http://www.nzmusic.org.nz NZ Music Commission news all on nzmusic.org.nz en-uk PepperSUITE Content Manager info@nzmusic.org.nz Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/524 Having provided the opportunity for expat New Zealanders and others excelling in the international music industry to share their unique expertise and perspective with audiences in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch in previous years, the NZ Music Commission is pleased to announce the Warrant Of Fitness seminars for 2008. Tapping into the knowledge base that exists overseas provides an opportunity for anyone working with - or in - a band to learn more about what will make an act internationally roadworthy, with each session examining skills and attributes that are critical to offshore success, and discussing techniques and strategies to maximise your chances abroad. www.nzmusic.org.nz Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/524 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/383 Outward Sound is pleased to announce the third round of grant recipients for 2007. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/383 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/311 Outward Sound is pleased to announce the second round of grant recipients for 2007. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/311 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/293 Produced by IMMEDIA! Acer Arena, August 16-18 2007 With less than three months to go, registrations are still at the early bird rate and filling up quickly, so we thought we would send out this update with an attached PDF of our brochure & rego form. Our early bird rates revert on June 15 to our standard rates so it's time to book now. Please let us know if we can answer any questions for you or assist in your registration or other needs. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/293 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/269 The New Zealand Music Commission's music law sessions will be held weekly throughout NZ Music Month, in association with Dominion Law. This service is open to Musicians and/or those in the Music Industry nationwide who require legal advice. Best of all - this service is absolutely free! Each session will run for 30 minutes and bookings are essential. If you are based in the Auckland region, you can come into the Dominion Law offices for a face-to-face appointment, otherwise you can have a phone consultation. To make a booking, or to get information about this service, call the New Zealand Music Commission on 0800 4 NZMIC (0800 4 69642). www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/269 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/226 There will be over 50 speakers on nine panels over three days at AMBC and the first speakers are being announced. They are: www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/226 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/227 Our MIDEM planning for 2007 is now underway, and we'd like to encourage anyone who hasn't had a think about attending to do so now. Most useful to exporters and labels with exploitable copyrights, MIDEM is Europe's biggest music trade show, and an environment in which good business has been done by NZ attendees in recent years. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/227 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/225 The NZ Music Industry Commission is very pleased to announce this year's Warrant Of Fitness seminars. Taking place in Auckland, Wellington, and for the first time, Christchurch, the free seminars feature a lineup of music industry experts from abroad, including two internationally over-achieving expat New Zealanders. Our speakers will be discussing issues about what makes an act internationally 'roadworthy', examining skills and attributes that are critical to offshore success, and discussing techniques and strategies to maximise your chances abroad. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/225 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/221 A wide mix of veterans and newcomers and a so-called 'supergroup' take home the Tuis at the New Zealand Music Awards 2006 announced in Auckland last night. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/221 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/220 In the School of Music at the National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries, The University of Auckland, there are a wide range of postgraduate opportunities for those who want to work at the highest levels. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/220 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/202 The MMF is hosting a series of seminars as part of their Annual General Meeting and Music Managers Awards, this Sunday 15 Oct, at the Schooner Tavern. Each seminar/discussion group will have a panel of industry experts who are there to answer any questions about their specific topic. The morning sessions are open to the public but the afternoon sessions are exclusive to members of MMF. Details are: www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/202 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/217 With less than a week to go until the New Zealand Music Awards 2006, the race is on for the public to snap up the last of the tickets on sale this year. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/217 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/216 Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great privilege and honour to announce to you the Grand Champions of the SmokefreeRockquest 2006! www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/216 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/214 Welcome to another month's worth of news from the Western Isle. The chart action belongs almost entirely to Evermore this month, but there's plenty of other Kiwi bizness doing the rounds. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/214 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/212 Welcome aboard new IMNZ members Hellsquad Records (The Datsuns), Maiden Records (Flip Grater), and Move the Crowd (Juse, Tyree). Great to have you with us! A fresh batch of NZMIC Outward Sound recipients were announced this month, including IMNZ artists Savage, Tyree and John Psathas. Well done to 2006 Silver Scroll recipient Don McGlashan and 2006 Maioha recipient Bennett, both on IMNZ labels; and to the other IMNZ finalists James Milne (Silver Scroll finalist), and Mahinarangi Tocker and Rihitapuwae Tocker (Maioha finalists). www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/212 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/206 This Saturday, one lucky lucky band will win a prize pack worth over 250 million (Zimbabwean) dollars. AND their name will be on the Midget Guitar of Glory! This can only be the Dux-de-Lux RounDUp 2006 Final! www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/206 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/204 An all-star line up will play at next week's APRA Silver Scroll Awards, but just who the organisers have chosen to perform on the night remains a much-guarded secret. www.nzmusic.org.nz Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/204 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/203 624 bands played off in the Rockquest heats around the country. From this, 47 regional finalists participated in NZMIC/Rockquest's 'Contemporary Bands Programme', with bands such as Falter, Autozamm, and NZMIC Dunedin-based mentors, Paul McLennon-Kissel and Hana Fahy. The shortlist of 12 bands, based on 15 minute videos of their original music, have been announced: www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/203 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/199 The Outward Sound scheme, launched by the NZ Music Industry Commission (NZMIC) in December 2005 was established to provide assistance for international market development initiatives. The NZMIC is pleased to announce the third batch of grant recipients for the year. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/199 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/198 Evermore continued their kiwi dominance on the Aussie charts in August, with their album Real Life heading for platinum. With Dreams heading for double-platinum, the Aussies are still claiming Evermore as their own - they are at #1 for Australian Artist Airplay, as well as coming in at #1 for two weeks running on Australia's Music Pulse survey. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/198 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/200 The finalists in 15 categories for the New Zealand Music Awards 2006 have been announced at a function in Auckland today (September 6). Finalists in multiple categories include Bic Runga and Elemeno P with four finalists' nods each while The Bleeders and Frontline are finalists in three awards. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/201 After two sunny afternoons at the Dux-de-Lux, RDU98.5FM is pleased to announce the semi-finalists of the Dux-de-Lux RounDUp 2006. This year, the judges were blown away by the quality of the new acts. This is going to make for great semi-finals and a hotly contested final. