Alternative

Acoustic music   (www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/Delta/5447/othr_mus.html)  

Learn about a variety of music such as blues, celtic and much more.

The Drones and Sticks Club   (www.geocities.com/Pipeline/Reef/3476)  

Learn about the Drones and Sticks Club Pipe Band.

The Black Velvet Band   (www.theblackvelvetband.com)  

The Black Velvet Band, a legendary Christchurch Celtic group, play stomping Irish rock 'n reel.

Gas   (gasnewzealand.tripod.com/gas)  

Gas have been performing their unique brand of original semi-industrial folk-punk since 1995.

Piobaireachd and Piping in NZ   (www.piobaireachd.org.nz)  

New Zealand bagpiping news, from the Piobaireachd Society of New Zealand.

Sinate (www.sinate.net)  

Formed in 2005, Auckland heavy metal band Sinate have released two albums and have played over 80 shows, including Slayer, God Forbid, Suffocation and The Big Day Out.

Under The Radar   (www.undertheradar.co.nz)  

New Zealand music news and gig guide site.

Pipeworkz   (www.pipeworkz.com)  

Celtic rock and pop band specialising in the conference, incentive, festival and event entertainment.

Australasian Computer Music Association   (www.acma.asn.au)  

The organisation provides a forum for new compositions, information sharing, and research about music technology and computer music, principally throughout Australia and New Zealand.

BobKats   (www.bobkats.info)  

An international band with members in Australia and New Zealand, bringing together the talents of Tim, Janelle and Dave.

Counting The Beat (countingthebeat.blogspot.com/)  

Counting The Beat is a New Zealand Music blog, podcast and radio show. Focusing on showcasing great kiwi music that doesn't necessarily reach the audience that it deserves.

Action Man Records   (www.actionmanrecords.com)  

A small, independent label attempting to bring back the threat in hardcore and punk, to aid smaller bands in making their message available both here and overseas. AMR is dedicated to releasing only bands that have music and a message.

1157 Records   (www.elevenfiftyseven.com)  

An indie/punk music label whose site features news, releases, band profiles and photos.

New Zealand Police Pipe Band   (www.nzppb.dns2go.com)  

Gives you useful information on the operations and an understanding of the pipe band for the police.

Druid   (www.druidband.com)  

Music from the best Irish and Scottish bands, including originals, covers of classic songs and more. This Auckland based five piece band is available for all occasions and is experienced on the New Zealand music scene.

Bruce Aitken   (www.bruceaitken.com)  

The Web site of award winning ex pat New Zealand drummer who was recently nominated as Industry Professional Of The Year for The East Coast Music Awards (ECMA's).

Bay Cities' Symphonic Band   (www.bcsb.orcon.net.nz)  

A Hawkes Bay based symphonic band for adult and older high school students. They rehearse every Thursday night, enter national festivals and perform locally.

Nightfall   (www.nightfall.orcon.net.nz)  

Featuring reviews, interviews, news, polls on the best in heavy, death, thrash, power, progressive metal in the world.

Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band   (www.fernandthistle.orcon.net.nz)  

A Pipe Band in the Wairarapa for all occasions.

Wellington Scottish Pipes and Drums   (www.wspd.wellington.net.nz)  

A Scottish pipes and drums band located in Wellington.

Grusome   (www.grusome.co.nz)  

Producer, creator and performer of interesting electronic music based in Wellington.

Rakiura Music   (www.music.gen.nz)  

Music inspired by the light from the southern sky. Rakiura Music is a collective of musicians, singers, songwriters, performers, producers, engineeers, promoters, based in an around Wellington, making music for the love of it.

The Deadly Deaths   (www.thedeadlydeaths.com)  

Nick Feisst, Bevan Galbraith and Tuhua Mutu are The Deadly Deaths, a Hamilton band playing their own brand of restrained indie synth pop.

Blue Lake Dub Experience (www.bluelakedubexperience.co.nz)  

Whether you want to groove with your mates or relax with your family, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Bring along a group, find a seat nestled on the hill and enjoy the dub sounds resonating through the hills at the Blue Lake Dub Experience Concert in Rotorua. See three amazing acts live: The Black Seeds, Kora and Katchafire.

Scrambled   (www.scrambled.co.nz)  

A new record label providing hard house labels such as Tidy Trax and Nukleuz.