Today, Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) is excited to announce the finalists for the Taite Music Prize 2023 with the support of Founding Partner Recorded Music NZ and the Auckland Live Best Independent Debut Award. These two prestigious awards will beContinue Reading

Lorde 21st February 2023 TSB Arena, Wellington, New Zealand. Review by Tim Gruar. Photography by Nicole Brannen.  Before beginning, I’d like to acknowledge everyone who has been impacted by the devastation brought to upper and central North Island by CycloneContinue Reading

Arch Enemy

Arch Enemy 12th February 2023 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand Photography by Peter Coates. For the uninitiated, Arch Enemy are a Swedish Melodic Death Metal band. Originally fronted by ex Carnage vocalist Johan Liiva, who was replaced by German vocalist AngelaContinue Reading

Laurel

British indie musician LAUREL today announces her Australia & New Zealand tour for April and May 2023. This will be Laurel’s highly anticipated return since her debut AU tour in 2019. She will be bringing her live show to Auckland’sContinue Reading

Sleaford Mods

Sleaford Mods are returning to New Zealand this May for their second visit following their sold-out debut NZ show in 2020 at Auckland’s Powerstation. Bringing with them a brand new album UK GRIM, that is set for release this March.Continue Reading