Record finalist numbers as Pacific Music Awards celebrates 21 years of musical recognition.
2025 Pacific Music Awards Finalists Announced
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Music Commission News
Applications Now Open For PANNZ Arts Market 2026
The Performing Arts Network New Zealand (PANNZ) Arts Market is Aotearoa/New Zealand’s premiere event for artists, producers, presenters and industry leaders from across the performing arts sector.
Haere rā Lorraine Barry
The New Zealand Music Commission is deeply saddened by the passing of our friend, mentor and erstwhile board member, Lorraine Barry.
Meet Our Community: Phaedra & Mazbou Q
Each month, we’ll be featuring some kaimahi of our music community taking part in both our Industry Internship Programme and Musicians Mentoring in Schools Programme. This month, we kōrero with Phaedra Love and Mazbou Q.
International Newsletter – May | Mei 2025
Check out our International Newsletter for May | Mei 2025.
MATARIKI WĀNANGA: Applications now OPEN!
This Matariki, we are excited to offer MATARIKI WĀNANGA – a FREE songwriting and music arrangement wānanga for secondary students, led by music legends Troy Kingi, Laughton Kora, Aro and more!