On the anniversary of the inaugural awards, the Pacific Music Awards Trust proudly opens entries and announces the date for the 2026 Pacific Music Awards.
2026 Pacific Music Awards Announced and Nominations Open
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Music Commission News
Aotearoa Takes Centre Stage: New Zealand Named Lead Country Partner for The Great Escape 20th Anniversary 13 – 16 May 2026, Brighton
Ten New Zealand artists confirmed to showcase at the UK’s premier festival for new music in May 2026.
International Newsletter – February | Pēpuere 2026
Check out our International Newsletter for February | Pēpuere 2026.
International News: Outward Sound Recipients Round 1 2026
The New Zealand Music Commission | Te Reo Reka o Aotearoa is pleased to announce the results for the Round 1 of Outward Sound 2026.
Q4 2025 NZ Music Statistics
This report includes information about the domestic sales, streaming and radio play for New Zealand music from October – December 2025, and also includes waiata reo radio and streaming data.
International Newsletter – January | Hānuere 2026
Check out our International Newsletter for January | Hānuere 2026.