Music Press Releases

Almost 50 years since stepping into the spotlight with number one hit ‘Lovely Lady’ and the anthem ‘Damn the Dam’ adopted by New Zealand environmentalists in 1973, NZ’s first singer/songwriter, two-time Silver Scroll winner, and three-time NZ Album of the Year winner John Hanlon is back with a brand new album: NAKED TRUTHS.

Avondale based music project “Street Georges” are excited to announce the releasing their Second Single “Next Lockdown (Covid Love Song)” at Auckland’s Portland Public House on Thursday 22 April 2021 with Special Guests Audio Zephyr, Claire Kendall, Ema Barton and La CoCo opening the event pending lockdown levels for Tamaki Makaurau.

A brand new festival is hitting New Zealand shores! Our:House presents Fields:Festival this ANZAC day at Ellerslie Racecourse.

Bay Rains is a music festival held over three weekends and will raise funds for the Australian bush fire victims. There are more than 30 bands coming from around New Zealand and Australia to perform. All ticket sales will be donated directly to the farmers, wildlife and rural fire brigades that need it.

The totally new and unique boutique festival experience of TooT Suite is a sophisticated and enjoyable scene for a discerning audience with an exciting blend of awesome music, wonderful food and all the essential elements of a fantastic party with a high quality main stage and visual production in a circus style atmosphere.

The eclectic party of Cecil Turbine and Jane McArthur return to the South Island NZ again this summer. The pair toured the South Island in the summer of 2018_19, playing some 25 dates in just over a month. With a warm reception from locals, the pair look forward to bringing some new music back this January, with local drummer John Adams on board for the last half of the tour.

Indie Wellington rockers Pass the Peas have released their 6 track debut EP “Greek Heat”.Pas

DENEL releases ‘Let Go’ on all major digital platforms today – Produced by SNOOP DOG collaborator ANISE K. The exciting news comes as DENEL inks international management deal & is NO.2 on iTunes at time of press.

New Reggae Soul music project “Street Georges” are releasing their Debut Single “Running Free” at Ponsonby’s Win-Win Bar on Thursday 9 May 2019 with Special Guest Jarni Blair opening the event.

Auckland based band the Dobros will be recording their debut EP in 2019 after 8 years playing and writing together.

On 3 November, Crazy ‘Bout Guitars, New Zealand’s first online guitar magazine, hit the web.

Hamilton NZ dark circus band ‘The Goth and the Pixie’ are touring the North Island promoting their debut album. The tour kicks of with an Evening of theatrical Madness at Hamilton’s Meteor Theatre (Friday 3rd Nov, 7pm) alongside other acts as Glass Shards, Halcyon Birds, and Battlecat.

New Zealand’s first street choir will stage its first public concert this Saturday, August 5, 2017, to celebrate two years since it started providing good music, company and food for some of Auckland’s most vulnerable street community.

Abbie and Yasamin putting the joy back into the hustle, nationwide, ‘On a Good Note Tour’.

“Bikini Freaky Friday Beach Party” music event featuring Polar Extremes, Yor Cronies, Gold Medal Famous & TV Disko – at Caroline in Wellington.

Singer Hollie Smith was the headline act for Red Shoe Ball (one of Ronald McDonald House Charities’ biggest fundraising events of the year) – performing songs from her new album “Water or Gold”. She was an integral part of why the fundraiser was so successful; with her help, the charity was able to successfully raise over $200,000 to support Kiwi families in need.

SNAPAFEST seafood festival brings a New Zealand Aussie Rock Extravaganza Concert to Nelson, celebrating Nelson as the Seafood Capital of New Zealand.

Australia’s only authentic 1920s singer, Greg Poppleton, backed by sousaphone, trombone and guitar play 3 shows at The 2016 International Waiheke Jazz Festival, Auckland, March 25-27.

“Stay Shy” (released 02/02/2016) is the first official release by NZ-based artist Fanfickk. Simultaneous release of pixel art singalong video for the song “Shreds”. Pay what you like for digital download at fanfickk.com/music.

With the Auckland music scene becoming increasingly competitors, the traditional full band has shrunk in an attempt to keep up with the changing times.