Latest NZ On Air Making Tracks Funding Decisions – April 2014
The latest NZ On Air funding decisions are in for April. This month saw 23 projects get the go-ahead for Making Tracks funding which will see 16 artists receive up to $10,000 for recording a song and...
View Article95bFM Fancy New Band Lineup Announced
The lineup for 95bFM’s eighth annual Fancy New Band showcase has been announced and includes Shunkan, Purple Pilgrims, Race Banyon, Totems, Pals and Heavy. It takes place this year on Friday May 31 at...
View ArticleMaxwell, D’Angelo, Common, Mos Def and More Announced For Soulfest
After a couple of months of rumours, organisers have finally confirmed that Soulfest is heading to Auckland’s Western Springs Stadium this Labour Weekend. The lineup includes Maxwell, D’Angelo,...
View ArticleJanelle Monae and Kimbra’s Show Has Been Cancelled
Janelle Monae and Kimbra’s show, set to take place this Saturday at Auckland’s Vector Arena, has been cancelled. Promoters Live Nation made the announcement on Facebook last night saying, “Due to...
View ArticleBob Dylan To Play Hamilton and Christchurch Shows
After last playing here in 2011, it’s been announced today that Bob Dylan will play two New Zealand shows later this year in Hamilton and Christchurch. The shows bookend a series of Australian tour...
View ArticleWin A Copy Of “Made In America” On DVD
Made In America, the documentary directed by Ron Howard and based on the festival founded by Jay Z, has just been released on DVD and we have five copies to give away to our readers. To win, simply...
View ArticleFlatbush Zombies Announced For Red Bull Sound Select Block Party
Flatbush Zombies have been confirmed as one of the international headline acts set to perform at this year’s Red Bull Sound Select Block Party taking place at three Auckland downtown venues - Nathan...
View ArticleThe All Seeing Hand Announce Tour
Wellington three-piece act The All Seeing Hand, who we profiled back in 2012 as part of Awesome Feeling 6, have just announced a series of tour dates around the country that run throughout June/July....
View ArticleThe Corner (2009 – 2014)
Corner.co.nz, The (2009 – 2014) Born in a time of tumult for local music journalism, into a field crowded by old-guard traditionalists and ad-revenue-focused press release regurgitators, The Corner...
View ArticleWin A Double Pass To “Good Vibrations”
Good Vibrations, the film about Terri Hooley and the Belfast punk scene, is due out in New Zealand cinemas on June 12 and we have five double passes to give away to our readers. To win, simply fill...
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