In celebration of the release of his acclaimed new album 'Please Turn Me Into The Snat', Connan Mockasin kicks off his NZ album release tour this Saturday 13th March in Wellington at the San Francisco Bathouse in Wellington!

The nominations have been announced for the 2009 Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards, considered to be the one of the most significant events for Wellington City's vibrant arts community.

The Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards well be held at the St James Theatre, December 6, 2009.

The Phoenix Foundation will have a new album in early 2010, but first they're releasing a Christmas EP called MERRY KRISKMASS! It will be available both physically and digitally from December 7.

Winners will be announced at what is considered to be the grandest of all events for Wellington City's vibrant arts community, the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards to be held at the St James Theatre, December 6, 2009.

The Wild Rock Wine Company was excited to be involved in the NZ@CMJ showcase at the CMJ Music Marathon in New York last night.

NZ's answer to Neil Young?

To complete the Soundstage trifecta following the success of The Woolshed Sessions and Little Bushman, Downstage presents Samuel Flynn Scott on 20 September.

Tommy Benefield, singer-songwriter behind LOOP RECORDS folk-rock reggae band TOMMY, is back with a new band: THE FALLEN HORSES.

Who did it? Why? What the hell is going on? Is this for real?

4 May 2009 - New Zealand Music Month kicked off at the weekend with a range of great gigs and events, but the lack of support from Arts Minister Chris Finlayson has been noticeable, Grant Robertson Labour Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Spokesperson said.

Wellington indie band Cassette have just released their latest album The Jingle King. Frontman Tom Watson talks to STACEY KNOTT of NZPA about finding inspiration in break-ups and a statue.