RNZ Music

Looking for stuff to listen to while in self-isolation? The RNZ Music team have picked six newly-released New Zealand albums for your listening pleasure. Read more Video

Fly My Pretties are set to release The Studio Recordings Pt. 2 in May and to celebrate, they performed this special live version of Troy Kingi’s ‘Aztechknowledgey’ live at Wellington’s Massey… Read more Video

The heads of New Zealand’s music industry bodies have been working together to plan how they can support artists, promoters, venues and others affected by cancellations and disruptions caused by the… Read more Video

Touring is an essential part of any musician’s livelihood, but thanks to Covid-19, shows are being cancelled left, right and centre. “How can I help?” you ask. Why not buy some beautiful merchandise… Read more

Auckland band Skilaa make music that’s a mix of RnB, alternative/prog folk, hip-hop and perhaps something you can’t quite put your finger on. RNZ Music is proud to present the new video for the… Read more Video

New Zealand composer, and Director of Member Services at APRA AMCOS, Victoria Kelly, has compiled some tips on how we can support our favourite local musicians during the Covid-19 outbreak. Read more Video

Following the Prime Minister's guidelines on large, unseated gatherings this morning, Auckland's Polyfest has been cancelled, and Wellington's Kiwi music festival Homegrown will not be going ahead… Read more

"The Golden Voice of Africa” Salif Ketia live at the Bowl Of Brooklands, recorded by RNZ Music. Read more Audio

Destyn Maloya live on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music. Read more Audio

Marina Satti & Fones live at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, recorded by RNZ Music. Read more Audio

Mexican female Mariachi ensemble Flor de Toloache live on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music. Read more Audio

King Ayisoba live at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, recorded by RNZ Music. Read more Audio