NZM Newsletter - February/March

First and foremost, our thoughts are with all of those affected by the Christchurch earthquake. You can find information on how to donate and support several earthquake appeals below.

On a lighter note... the Feb/March issue of NZM is hot-off-the-press and appearing in a music store near you. In this issue we frame up Tiki Taane, who reveals to Karl Puschmann plenty of exclusive and interesting stuff about his past, his busy present, and how the near future holds another album, to follow the release of his striking sophomore (drum'n'bass-ed) album 'In The World Of Light'.

Genius frontman Finn Andrews takes a break while shooting The Veils' latest star-studded music video to discuss his own newfound independence (and EP) with NZM's Lydia Jenkin. An Emerald City come home from Berlin to talk to Gareth Shute as they release their second album, naturally enough called, 'The Fourth'.
Richard Thorne chats to Andrew Maitai of Powertool Records following the 100th release from the staunchly underground Auckland label. 2010 Gold Guitar winner Saelyn Guyton and experimental guitarist Greg Malcolm provide a pair of wildly different On Foreign Soil features. Ex-pats Fredricks Brown return from NYC for the release of their EP 'Out Of The Rain' and NZM's resident Guitar Cool tuition guy Kevin Downing sifts through his mail to shed light on some of the most frequently asked reader questions.

All that and... plenty more besides...

Three Fresh Talent acts you should make room for on your ipod - Chris Hurn, Popstrangers and Blue Blood. We take a look at the likely major changes coming to NZ On Air's music funding and promo schemes and check out the newest gadgets at this years NAMM Show in Los Angeles. And five of the international industry players speaking at this year's Sounds Aotearoa give us a few handy pieces of wisdom. We're even giving away TWO registrations to the music industry conference and workshops (valued at $450 each). See below.

Annual subscriptions to NZ Musician are available within NZ for just $25 (six issues). Email info@nzmusician.co.nz for the details.
NEWS! You can help those suffering such terrible loss from the Christchurch earthquake with a donation...

Salvation Army
Anyone wanting to donate to the The Salvation Army earthquake appeal could call 0800 53 00 00 or do it online at www.salvationarmy.org.nz or to Westpac account 03 0207 0617331 00.

ANZ/National appeal
Donations can be made at ANZ branches, online at www.anz.co.nz or to account number 01-1839-0188939-00

Auckland University Students' Association
Anyone wanting to make a donation should contact the association on 09 309 0789, or make a donation in person around the Student Union Building on the University of Auckland campus.

Red Cross
The Red Cross said any offers of goods and services should be forwarded to the National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) in Wellington. The email address is emergency.management@ncmc.govt.nz
WIN!

Sounds Aotearoa, the two-day industry development conference of workshops and forums is being held in conjunction with the 2011 WOMAD NZ festival and will take place on Wednesday and Thursday 16/17 March 2011 at the TSB Showplace in New Plymouth. The line-up of panellists includes Glastonbury Festival programmer Malcolm Haynes, WOMEX founder Ben Mendelson and plenty more interesting and well-placed internationals.
We have two registrations Sounds Aotearoa, valued at $450 each, to give away! *
For your chance to WIN, name two more presenters set to appear at Sounds Aotearoa. Send your answer and contact details to web@nzmusician.co.nz by Thursday March 7.
* Please note: The registrations do not include travel, accommodation or any other costs.


The two-day Jambalaya Festival of Rhythm and Dance makes the move from Rotorua to its new home at West Auckland's Corban Estate on March 5/6. The festival will offer a range of workshops with international music and dance exponents and performances from local and international acts.
Visit http://www.jambalaya.co.nz/festival/info.shtml for more info.

We have a Double Day Pass to Saturday (value $170) to be won.

For your chance to WIN, name the Afro-Columbian Rock & Roots band coming from Australia for Jambalaya festival.
Send your answer and contact details to web@nzmusician.co.nz by Thursday 3 March.



The first ever GrassRoots NZ Blues and Roots All Music Festival will take place over Easter weekend, featuring some of the worlds most renowned artists including BB King, Grace Jones Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Ben Harper and Relentless7 and more. Over 30 local and international artists will be spread across two stages at this inaugural event, held on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 April at the Puhinui Reserve, located half an hour out of Auckland.
We have a Double 2-Day pass (valued at $198 each) to give away.
For your chance to WIN, name two Kiwi acts taking the stage at GrassRoots. Send your answer and contact details to web@nzmusician.co.nz by Thursday 31 March.


Tiki Taane, our new issue cover star releases his second solo album this March.

NZM has one exclusive Tiki - Year Of The Dragon tee to give away.

For your chance to WIN...

What musical style is Tiki's next (November) album going to be?

Send your answer, contact details and t-shirt size to web@nzmusician.co.nz by Thursday 31 March.