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APO Counts Bars and Beats for NZ Music Month

Music | 3 May . 2012 | Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra brings New Zealand Music Month to a dynamic close with a concert that unites the worlds of orchestral music and hip-hop. The 31 May… Read more >
New Zealand songwriters scoop US Awards

Music | 2 May . 2012 | New Zealand songwriters have scooped the prizes at the US International Songwriting Competition (ISC), the world's foremost global songwriting event, this… Read more >
Opera in Paradise anyone? Gifted voices, lush gardens, cool island breeze...

Multi Artform | 19 Apr . 2012 | New Zealand's finest sopranos, Mere Boynton and Deborah Kapohe take the stage in Rarotonga for a night of fine cuisine and stunning opera. Read more >
Call for applications from top NZ music managers for AWME and WOMEX 2012

Music | 10 Apr . 2012 | Creative New Zealand is calling for applications from top New Zealand music managers to be involved in this year's Australasian World Music Expo (AWME) in Melbourne,… Read more >
Do you know how well your online marketing is doing?

Creative New Zealand | 29 Mar . 2012 | "I know half my advertising isn't working, I just don't know which half." Lord Leverhulme Marketers in the cultural sector are hungry for… Read more >
Smart talk - Why Give? The Art of Philanthropy

All Artforms | 27 Mar . 2012 | Why Give? is an opportunity to hear directly from three Aucklanders who have shown generosity to our city that will last beyond their lifetimes. Leading current… Read more >
A daring new production of Rigoletto

Multi Artform | 27 Mar . 2012 | “Any production of Rigoletto that is not daring is not doing its job. It’s not that I’m out to shock but to honestly present a good argument about the… Read more >
A Really Big Sing: Beethoven's Missa Solemnis

Music | 22 Mar . 2012 | On April 29, the Vector Wellington Orchestra and Orpheus Choir will perform Beethoven’s monumental Missa Solemnis. If you could compare concerts to sporting… Read more >
Heart Strings Guitar Auction Raises $111,000 for the Christchurch arts community

Music | 2 Mar . 2012 | An incredible $111,000 was raised from the auction of the seven Heart Strings guitars in Christchurch last Friday night. All profits will go to the Christchurch… Read more >
BBANZ National Contest 2012

Music | 27 Feb . 2012 | BBANZ is pleased to announce the 2012 National Brass Band Championships will be held in Timaru, 4 – 8 July 2012. BBANZ recognises the good-will of… Read more >
NZ composer continues to excel in London thanks to the Edwin Carr Scholarship

Music | 22 Feb . 2012 | New Zealand composer Ewan Clark (that is him under the 'H' of Showcase in the picture) continues to make his mark while studying at the Royal College of… Read more >
Creative New Zealand honours the people of Canterbury

Creative New Zealand | 22 Feb . 2012 | Creative New Zealand pays deep respect to the people of Canterbury on the anniversary of the earthquake that devastated its people, places and spirit. Read more >
Glastonbury Festival & Womad talent scouts seek NZ musicians

Multi Artform | 16 Feb . 2012 | Sounds Aotearoa 2012 is proud to announce a power-packed line-up of festival bookers and presenters this year that will be in attendance at its 2 day “think tank /… Read more >
Te Waka Toi Scholarships available to emerging Māori artists

Multi Artform | 14 Feb . 2012 | Māori who are studying the arts, or an arts related field, are encouraged to apply for this year’s Ngā Karahipi a Te Waka Toi, Te Waka Toi Scholarships. Read more >
Funding for groups to grow and retain Māori arts

Multi Artform | 9 Feb . 2012 | Groups who want to see the arts thriving on their marae, are invited to apply for Toi Ake funding from Creative New Zealand. Read more >
Getting back to "pure music-making"

Music | 9 Feb . 2012 | David Downes intends to “reset his creative compass” and get back to “pure music-making” during his tenure as the next Creative New… Read more >
New Zealand String Quartet’s 25th Anniversary: An All-Beethoven Celebration

Music | 1 Feb . 2012 | The New Zealand String Quartet is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an old friend: Beethoven. “BEETHOVEN! The Complete String Quartets”is a… Read more >
Grants to improve access to arts events and venues

All Artforms | 1 Feb . 2012 | Arts organisations and venues will become more accessible this year, thanks to 11 grants provided by Creative New Zealand for projects ranging from sign language… Read more >
Free International Touring workshop opportunity

Multi Artform | 31 Jan . 2012 | Creative New Zealand, in association with PANNZ, is calling for registrations from managers, agents and self-managed artists to attend a free International Touring workshop Read more >
PledgeMe re-launch

All Artforms | 20 Jan . 2012 | New Zealand’s first creative crowdfunding platform PledgeMe will re-launch this month with a brand spanking new website and celebratory party. The online… Read more >
Call for Applications from the European Broadcasting Union

Music | 17 Jan . 2012 | The International Forum of Young Performers (IFYP) is a European competition for young musicians organised by the European Broadcasting Union on behalf of the… Read more >
A New Zealand opera for all New Zealanders

Music | 17 Jan . 2012 | “Hōhepa’s long journey is a tale most of us are ignorant of. But, curiously, preparing for Hōhepa and bringing it to life is making me feel much more… Read more >
Creative New Zealand announces further Earthquake Assistance Grants

All Artforms | 16 Jan . 2012 | In November and December 2011, Creative New Zealand approved a further $146,745 in grants from its Earthquake Emergency Response Fund to help re-establish an active arts… Read more >
New Artistic Director announced for the New Zealand International Arts Festival

Multi Artform | 15 Dec . 2011 | New Zealand-born Shelagh Magadza will be the new Artistic Director of the New Zealand International Arts Festival for 2014 and beyond. Ms Magadza was Artistic… Read more >
Winning the wild experience

All Artforms | 1 Dec . 2011 | DOC and Creative New Zealand have announced the three artists who will take up a Wild Creations residency in 2012. They are: Dave Armstrong from Wellington, and Lynn… Read more >
NZ Arts Awards recipients announced

All Artforms | 30 Nov . 2011 | Ten prestigious awards totalling $360,000 were presented tonight to New Zealand artists at the inaugural Macquarie Private Wealth New Zealand Arts Awards at the Viaduct… Read more >
Polynesian Diva reigns supreme at Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards night

Creative New Zealand | 24 Nov . 2011 | Entertainer Annie Crummer has been honoured with the premiere senior arts award at the Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards in Wellington this evening. Read more >
Vector Wellington Orchestra appoints new General Manager

