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Dick Move Announce New Album Dream, Believe, Achieve With Protest Anthem ‘Nurses’

by Noise11.com

Dick Move photo by Frances Carter

Tagged as: 20s, Dick Move, New Zealand, punk

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SIX60 To Headline Sydney Opera House Steps In Landmark Summer Show

by Noise11.com

New Zealand’s Six60 are preparing to etch their name into Australian music history with a once-in-a-lifetime show on the iconic Sydney Opera House Steps. On Thursday 11 December 2025, the group will bring their stadium-sized sound to an intimate outdoor setting in the heart of Sydney Harbour, promising fans a night to remember.

Tagged as: 10s, New Zealand, R&B, six60, Sydney Opera House

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Jon Stevens Releases Fourth Song In Four Weeks ‘Paradise’

by Paul Cashmere

Jon Stevens has been quietly heading towards a new album, feeding fans a song a week. This week, he is at week four with ‘Paradise’.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Dead Daisies, INXS, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jon Stevens, New Zealand, Noiseworks, rock

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Neil Finn Makes a Powerful Statement at Auckland Pro-Palestine Rally

by Labelle Hayes

In an unexpected, yet profoundly moving moment this past weekend, Kiwi music icon Neil Finn stepped into Aotea Square, Auckland, and lent his voice to a pro-Palestine rally, delivering a stirring a capella performance of “Don’t Dream It’s Over” to a gathering estimated at 300–500 people braving the elements.

Tagged as: 80s, Auckland, Crowded House, Neil Finn, New Zealand, Palestine, rock, Split Enz

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Split Enz Celebrate 50 Years With Enzcyclopedia – The Pre-Neil Finn Years

by Paul Cashmere

Split Enz, one of the most original and daring bands ever to come out of New Zealand, are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their debut album Mental Notes with the release of Enzcyclopedia Volumes One & Two on November 14. The massive archival set arrives as a 5CD collection, a 3LP vinyl edition, and a Blu-Ray Atmos mix, offering fans the deepest dive yet into the early, experimental years of the band.

Tagged as: 70s, alternative, Eddie Rayner, Enzcyclopedia, New Zealand, rock, Split Enz, Tim Finn

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Australia and New Zealand Jazz Great Judy Bailey Has Died At Age 90

by Noise11.com

On 8 August 2025, the world of jazz bid farewell to one of its most beloved and enduring figures, Judith Mary “Judy” Bailey (born 3 October 1935, Auckland, New Zealand).

Tagged as: 50s, Australia, jazz, Judy Bailey, New Zealand

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AC/DC’s Phil Rudd Performs For First Time Since 2018 In Auckland AS Part of Full Metal Orchestra

by Paul Cashmere

Revered former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has made a rare live appearance with the Full Metal Orchestra show in Auckland, New Zealand last Saturday night (26 July 2025).

Tagged as: AC/DC, Full Metal Orchestra, Jon Toogood, metal, New Zealand, Phil Rudd

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Phil Rudd of AC/DC To Perform with Full Metal Orchestra in Auckland This Weekend

by Paul Cashmere

Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd will be back on the drumkit this Saturday night in Auckland, New Zealand for the Full Metal Orchestra show.

Tagged as: AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Full Metal Orchestra, Guns n Roses, Iron Maiden, Jon Toogood, Led Zeppelin, metal, Metallica, New Zealand, Nirvana, Phil Rudd, Shihad, System Of A Down, Tool. Motorhead, Van Halen

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Fat Freddy’s Drop’s Chris Ta’aloga Faiumu (aka DJ Mu) Has Died

by Paul Cashmere

Chris ‘Mu’ Faiumu of New Zealand’s Fat Freddy’s Drop died suddenly on Wednesday.

Tagged as: 00s, Chris Faiumu, DJ Mu, dub, Fat Freddy's Drop, New Zealand, reggae, roots

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Lorde Adds Second Melbourne and Sydney Shows

by Paul Cashmere

Lorde will perform extra shows in Sydney and Melbourne in February 2026. A second Sydney date has been added for 19 February and the second Melbourne is 22 February.

Tagged as: 10s, Australian Tour, Lorde, New Zealand, pop

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Lorde Reveals Australia and New Zealand Dates for 2026

by Paul Cashmere

Lorde will bring her Ultrasound world tour to Auckland, Christchurch, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in February 2026.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia pop, Australian Tour, Lorde, New Zealand

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The Beths Channeled Stephen King and Olivia Rodrigo For Fourth Album ‘Straight Line Was A Lie’

by Paul Cashmere

New Zealand’s The Beths have a new song ‘No Joy’ ahead of the fourth album ‘Straight Line Was A Lie’ coming in August.

