YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI, New Zealand responds to terror attacks with music and love

YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI, New Zealand responds to terror attacks with music and love

YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI, New Zealand musicians and artists come together for Christchurch. Presented by Mike King and with kiwi-music faves on the lineup, the two events are an act of love and unity. All proceeds, from ticket booking fees to day-of, will be donated to the Our People, Our City fund which was set-up by the Christchurch Foundation to support and care for those affected by terror attacks.

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Taite Music Prize - Official Announcement

 Taite Music Prize - Official Announcement

Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) is very pleased to announce that the finalists for the Taite Music Prize 2019 have been confirmed. In celebration of its tenth year, the Taite Music Prize adds an extra element with a new Independent Spirit Award and a venue move to Auckland's Q Theatre for the Taite Music Prize award ceremony on Tuesday 16th April 2019.

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Secret Sounds 2019 SXSW Party

Secret Sounds 2019 SXSW Party

Secret Sounds are throwing a party you won’t want to miss at this year’s SXSW. This year’s explosive line-up includes our very own Aussie dream girl Odette as well as Englishman on the rise Sam Fender, R&B mastermind Pink Sweat$, genre-bending Boy Azooga, Brisbane legends WAAX and riff rulers The Amazons.

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DON’T LET THE BEREJIKLIAN GOVERNMENT KILL LIVE MUSIC!

DON’T LET THE BEREJIKLIAN GOVERNMENT KILL LIVE MUSIC!

“Did they figure out that stupid shit in NSW yet? Trying to pass that law so it’s impossible to put on a concert? Make it hard for people to go and see live music? … Live music forever for the people!” Flea – Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

Unfortunately, the answer to that question is no, they have not figured it out.

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Farmer & The Owl Festival 2019 - A Letter From The Directors

Farmer & The Owl Festival 2019 - A Letter From The Directors

With only four days until Farmer and the Owl Festival lands in Wollongong, we want to reassure everyone that although the headlines (and policies) are changing by the hour ….. THE FARMER AND THE OWL FESTIVAL SHOW WILL GO ON! NO ONE WILL RAIN ON OUR INCREDIBLE MUSIC PARADE!!!

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Take part in the NZ Music Community Wellbeing Survey

Take part in the NZ Music Community Wellbeing Survey

The New Zealand Music Foundation marked Mental Health Awareness Week with the launch of the second edition of its landmark NZ Music Community Wellbeing Survey into the health and wellbeing of people working and volunteering in live and recorded music in New Zealand.

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