The start of May brings another NZ Music Month to life. This seems to fit nicely with the announcement today that Flight of the Conchords have come in at #3 on the US pop charts with their debut self-titled album, topping the previous high of Crowded House at #12 for their own self-titled debut album in 1987.

Each year, the month of May is dedicated to promoting New Zealand music on radio & television and is supported heavily by the NZ Music Commission who work tirelessly to bring local talent in front of the wider NZ public.

The official website (nzmusicmonth.co.nz) lists a surprisingly large level of NZ gigs going on around during the month. On the 1st of May alone there are more than 20 different NZ gigs taking place up and down the country, from Sarah Brown in Auckland to The Mint Chicks in Dunedin.

Make sure you get your fair share of New Zealand music this month and get along to one of the gigs!

Image from NZ History.