Music | 23 Nov . 2011 | Vector Wellington Orchestra has announced the appointment of its new General Manager, Adán E. Tijerina. He will take over from Diana Marsh, who has headed the… Read more >
Fringe Festival 2012 is on its way

Multi Artform | 11 Nov . 2011 | Registrations are now closed, so here’s your first taste of NZ Fringe Festival 2012. Read more >
Chance to attend a Major Gift Fundraising Masterclass - Wellington

All Artforms | 9 Nov . 2011 | The Ministry for Culture and Heritage would like to offer you the opportunity to attend an all-day masterclass on major gift fundraising, presented by major… Read more >
14th New Zealand Performing Arts Market announced for 5 & 6 March 2012, Wellington

Multi Artform | 3 Nov . 2011 | This exciting event is to be held in the heart of Wellington’s prestigious waterfront at the purpose-built Te Raukura – Te Wharewaka o Poneke, from 5 & 6… Read more >
New Zealand composer scores a commission from internationally acclaimed violinist - Hilary Hahn

Music | 1 Nov . 2011 | Internationally acclaimed violinist Hilary Hahn has commissioned Gillian Whitehead, along with 25 international composers, to write a short piece for violin and piano as… Read more >
Earthskin Creative Art Residency Scholarships - Muriwai

Multi Artform | 1 Nov . 2011 | Calling all established Creative Artists for 2012 who seek a Residency opportunity for peace and practice, to draw inspiration from within the natural surroundings… Read more >
Creative New Zealand announces further Earthquake Assistance Grants

Creative New Zealand | 28 Oct . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has approved a further $54,159 in grants from its Earthquake Emergency Response Fund in September, to help re-establish an active arts scene in Christchurch. Read more >
The World's Festival In New Zealand - Womad New Zealand 2012

Music | 27 Oct . 2011 | One of the inspirations behind the very first WOMAD festival will head to WOMAD New Zealand 2012, along with a line-up of musicians, bands and performers from all… Read more >
The A Capella Singers perform in Invercargill

Music | 25 Oct . 2011 | The A Capella Singers are putting on a concert in Invercargill at the end of the year. The concert will comprise mainly items from a book entitled Let There Be Joy… Read more >
Anne Sofie von Otter in VWO all-French programme

Music | 18 Oct . 2011 | World renowned mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter will sing with Vector Wellington Orchestra on Friday, November 18. Her appearance with the orchestra has been… Read more >
Artbox Auction 27 October - Fundraising for Christchurch Artists

All Artforms | 17 Oct . 2011 | Your support is requested for the ArtBox Auction, featuring work by more than 50 leading New Zealand artists to be held at Webb's Auction House, Auckland, 27 October at… Read more >
Creative New Zealand mourns the loss of former Chair of Arts Council - Christopher Doig

Creative New Zealand | 13 Oct . 2011 | Creative New Zealand the Arts Council of New Zealand mourns the loss of international opera singer, sports administrator and Southern Opera founder Christopher… Read more >
Festival of Pacific Arts 2012 application reminder

Creative New Zealand | 3 Oct . 2011 | Applications to represent Aotearoa/New Zealand at the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts close this month. Read more >
Introducing the NZ Music App

Music | 28 Sep . 2011 | As any music lover will tell you in today's cluttered world it can be hard work to keep up with the latest events, new acts on the scene and shows being held in and… Read more >
Request for exhibition proposals from Christchurch based artists

All Artforms | 21 Sep . 2011 | Expressions of interest for solo and group exhibitions by artists based in Christchurch are requested for the period January — December 2012 in Chambers@241 art gallery Read more >
Earthquake Emergency Arts Grants passes $1.5 million mark

Creative New Zealand | 19 Sep . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has approved more than $1.5 million in grants from its Earthquake Emergency Response Fund. The support for Christchurch arts has allowed… Read more >
APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2011 - the winners are...

Music | 14 Sep . 2011 | Now running for its 46th year, the APRA Silver Scroll Award was presented last night at a star studded event at the Auckland Town Hall. And...the winner of the 2011… Read more >
$3 billion in lottery funding for the community reached

All Artforms | 14 Sep . 2011 | Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has congratulated New Zealand Lotteries on reaching the milestone of $3 billion raised for community funds, celebrated at a… Read more >
Artist in Residence programmes in Asia - call for applications

All Artforms | 12 Sep . 2011 | The Asia New Zealand Foundation is calling for applications for its six artist-in-residence programmes for 2012. Read more >
REAL New Zealand Festival - More Than 1000 Events Around The Country For Rugby World Cup 2011

All Artforms | 8 Sep . 2011 | With just days to go to the first match of Rugby World Cup 2011, the REAL New Zealand Festival has hit the magic number - more than 1000 events and experiences… Read more >
BBANZ announces the 2011 National Secondary Schools Brass Band

Music | 7 Sep . 2011 | A very strong field of candidates was auditioned for the 2011 National Secondary Schools Brass Band. The course will be held in the Nelson area from October 20 - 26,… Read more >
University of Waikato seeking Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship applications

Multi Artform | 5 Sep . 2011 | Talented creative and performing arts students are invited to apply for a Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship at the University of Waikato. The university launched the… Read more >
Creative New Zealand implements overhaul of funding programmes

Creative New Zealand | 1 Sep . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has committed funding through two new complementary programmes as it implements a major overhaul of its multi-year funding for the arts. The… Read more >
CHARTDISC Volume 5 - The HARD & HEAVY Edition

Music | 30 Aug . 2011 | A free CD sampler released nationwide by CHART to promote the Christchurch hard rock and metal music scenes. CHART - Christchurchmusic.org.nz in association with… Read more >
Release of Canterbury Earthquake Fundraiser compilation CD

Music | 24 Aug . 2011 | The loss and images of Canterbury’s recent devastating series of earthquakes, affected all of New Zealand and prompted music industry independents Aly Cook and… Read more >
Feast for Wellington Jazz fans

Music | 15 Aug . 2011 | Wellington audiences will be treated to a feast of international jazz talent on Friday when the New Zealand School of Music present a Gala Jazz Concert in the Wellington… Read more >
Grants bring Fly My Pretties and that Scottish play to Christchurch

All Artforms | 15 Aug . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has approved more than $100,000 in the latest round of eight earthquake emergency assistance grants to help re-establish an active arts scene in… Read more >
On the Transmigration of Souls

Music | 9 Aug . 2011 | On September 11, Vector Wellington Orchestra will perform the New Zealand premiere of John Adams’ On the Transmigration of Souls. Conductor Marc Taddei calls… Read more >
Little Bushman and Electric Wire hustle together for two Wellington shows!