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/201 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/193 Solo singer song-writers and musicians are being sought to perform as part of this summers, free concert series on the North Shore and Waitakere City. Solo performers from these regions who would like to be considered, are asked to send their performer bio and demo CD to Ripple Productions, c/- NSCC Events & Promotions, Private Bag 93500, Takapuna or email: events@rippleproductions.co.nz. All performers are paid and bio must be received no later than 30th September 2006. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/193 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/195 The finalists for the 2006 APRA Silver Scroll Award, NZ's most prestigious songwriting prize, have been announced. The finalists are: Dann Hume, Jon Hume, Peter Hume (Evermore) - 'Running' James Milne (Lawrence Arabia and The Reduction Agents) - 'The Pool' Don McGlashan - 'Bathe in the River' Don McGlashan - 'Miracle Sun' Anika Moa- 'Stolen Hill' www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/195 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/194 The three finalists for the 2006 APRA Maioha Award for best waiata have been chosen. The three finalist waiata are: 'Matariki' - Ngatai Huata 'E Hine' - Richard Randell (Bennett) 'Taku Kotiro' - Mahinarangi Tocker & Rihitapuwae Tocker www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/194 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/191 Radio One 91FM is excited to announce the return of the RADIO ONE 91FM HIGH SCHOOL DEMO COMPETITION "Our Band is Better than your Band". www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/191 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/189 Former NZMIC Musicians Mentor, Trevor Coleman, has been nominated not once, but twice, for an illustrious Emmy Award, in the category of 'Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Music and Sound.' www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/189 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/188 IMNZ are pleased to announce that they are hosting a seminar on Monday August 28 with David Vodicka, Chair of AIR (the Australian equivalent of IMNZ). David is also an entertainment lawyer and one of the Directors of Australian independent label Rubber Records. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/188 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/190 The judging process has been completed for this year's APRA Silver Scroll Award. The five finalists, chosen by an anonymous panel of judges, will be announced next Wednesday 30 August. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/190 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/186 Christchurch's own band competition is about to take off again in 2006. The event is open to all musical styles and genres and for musicians from Christchurch and beyond. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/186 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/185 Bands will be given the opportunity to capture their live performance and energy at a great new venue in Newmarket. Their performance will be professionally recorded and filmed. Bands then select their best song to be broadcast as a live performance clip on "Top of the Rocks". They will also be interviewed for the show. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/185 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/183 MONEY The dollar, Filthy lucre, Coin, Gravy, Bread, Bucks, Loot… PPNZ (Phonographic Performances New Zealand) want to talk money with you. Find out how PPNZ is working for you. What is the RAP fund and how does it work? Learn (quickly) how broadcasting and public performance fees are collected and distributed to New Zealand recording artists…..And its different to your APRA - it's a whole other source of income! www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/183 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/184 Make sure you get in early to register your band/business to attend SXSW 2007! www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/184 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/182 Back in May while we were in the throes of NZ Music Month there was also a little country to the west called Australia where some musical stuff was going on. We'll tell you what Kiwis were getting up to across the ditch in the month of May - but first let's get to the most recent news from June. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/182 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/176 Once again the IMNZ crew have many activities to report, both home and away, so here is your latest dose of IMNZ news to help drive away the winter blues... www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/176 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/177 Saturday 29th July, event starts at 4pm Dorothy Winstone Centre - Auckland Girls Grammar School Howe St, Auckland All ages, family event Free entry Performances by Op Shop, Mahinarangi Tocker, The Bads, Steve Abel, Paul &Meesh Bosauder, Reb Fountain, Unity Pacific, Gasoline Cowboy with more to be confirmed. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/177 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/178 This week it is Radio One's biggest party - Onefest! Onefest is celebrating it's 10-year anniversary, so we are partying up large with 4 nights of massive gigs, a record fair in the weekend and a movie screening tonight! Make sure you write the following juicy little added extras in your diary: www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/178 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/175 This international event is the world's hottest competition for unsigned acts where bands battle it out in aseries of heats, semi-finals, regional finals and a national final, where one representative from each country is chosen to compete in the international arena at the World Final. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/175 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/174 The date has been set for New Zealand's premier song writing awards. The prestigious 2006 APRA Silver Scroll Award will be presented at an exclusive invite - only event at the Auckland Town Hall on Wednesday 20 September. www.nzmusic.org.nz Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/174 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/173 Entries are now open for Smokefree Pacifica Beats. For the second year running Pacifica Beats is a seperate competition from the Smokefree Rockquest and it's bigger and better than ever! As well as Pacifica Beats there are two new categories, the MC and Beatboxing battles. There are cash prizes to be won plus the opportunity to have your single professionally recorded and released. To enter go here or ask your music teacher, entries close July 31st: http://www.theset.co.nz/SFPB/Howtoenter www.nzmusic.org.nz Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/173 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/170 Four nights of FREE gigs plus a Record Fair! Radio One's Onefest is celebrating its 10 year anniversary this year - that's 10 years of bringing the brightest and most talented New Zealand bands and DJs to perform exclusively FREE for Dunedin audiences!! This year's killer line up includes the following - www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/170 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/171 Christchurch's #1 creative export is our talent! While artists such as Scribe, Hayley Westenra, Bic Runga, Boh Runga (Stellar*), Dallas Tamaira (Fat Freddy's Drop), Anika Moa, Julia Deans (Fur Patrol) and bands such as The Feelers, Shapeshifter and Zed have achieved considerable success, both nationally and internationally, they have not been able to do so while based in Christchurch. This situation has always been accepted as necessary for success, but in 2006 with modern communication technologies and a global music culture, the question has to beg - why? www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/171 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/169 The NZ Music Industry Commission is pleased to host a seminar that will shed some light on the music-related aspects of MySpace.com. Berkeley University's Danah Boyd will share her insights in a discussion with Aaron Dustin to be held at the NZMIC offices on Monday July 3rd www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/169 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/168 As the winter sets in much news is coming in about IMNZ artists and labels doing good things in other parts of the world - in places where it's hopefully warmer than here! www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/168 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/167 Tai Poutini Polytechnic will be delivering a new programme at the Music and Audio Institute of NZ (mainz) Auckland Campus from July 2006. The Diploma in Creative Enterprise is designed to assist graduates to develop a sustainable career in the music industry or other creative areas through establishing and maintaining a successful small business. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/167 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/166 Community groups and professional composers have until the end of this month to come up with proposals for forming a creative partnership over the next year. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/166 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/165 Whether you be an expat residing in Ole Blighty, or you just like to point your English mates to some great NZ Music, there is plenty of choice in the coming weeks around London. