The 2025 Aotearoa Alternative Awards celebrate emerging local musicians and the passionate volunteers who breathe life into our stations and communities.
Nominees Announced for the 2025 AOTEAROA ALTERNATIVE AWARDS!
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Music Industry News
The Warratahs to be Inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame
APRA AMCOS Aotearoa is proud to announce that renowned alt-country band The Warratahs will be inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame | Te Whare Taonga Puoro o Aotearoa at the 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Awards on Wednesday October 29 at the Isaac Theatre Royal in Ōtautahi | Christchurch.
The Boondocks Unveil New Single + Video ‘Hell Of A Time’ ahead of Debut Album & Nationwide Tour
Āwhitu South Auckland’s high-energy riff rock duo, The Boondocks, are cranking up the volume today with the release of their blistering new single and video, ‘Hell Of A Time’ – the final taste of their upcoming debut album, Don’t Let Them See You Cry, dropping October 17.
Celebrate BIG FAN’s 3rd Birthday: Record Fair, Music Gear Servicing, and a Live Show Celebrating Emerging Acts from Aotearoa
Join BIG FAN in celebration of BIG FAN’S 3RD BIRTHDAY on Saturday 15 November.
MMF Aotearoa Announce the Return of Back To Basics Pōneke, Ōtautahi, Tāmakai Makaurau
The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa (MMF) is proud to announce the return of Back to Basics, a free seminar series designed for those in the early stages of artist management — including self-managed artists — who are building the foundations of their music careers.
DEVILSKIN Announce Exclusive Intimate Acoustic Show
Celebrating a No.1 album with RE-EVOLUTION and the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD, DEVILSKIN are marking a huge year with something truly special – a rare chance to experience the Hamilton phenomenon from a brand new perspective.