Music | 8 Aug . 2011 | September sees Little Bushman & Electric Wire Hustle (EWH) teaming up for two very special nights of vibrantly detailed sound at one of Wellingtonʼs premier live… Read more >
Fly My Pretties IV - National tour heralds new cast and fresh concept

Multi Artform | 1 Aug . 2011 | Phoenix Drinks and Loop are proud to announce that New Zealand's most loved musical collective are set to take flight once again.Having not ventured out since early… Read more >
Video's, images and resources from the 21st Century Arts Conference 2011

All Artforms | 26 Jul . 2011 | Video's of speakers from the conference such Rob Fyfe (Air NZ), Andy McKim (Theatre Passe Muraille). Also, photo's, resources and summary of all the sessions can be found. Read more >
Leading Choirs

Music | 18 Jul . 2011 | The Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand Trust, which manages the New Zealand Youth Choir and Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir, has appointed Trevor Kempton as its new… Read more >
International Arts Festival

Multi Artform | 14 Jul . 2011 | Heart-stopping dance from the UK’s most exciting new choreographer; a brand-new, New Zealand opera; vintage circus with a twist and a three-time Pulitzer… Read more >
NZCF Rugby World Cup Choirs - invitation to a workshop ... and an audition

Music | 12 Jul . 2011 | The New Zealand Choral Federation is pleased to announce that it has entered an agreement with Rugby New Zealand 2011 to provide choirs to sing the national anthems at… Read more >
Children's Music Awards - the finalists are announced

Music | 11 Jul . 2011 | Since 2008, the APRA Children's Song of the Year and What Now Children's Video of the Year have helped support the blossoming scene that is New Zealand kid's… Read more >
Vector Wellington Orchestra: UNFINISHED SYMPHONIES

Music | 5 Jul . 2011 | Our next programme features two composers who were taken away from us at the height of their powers - Mozart and Schubert. Conductor Marc Taddei has chosen two works… Read more >
Earthquake emergency assistance provided for the arts

Creative New Zealand | 30 Jun . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has approved $185,765 in the latest monthly round of 14 earthquake emergency assistance grants to help re-establish an active arts scene for the… Read more >
Artists invited to go wild for DOC residency programme

All Artforms | 28 Jun . 2011 | Each year Wild Creations gives three New Zealand artists the chance to spend six weeks in natural or historical sites to experience the people, stories and challenges of… Read more >
Asia-Europe Foundation Call for Proposals - Creative Encounters: Cultural Partnerships between Asia and Europe

Multi Artform | 27 Jun . 2011 | Creative Encounters: Cultural partnerships between Asia and Europe is a new initiative by Arts Network Asia (ANA) and Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) that is open to New… Read more >
Cav & Pag – two operas, three murders, four love affairs, and a string of greatest hits

Music | 21 Jun . 2011 | Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci (or Cav & Pag as they’re more commonly known) form opera’s most famous double… Read more >
21st Century Arts Conference gets personal with the audience

Creative New Zealand | 20 Jun . 2011 | Engaging audiences in the co-creation of art will be one of themes explored at this year’s 21stCentury Arts Conference in Aucklandon 23 and 24 June. The… Read more >
Artists Alliance is Now Calling for Residency Proposals

Multi Artform | 17 Jun . 2011 | In an introductory project, we are reconfiguring our office spaces to offer a 7-week residency (Sept 1 – Oct 23) for an artist to work within our Ponsonby Road based… Read more >
New Zealand’s most influential composer celebrated on 10th anniversary of his death

Music | 8 Jun . 2011 | The music of New Zealand’s most influential composer, Douglas Lilburn—who died 10 years ago this week—will be celebrated at Victoria University… Read more >
New Zealand musicians to play Glastonbury Festival and the Big Chill

Creative New Zealand | 26 May . 2011 | A group of top Kiwi musicians are set to perform at the renowned Glastonbury Music Festival in June this year after impressing festival booker Malcolm… Read more >
Wellington String Players Wanted

Music | 25 May . 2011 | Jonathan Crehan is setting up The String Orchestra Of Old Saint Paul’s, which will begin formally in July, 2011. Both rehearsals and performances will be in the… Read more >
WOMEX and AWME applications open today

Multi Artform | 16 May . 2011 | Creative New Zealand, in association with the New Zealand Music Commission, is calling for applications from top New Zealand music managers to be involved in the… Read more >
National Recording Studio Open Day: Saturday 28 May - free - but reserve a place

Music | 13 May . 2011 | An impressive physical and stylistic range of fourteen music recording facilities from Dunedin to Silverdale, are taking part in the second National Recording Studios Open Day. Read more >
New NZSM Composer in Residence

Music | 10 May . 2011 | Toronto-based composer Juliet Palmer is coming full-circle in returning to her homeland in late July to take up the Creative New Zealand – Jack C Richards Composer… Read more >
Chartfest 2011 - CPIT to host expo for aspiring musicians

Music | 6 May . 2011 | Aspiring musicians can keep pace with drummer Bobby Kennedy from OpShop, hone their song writing skills with L.A Mitchell and meet music industry professionals at the… Read more >
Arts Voice Christchurch

All Artforms | 5 May . 2011 | At a meeting facilitated by Creative New Zealand on Wednesday 27th April a 7 member committee was elected by attendees to represent the arts community of… Read more >
APO Works With Words at Writers & Readers Festival

Multi Artform | 5 May . 2011 | The 2011 Writers & Readers Festival gets off to a musical start with Works With Words, a concert presented on 11 May by Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. It's… Read more >
Arts Minister welcomes New Zealand Music Month

Music | 2 May . 2011 | Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson has welcomed the beginning of the 11th New Zealand Music Month, saying it is a great way to sample from… Read more >
Minister calls for expressions of interest

All Artforms | 29 Apr . 2011 | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is calling for expressions of interest for membership of the community forum to be formed under the Canterbury… Read more >
Creative New Zealand increases earthquake fund by $1.25 million

Creative New Zealand | 25 Apr . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has increased the funds available to support artists and arts organisations affected by the Christchurch earthquake by $1.25 million. The… Read more >
Rita Angus Residency