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/165 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/164 3.6.06 - The best in NZ Country music song writing and recording has been acknowledged in Gore tonight at the NZ Country Music Awards. 'Tamworth' by Jools Topp has been named the APRA Best Country Music Song and Shane Warner received the RIANZ Best Country Music Album Tui Award for Absolutely. www.nzmusic.org.nz Sat, 03 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/164 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/163 We're finally there - the 500th #1 Single since the Official NZ Music Charts were first published on May 2 1975. The honour goes to newcomer Gnarls Barkley's Crazy. Already a poster-child internationally for the emerging digital music market, the song moves one place to claim the top spot this week knocking the 499th Hips Don't Lie by Shakira and Wyclef Jean to #2. It's the first straight 'Crazy' #1 for New Zealand, although Fine Young Cannibals spent four weeks at the summit in 1989 with the 193rd #1 She Drives Me Crazy. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/163 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/162 OK, so we're used to being busy, but is it my imagination or has this NZ Music Month sent everything truly out of control? In a good way, of course... www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 29 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/162 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/160 This Saturday, May 27th Auckland's K' Rd will be transformed into a graffiti Mecca. As the clubs begin to empty out in the early hours of the morning, construction will begin on ten temporary walls which will be transformed over the day into New Zealand's entries into the world's biggest graffiti competition WRITE4GOLD. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/160 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/158 The NZ Warriors got well and truly into the spirit of NZ Music Month over the weekend, with a bevy of musicians invited to watch them absolutely demolish reigning premiers Wests Tigers 34-12. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/158 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/159 Of course this programme runs all year in schools around NZ but many schools have chosen MAY to start as part of their MAY music month celebrations. Its now the 4th week of term and great reports have come in .. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/159 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/157 Tai Poutini Polytechnic will be delivering a new programme at its Music and Audio Institute of NZ (MAINZ) Auckland campus from July 2006. The Diploma in Creative Enterprise is designed assist graduates to develop a sustainable career in the music industry or other creative area through establishing and maintaining a successful small business. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/157 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/156 For a bunch of Auckland secondary school students, last night was the musical highlight of the year when they got to play on stage with NZ's best acts. The 45 students from 18 Auckland secondary schools were on stage and under the spotlights with Yulia, Steriogram, The Exponents and Deceptikonz. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/156 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/155 THIS WEEKS NZ MUSIC MONTH HIGHLIGHTS It is Monday 22nd May - Day #22 of NZ Music Month 2006. Back by popular demand and just in time for Music Month is APRA seminar Songwriter Speaks. At recent APRA events the most common feedback has been that members want to hear from fellow songwriters who have forged successful careers in music. Tomorrow night at APRAs Auckland offices Brad Carter (Steriogram) and Nathan Haines speak about their song writing methods and their experiences in the local and international music industry. To attend RSVP to: abodsworth@apra.com.au www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/155 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/152 This year's launch of NZ Music Month saw the Wellington Town Hall invaded by a bunch of enthusiastic youngsters keen to celebrate the start of the month, and more importantly rock out to live performances by The Bleeders, Deja Voodoo, and Cherry's Gemstones. The massive free show, made possible by the support of Vodafone and the cooperation of the Wellington City Council, kickstarted NZ Music Month 2006 on a high. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/152 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/153 It is Monday 15th May - Day #15 of NZ Music Month 2006. Tomorrow night The Bleeders, Deja Voodoo and Cherry's Gemstones are performing live in your living room. C4 came down to Wellington to party it up and film the gig that launched over 600 others this month. Join Jane Yee and Clarke Gayford for NZ Music Month's Biggest All Ages Gig, tomorrow night 8.00pm on C4. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/153 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/149 Rhombus Live, Batucada Sound Machine, Rhian Sheehan and Module come together for "Steaming for a Cause" at Galatos on June 3rd 2006 in association with DaimlerChrysler and HofmannPresents. Steaming for a Cause brings us some of New Zealand's finest musicians and aims to raise awareness of Cancer among the 20-30 year old community of New Zealand. Through celebration, we support those who have, who are or who will be affected by Cancer. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/149 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/150 If you're planning on entering your next great recording in the NZ Music Awards 2006 you'd better get into gear! Nominations for this year's awards in October are now open at www.nzmusicawards.co.nz and the finalists are due to be announced in Auckland on September 8. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/150 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/151 Seasoned Country music pros and promising newcomers are honoured at this year's New Zealand Country Music Awards. Two awards are presented on the night; the APRA Best Country Music Song and the RIANZ Tui award for Best Country Music Album. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/151 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/172 To be precise it is a tiny bit more than a month since the end of NZ Music Month 2006, but with a staggering amount having gone on in May it's taken us a while to get our heads around just how massive the celebration was this year. www.nzmusic.org.nz Sun, 07 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/172 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/148 Are you year 12 or 13 at a secondary school between Albany and Pukekohe in Auckland? Do you play an instrument or sing? www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 04 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/148 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/146 With NZ Music Month upon us again, C4 did something profound (and very grown up!) We sat down and thought about what the month meant to us, and what we - as one of the only nationwide, free to air music channel in the whole wide world, wanted to do about it. We decided, that to us - NZ Music Month is about taking time to discover the new, refl ect on the past - and celebrate being lucky enough to be a part of the whole thing. Awwww. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/146 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/147 Sunday's launch gig for NZ Music Month launch gig was a huge success, with a bunch of boisterous young 'uns joining the Bleeders, Deja Voodoo, and Cherry's Gemstones in the Wellington Town Hall to celebrate the start of the month. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/147 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/145 Burger Fuel is proud to announce that throughout the month of May we will be celebrating NZ Music and supporting New Zealand Music Month by featuring Live bands and DJs at all Auckland Burger Fuel Stores. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/145 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/143 Independent Music New Zealand, the association of New Zealand-owned record labels and distributors, has forged into the first part of 2006 with some new developments. At the IMNZ Annual General Meeting held on April 28, a new Chairperson was elected, and four new Board members were inducted also. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/143 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/144 Yesterday The Bleeders, Deja Voodoo and Cherry's Gemstones launched NZ Music Month 2006 at the Wellington Town Hall. The guys (and ladies) did a first-class job of kicking off the festivities and the kids did a first-class job of supporting NZ Music Month with many in the crowd already having rushed out to purchase a NZ Music Month tee from Hallensteins. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/144 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/142 While excitement has been building quickly ahead of this weekend's official NZ Music Month 2006 All Ages Launch gig in Wellington, the weather has gotten the better of us. Showers in the Capital this week mean that to make it more pleasant for everyone - including Waitangi Park's groundskeepers! - Sunday's celebration of homegrown talent will no longer be held outdoors, but in Wellington Town Hall. