2021 FRED Award Finalists Announced
This year’s FRED Award judges have chosen three finalists to compete at tomorrow’s final festival showcase, Electric Kiwi Last Laughs. The FRED, one of the highest commendations in our comedy industry, is awarded to the Best New Zealand Show in the 2021 NZ Intl Comedy Festival.
Jazz Awards Finalists Announced by RMNZ and APRA
Jazz Awards. Aotearoa’s premiere jazz musicians have been celebrated following the announcement of this year’s finalists for the Recorded Music New Zealand Te Kaipuoro Tautito Toa | Best Jazz Artist and APRA Best Jazz Composition awards.
NZ Music Month Summit 2021 – Full programme Announced
The NZ Music Month Summit is back for 2021 with a packed one-day programme featuring panel discussions and presentations around music industry topics and information. The Summit will be held live at S @ Spark Arena on Saturday 29 May with free attendance for registrants.
Crowded House Announce Global Stream Event: Live From The Island
Iconic band CROWDED HOUSE have today announced a global stream event, Crowded House Live From The Island, Aotearoa, New Zealand. It was filmed in March during their critically acclaimed tour of New Zealand, one of the first full capacity sold-out arena performances by an international artist since the onset of COVID.
Wha Cup! Aaron Tokona T-shirt
Wha Cup! the trademark catchphrase of beloved musician Aaron Tokona has become a tagline, along with an ‘iconic’ photo of him for a t-shirt campaign raising awareness of mental health and support for the artist’s tamāhine, Asha.
SIX60 Win Big At 2021’s Vision Feast Awards
SIX60 had a great night at the Vision Feast Film Festival awards. Their video for Sundown took out three top prizes, including awards Best Music Video, Visionary Directing and Visionary Editing.
Wax Chattels • Announce ‘Clot’ NZ Album Release Tour
Wax Chattels are over the moon to announce the COVID-delayed release tour for Clot. Shows in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin.
New Zealand Music Month – Week Three!
It’s week three of New Zealand Music Month 2021 | Te Marama Puoro O Aotearoa and it’s showing no sign of slowing down! Check out what’s on this week – from shows, events, announcements, releases and more, there’s plenty of ways to celebrate. The theme for this year is Access All Aotearoa – celebrating local […]
The Tuning Fork presents: Thursdays I’m In Love
Thursdays I’m In Love is The Tuning Fork’s monthly music discovery night, highlighting inspiring musicians from Aotearoa. June’s Thursdays I’m In Love line-up features Carb On Carb, Shannen Georgia Petersen & Wiri Donna.
Kiwi Comedy’s Bright Stars Bring Last Laughs To Auckland
Last Laughs! With the third and final week of the 2021 NZ Intl. Comedy Festival opening tonight, the momentum is building for an incredible night of laughs, glitz and a little bit of glam with the Electric Kiwi Last Laughs – celebrating with performances from the best of the Comedy Fest this Sunday night, May […]
Face to Face Portrait Festival announces Late Night event on Saturday 29 May
Face to Face Portrait Festival: Curated by the CubaDupa programming team, the Late Night event fuses art and music for an extraordinary evening of talent including Warren Maxwell, Zoe Moon and Jerome Kavanagh.
All You Need Is Love – The very best of The Beatles Tour
A 4-city tour in December – Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, and Hamilton. Featuring the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Wellington and Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. With Annie Crummer + Laughton Kora + Cole Johnston, plus a stonking rhythm section.
Indie-Pop Sensation Benee Announces Aotearoa Regional Tour
Formidable indie-pop sensation and rising global superstar BENEE has today announced a nationwide regional tour for August. BENEE will visit every corner of the country, hitting eight different towns and cities throughout the month. The ‘Supalonely’ singer has had an incredible 18 months, from releasing her debut album ‘Hey U X’, to sharing the album […]
Two Film Festivals – Film buffs, this is for you! ?
This June, The Civic is home to world-class cinema, film classics, and your favourite movie musicals. Two film Festivals!
FromThePit – Celebrating Live Music Photography Opens 20 May
Concert photography brings the action to life, preserving moments and capturing the energy of live performance. FromThePit is a curated exhibition of images of New Zealand musicians playing live. The exhibition is a celebration of the craft and art of live music photography. It is also about the musicians and the venues across the country […]
RuPaul’s Drag Race Downunder Tour Announced for October
RuPaul, the world’s most famous drag queen, has bought her hit competition franchise to New Zealand with RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, and now the queens of season 1 are hitting the road! Prepare for an evening of eleganza extravaganza as this brand-new tour takes on Auckland’s Spark Arena on Friday, October 1, followed by […]
Tuawahine (Heroine) – A magical night of music with some of Aotearoa’s finest
Join us on Friday July 2 at the Civic Theatre in Auckland and witness te mana o te wāhine nō Aotearoa through song and performance in celebration of Matariki. Handpicked by the music director of TUAWAHINE and one of our leading musical forces, singer and songwriter, Ria Hall; the line-up includes Anika Moa, Annie Crummer, […]
48Hours: Grand Finals Screening at Auckland’s Civic Theatre
19 Years, 48 Hours And 18 Films: The 48Hours Grand Finals 2021 will screen a Auckland’s iconic Civic Theatre.
Mako Road Announce The Stranger Days Album Release Tour
Mako Road have just released their surefire biggest hit yet Don’t Keep Me Waiting and to celebrate the band have announced a national New Zealand tour!
New Zealand Music Month – Coming Up This Week
New Zealand Music Month 2021 | Te Marama Puoro O Aotearoa continues. Here’s what you should be looking for this week. The theme for this year is Access All Aotearoa – celebrating local music for all New Zealanders, in every place, for every age, and in every genre.