Applications are now open for SongHubs Auckland - a collaborative song-writing retreat presented by APRA AMCOS with the generous support of NZ On Air, Auckland Council, Recorded Music New Zealand and the New Zealand Music Commission.

Applications are now open for the IGNITE 2018 programme, which kicks off on April 7, and will see 10 music industry professionals mentoring the next generation of aspiring young event managers.

SOLE Music Academy, founded by Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, NZ Music Commission Mentor, and MMF member Sacha Vee.  Currently SOLE Music Academy offers group evening sessions in Singing, Songwriting and Artist Development but will soon offer sessions in Music Production, Djing and Music Business.

The NZ Music Commission is excited to announce the launch of its pilot Industry Internship Programme for 2018, which will run from March.

The Pacific Music Awards Trust are happy to announce that the 2018 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards will be held on Thursday 24 May 2018, at the Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland.  Nominations are open for all the entered award categories and are due by Thursday 1 February 2018. 

Auckland is now officially a City of Music, joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.  Auckland will join the 116 members from 54 countries around the world covering seven creative fields.