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/142 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/139 The finalists for the 2006 Pacific Music Awards have been announced and Savage leads the field with three spots followed by a bunch of artists who get two nods. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/139 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/140 Following on from last year's NZ Music Month launch in Auckland, with Wellington's favourite sons Shihad rocking the socks off thousands of drenched fans in Aotea Square, comes the unveiling of the line-up for this year's free All Ages festivities. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/140 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/141 The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand has joined forces with the New Zealand Federation Against Copyright Theft (NZFA©T) to combat music and movie piracy. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/141 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/137 The premier awards show during NZ Music Month 2006 is taking place on Friday May 12 at the Genesis Theatre, TelstraClear Pacific in Manukau City. Pacific Music Awards are a time to celebrate musical achievements by Pacific artists. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/137 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/138 The Apple Division of Renaissance is giving you the opportunity to attend an audio event hosted by internationally recognised Kiwi artists. Presenting "Play Music", the series that will prime the next generation of award winners. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/138 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/134 Once again NZ Music Month is shaping up to be HUGE! www.nzmusicmonth.co.nz <http://www.nzmusicmonth.co.nz/> will be keeping all you lucky punters in the loop with all the happenings across New Zealand… and it looks like 2006 is the busiest NZ Music Month yet. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/134 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/136 May is officially New Zealand Music Month, and to celebrate, the Auckland Art Gallery, Toi o Tamaki would like to offer itself as a venue to applaud the wealth of talent being produced and promoted by local record labels. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/136 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/133 As promised, here is some more news on the intrepid Kiwis who played this year's SXSW. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/133 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/131 If you're at secondary school in Auckland and fancy yourself as a member of Steriogram or The Exponents or Deceptikonz, now's time to start rehearsing for your chance to perform with your Kiwi music idols. www.nzmusic.org.nz Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/131 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/132 Pat Pattison, internationally respected teacher of lyric-writing and liberal arts professor at Berklee College of Music, Boston, will be visiting New Zealand in April 2006. www.nzmusic.org.nz Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/132 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/129 New Zealand bands at SXSW pick up coverage in The Austin Chronicle, The New York Times, Pitchfork Media, Austin-American Statesman, Radio KLBJ, KUT FM and Time Magazine. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/129 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/128 It's official! Black IS the new BLACK... again. Bogans raise that glass of homebrew, Goths put those candles down, Hip Hop kids just get down and Emo kids… well you can stop crying because this year NZ Music Month is back and in BLACK. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/128 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/126 Check out what has been happening in the busy world of IMNZ during February. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/126 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/127 The MMF is pleased to announce the first seminar series for 2006 will be with Gary Fortune from the Outward Sound initiative. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/127 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/125 The NZ Music Industry Commission is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of Outward Sound grants: www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/125 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/124 South Canterbury's Lorina Harding is the winner of the Tui for New Zealand's Best Folk Album of 2004/5 for her CD Clean Break. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/124 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/123 APRA NZ is moving to new premises in Mt Eden on Tuesday 31st January. www.nzmusic.org.nz Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/123 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/119 New Zealand companies look set to have one of their most successful years ever at MIDEM. Over 9300 international music industry delegates are present at the French trade show, including independent and major record companies, music publishers, online & traditional distributors, live music professionals, A&R executives, agents, producers, promoters, import/exporters, manufacturers, service companies, retailers, attorneys and rights organisations. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/119 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/122 Fat Freddy's Drop's stellar year continues with the Wellington seven-piece group the most successful New Zealand act on the album charts in 2005. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/122 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/120 Check out what has been happening in the busy world of IMNZ during January. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/120 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/121 The Kiwi-born co-founder of Real Groovy Records and artists with Canadian and Irish backgrounds are the three finalists for New Zealand's Best Folk Album of 2005. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/121 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/118 The first round of applications for the NZMIC's new Outward Sound programme close on Tuesday January 31st. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/118 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/117 The latest batch of NZ artists who have confirmed to play this year's South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas is... www.nzmusic.org.nz Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/117 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/115 Read all about it! www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/115 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/116 There's a change of date for next year's Pacific Music Awards. The Pacific Music awards Committee has announced that in 2006 the awards will be held during New Zealand Music Month. They will take place on May 12 at the Telstra Clear Pacific venue in Manukau City. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/116 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/114 The NZ Music Industry Commission today announced the launch of Outward Sound, an international music market development grants programme. The NZ Government has explored the establishment of such a scheme for some time, and today's announcement unveiling Outward Sound is the culmination of several years' consultation with the NZ music industry. www.nzmusic.org.nz Fri, 09 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/114 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/112 The NZ Music Industry Commission is excited to announce the complete first list of New Zealand artists invited to perform at South By Southwest 2006. Asked to join over one thousand acts from around the world to celebrate South By Southwest's 20th Anniversary next year are: www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/112 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/113 Date: Monday 5 December 2005 Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm Venue: Training Room, Ground Floor, Burns House, 10 George St, Dunedin Read on for more details. . . www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/113 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/111 The year is running away very rapidly, and everyone is so busy at the moment. If you can, take a breather and have a read of the latest IMNZ news - there are SO many exciting things happening at the moment. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 24 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/111 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/109 Youth, eh! They are the future…the future of New Zealand music! And Radio One wants to nurture the talent, and generally contribute to the awesomeness that is the future of music in our fine land! This is why Radio One is holding our inaugural high school demo competition "My Band Is Better Than Your Band!" www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/109 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/110 Wellington Music Week is an industry-led and inspired event that celebrates the quality and success of music in the Creative Capital. It also encourages collaboration between music and other creative industries for long-term development. This year special focus is placed on creating links between local music and screen production industries. Wellington Music Week 2005 kicks off on 21 November. It features music seminars, performances and networking opportunities aim to showcase and develop Wellington's music industry. