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The Aotearoa scene up close, the world from here, and intel for creatives building from the ground up. Week 2-3 · June 8–16, 2026.
Stallyano × JKing: "Rain Money" Is Coming
Māngere's melodic rapper meets Sydney's Samoan hitmaker. Two of the most-streamed Pasifika voices on either side of the Tasman are sharing one record, and the title says it all.
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[ Week 2-3 · 5 more ]Pacific Music Awards 2026 nominations are open, and the stakes are high
Over two decades in, the PMAs remain the most important platform for Pacific musical excellence in Aotearoa. We're covering every step.
Read article →NZ Music Month 2026 wrapped, five takeaways for creatives in Aotearoa
Over 1,000 events. International showcasing at The Great Escape. Here's what we're carrying into the rest of the year.
Read article →Global recorded music just crossed $30 billion, what it means for independents
The numbers are historic. The streaming economy has never been larger. But who's actually growing with it?
Read article →Universal Music NZ launches nextWAV., a new pathway for emerging artists
A 12-month programme pairing secondary school students with industry mentors. The kind of ground-up investment our scene has needed for a long time.
Read article →Marlon Williams sweeps the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards, three Tūī, one night
Te Whare Tīwekaweka claimed Album, Single, and Solo Artist of the Year. Then Ché Fu walked into the Hall of Fame, and Dame Lynda Topp told the government exactly how she felt.
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