The Folk Alliance International Conference is the world’s largest gathering of the Folk music industry and community (crossing a diverse array of genres including Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Indigenous, Old Time, Traditional, Singer-Songwriter, and Spoken Word).

As we all head into another weekend at Level 4/Level 2 - here is a little reminder for all our members of what financial help is out there for your business and your artists business. This is whether you or they are self-employed, partnership, limited liability company etc

With the help of the New Zealand Music Commission, SOLE Music Academy has curated a brand new music business seminar and mentoring series to support emerging Canterbury artists and upcoming music professionals. THE MUSIC is the second of 6 live music seminars, which are being held from 7-9pm at SOLE Music Academy Studio in Addington, Christchurch.

Kia ora koutou katoa. The organisers of the National Waiata Māori Music Awards have had to make the tough decision yet again to move the 2021 event online, with safety of the people being priority. He waka eke noa!

The music industry is seeking immediate assistance from government in the face of ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.