Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ), with the support of Founding Partner Recorded Music NZ, announces that nominations are now open for the 2026 Taite Music Prize and associated categories, ...

Oli Wilson has previously completed research in partnership with or commissioned by APRA AMCOS, Toi Mai Workforce Development Council, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture & Heritage and the NZ Music ...

IMNZ, in partnership with founding partner Recorded Music NZ, has also announced the 10 finalists for this year's main prize.

A ranking of the top songs based on streaming and sales activity from within the country- as tracked by Luminate. The ranking is based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams on both ...

Marlon Williams, MĀ, Geneva AM and Dick Move are among finalists for an award celebrating the best in independent music ...

Jesse Austin-Stewart has completed commissioned research for NZ On Air and participated in focus groups for Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage. He has received competitive funding from ...

There isn’t much I am envious of in America. However, the way that Americans embrace their performing arts stars is something I not only envy, but I am frustrated that New Zealanders apply restraint, ...