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/110 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/108 In May of this year the NZ Music Month Committee teamed up with Hallensteins to make the official NZ Music Month 2005 T-shirt available for sale for the first ever time. This was a highly successful campaign which saw thousands of New Zealanders showing their support for the annual promotion of local music. The proceeds earned by the Committee came to over $10,000 and are being donated to two music-based charities, the Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust and the Music Education Trust of Aotearoa NZ (METANZ). www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 02 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/108 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/107 This is a last reminder for entering the 2005 International Songwriting Competition. If you are planning to mail in your entry, it must be posted on or before Monday, October 31. If it's more convenient for you to submit online, our online submission platform is open until 11:59 p.m. EST, October 31. After this date, there will be no further extensions. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 26 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/107 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/106 IMNZ-related artists Fat Freddy's Drop, P-Money, Del Rey System, Scribe, SJD and Ardijah all were awarded Tuis at the 2005 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards - good on you, mates. www.nzmusic.org.nz Fri, 21 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/106 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/105 If you are thinking about applying to play at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, next March, you only have a few days to get your application in via the South by Southwest website http://www.sxsw.com. International applications must be received through the online application process by Monday October 24th. That's this coming Monday… www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 19 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/105 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/101 Frontseat's Music Episode this Sunday 9th October, 10.20pm on TV One. Read on for details! www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 06 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/101 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/102 For the past two years, New Zealanders have taken home top honors, winning the overall Grand Prize in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC). No other songwriting competition in the world has awarded its top prize to a New Zealander, let alone two years in a row. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 06 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/102 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/103 APRA is pleased to introduce the inaugural APRA NZ Professional Development Award (PDA) to our NZ members. This award offers $10,000, travel and recognition to music writers in the early stages of their careers. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 06 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/103 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/104 An exciting mix of new and seasoned Kiwi music talent has taken home the 21 Tui Awards at the 2005 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards announced Wednesday October 5 at the Aotea Centre-THE EDGE® in Auckland. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 06 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/104 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/100 The Music Managers' Forum (MMF) is pleased to announce the winners in the 2nd Annual Music Management Awards, held yesterday (Sun 2 Oct) in Auckland. A large panel of music industry experts were asked to vote this year, whitling down the list of over 70 MMF members nationwide to decide on this years finalists and eventual winnners The MMF also presented two honourary awards - Industry Champion and Outstanding Achievment in Music Management - which were decided by the MMF executive committee. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 03 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/100 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/99 After becoming a major sponsor of the 2005 New Zealand Music Awards, the Apple Division of Renaissance now give you the opportunity to attend an audio event hosted by internationally recognised kiwi artists CLINTON BRADLEY / BRAD CARTER - FREE EVENT! www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/99 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/97 KIWI FM presents MMF OCTOBER SESSIONS & AWARDS 2005 THIS SUNDAY 2ND OCTOBER The Music Managers' Forum (MMF) is pleased to announce the finalists in the 2nd Annual Music Management Awards. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 26 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/97 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/92 Last week was Radio One NZ Music Week, and with it being Radio One's 21st year of broadcast, we had the rather brilliant idea - if I do say so myself - of getting listeners to vote for their favourite NZ song, like ever! Seems that there were hundreds of Radio One listeners just waiting for the opportunity to express their opinion on this very important matter! And, the moment you have been waiting for! www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/92 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/93 Want to learn more about the New Zealand music industry? The Music Managers' Forum are holding their annual October Sessions on Sunday 2 October 2005. This is a great event, where some of New Zealand's music industry leaders share their knowledge. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/93 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/94 This new series is a single-camera comedy about a single mother who makes ends meet by selling marijuana in suburban Los Angeles. The series exposes the dirty little secrets that lie behind the pristine lawns and shiny closed doors of homes in the fictional town of Agrestic, California. Mary Louise Parker stars as a suburban mom who resorts to selling weed to support her family. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/94 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/95 Pacific Songwriting Competition is an annual songwriting competition now in its second year offering $40 000 in cash prizes. All genres, all nations and all songwriters are eligible. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/95 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/90 We'd like to start by welcoming our new members - Elite, MGS Records and Rhythmethod. Nice to have you with us! www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/90 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/91 The Top 5 finalists in the 2005 Play It Strange National Secondary School Songwriting Competition are (in alphabetical order); www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/91 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/89 Manager - International Division www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 19 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/89 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/88 The NZ Music Industry Commission is pleased to provide more information on our upcoming 'Warrant of Fitness: Driving International Success' series of seminars with NZ music industry experts from home and abroad. Our speakers will be discussing issues about what makes a band internationally 'roadworthy' - which skills and attributes are critical to this - and learn techniques that will assist in developing music careers that are export-ready. www.nzmusic.org.nz Fri, 16 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/88 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/86 Composer Ross Harris was congratulated for opening up 'a whole new world of tuba sound!' when he was announced as the winner of the 2005 SOUNZ Contemporary Award for his Labyrinth, for tuba and orchestra. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/86 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/87 Now you can learn basic or complex music composing and arranging techniques by attending 'The Writing Musician', going into it's 5th semester in Auckland with stage 1 starting 31st October. Each of the three stage is held Mondays and Thursdays (6.30 - 8.30pm) over 3 weeks www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/87 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/84 The award for the waiata 'Tini Whetu' was presented to the mother and daughter songwriting team by Toi Maori's Garry Nicholas at tonight's exclusive APRA Silver Scroll Awards at the Auckland Town Hall. The audience was then treated to a performance of 'Tini Whetu' by Kathy Phillips and the Kevin Field Trio in an intimate, jazz style interpretation. