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LEAO have made history at the 2026 APRA Silver Scroll Awards, becoming the first act to win the prestigious songwriting prize with a song written entirely in Gagana Samoa.

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

NZ Music Month will officially kick off tomorrow with the NZ Music Month Summit. We spoke to some of the figures leading it.

Rolling Stone AU/NZ has unveiled its list of the 21st Century's Best Songs, spotlighting the most influential tracks from local artists.

Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) today announced that nominations are now open for the prestigious award and associated categories.

The pilot round attracted strong interest from Aotearoa's music community, with NZ On Air receiving 36 applications.

Going Global Music Summit, Aotearoa’s biggest music industry event, has revealed the final lineup for thr 2025 event. 

Two New Zealand music identities have been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years’ jail.

Ashley Page details his shift to becoming an entrepreneur, the blunt advice he received from Lyor Cohen, his best career blunder over a US deal, and more.