Opinion

Spotify Wrapped ghosted NZ music again. Local artists and audiences deserve more

The low turnout of local artists on Spotify Wrapped is part of a larger, worrying trend. New Zealand artists are featuring less on annual top 40 charts, and radio stations seem to be playing less ...
The Conversation

Discovering new NZ music in the streaming age is getting harder – what’s the future for local artists?

Oli Wilson has previously completed research in partnership with or commissioned by APRA AMCOS, Toi Mai Workforce Development Council, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture & Heritage and the NZ Music ...
Reuters

Subsidized New Zealand musicians struggle overseas

AUCKLAND (Billboard) - New Zealand artists are flourishing at home with government support -- but international breakthroughs remain hard to come by. Sign up here. Since 2000, the government has spent ...
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NZ back in the game for 'showstopper events' - music promoter

Music promoter says NZ is 'back in the game' thanks to $40 million govt funding package (3 min 30 sec) A veteran music promoter says New Zealand is back in the game for "showstopper events", thanks to ...