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 13 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/84 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/85 The Hume Brothers of Evermore have won New Zealand's most prestigious music award - the APRA Silver Scroll. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 13 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/85 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/82 FREE RADIO ONE SAMPLER CD BEST EVER 21 NZ SONGS NZ MUSIC QUIZ NIGHT LIVE-TO-AIRS Get yourself prepared for Radio One's celebration of New Zealand music! NZ Music Week is coming soon… Monday 12th through to Sunday 18th September only on Radio One 91fm. What's a-happening: www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/82 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/78 The Auckland Town Hall plays host next Monday to what promises to be the biggest night in New Zealand's musical calendar - the 2005 APRA Silver Scroll Awards. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 06 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/78 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/79 Highest Placing NZ Singles on Australian Chart for July #11 P-Money ft Scribe - Stop The Music #34 Fast Crew - I Got Highest Placing NZ Albums on Australian Chart for July #16 Scribe - The Crusader #27 Evermore - Dreams #47 The Finn Brothers - Everyone Is Here www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 06 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/79 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/77 For the benefit of Australian & NZ artists the SxSW website has opened one week earlier than anticipated. If you have been thinking about applying to perform in Austin, Texas next year it's possible to get your submissions in early. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 29 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/77 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/75 The line-up for Lake Wanaka's sixth Rippon Festival has been announced. The event, scheduled for Saturday 4th February next year at Rippon Vineyard, will feature Shihad, Shapeshifter, Kora, Fat Freddy's Drop, Tribalincs, Pluto, P-Bass Expressway, Fly My Pretties, The Mint Chicks, The Phoenix Foundation and Hollie Smith. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 24 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/75 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/76 Back in June Satellite Media and Dawn Raid came together to take over New Zealand's only Hip Hop magazine, Back2Basics. Since then we have been working on putting together our re-launch issue and we know you'll be impressed. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 24 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/76 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/74 Read on to find out what has been happening during August in the world of Independent Music New Zealand. . . www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 22 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/74 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/71 The finalists for the technical categories in the 2005 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards have been announced. There are three Technical Awards, Best Album Cover, Best Engineer and Best Producer. The winners are to be announced and the Tui trophies presented at the Finalists' Announcement and Technical Awards on September 2 at The Hilton Auckland. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 17 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/71 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/70 Roll over New Zealand Idol; when it comes to boosting young people's musical confidence, talent, and enjoyment, a new Arts Curriculum resource, free to secondary schools and a range of tertiary institutions, is proving a big hit. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 10 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/70 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/68 The MMF is stoked to present a seminar series with RIANZ and PPNZ. Mark Roach from PPNZ and Dean Cameron, the RAP fund manager, will be discussing the roles that these organisations play in the New Zealand music industry and how they can benefit your artist. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 09 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/68 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/69 Check out the new website that lets you know what is going on in the party city of Dunedin. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 08 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/69 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/65 Radio One is happy to announce a makeover of their Sunday programming introducing two new shows to enhance the wealth of specialist music. Indeed, Sunday will now be a bricolage of the established talent already gracing the programme plus new talent that the Radio One headhunters have gone out of their way to find. In short, Radio One is going to be funkified and weirdified. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 27 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/65 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/64 The Canterbury Development Corporation has great pleasure in inviting you (or a musician you know) to a FREE seminar with Lorraine Barry Saturday 6 August 10am - 1pm @ Zinc (194 Manchester St) www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 26 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/64 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/63 It's less than 1 week to go!! OMEGA DAWN have been confirmed as the major entertainment act for the 2005 Wellington City Snowboard Jam event - set to explode on Sat 30th July, this inner city event features an exciting snowboarding setup consisting of fully constructed ramps, tons of snow, and some of the country's top snowboarders… all happening downtown in Wellington's civic square, intercepted by a set of pure energy by Hawkes Bay rock group 'Omega Dawn'. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 25 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/63 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/62 95bFM is very pleased to announce some exciting new developments in our weekday Breakfast show. From August 1 two will become three when Camilla and Noelle are joined by long serving 95bFM DJ Jason 'Rockpig' Hall. www.nzmusic.org.nz Fri, 22 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/62 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/60 Onefest is an annual four-night showcase of the finest established and emerging musical talent from around New Zealand, offered free of charge to all holders of the amazing Radio One Onecard. Every year, dedicated scouts from Radio One scour the country for fresh, under-appreciated, and just plain talented artists to make up the Onefest roster. Onefest gives Dunedinites a chance to be in on the ground floor - to see tomorrow's local superstars, who might not otherwise tour Dunedin at this early stage in their careers. In the past, Onefest has featured artists like Scribe and the Phoenix Foundation, who were up-and-comers at the time but are now household names. This August, get ready to abandon your reality TV and your two-bar heater, because there's no better reason to get off the couch and get out amongst it than Onefest, free with your 2005 Onecard. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 21 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/60 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/61 On Monday (UK time) the BBC's Radio One continued its stellar lineup of One World radio show specialist programmes. Following on from shows featuring Thievery Corporation and Tiefschwarz, Radio One broadcast a two hour New Zealand Music Special as this week's instalment of the show. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 21 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/61 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/59 Read on to find out what has been happening during July in the world of Independent Music New Zealand. . . www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/59 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/58 Highest Placing NZ Singles on Australian Chart For June #7 P-Money ft Scribe - Stop The Music #25 Fast Crew - I Got Highest Placing NZ Albums on Australian Chart For June #11 Shihad - Love Is The New Hate #14 Scribe - The Crusader #27 Evermore - Dreams www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 18 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/58 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/57 Entries are due next week for the Silver Scroll Award, the APRA Maioha Award and the SOUNZ Contemporary Award. The awards are open to elected APRA members and recognise creative excellence in the fields of popular music, Maori music, and contemporary classical music, respectively. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 14 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/57 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/56 Back of the Y presents "Bogans' Heroes" the amazing new prison based comedy. The new TV show premieres on TV2 Wednesday 20th of july at 1125pm. It features the D4, the Bleeders and Elemeno p as well as Deja Voodoo. