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Ali Harper - Naughty & Nice

8 Feb 13

Having only just caught her breath after a record breaking run of GREASE at The Court Theatre, singer Ali Harper will soon begin recording her second CD “Naughty and Nice.”

Entries open for BBC NZ Young Producer Shorts 2013

8 Feb 13

BBC Knowledge & SPADA invite young factual producers under 30 to submit concepts for one of five short-form grants of AU$5,000.

The five successful short-form documentaries will screen on BBC Knowledge in New Zealand & Australia.

Wardrop and Valdy NZ tour

8 Feb 13

Valdy and Graham Wardrop link opposite ends of the Pacific Ocean via the medium of fine song writing, virtuoso guitar playing and tight harmony singing. Individually each is acknowledged in their own countries as soloists performing at the top of their fields - together the combination is both musically rewarding and highly entertaining.

Vorn South Island Tour 2013

5 Feb 13

Vorn Colgan is that rarest of things in this age of uber-hyped instant stardom and the reduction of pop music to another reality show format point: an underground artist. Since 1999, Colgan has been releasing albums to critical acclaim and building a small but fanatical following based on ceaseless touring with his phenomenal live band, all without the benefit of major label support or NZ

Popstrangers Antipodes album release tour 2013

4 Feb 13

Popstrangers to release debut album Antipodes with a NZ tour in February.

Antipodes will be proudly distributed in New Zealand by Rhythmethod and is out Friday 22nd February 2013.

Play It Strange's Who Loves Who The Most competition 2013

4 Feb 13

The 2013 Who Loves Who Competition is a chance for young New Zealanders to celebrate New Zealand music by recording their own interpretation of a New Zealand song.

Ghost Daddy's Anti-Valentines Day 2013 (Win Tickets!)

4 Feb 13

Ghost Daddy are back for their second 'Anti-Valentines Day' show, bringing a hot mess of sonic debauchery and uninhibited stage prowess.

This years support line-up includes female fronted pop/rock outfit ASHEI and local bombastic bad boys LOCKJAW with saucy burlesque acts from two of New Zealands most sought after burlesque belles, RUBY RUIN and BONITA DANGER DOLL.

The Warratahs to perform at Plains In the Park!!!

1 Feb 13

Canterbury’s only not-for-profit community access radio station, Plains FM 96.9, is celebrating 25 years on air in March with a free concert called Plains In The Park as part of the annual Festival of Flowers programme.

'Springsteen & I' film calls to fans for footage of 'The Boss'

1 Feb 13

Ridley Scott Associates, Black Dog Films and Scott Free London, the team behind a new feature documentary entitled SPRINGSTEEN & I, are calling on all Springsteen fans to make their own film about Bruce and what he means to them.

Songs For Christchurch album launch

31 Jan 13

In the weeks after Feb 22nd 2011 a collective of people from Melbourne, San Francisco, Christchurch and Wellington formed to create a fundraising album called Songs for Christchurch. It is a music compilation album donated by twenty-one local and global artists including Grammy-award winners Imogen Heap and Flights of the Conchords. It will be internationally released in early 2013.

Art Beat's February line up

31 Jan 13

Art Beat is now in it's fourth month of bringing you spectacular live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 12 - 3pm. This month's line up is no exception with Dukes, Tiny Lies, The Art Beat Collective, Lydia Cole, Tono and the Finance Company and Paul Ubana Jones among the great varietty of artists showcasing their talent.

Pallet Pavilion showcasing local music

31 Jan 13

The Pallet Pavilion seeks to showcase some of the exciting possibilities temporary architecture holds for Christchurch.

A visually engaging, dynamic space, it is built from wooden pallets and is intended to host live music and community events.

We wish to increase the amount of music in the space and we would love for you to be involved.

Paul Simon and Rufus Wainwright to play Dunedin in April

30 Jan 13

Chugg Entertainment in association with Bolton Promotions are thrilled to announce that renowned singer-songwriter Paul Simon will be appearing in Dunedin and Auckland for two very special evenings this April.

The first show is at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday 6th April followed by Auckland’s Vector Arena on Monday 8th April.

NZOA launch new website for MakingTracks

29 Jan 13

The new and improved website for NZ On Air music funding scheme MakingTracks is open for business.

The new site simplifies the online applications process and picks up on changes recommended in the operational review of the scheme last year.

A million dollars for Christchurch artists

28 Jan 13

A million dollars has been given to support the arts in Christchurch while the city rebuilds.

Creative New Zealand said today the organisation has allocated up to $1 million until June 2014 for new earthquake recovery grants.

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