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A number of New Zealand musicians have considered putting together a "database" of music industry figures guilty of problematic behaviour.

The national memorial service will be held from 12.30pm on February 22.

Supplied New Zealand’s top women artists have signed an open letter demanding change. From top left: Anna Coddington, Anika Moa and Mel Parsons. From bottom left: Lorde, Tami Neilson, Hollie Smith and Bic Runga. A group of the biggest names in New Zealand music has released an open letter urging industry leaders – and workers at every level – to examine their own behaviour in the wake of this week’s sexual harassment revelations. The letter, penned by singer-songwriter Anna Coddington ...

PIPSY ‘The Hopeful Sounds Tour’ of New Zealand/Aotearoa!! LISTEN TO PIPSY HERE: https://linktr.ee/pipsymusic Alt-pop rockers PIPSY celebrate their return to the shores of Aotearoa with a nation-wide ‘The Hopeful Sounds Tour’ this January 2021, announcing 7 shows from Wellington to Invercargill, with an added date in Whanganui! The band bring their energetic brand of fuzz-pop to both main centres and smaller cities, including two shows opening for the Jordan Luck Band in Central Otago. D...

What do the people of Christchurch want from life in their city in 2021? New buildings, more arts and sporting facilities, concerts and festivals, and possible overseas travel links lie ahead for Christchurch this year – and locals are looking forward to them. The arrival of 2021 should bring completion of the long-delayed $475 million Te Pae convention centre, the south-eastern suburbs’ first indoor public pool, the country’s biggest chairlift at Mt Hutt, and a new art museum. Stacy Squ...

Beams Anna Coddington’s thin, wispy vocals fit her songs beautifully, providing a wonderful lilting quality that pervades her latest album Beams. Deceptively soft and insubstantial, the hooks latch on and slowly attach themselves to your subconscious, producing instant ear worms. Drenched in gently poignant and deeply personal lyricism, Coddington’s fourth solo album (and first in four years since 2016’s Luck/Time displays a poetry of longing and desire, perfectly suited to soothing th...

Beams Anna Coddingtons thin, wispy vocals fit her songs beautifully, providing a wonderful lilting quality that pervades her latest album Beams. Deceptively soft and insubstantial, the hooks latch on and slowly attach themselves to your subconscious, producing instant ear worms. Drenched in gently poignant and deeply personal lyricism, Coddingtons fourth solo album (and first in four years since 2016s Luck/Time displays a poetry of longing and desire, perfectly suited to soothing these anxiou...

Brook Sabin The summer holidays are upon us, but that doesnt mean our end of year breaks need to be expensive. In the lead-up to Christmas, there are a host of events happening up and down the country. BROOK SABIN/Stuff New Plymouth – TSB Festival of Lights December 19 to January 31 It’s the start of the annual light show in Taranaki this weekend. Head to Pukekura Park for this spectacular free event. The lights are switched on at 8.30pm every night, and the festival lasts until the end...

Thursday, 4 March 2021, 12:30 pm | Susie Says After two snap Level 3s caused a great tour-date reshuffle, Estère is happy/excited/relieved to announce new tour dates for March/April/May! Tickets on sale now from www.esteremusic.com   March:26.03 Paisley Stage, Napier27.03 Splore (ALL AGES)28.03 *Jam Factory, ... More >> Friday, 12 February 2021, 8:05 am | Susie Says Wellington-based music progeny Zoe Moon shares her gorgeous, transfixing single " Bubbles " , out today! Through resonant lo...