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 13 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/56 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/54 This Sunday the Saint James Theatre, Auckland will be transformed into an underwater world hosting bands, artists, DJs and VJs, all in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 07 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/54 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/55 It's official. This month Fleet FM proudly celebrates a second birthday in business. And as part of the momentous occasion, Fleet FM is attempting what no other NZ radio station (in their right mind) would ever do - a 31 hour radio show! www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 07 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/55 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/53 The Triumph CD compilation has raised almost $40,000 for The Breast Cancer Research Trust. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 05 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/53 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/52 Has it really been a whole month since NZ Music Month 2005 wrapped up? With so much great local music to take in it hardly feels like it, but one month down the track the NZMIC is pleased to present a round-up of results for the fifth NZ Music Month. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 30 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/52 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/51 The Creative New Zealand funding deadline is creeping up on us.... So, the Music Managers' Forum has organised a seminar series with Rose Campbell the music adviser from Creative New Zealand. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/51 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/49 The legendary Flying Nun post-punk band Children's Hour who went on to become the Headless Chickens have reformed after 21 years to play shows in Auckland and Wellington to support the release of a new live album. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/49 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/50 Entries are now open for the 2005 Silver Scroll Awards. Elected APRA members are invited to submit their works for the Silver Scroll Award, the APRA Maioha Award and the SOUNZ Contemporary Award. The awards recognise creative excellence in the fields of popular music, Maori music, and contemporary classical music, respectively. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 23 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/50 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/48 Here is the latest update for the Australasian Music Business Conference. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 23 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/48 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/45 The NZ Music Industry Commission is pleased to announce a short seminar series taking place the week starting Monday 20 June. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 14 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/45 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/43 Wellington based composer Stephen Gallagher has headed to Paris to compose music and design sound for the La Comedie de Picardie, a French National Theatre based in Amiens. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 13 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/43 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/44 It's true! Tall Dwarfs are to return to the USA this year to tour with their pals Olivia Tremor Control, by special request. This is nothing short of a seismic event for die-hard U.S. independent music fans. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 13 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/44 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/38 The 7th AustralAsian Music Business Conference presented by Apple Computer Australia has been announced for August 11-13 (Thursday to Saturday) from 10am to 5:30pm at Sydney's Superdome with over 50 speakers to participate in 9 90 minute seminars with a 30 minute keynote speech by industry leaders each day and two hours of post-conference networking each evening. Produced by IMMEDIA! every other year, it's anticipated that attendance in 2005 will top the 660 mark reached in 2003 with a broad ranging series of crucial topics and a vast array of participants from all levels of the music industry food chain. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 09 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/38 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/40 95bfm.com has gone under the knife and the result looks pretty damn good. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 09 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/40 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/41 Choice new songs on lately... www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 09 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/41 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/39 So here they are. What was your score? www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 07 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/39 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/36 The results are in, and the last of the legal challenges seen off. Who would have thought a pub quiz would be so competitive? www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 02 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/36 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/34 International tours later this year by hot New Zealand bands Fat Freddy's Drop, Dimmer and Jakob are among the projects offered grants in the latest funding round of the Arts Board of Creative New Zealand. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/34 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/35 Go on, test your knowledge! Answers will be up on Tuesday June 7. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/35 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/32 Martin and the band are pleased to announce The Chills will be playing a special one-off set at Carisbrook Stadium on June 18. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 31 May 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/32 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/33 Mere hours remain in NZ Music Month 2005, and this year we're wrapping up with an event to test the trivia mettle of the local music industry on a topic they should know plenty about - NZ Music. www.nzmusic.org.nz Tue, 31 May 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/33 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/29 In the last ten years, Sommerset's following has swelled from a dedicated core of hometown (New Zealand) supporters to thousands of listeners in over 15 countries. From Invercargill to Prague, Sommerset's dedication to touring their heartfelt blend of hardcore, punk and rock has been virtually unsurpassed. In the last ten years Sommerset have released three full length albums and numerous EP's, toured the globe on numerous occasions, played with some of the biggest names in music today and continued to deliver high quality New Zealand music to the world. Most importantly Sommerset have always done things their own way and now after 10 amazing years the boys from Sommerset are going their own ways. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/29 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/30 After an eight year hiatus, a second album from OMC is underway. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/30 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/31 Winners of the 2005 bNet New Zealand Music Awards were announced last night Friday May 27th at the Auckland Town Hall. www.nzmusic.org.nz Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/31 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/26 Be watching TV2 on May 21 from 7.30pm for live performances of each song followed by the chance for you to text in your vote for your favourite song. The winner receives $10,000 from the Play It Strange Trust. www.nzmusic.org.nz Fri, 20 May 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/26 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/23 Voting closed 12pm today for the 2005 bNet NZ Music Awards, and once again we have received an overwhelming response from the public. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 18 May 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/23 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/22 There's now less than one month left to get your entries into the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 18 May 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/22 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/25 With a staggering number of events and activities having taken place so far this May, it's hard to believe that they've all taken place inside two weeks, bringing us to halfway in NZ Music Month 2005. This seems like a good point to take a quick breather, recap on the last couple of crazy weeks, and look ahead to Music Month's home straight. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 18 May 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/25 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/20 Check out this website for information about new music initiatives in the Wairarapa. