New Zealand

Splore Festival is coming to an end. The beloved New Zealand festival's long-time owner, John Minty, shared in a statement that Splore 2026 will be the last-ever edition, citing poor ticket sales as…

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Taite Music Prize. Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ), with the support of Founding Partner Recorded Music NZ, today announced that nominations are now open…

NZ On Air has announced 20 artists in the first round of its new touring fund. The very first recipients of the inaugural New Music Project Touring (NMPT) pilot were confirmed today, with the fund…

The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa (MMF) has today announced the return of Back to Basics. Back to Basics is a free seminar series designed for those in the early stages of artist management —…

The standout New Zealand albums of the decade (so far) have been named in a new Rolling Stone AU/NZ feature. Titled the 80 Best New Zealand Albums of the 2020s So Far , the list showcases the depth…

Adam Holt will retire from Universal NZ with effect from April 30, after 34 years with the company, including 24 years at the helm.

Spotify Australia New Zealand has unveiled its 2024 Aotearoa Music Global Impact List, with evergreen pop star Kimbra leading the way. Published today, the list recognises the Top 30 tracks from…

There's been a worryingly growing trend over the last few years of big name artists skipping New Zealand on their global tours, from Olivia Rodrigo to Taylor Swift, but even when they do visit the…

Music venues in Auckland, certainly in the past decade or so, lead perilous existences. Threatened with extinction for a while, The Wine Cellar managed to survive through a key merger with the…

Through the platform, sources tell The Music Network, venues or promoters would see all the ticketing revenue upfront.