by Danya | Mar 11, 2024 | Music Industry News
Despite the physical distance between Wales and Aotearoa, te reo Māori and Cymraeg (Welsh language) have experienced many similar challenges – chiefly endangerment through colonisation, and historical legislation. There have been many champions in each culture who...
by Danya | Mar 8, 2024 | Music Commission News, Music Industry News
Girls Rock Aotearoa has been inspiring women, trans, takatāpui, intersex, gender diverse and queer youth aged 12-17 to form bands, build instrumental skills, and write original songs since 2018. We’re proud to announce that as well as bringing To the Front back...
by Danya | Mar 8, 2024 | Music Industry News
BIG FAN has announced the return of their five-day long writing workshop – Fan Camp – one of a variety of initiatives offered to musical creatives throughout Aotearoa. After two successful rounds in 2023, the immersive five-day collaborative songwriting camp held at...
by Danya | Mar 8, 2024 | Music Commission News
The Music Commission Te Reo Reka o Aotearoa is pleased to reveal this year’s theme and colour for NZ Music Month | Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa. 2024 is all about AMPLIFYING AOTEAROA | PAOROTIA AOTEAROA and shining a light on those who are the heartbeat of our nation’s...
by Danya | Mar 8, 2024 | Music Industry News
Today, Casual Healing (AKA Nikau Te Huki) releases the fourth single ‘Up & Down’ from his debut album, DRIFTWOOD. Nikau Te Huki fondly refers to ‘Up and Down’ as his “golden child”, with an upbeat, melancholic anthem taking us through the highs and...
