The latest New Zealand Music news from muzic.net.nz http://www.muzic.net.nz/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:15:40 -0500 muzic.net.nz http://www.muzic.net.nz/images/feed_logo.gif http://www.muzic.net.nz/ Feed provided by muzic.net.nz. Click to visit. http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1316/smokefree-pacifica-beats-top-6-announced.html The top 6 for the Smokefree Pacifica Beats are... Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:57:36 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1315/greg-johnson-is-coming-home-with-a-new-record-and-tour.html Greg Johnson’s 8th studio album Seven Day Cure is out on 8 September with him embarking on a national album release tour throughout October. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:09:28 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1314/smokefree-rockquest-finalists-announced.html The twentieth anniversary Smokefreerockquest finals promise a varied celebration of young Kiwi music talent, with the six national finalists announced today covering the field from hardcore to harmonies. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:31:44 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1313/the-sky-lit-up-as-performers-plugged-in-and-amped-up-for-mtv-snow-jam.html Thousands of spectators flooded in from around the country to witness one of the biggest free music festivals to ever visit Christchurch at the third annual MTV Snow Jam. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:18:14 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1311/2008-sounz-contemporary-award-finalists-announced.html The annual SOUNZ Contemporary Award recognises creativity and inspiration in composition by a New Zealander. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:33:51 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1310/tiki-taane-anika-moa-and-liam-finn-among-finalists-in-vodafone-nz-music-awards-technical-section.html The countdown to the 2008 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards has begun with the first round of finalists announced for the 2008 Technical Awards. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:12:59 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1312/revolutionary-online-music-service-launches-in-kiwi-market.html Music access like never before. That’s what new on-line music platform The Racket are promising Kiwi consumers. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:10:11 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1308/announcing-the-finalists-for-the-apra-silver-scroll-award-2008-.html The songwriters and composers of New Zealand – the 6,500+ APRA Members – have spoken. A list of the Top 20 songs of the past year was issued last month, and from this list the songwriting champions for 2008 have been chosen. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:14:39 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1309/imnz-news-conchords-still-perched-at-the-top.html Flight of the Conchords’ TV show has received three Emmy nominations - for directing, writing, and original music and lyrics; they narrowly missed out on a nomination for best comedy series, having made the shortlist of 10 shows considered for nomina Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:17:48 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1307/southern-amp-2008-more-annoucements-final-week-of-earlybird-sales.html Southern Amp 2008 is delighted to announce more international acts to join the stellar line-up of artists announced last week. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:47:53 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1306/bigger-better-louder-vodafone-new-zealand-music-awards-invades-vector-arena.html Listen up: The Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards is coming to the Vector Arena. Now there’s room for thousands more music fans, a designated mosh pit, a bigger stage for bigger bands and the best of the best in New Zealand music. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:22:03 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1305/southern-amp-2008-line-up-first-announcement.html Southern Amp shifts up a gear for 2008… The third staging of the South Island’s biggest music festival takes place on Sunday 9th November at Westpac Arena Festival Park in Christchurch from 12.30pm. Southern Amp is bringing in more international acts Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:52:15 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1304/childrens-music-awards-winners-announced.html The Funky Monkeys video for 'The Thank You Song' is the best children's video of the year, as voted by the viewers of What Now. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:03:15 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1302/apra-silver-scroll-awards-2008-announcing-the-top-20-new-zealand-songs-of-the-last-twelve-months.html The APRA Silver Scroll Award has been presented since 1965 and as an event, is a highly anticipated evening on the nation’s music industry calendar. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:19:36 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1303/childrens-music-awards-finalists-announced.html The status and recognition of children's music in New Zealand is about to be raised with the announcement of the finalists for inaugural awards. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:32:13 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1301/nz-on-air-june-news.html The latest funding decisions and other NZ On Air music news. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:55:56 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1300/hip-hop-dance-dream-on-edge-after-fundraiser.html The dream is still alive for Legacy Dance Crew to be the world's best Hip Hop dancers after last night's successful fundraiser at the Wellington Opera House. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:16:40 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1299/outward-sound-recipients-round-two-2008.html Outward Sound is pleased to announce the second round of grant recipients for 2008. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:32:12 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1298/imnz-aprilmay-news.html IMNZ is gearing up for a very exciting international event: Independents Day 2008. This is a worldwide celebration of independent music running from Friday July 4 to Sunday July 6 – and it starts in New Zealand! Plus all of the latest news from IMNZ. Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:45:53 -0500 http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1297/nominations-about-to-close-for-vodafone-new-zealand-music-awards-2008.html Nominations for the 43rd annual RIANZ Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards 2008 close on Friday week (June 13). Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:02:58 -0500