All Artforms | 21 Apr . 2011 | Artists Ben Cauchi of Wanganui and Andre Hemer of Christchurch will share the highly prized Rita Angus Residency for 2011. A collaboration between Wellington… Read more >
Hip hop and Soul sister Ladi6’s The Liberation Of… wins the 2011 Taite Music Prize

Music | 20 Apr . 2011 | A release that judge Sam Collins describes as “a truly international quality album”, Ladi6‟s The Liberation Of… was this evening awarded the 2011… Read more >
Creative New Zealand media release

Creative New Zealand | 19 Apr . 2011 | Eight attendants – five pianists and three Italian speakers – have been appointed by Creative New Zealand to staff the Michael Parekowhai exhibition, On… Read more >
Sistema Aotearoa youth orchestra initiative launched

Music | 19 Apr . 2011 | A new Government initiative will give young people the chance to participate in orchestral music, Arts Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson said… Read more >
2011 WAA Conference, Seattle - delegate applications sought

Multi Artform | 19 Apr . 2011 | Creative New Zealand invites applications from performing arts producers to attend the Western Artists Alliance (WAA) Performing Arts Market in Seattle, USA 29 August to 2… Read more >
Local forum for charities

All Artforms | 18 Apr . 2011 | Join us for a morning of insight and information to support you and your charity. The forum will be held in collaboration with the Charities Commission and New Zealand… Read more >
Have you ever dreamt of playing music with a joystick?

Music | 17 Apr . 2011 | Join NOP.nz orchestra and embark on an amazing journey across sound, image, technology and culture! What? NOP.nz: New Orchestra Practices in NZ Amateurs and… Read more >
Christchurch's NZ Music Month Festival Is Set To Return

Music | 17 Apr . 2011 | CHARTFEST 2011, Christchurch's NZ Music Month live music extravaganza, is set to return on Saturday 14 May at the new location of CPIT's student association… Read more >
NZSO-SOUNZ Readings

Music | 17 Apr . 2011 | Monday 9th - Tuesday 10th May 2011 at the Wellington Town Hall. The 20th session of the NZSO-SOUNZ Readings will take place in Wellington early next month. New… Read more >
New office space found for leading Christchurch arts organisations

Creative New Zealand | 11 Apr . 2011 | Christchurch arts organisations left homeless after the February earthquake are being provided with office space through a partnership between Christchurch Polytechnic… Read more >
Pao Pao Pao 2011 - Proceeds to Christchurch

Multi Artform | 1 Apr . 2011 | Maisey Rika joins the lineup of Pao Pao Pao 2011, presented by Toi Māori Aotearoa. Also performing in the annual Māori Music showcase to sing their support for victims… Read more >
Creative New Zealand Newsletter - March 2011

Creative New Zealand | 22 Mar . 2011 | Creative New Zealand sends out a quarterly e-newsletter, which features our latest news and updates. Read more >
Update on Creative New Zealand response to Canterbury earthquake

Creative New Zealand | 21 Mar . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has provided grants in advance totaling $506,403 to four Christchurch-based arts organisations affected by the recent Canterbury earthquake and… Read more >
New access award available for arts organisations

All Artforms | 18 Mar . 2011 | New access award available for arts organisations With one in six New Zealanders experiencing disability, a new award has been established to recognise an… Read more >
Call for Applications: Internship – Audio Foundation

Music | 18 Mar . 2011 | The Artists Alliance Internship Programme is pleased to announce a call for applications from recent graduates for a fixed term, paid internship with the Audio… Read more >
Simon Eastwood gets $12,000 Professional Development award from APRA

Music | 17 Mar . 2011 | The Professional Development Awards (PDAs) are a permanent fixture on the APRA cultural calendar. From the beginning the awards have been met with such enormous… Read more >
Launching Mozart - Vector Wellington Orchestra

Music | 17 Mar . 2011 | New Zealand pianist Diedre Irons’ voice glows with pleasure when she talks about the three Mozart piano concertos she will perform with Vector Wellington Orchestra… Read more >
Chamber Music Benefit Concerts

Music | 11 Mar . 2011 | Chamber Music are holding two fundraisers for the Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal. On Monday 14 March at 2.30pm, they are presenting an afternoon tea and concert at… Read more >
The 2011 Taite Music Prize - announcing the finalists

Music | 10 Mar . 2011 | After much deliberation and more than a few considered discussions, the finalists for the second Taite Music Prize have been decided. Named after the late Dylan… Read more >
Auckland Art Festival: Reviews of New Zealand music productions

Multi Artform | 7 Mar . 2011 | Ihimaera Setting his words in a wide range of styles, this concert showcases Ihimaera's distinctive and powerful evocations of life in Aotearoa and the… Read more >
Auckland Arts Festival: Reviews of New Zealand theatre shows

Multi Artform | 7 Mar . 2011 | Paper Sky - A Love Story Following the international success of The Arrival New Zealand's Red Leap Theatre returns with their magical new work, Paper Sky - A… Read more >
Victoria University confers Michael Houstoun with an Honorary Doctorate

Music | 2 Mar . 2011 | Victoria University of Wellington has conferred an honorary degree on one of New Zealand's finest musicians, Michael Houstoun. Michael Houstoun is an… Read more >
2011 WAA Conference, Seattle - applications sought

Multi Artform | 1 Mar . 2011 | WAA (Western Artists Alliance) is calling for applications from performing arts companies to participate in the 2011 Juried Showcase Programme. Juried Showcase… Read more >
Christchurch Earthquake: Updated summary of effects on arts in Christchurch and the region

Creative New Zealand | 25 Feb . 2011 | Friday 25 February 2011 Organisations which Creative New Zealand has been in contact with include the Christchurch Arts Festival Trust, The Court Theatre,… Read more >
Closing date extensions for applicants from Christchurch or for those directly affected by the earthquake

Creative New Zealand | 25 Feb . 2011 | Creative New Zealand understands that the Canterbury earthquake on Tuesday 22 February will affect some people’s ability to meet upcoming closing dates for… Read more >
Submitting your Arts Grants application – courier and postal disruption due to earthquake

Creative New Zealand | 24 Feb . 2011 | There is on going disruption to Courier and Postal services in the South Island as a result of Tuesday’s earthquake in Canterbury. We are aware that this could… Read more >
Creative New Zealand response to Canterbury earthquake

Creative New Zealand | 23 Feb . 2011 | Creative New Zealand expresses its deepest sympathies to the people of Canterbury following yesterday’s devastating earthquake. The immediate priority for all… Read more >
Jesse James and the Outlaws support the Children on the Edge ‘Little Lotus Project'

