New Zealand

Mel Parsons becomes just the second New Zealand act to land a Top 40 No. 1 this year, following Six60 in February with 'Right Here Right Now'. 

Gracie Abrams, Ella Langley, and returning New Zealand music icon Gin Wigmore have scored big on the Aotearoa Charts this week.

For many artists, touring has become an increasingly difficult equation. A NZ On Air initiative is attempting to make that equation more manageable.

More international speakers have been confirmed for New Zealand's Going Global 2026.

Thanks to a landmark partnership between the New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand, some New Zealand acts headed to the English festival.

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

Lorde, Stan Walker, Geneva AM, Ringlets, and more have also been nominated, with the winners set to be announced next month.

Banished Music’s Reuben Bonner tells us about the origins of Strange Universe and looks ahead to the festival's future.

The Great Escape will feature performances by some of the finest acts from New Zealand this year. 

Auckland independent music and comedy venues are going to receive upgrades as part of a new initiative.