEW INTAKES OF IGNITE PROGRAMME IN WELLINGTON AND AUCKLAND
Not-for-profit, multi-purpose music space BIG FAN is thrilled to announce the next two Ignite programme intakes.
Not-for-profit, multi-purpose music space BIG FAN is thrilled to announce the next two Ignite programme intakes.
Ignite is dedicated to nurturing and empowering people with a passion for music and events through their eight-week industry specific training programme, that spans across three streams - Event Management, Event Production and Music Production. The programme provides one-on-one mentoring from industry professionals, upskilling opportunities, hands-on experience, and the chance to apply learned skills in practice. This not only benefits the programme participants but also engages the wider community through self-produced shows and music as well as providing valuable opportunities for young and emerging artists.
The two new rounds highlight audiences that Ignite will be working with for the first time in Pōneke, Wellington, and for those 18-25 years old in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.
IGNITE PŌNEKE - 15-18 YEAR OLDS
BIG FAN has partnered with the Toi Rauwhārangi at Massey University to pilot Ignite in Pōneke for the first time. Having successfully run multiple intakes in Tāmaki Makaurau, Ignite has fostered the growth of creative rangatahi for the previous six years. This collaboration aims to bring the same opportunities to nurture the next generation of creative professionals in Pōneke.
Savina Fountain, General Manager of Big Fan addresses the importance of welcoming Ignite to Wellington. “Since founding Ignite in 2016 in Tāmaki Makaurau, we have seen a number of our alumni move down to Pōneke to take up study at Massey, where they’ve further honed their skills and landed jobs in the creative industries. We are beyond excited to solidify this pathway to further education and provide these transformative opportunities for rangatahi. It’s a significant milestone for BIG FAN to expand our offering beyond our own four walls for the very first time, and with the partnership with Massey University, we are thrilled to have such a perfect home in Pōneke”.
Blake Johnston, Commercial Music Programme Leader at Massey says: “We see these young people as the future leaders of the music industry, and Ignite stands as an excellent pathway for those rangatahi to develop their skills and get opportunities to create, promote, develop, and perform new music. We hope that our support can help to strengthen the already vibrant music scene in Wellington, and music communities within Massey.”
This round of Ignite will be run by on-ground Programme Manager, Bianca Bailey. A Te Whanganui-a-Tara based event producer, musician and songwriter, Bianca has a keen eye for all things project management - having done work across notable events such as CubaDupa and Auckland Folk Festival. She’s now ensemble managing for contemporary classical group Stroma, touring Irish folk band Gráda and most recently joining the Performance Arcade as Music Curator. When she’s not working she can be caught around Wellington either rocking the drums in local bands Lilith and F.A.I.R.Y, or sporting a guitar for her indie riff-rock solo project Wiri Donna. Participants will be in excellent hands with Bianca’s wealth of knowledge and experience.
IGNITE TĀMAKI MAKAURAU - 18-25 YEAR OLDS
Another first that Ignite will be offering is an intake in Auckland for those aged 18-25. The team at BIG FAN aim to offer creatives in this age range that any time is the perfect time to enter the industry, and growing a community of people with the passion and skillset to become game changers is vital with the state of the industry at the moment.
As a contribution to the programme, there is a small fee to take part in the 18-25 round of Ignite - however scholarship placements for those experiencing financial hardship are available.
Programme Manager at Big Fan, Cuillin Hearty is excited to spearhead this initiative for 18-25 year olds in Auckland, saying: “It’s really exciting to be able to offer IGNITE to an older age group, it’s never too late to get into the industry, and right now we need as many young and passionate people to get involved.”
BIG FAN is continuing to cement their aim to open doors for music creatives from all walks of life, by offering these two programmes to new audiences from 18-25 years old, and in Pōneke, Wellington. Ignite has a unique aim to teach not only creativity but also the complementary skills supporting the music industry, exposing the incredible breadth of career pathways and opportunities within it. With no prior skills or experience necessary to apply for Ignite, this is the perfect opportunity to upskill no matter what stage of your journey you are at.
IGNITE is made possible with the support of the Ministry of Culture & Heritage, and in partnership with Toi Rauwhārangi at Massey University for IGNITE Pōneke.
KEY DATES
IGNITE PŌNEKE
Streams in Event Management & Music Production
Open to rangatahi aged 15 to 18 years old, based in and around Pōneke Wellington
The 8-week programme runs Sunday 1 September to Wednesday 23 Oct
IGNITE TĀMAKI MAKAURAU
Streams in Event Management, Music Production & Event Production
Open to anyone aged 18 to 25 years old, based in Tāmaki Makaurau
The 8-week programme runs Sunday 1 September – Tuesday 22 October
Applications Open: Tuesday 23 July 2024 at 10am
Applications Close: Sunday 4 Aug 2024 at 10pm
More information can be found at bigfan.co.nz