Multi Artform | 22 Feb . 2011 | The Wellington folk music band - Jesse James and the Outlaws - who Creative New Zealand funded last year towards their debut album release tour,… Read more >
Soundstage 2011 – call for submissions

Music | 21 Feb . 2011 | Soundstage is an opportunity for New Zealand musicians to showcase their sound in our theatre - Downstage, Wellington. Since 2009, the Soundstage programme has… Read more >
Capital E’s National Arts Festival 2011 is Launched in Wellington

Multi Artform | 15 Feb . 2011 | The festival will take place 13 – 27 March 2011 Public Performances: Saturday 19th March, Friday 25th March and Saturday 26th March In a launch event in… Read more >
Exotic Delights Promised At Womad New Zealand Taste The World Stage

Multi Artform | 15 Feb . 2011 | Mongolian Mutton Porridge is on the menu from Hanggai, while Creole Choir of Cuba's recipe calls for lobster, crabmeat and shrimps, and Rango suggests retaining… Read more >
Fringe Festival turns 21!

Multi Artform | 3 Feb . 2011 | The New Zealand Fringe Festival has officially received the keys to the door and today (3 Feb 2011) launched its 21st programme in Wellington. Fringe 2011 includes… Read more >
Calling for Entries! APRA Best Country Music Song Award

Music | 3 Feb . 2011 | Every year, for nearly 40 years now, Gore hosts the New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards. During the week-long Gold Guitar celebrations the Gore Country Music Club present the… Read more >
Auckland Regional Parks Artist in Residence 2011

Multi Artform | 31 Jan . 2011 | Aims of Auckland Regional Parks Artist in Residence programme The aims of this residency are to: provide places for artists to live; in settings and surroundings… Read more >
Music, Movies, Arts, Culture And Family Fun In Major Free Events Programme For Auckland Arts Festival 2011

All Artforms | 28 Jan . 2011 | Auckland Arts Festival today announced a comprehensive line-up of free events for arts lovers of all ages and interests as part of the 2011 Festival, which takes place… Read more >
New artists announced for WOMAD NZ 2011

Multi Artform | 27 Jan . 2011 | Eastern European hippies, Colombian electro-acoustic trail-blazers, traditional Cambodian musicians, an award-winning Kiwi artist, a Pacific treasure, cultural… Read more >
Applications sought for Auckland Regional Park’s Artist in Residence

Multi Artform | 20 Jan . 2011 | The residency is open to creators: visual artists, writers, film-makers, composers, choreographers… This residency provides a selected artist with a home in a… Read more >
The Dominion Post Summer Concert at Government House

Music | 12 Jan . 2011 | Saturday, 5 March (Rain day 6 March) Government House Grounds, 2pm (Gates open at midday) Aivale Cole, Soprano Benjamin Makisi, Tenor Kate Mead, Host Footnote Dance Marc… Read more >
Operatic opulence – from Trelise Cooper costumes to authentic period orchestra

Multi Artform | 10 Jan . 2011 | Prada, Armani, Lacroix, Gaultier, Versace, Dior, Chanel – many of the world’s leading designers have put their creativity to work on costumes for opera, ballet and… Read more >
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) - call for applications for artists in film, literature, music

Multi Artform | 21 Dec . 2010 | DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is calling for scholarship applications in the area of film, literature and music. The deadline is 1 January 2011. 20… Read more >
Te Manu Ka Tau 2011

Multi Artform | 9 Dec . 2010 | In March 2011, Creative New Zealand in partnership with Auckland Arts Festival, Sounds Aotearoa and WOMAD New Zealand will continue the highly successful international… Read more >
REAL NZ Festival Lottery Fund boosts events for RWC 2011

All Artforms | 3 Dec . 2010 | New Zealand’s biggest-ever festival, which will run in conjunction with Rugby World Cup 2011, has grown even larger following the allocation of Lottery Grants… Read more >
Call for Expressions of Interest to attend the second annual Sounds Aotearoa in March 2011

Creative New Zealand | 2 Dec . 2010 | Creative New Zealand, in association with Sounds Aotearoa New Zealand Music Expo, is calling for expressions of interest from managers andagents of New Zealand artists and… Read more >
World's Best Heading To Spectacular Auckland Arts Festival

Multi Artform | 19 Nov . 2010 | New Zealanders are invited to leave the everyday behind and explore new artistic worlds in the fifth Auckland Arts Festival, which takes place 2-20 March,… Read more >
Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir Signs First Principal Sponsor - Opus International Consultants Ltd

Music | 16 Nov . 2010 | Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir has entered into a sponsorship partnership with Opus International Consultants Ltd, that will begin on 1 January 2011. Voices is New… Read more >
‘1710’ Organ Symphony

Music | 27 Oct . 2010 | Saturday 13 November, Wellington Town Hall, 7.30pm Donald Nicolson – Harpsichord Douglas Mews – Organ Saint-Saëns – Symphony No 3 in C minor, “Organ” WF Bach –… Read more >
ATC’s CARABET SET TO BE ‘ARTY CENTRAL’ ON THE WATERFRONT

Music | 21 Oct . 2010 | Auckland Theatre Company’s lavish venue for its end of year musical Cabaret is set to become Auckland’s ‘arty central’ on the waterfront this November to December. Work on… Read more >
Gin Wigmore and Stan Walker share top honours

Music | 8 Oct . 2010 | Gin Wigmore and Stan Walker are the big winners at the 2010 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards announced in Auckland tonight (Oct. 7). Each scooped up four awards. Gin… Read more >
Strike and Warren Maxwell

Music | 6 Oct . 2010 | Wellington music icons give a sneak peek at their collaborative work together. Strike and Warren Maxwell together, many would say an impossible combination.How can you… Read more >
Programme of exciting contrasts for 2011 Opera Season

Music | 29 Sep . 2010 | The NBR New Zealand Opera has launched its 2011 Season, revealing a programme of richly contrasting operas: Handel’s masterpiece Xerxes, a new co-production with… Read more >
See coverage of New Zealand artists in Singapore

Multi Artform | 28 Sep . 2010 | Watch Asia DownUnder's coverage of New Zealand artists at the Singapore Arts Festival, 26-29 May 2010. Creative New Zealand supported ten artists to participate in… Read more >
Free tickets to Christchurch Symphony Orchestra 2 October

Music | 28 Sep . 2010 | The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, in association with Ballantynes, is offering residents affected by the earthquake a number of free tickets to its performance of… Read more >
Sound and social focus for digital residency

