The New Zealand Music Commission is deeply saddened by the passing of our friend, mentor and erstwhile board member, Lorraine Barry.
Haere rā Lorraine Barry
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Music Commission News
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!
International News: Outward Sound BIGSOUND 2025 Delegate Grant Applications OPEN
The New Zealand Music Commission is pleased to announce that delegate applications to attend BIGSOUND 2025 are now open.
Q1 2025 NZ Music Statistics
This report includes information about the domestic sales, streaming and radio play for New Zealand music from January – March 2025, and also includes waiata reo radio and streaming data.