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MAINZ need bands

Audio Engineering students are looking for volunteer bands to "practice on" while they learn to use the recording studio.

MAINZ do not charge bands for this opportunity, the conditions of the recording are that they only provide an .mp3 of the final mix, and you can't sell or commercially release the recording.

Ladi6 and @Peace NZ Tour

Following on from 2010's The Liberation of..., an album that garnered critical plaudits and multiple awards, including the prestigious Taite Music Prize, Ladi6 will release her highly anticipated third studio album later this year .

The Adults NZ Tour June/July 2013

Jon Toogood’s acclaimed act The Adults are hitting the road again this winter, with a brand new lineup featuring axe-legend Aaron Tokona of Cairo Knife Fight. Tokona steps into Shayne Carter’s guitarist role, and will bring a new dimension to The Adults’ sound.

Anthonie Tonnon

Anthonie Tonnon is bringing Watercolours, and his new band on tour around New Zealand in June and July.

The Phoenix Foundation

UnderTheRadar Presents... The Phoenix Foundation – ‘Fandango’ July Release Tour. In Association with 95bFM, Radio Active.Fm, RDU and Radio One.

BBQ

This past year has Seen BBQ travel all around the globe from Reunion island off the coast of Madagascar to Carnegie Hall. Along the way smashing shows on the Hudson river and all over the USA and Europe not to mention scaling volcanoes and even head butting some marine life. Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest one-man-bands in the world and an equally fine voice to match.

NZ Music Month Summit

The Music Managers Forum NZ and the NZ Music Commission are proud to present the 2013 Official NZ Music Month Summit this coming Saturday 25 May at Q Theatre, Queen St, Auckland.

Stan Walker

Stan Walker will well and truly hit the road this year, taking on an extensive national tour that will see him travel from Whangarei to Invercargill, playing 23 shows across the country through September and October.

Pallet Pavilion

Gap Filler is a post-quake urban regeneration initiative in Christchurch, NZ that activates vacant sites with temporary, creative projects for community benefit. Christchurch was devastated by a series of earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 that left much of the city in ruins and many people without homes. 185 people died.
 

Ahoribuzz

Ahoribuzz have just dropped the video for their new single 'Sugar' out May 24. The video, directed by Ella Rose, features Hollie Smith and Laughton Kora who lend their vocals on the track and of course Aaron Tokona. 

Beastwars Blood Becomes Fire NZ Tour 2013

Two years ago Wellington sonic soothsayers Beastwars changed the meaning of heavy music in New Zealand with their self titled debut album.

On April 19 the band will release their second album ‘Blood Becomes Fire’. The record is already receiving critical acclaim internationally and being cited by many as “the metal album of the year”.

Shapeshifter 2013

In celebration of their highly anticipated new album Delta, Shapeshifter announce a national tour throughout July.

MMF 2013 Winners

The MMF New Zealand and PPNZ Music Licensing are proud to announce the winners of the 2013 Music Managers Awards.

Jello Biafra

Jello Speaks!! Auckland and Christchurch spoken word shows confirmed.

Hot on the heels of his captivating band concerts here and in Australia, Jello Biafra returns to our shores in late May for his What Would Jello Do? speaking shows - this time in Christchurch and Auckland.

Leading fashion e-retailer boohoo.com is giving musicians the chance to have their music featured on the brand’s TV channel and product videos.

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