Multi Artform | 28 Sep . 2010 | Luke Munn, a New Zealand sound artist well known for his socially focused arts practice, has been selected as the inaugural Digital Artist in Residence on The Big Idea… Read more >
Extension to NZ 2011 Festival Lottery Fund deadline for Canterbury

All Artforms | 15 Sep . 2010 | The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced an extension to the deadline for applications from quake-affected areas to the New Zealand 2011 Festival… Read more >
Lisa Tomlins raises the temperature at Soundstage

Music | 14 Sep . 2010 | An intimate Sunday evening performance by Lisa Tomlins with Twinset A quick Google search for Lisa throws up an impressive array of gig listings but very little… Read more >
Extension to NZ 2011 Festival Lottery Fund deadline for Canterbury

Multi Artform | 13 Sep . 2010 | The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced an extension to the deadline for applications from quake-affected areas to the New Zealand 2011 Festival Lottery… Read more >
Inner Bellow Takes Top Prize in 2010 SOUNZ Awards

Music | 10 Sep . 2010 | Inner Bellow, Chris Cree Brown’s work for solo clarinet and electronics, has won the 2010 SOUNZ Contemporary Award, the most prestigious annual award for ‘classical’… Read more >
APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2010: The Winners

Music | 9 Sep . 2010 | The APRA Silver Scroll Award, New Zealand's most prestigious song writing award has been presented for the 45th time tonight at a star studded event at Auckland's Town… Read more >
Sounds Aotearoa 2011 - New Zealand music expo

Music | 25 Aug . 2010 | Sounds Aotearoa 2011 is New Zealand's only music industry conference, expo and artist showcase all rolled up into a two-day event. The event attracts international… Read more >
‘1910’ – Firebird. Vector Wellington Orchestra with violinist Feng Ning

Music | 19 Aug . 2010 | Friday 10 September, Masterton Town Hall, 7.30pm Saturday 11 September, Wellington Town Hall, 7.30pm Feng Ning, Violin, with Music Director Marc Taddei Barber – Adagio for… Read more >
Downstage gets legendary with Paul Ubana Jones

Multi Artform | 18 Aug . 2010 | Blues guitar legend Paul Ubana Jones plays at Downstage this month with a spine tingling solo concert. Of Nigerian and English ancestry, Paul was classically trained in… Read more >
Christchurch Trio wins Chamber Music Contest

Music | 2 Aug . 2010 | Christchurch’s The Genzmer Trio has won the New Zealand Community Trust Chamber Music Contest for 2010. The trio of Salina Fisher (piano), Todd Gibson-Cornish (bassoon)… Read more >
STROMA CELEBRATES TEN YEARS OF EXHILARATING CHAMBER MUSIC

Music | 29 Jul . 2010 | WHAT: STROMA presents LIVING TOYS — 10th anniversary concert WHEN: Thursday 12 August, 7:30pm, Ilott Concert Chamber TICKETS: $30/20/10: Tickets available from… Read more >
Diverse musical works contest for top prize

Music | 21 Jul . 2010 | “It is a little like comparing apples with soufflé with pizza! These three works once more highlight the depth and diversity of musical composition in New… Read more >
New funding programmes for multi-year arts investment

Creative New Zealand | 20 Jul . 2010 | Creative New Zealand will introduce two new and complementary multi-year funding programmes from January 2012 to provide more clarity, stability and flexibility in… Read more >
Diocesan School Choir To Compete In Elite International Festival

Music | 20 Jul . 2010 | An award-winning choir from Auckland's Diocesan School for Girls has been chosen to compete in the 10th International China Chorus Festival this month - the only New… Read more >
Tasmania’s Festival of Voices looking for Executive Producer

Music | 19 Jul . 2010 | Tasmania’s leading winter arts event is seeking a dynamic and inspiring full-time Executive Producer with sound business and strong relationship skills to be responsible… Read more >
“Thoughtful and penetrating” production of Macbeth comes to NZ

Music | 19 Jul . 2010 | “Down to the last detail, Albery's production is thoughtful and penetrating, the evening absorbed by the enthralled audience in pin-drop silence.” [The Independent,… Read more >
SOUNZ the Centre for New Zealand Music moving location, big moving sale on recordings

Music | 16 Jul . 2010 | SOUNZ the Centre for New Zealand Music, is moving to the literal hub of creative activity in the capital. After 12 years at their Cambridge Terrace, Wellington address,… Read more >
National Chamber Music Contest Semi-Finalists Named

Music | 8 Jul . 2010 | Auckland and Christchurch ensembles dominate the line-up of semi-finalists as the competition heats up for the New Zealand Community Trust Chamber Music Contest National… Read more >
“1810” Michael Houstoun plays Schumann

Music | 2 Jul . 2010 | “Houstoun … is one of our pre-eminent musical statesmen” – William Dart, The New Zealand Herald Michael Houstoun continues his tour of the great Romantic piano concertos… Read more >
Call for applications to Seoul International Music Competition - Piano

Music | 30 Jun . 2010 | The 7th Seoul International Music Competition will be held in Seoul, Korea from April 12 to April 24 2011. The competition is open to musicians from all countries, with… Read more >
Tempo Dance Festival

Multi Artform | 29 Jun . 2010 | In its seventh year, Tempo Dance Festival presents a dynamic month of dance in 2010. From mid September to late October in venues across Auckland, Tempo offers a stunning… Read more >
Toni Huata's third album, Whiti, to launch at Te Papa on August 1, available nationwide

Multi Artform | 28 Jun . 2010 | From London's smoky jazz clubs, to Europe's music festivals, to back home in the heart of New Zealand's Te Papa Tongarewa. Toni Huata's strength as a performer, style,… Read more >
APO celebrates music of Vienna in four concert series

Music | 25 Jun . 2010 | The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra takes a journey through two centuries of Viennese music to celebrate the elegance and energy of the city’s legendary composers this… Read more >
ELEGANT WALTZES AND POLKAS TO WARM UP AUCKLAND’S WINTER

Music | 14 Jun . 2010 | The elegance of the Viennese waltz is at the heart of a special Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra concert in July. The concert, Qantas presents A Night in Vienna is at the… Read more >
APO Appoints New Artistic Planning Manager

Music | 3 Jun . 2010 | The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s growing international reputation as “an orchestra on the rise” was a key reason for Irishman Ronan Tighe to move from London to take… Read more >
Winter Festival...and all that jazz

