Conor Lochrie

BIGSOUND has announced more big industry figures for its 2026 event, as well as its first ‘Artist in Conversation’ names.

Universal Music New Zealand today announced the launch of next.WAV., which is designed to identify and support emerging young artists across the country.

APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston has responded to comments made by Scott Farquhar at the Australian Financial Review's AI Summit in Sydney.

New Zealand radio institution 95bFM is relocating for the first time in almost six decades.

Accompanying Jacklin's signing news is confirmation of a massive tour, which will take her to North America, UK, and the EU through 2026-2027.

Concord Music Publishing ANZ has also signed Hamilton to a publishing agreement covering future works and titles that fall outside of the acquired catalogue.

The Dom Dolla Melbourne show "is set to deliver one of the most significant moments in Australian electronic music history this September."

Aotearoa New Zealand is today celebrating NZ Music T-Shirt Day.

After dominating the nominations in April, Marlon Williams once again led the way at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards. See the full winners list here.

It was Cam’ron who first brought the lawsuit forward in 2025, claiming he never received any financial compensation for his work on the song with J. Cole.

Way Dynamic's busy day of news follows his inclusion in Rolling Stone AU/NZ's Future of Music 2026 series, named as one of 25 local acts tipped for the top.

As new Auckland music series Strange Universe shows, local venues and artists are vital to the future of New Zealand music.