Music and Dance

Groove In the Park   (www.grooveinthepark.co.nz)  

A Waitangi Day festival at Western Springs Stadium in Auckland, showcasing artists, bands, DJs and performers.

Frontier Touring Company   (www.frontiertouring.co.nz)  

Presenting and promoting world class musicians and bands in Australia and New Zealand.

Music Mountain Matakana (www.musicmountainmatakana.co.nz)  

A country music festival featuring quality country music in an ambient garden bar setting, located high in the hills of the Matakana wine district.

Green Fire Islands   (www.greenfireislands.com)  

A festival bringing together the traditional music of New Zealand and Ireland, touring Auckland, Wellington, Raglan and Taranaki.

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The sounds of New Zealand music have captivated audiences for 30 years, from the early melodies of the Finn brothers to today's stars of rock, pop, hip hop, electronica and indie music. Find out about New Zealand music festivals and music magazines, plus how our music fares in the big wide world.

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Enjoy the sounds of summer with great music from local and international performers.

Big Day Out   (www.bigdayout.com)  

Music events in Auckland and Australian cities featuring top New Zealand and international acts.

Ohakune Mountain Mardi Gras   (www.ohakune-mardigras.co.nz)  

Celebrating the beginning of winter, in the shadow of the mighty Mt Ruapehu, the Ohakune Mountain Mardi Gras features great New Zealand music.

InterproNZ   (www.interpronz.co.nz)  

Entertainment promoters bringing you the best in live entertainment. InterproNZ provides high quality events in Tauranga, including concerts from performers and musicians such as Yulia, Michael Barrymore, The Beat Girls, Dragon, The Searchers, Jackie Clarke and more.

Destination   (www.danceonarock.com)  

A provider of a dance party since 1996 with over 60 bands, dj's, vj's and performers over three zones showcased in limestone landscapes.

Central Records   (www.centralrecords.co.nz)  

A Christchurch urban jazz based record label. Visit Central Records online to find out about music releases, events and future projects.

Toots & Grooves   (www.tootsandgrooves.co.nz)  

A New Zealand ska music festival, featuring two days of live music and more than 35 bands. Listen to ska, punk, dub, indie, roots, electronica and acoustic music. Toots & Grooves is held at Tatum Park, one hour's drive from Wellington.

Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival   (www.jazz-blues.co.nz)  

The Bay of Islands will come alive with the sounds of smooth jazz and sultry blues, as musicians gather from all over New Zealand and beyond for the 16th annual Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival.

Albany Students' Association Orientation   (www.orientation.net.nz)  

Find out how students celebrate Orientation Massey University style. The site provides information on Orientation week at Massey University, including bands, gigs and other events.

Mixtape Connection   (www.mixtapeconnection.co.nz)  

The Mixtape Connection is an Indie rock and electro club night held on the first Friday of the month at Capitol Bar in Christchurch. They play indie rock, electro, bootlegs, disco-punk, synth-pop and classic 80's tracks.

Hope Full Easter Camp   (www.eastercamp.co.nz)  

A five day Easter event for youth communities aged from 13 to 20+. Any youth group from Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato and beyond is welcome to register and join us for this great big adventure.

Canaan Uprising New Year's Eve Party   (www.canaanuprising.co.nz)  

A New Years Eve dance party held on Takaka Hill, between Nelson and Golden Bay. This multi-zoned, multi-genre event features live New Zealand music, international and national DJs, VJs, fire artists, art, holistic workshops, healing zone and stalls, in stunning natural surrounds.

Maori Music Awards   (www.maorimusicawards.co.nz)  

An event celebrating Maori music and composers, with the aim of developing, encouraging and honouring the achievements of outstanding traditional and contemporary musical compositions and performances.

Folk Festival   (www.kiwifolk.org.nz/festivals/whitestn.html)  

A comprehensive list of folk events happening around New Zealand.

Backstage Pass   (www.backstagepass.co.nz)  

The home of the Youth and Music Development Trust, providing information on becoming a better musician, MP3s and videos, and music events.

Mission Bay Jazz & Blues Streetfest   (www.jazzandbluesstreetfest.com)  

A fun filled jazz music street festival. Entry is free and over 25 bands from throughout New Zealand and overseas will play throughout the night.

Whare Flat Festival of Music and Dance   (www.whareflat.co.nz)  

Festival of music and dance ran annually over the New Years period by the New Edinburgh Folk Club.

Happy Entertainment Ltd   (www.happyentertainment.co.nz)  

Specialising in delivering New Zealand's premier entertainment acts. Whether you are looking for dance bands, soloists, DJs, duos, quintets, classical acts, jazz, blues, classic pop they tailor to your needs.

Alive   (www.musician.co.nz)  

Provides up to the minute information on NZ bands, music, recordings, gigs, with interviews, reviews and concerts.

Spinning Sun   (www.spinningsun.co.nz)  

Contemporary dance company founded by award winning choreographer Ann Dewey.