Music | 27 May . 2010 | Queenstown's Winter Festival hits a high note this year with a stellar musical line-up at the ever popular Lindauer Jazz Night on Saturday 3 July. Festival Director Simon… Read more >
Baby Pops with the Vector Wellington Orchestra

Music | 5 May . 2010 | A special concert for ages 2 – 6 years It’s “All Aboard!” for musical tots when Vector Wellington Orchestra takes them on a journey through the world of music. This year’s… Read more >
Wāhine Māori Dominate At Pao Pao Pao 2010

Multi Artform | 26 Apr . 2010 | Toi Māori Aotearoa is proud to announce an exciting line-up of Māori musicians to play at PAO PAO PAO 2010 during NZ Music Month. The excitingline-up includes Māori Music… Read more >
CHARTFEST 2010 Announces Stages

Music | 23 Apr . 2010 | Christchurch Town Hall Complex – Friday 28 May 2010 CPIT and CHART are proud to present CHARTFEST 2010, Christchurch’s multi stage indoor NZ… Read more >
UK opportunity for young New Zealand arts practitioners in music theatre

Multi Artform | 14 Apr . 2010 | A groundbreaking new scholarship is giving talented and ambitious young New Zealand arts practitioners an unrivalled career opportunity in music theatre. The Pettman Dare… Read more >
Marriage triumphs, on and off stage

Multi Artform | 12 Apr . 2010 | Wade Kernot and Emma Pearson in Southern Opera’s production of The Magic Flute in 2009 Read more >
Caitlin Smith to release new album

Music | 24 Mar . 2010 | Caitlin Smith’s new album, due for release in May, was originally called Easier Said Than Done. The title, she says with a wry smile, was prophetic. Extortion, a phone… Read more >
Musicians go for gold in the Olympics of piano

Music | 15 Mar . 2010 | Interest is being received from far and wide from musicians wanting to enter New Zealand’s most prestigious piano competition in Kerikeri, Bay of Islands. Organisers of… Read more >
Next steps for the RFO review

All Artforms | 2 Mar . 2010 | A snapshot fromCreative New Zealand's21st Century Arts Conference Read more >
Call for WOMEX '10 Showcase, Conference and Film Proposals

Multi Artform | 26 Feb . 2010 | Call for WOMEX '10 Showcase, Conference and Film Proposals Forms and more information: www.womex.com Deadline:… Read more >
Call for applications from NZ artists-creators to ConversAsians performing arts market

Creative New Zealand | 23 Feb . 2010 | Creative New Zealand and the Asia NZ Foundation will support up to six artist creators to attend ConversAsians 2010 in Singapore. ConversAsians spotlights… Read more >
Body a virtual composer

Music | 12 Feb . 2010 | Jack Body has been invited to participate in the IAMIC - sponsored Virtual Composer in Residence programme. He will begin his month-long residency on February 15, 2010… Read more >
World Premieres for New Zealand Music and Theatre at the New Zealand International Arts Festival 2010

Multi Artform | 11 Feb . 2010 | Five world premieres of New Zealand theatre and classical music will be showcased at the New Zealand International Arts Festival in Marchthis year. “The 2010 Festival’s… Read more >
WOMAD NZ 2010 Compilation CD provides muscial journey around the world

Music | 10 Feb . 2010 | Can’t wait for WOMAD – experience the sounds of WOMAD New Zealand 2010 on the newly released compilation CD, WOMAD NZ 2010: Sounds of the Planet. The CD is the official… Read more >
Canvases inspired By Music To debut in Auckland concert

Music | 10 Feb . 2010 | Large scale paintings by acclaimed New Zealand artist Philip Trusttum will have their first public viewing in Auckland as part of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s… Read more >
National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand 2010 Tour

Music | 8 Feb . 2010 | The National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand commences their 2010 Summer Course in Dunedin 12th Feb followed by a concert tour of Otago and Southland. Following on from… Read more >
New SOUNZ Director encourages engagement

Music | 2 Feb . 2010 | ‘Engagement’ is one of the key objectives that Julie Sperring has as she takes up the role of Executive Director of SOUNZ, the Centre for New Zealand Music. “Listening to… Read more >
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Exhibits Topp Form

Music | 2 Feb . 2010 | Two of the most recognisable figures in New Zealand entertainment, the Topp Twins' Jools and Lynda Topp, make their orchestral debut with the Auckland Philharmonia… Read more >
Sounds Aotearoa set to blow away international music industry with stellar New Zealand talent

Music | 26 Jan . 2010 | New Zealand's first dedicated music trade event Sounds Aotearoa is launching with a showcase of some of New Zealand's most talented musicians performing before… Read more >
Get your entry in for the 2010 S3 Pacific Music Awards!

Multi Artform | 13 Jan . 2010 | Pacific music celebrates its sixth year of presenting its best loved talent to the nation with an updated award catalogue for 2010. The annual S3 Pacific Music Awards take… Read more >
Artists to go bush on a Wild Creations residency

Creative New Zealand | 15 Dec . 2009 | Creative New Zealand and the Department of Conservation have announced the three New Zealand artists who will take up a Wild Creations residency in 2010. Artist Chris… Read more >
Two new acts for Festival 2010 line up at the Pacific Blue Festival Club

Multi Artform | 15 Dec . 2009 | The New Zealand International Arts Festival has announced two new acts for its 2010 line up at the Pacific Blue Festival Club - the Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra from… Read more >
Serj Tankian Symphony To Be Released

Music | 2 Dec . 2009 | In March, Serj Tankian performed his Elect The Dead album in New Zealand with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra. It will be released on DVD. “I was elated to have the… Read more >
Young opera stars win coveted places at NZ Opera School

Music | 26 Nov . 2009 | Twenty-four of New Zealand’s aspiring young opera stars have been selected to participate in the annual New Zealand Opera School in Wanganui from Sunday 3rd to Thursday… Read more >
10th annual Arts Foundation Laureates announced

Multi Artform | 18 Nov . 2009 | The five annual Arts Foundation Laureates were announced last night in a ceremony in Auckland. Each of the five Laureates, Anne Noble, Chris Knox, Lyonel Grant, Witi… Read more >
NEW ZEALAND COMPOSER WINS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

Music | 9 Nov . 2009 | Wellington-based composer Jonathan Crehan has won the Classical Marimba League Composition Competition (CML) with his work, Bold Spark. The CML director of the American… Read more >
New Zealand International Arts Festival Announces Programme