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 12 May 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/20 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/18 Shihad launched NZ Music Month 2005 with an incredible free performance in Aotea Square! C4 will be screening the full gig on Thursday 12th May at 8.30pm as part of their NZ Music Month programming. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 11 May 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/18 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/19 Voting for the 2005 bNet NZ Music Awards closes this Friday (May 13), so hurry up and <a href="http://www.bnet.co.nz"target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to make sure you have your say! www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 11 May 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/19 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/17 The big black juggernaut that is NZ Music Month 2005 is only three days away from taking the field, so while we run it through the last of the drills before kickoff here are three good reasons to be excited: www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 28 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/17 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/14 Hon Jim Anderton, Minister for Economic Development, has today announced a welcome boost in investment for the growth of New Zealand music. The NZ Music Industry Commission (NZMIC) and NZ On Air are each to receive funding to implement new domestic and international programmes. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/14 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/7 With most of the New Zealand artists who played this year's South By Southwest (SXSW) music conference safely back home from Austin, Texas, the New Zealand Music Industry Commission (NZMIC) would like to offer a round of applause to those bands who participated in SXSW 2005. www.nzmusic.org.nz Wed, 06 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/7 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/6 New Zealand Music Month turns five this May, and to mark the event the iconic target takes a fashion tip from musicians nationwide and goes black. www.nzmusic.org.nz Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/6 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/11 As a result of huge public demand, the NZ Music Month Committee has teamed up with Hallensteins to make the official NZ Music Month 2005 T-shirt available for sale for the first time! www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/11 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/10 New Zealand Music Month is very pleased to announce the return home of SHIHAD to perform a FREE one-off show at Auckland's Aotea Square on Sunday 1st May, to mark the official launch of NZ Music Month 2005. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/10 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/24 Satellite Media and Dawn Raid Entertainment are proud to announce the re-launch of New Zealand Hip Hop magazine Back2Basics. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/24 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/27 Sunday 29th May, TV One - All Black Anton Oliver and Mu, the band-leader of current chart-toppers Fat Freddy's Drop, tell Oliver Driver what music and rugby can learn from each other. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/27 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/28 The makers of a second series of the television documentary series 'Give It A Whirl' are looking for film and videotape of local musicians from the 50s, 60s and 70s. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/28 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/37 The winners of the Pacific Songwriting Competition have been announced - check out their website for the full winners list. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/37 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/42 New Zealand music and news with Liz Barry, Musical Chairs featuring The Making of Tuwhare. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/42 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/46 Register now for the Early Bird Rates - extended now until June 30th. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/46 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/47 On the historic anniversary of the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland's Waitamata Harbour, join Steriogram, The D4, Che Fu, Don McGlashan, OpShop and Rhombus with special guests The John Butler Trio from Australia for a multi-media tribute concert at the St James Theatre in Auckland. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/47 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/73 The finalists for the APRA Silver Scroll Award for 2005 have been announced. Rock and roll vies with ballads for New Zealand's most prestigious music award this year, as the songwriters from Pluto, The Mint Chicks and Evermore go up against more wistful offerings from Goldenhorse's Geoffrey Maddock and Dave Dobbyn in the APRA Silver Scroll Award. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/73 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/80 Variety is the watchword with a heady mix of veteran artists, previous Tui Award winners and new faces as the organisers announce the finalists for the 2005 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/80 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/83 The NZ Music Industry Commission presents 'Warrant of Fitness: Driving International Success' - a series of seminars with NZ music industry experts from home and abroad. Our speakers will be discussing issues about what makes a band internationally 'roadworthy' - which skills and attributes are critical to this - and learn techniques that will assist in developing music careers that are export-ready. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/83 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/96 Session by session information, including who is speaking at each seminar is availble here. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/96 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/130 Check out what has been happening in the busy world of IMNZ during March. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/130 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/161 With NZ Music Month in full swing, it seems like a good idea to cast our attention to the key achievements of our Kiwi acts in Australia over the course of the year so far - starting with April then winding the clock back after that… www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/161 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/179 Acknowledging the best in country music and the new direction it is taking,the National Country Music Awards is both a first for Hamilton and New Zealand in awarding professional artists for their service to Country Music. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/179 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/180 With so much interest in our MySpace at Our Place seminar earlier this month, here's a link to The Big Idea where you can read a summary of what our guest danah boyd had to say about the social networking website. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/180 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/192 Firstly, big ups to the NZ Music Industry Commission, who have provided a financial commitment to IMNZ for the next 12 months so that we can continue our work for New Zealand independent record labels. On you, mates. Check out www.nzmusic.org.nz for more about what they do for the industry. Huge congratulations to the TMD Crew - which featured Askew from Disruptiv - who won the first Write4Gold World Final for graffiti and aerosol art, held in Chemnitz, Germany on August 5. They triumphed over international teams drawn from 21 worldwide regional finals. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/192 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/196 Three orchestral works, each featuring a soloist, have been chosen as finalists for the 2006 SOUNZ Contemporary Award. They are Releasing the Angel by Eve de Castro-Robinson for cello and orchestra, Tumbu by Dylan Lardelli for clarinet and orchestra and Symphony No. 2 for mezzo soprano and orchestra by Ross Harris. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/196 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/197 Just a reminder that if you're thinking about applying to play at South By Southwest you need to do so via their website by October 27th. If you've got any questions about SXSW, please get in touch with Tom Clark at the NZMIC. www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/197 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/218 The MMF is hosting a series of seminars as part of their Annual General Meeting and Music Managers Awards, this Sunday 15 Oct, at the Schooner Tavern. Each seminar/discussion group will have a panel of industry experts who are there to answer any questions about their specific topic. The morning sessions are open to the public but the afternoon sessions are exclusive to members of MMF. Details are: www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/218 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/205 There's plenty on the boil here at the Commission this month. Our domestic, international, and education departments are keeping their hands full, and here's why: www.nzmusic.org.nz Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/