An innovative and ground breaking community research project is set to unearth what local musicians and audiences want from the music scene in Tairāwhiti.

The Aotearoa Touring Programme is a matched investment programme (i.e. the Programme will match your investment), so applicants can apply for 50% of the eligible costs for undertaking national tours across the two Tiers. The different Tiers have a maximum limit for each grant.  A national tour will include at least three dates.

Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) announces the return of the Taite Music Prize for 2023. Celebrating the unique voices of Aotearoa music and those that champion them. Nominations for the main Taite Music Prize, the Auckland Live Best Independent Debut Award and the NZ On Air Outstanding Music Journalism Award. Nominations close next week at 5.00 pm on Wednesday, 1st February 2023.

Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand and kiwi legends SIX60 launch Massive Records, an exciting new joint venture record label combining the A&R direction and mentorship of SIX60 with the marketing and promotional power of the Sony Music New Entertainment Zealand team.

Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) with the support of Founding Partner Recorded Music NZ announces the return of the Taite Music Prize for 2023. Celebrating the unique voices of Aotearoa music and those that champion them, nominations for the main Taite Music Prize, the Auckland Live Best Independent Debut Award and the NZ On Air Outstanding Music Journalism Award have now opened. 

Gig Starters Aotearoa are hosting a free event on Sunday 20 November at Big Fan with a seminar, a production workshop and an all ages gig!

The January 2023 round of the Aotearoa Touring Programme is now open and closes on Wednesday 18th January @ 5.00pm.