Multi Artform | 3 Nov . 2009 | The New Zealand International Arts Festival has launched its programme for 2010. From internationally acclaimed conductor, Vladimir Ashkenazy to legendary sitar player,… Read more >
‘TUIA’ wins Best Music Video at Toronto Arts Festival

Multi Artform | 22 Oct . 2009 | The music video directed by Louise Potiki Bryant for Ariana Tikao’s song TUIA, won ‘Best Music Video’ at the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival in Toronto, Canada, on… Read more >
Vibrant drama at heart of 2010 Opera season

Music | 13 Oct . 2009 | MEDIA RELEASE Issued by The NBR New Zealand Opera The NBR New Zealand Opera launched its 2010 Season today, revealing a programme rich in drama as two masterpieces of the… Read more >
Artists for the Tsunami Relief ART AUCTION in Auckland

Multi Artform | 7 Oct . 2009 | Artists for the Tsunami Relief have come together to organise an ART AUCTION on the Tuesday 20th of October at Webb's in Newmarket, Auckland. This promises to be an… Read more >
I love the Islands" Samoa Relief Concert"

Music | 6 Oct . 2009 | After the tragic events in Samoa last week, a group of top New Zealand entertainers have rallied together for a massive benefit concert on Monday 19th October 2009 at the… Read more >
New Zealand mourns the passing of the great Sir Howard Morrison

Creative New Zealand | 24 Sep . 2009 | Creative New Zealand statement Ngarue ana te whenua ngāoko ana te moana i te hinganga o te totara o te wao ō Tane. Kei te pitou whakarei o te waka o Te Arawa te… Read more >
Little Bushman live with NZSO

Music | 23 Sep . 2009 | The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is set to become the sonic tsunami behind the already powerful psychedelic blues-rock quartet Little Bushman. With the orchestral score… Read more >
Making Trans-Tasman Music

Music | 21 Sep . 2009 | Composition of a new Trans-Tasman work has begun this week as NZTrio and Australian Stuart Greenbaum work together in Auckland. Greenbaum is the recipient of the 2009… Read more >
17th session of NZSO-SOUNZ Readings

Music | 28 Aug . 2009 | Maori legend, the pillage and pollution of Canterbury rivers and the need to create a 'Pixar meets Ben Stiller' film score are among the reasons and inspiration… Read more >
SOUNZ Contemporary Award

Music | 28 Aug . 2009 | The three finalists selected for the 2009 SOUNZ Contemporary Award include a multi-media work written in response to the 1970’s Cambodian genocide, a symphony inspired by… Read more >
2009 National Country Music Awards

Music | 20 Aug . 2009 | On Saturday 15th August 2009, at the beautiful Founders Theatre, Hamilton, New Zealand, a HUGE audience witnessed an awesome night of the very best of New Zealand’s Country… Read more >
Call for applications to Global Artist Workshop Program 2009, India

Multi Artform | 18 Aug . 2009 | GLOBAL ARTIST WORKSHOP PROGRAM ’09 (GAWP ’09) is a 3-month long residential workshop open to performance artists/students from around the world who wish to familiarize… Read more >
Stars line up for opera on a grand scale

Multi Artform | 12 Aug . 2009 | New Zealand soprano Anna Leese. Anna will be starring in the NBR New Zealand Opera’s Genesis Energy season of Eugene Onegin. New Zealand soprano ANNA LEESE, a rising star… Read more >
NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS CONNECT CREATIVELY IN A WORLDWIDE CELEBRATION OF INDIGENOUS ART

Creative New Zealand | 13 Jul . 2009 | For ten days in August, eight New Zealanders will be participating as part of the Canadian Planet IndigenUs Festival - the world’s largest and most prestigious multi art… Read more >
Call for Presentations: performing arts conference

Multi Artform | 18 Jun . 2009 | International Conference "Performing Arts Training Today" October 28-31, 2009 Leibnitz, Austria The conference is open to performers from all over the world… Read more >
Te Tairāwhiti Host Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2011

Music | 18 Jun . 2009 | Te Matatini Society chairman Selwyn Parata announced today that Te Tairāwhiti would host the Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2011, in Gisborne. This year’s festival… Read more >
Applications for WOMEX and AWME closes THIS WEEK

Creative New Zealand | 11 Jun . 2009 | The World Music Expo 09 (WOMEX) and the 2009 Australasian World Music Expo (AWME) are the two major world music expos currently targeted by Creative New Zealand under our… Read more >
Support for NZ composers buoyant despite recessionary times

Music | 21 May . 2009 | Support for NZ composers buoyant despite recessionary times SOUNZtender is off to a great start with bids received to date totalling more than… Read more >
World Music Expo and Australasian World Music Expo applications open

Creative New Zealand | 20 May . 2009 | The World Music Expo 09 (WOMEX)and the 2009 Australasian World Music Expo (AWME) are the two major world music expos currently targeted by Creative New Zealand under our… Read more >
SOUNZ Community Commission celebrates 10 years

Music | 18 May . 2009 | Read more >
Pacific contemporary performing artists invited to apply for Samoan residency

Creative New Zealand | 14 May . 2009 | The Pacific Arts Committee of Creative New Zealand, in partnership with The National University of Samoa, is calling for applications from artists to undertake a residency… Read more >
SOUNZtender hits right note for music lovers

Music | 12 May . 2009 | Music lovers can now tender for their own unique work created by one of fiveNew Zealand composers. Read more >
STROMA dreams of New Zealand Music

Music | 5 May . 2009 | Read more >
Jazz musician appointed Composer-in-Residence

Creative New Zealand | 4 May . 2009 | A Scottish-born composer and musician who has worked with some of the world's best contemporary jazz musicians has been named as the Creative New Zealand/Jack C Richards… Read more >
Wide spectrum of new New Zealand music showcased

Music | 29 Apr . 2009 | From an electric bass concerto to an Indonesian vocalist, the 16th session of NZSO-SOUNZ Readings features an amazingly wide spectrum of New Zealand music. Read more >
BRYN TERFEL New Zealand tour confirmed

Music | 20 Apr . 2009 | BRYN TERFEL, one of the greatest singers in the world today, has confirmed a four concert tour of New Zealand in June, his only destination in the Southern Hemisphere. Read more >
The Physics Room Presents: Richard Francis & Bruce Russell

Multi Artform | 4 Feb . 2009 | Auckland-based Richard Francis (aka Eso Steel) has been active as a musician since the mid-90’s. His sound work is dominated by an interest in recording, manipulating and… Read more >