Tagged as: 10s, alternative, indie, New Zealand, Olivia Rodrigo, rock, Stephen King, The Beths

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‘Marlon Williams: Two Worlds – Ngā Ao E Rua’ will premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival

by Paul Cashmere

The Marlon Williams documentary ‘Marlon Williams: Two Worlds – Ngā Ao E Rua’ will premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival in August.

Tagged as: 00s, blues, indie, Marlon Williams, Marlon Williams: Two Worlds – Ngā Ao E Rua, Melbourne International Film Festival, MIFF, New Zealand

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Nick Littlemore of PNAU and Ladyhawke Premiere New Teenager Collaboration

by Paul Cashmere

Two decades in, PNAU’s Nick Littlemore is back with Ladyhawke as Teenager.

Tagged as: 00s, Australia, Electronic, Ladyhawke, New Zealand, Nick Littlemore, Teenager

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Lorde Premieres Notorious New York Filmed Video for ‘What Was That’

by Paul Cashmere

Lorde has released the music video for ‘What Was That’, the first preview of her upcoming fourth album ‘Virgin’.

Tagged as: 10s, Lorde, New Zealand, pop, Virgin, What Was That

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Lorde Reveals New Album Title ‘Virgin’

by Music-News.com

Lorde has announced a new album. Lorde has not released a record since ‘Solar Power’ in 2021, but following the release of her single ‘What Was That’ earlier this year, it has now been confirmed that ‘Virgin’ will be available from June 27.

Tagged as: 10s, Lorde, New Zealand, pop

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Jon Toogood On Why Shihad Are Breaking Up

by Paul Cashmere

New Zealand metal band Shihad will be no more after this one final tour. Singer Jon Toogood told Noise11 why the band decided to call it quits.

Tagged as: 90s, Jon Toogood, metal, New Zealand, Pacifier, Shihad

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Tim Finn To Mark 40 Years of Escapade With Three Shows In August

by Paul Cashmere

Tim Finn will perform three shows in August to mark the (belated) 40th anniversary of his debut solo album ‘Escapade’.

Tagged as: 80s, New Zealand, pop, rock, Split Enz, Tim Finn

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Supergroove Reform For Queensland Shows In May

by Paul Cashmere

New Zealand’s Supergroove will get back together for three shows in Queensland in May.

Tagged as: 90s, New Zealand, pop, Supergroove

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Shihad Merch Destroyed In Fire Ahead Of Final Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Shihad merch on its way from Melbourne to New Zealand ahead of the band’s final tour has been destroyed in a fire at Melbourne airport.

Tagged as: 90s, metal, New Zealand, Shihad

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Marlon Williams To Release First Māori Language Album

by Noise11.com

Marlon Williams (Kāi Tahu, Ngāi Tai) next album ‘Te Whare Tīwekaweka’ will be his first album entirely in the Māori language.

Tagged as: 10s, folk, Kāi Tahu, Marlon Williams, New Zealand, Ngāi Tai, Te Whare Tīwekaweka

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Shihad Add More Shows To Final Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Shihad have one final Australian tour on the way with new shows added to Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne featuring full album performances.

Tagged as: 90s, metal, New Zealand, Pacifier, Shihad

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Icehouse, Everclear and Bic Runga To Join Cold Chisel In New Zealand

by Paul Cashmere

Cold Chisel’s 2025 New Zealand events have turned into their own music festival.

Tagged as: Bic Runga, Cold Chisel, Everclear, Icehouse, New Zealand, Red Hot Summer, rock

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Pearl Jam Australia and New Zealand Live Albums Are Coming In December

by Paul Cashmere

One of the impressive things Pearl Jam fans have access to are professional desk recordings of every concert.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, grunge, live album, New Zealand, Pearl Jam, rock, USA

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Shihad To Call It Quits After Final Australia and New Zealand Tour

by Paul Cashmere

After 36 years together, New Zealand’s Shihad have announced they will be no more after one final tour.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, hard rock, metal, New Zealand, Shihad

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More Rare Split Enz For You To Devour

by Paul Cashmere

Thanks Peter Green. Here is some more rare Split Enz.

Tagged as: 80s, Enz With A Bang, New Zealand, rock, Split Enz

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Dragon’s Alan Mansfield Dies At Age 72

by Paul Cashmere

Alan Mansfield, keyboard player for Dragon, has died at age 72.

Tagged as: 70s, Alan Mansfield, Australia, Dragon, New Zealand, rock, Sharon O’Neill

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Hear An Early Version of Neil Finn’s ‘Astro’ By Tim and Neil Finn

by Paul Cashmere

Split Enz/Crowded House archivist has uncovered an early 1996 Tim Finn and Neil Finn version of the song ‘Astro’ that ended up a few years later on Neil’s debut solo album ‘Try Whistling This’ in 1998.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Crowded House, Neil Finn, New Zealand, rock, Split Enz, Tim Finn

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R.I.P. Martin Phillipps of The Chills

by Paul Cashmere

Martin Phillipps of New Zealand band The Chills has died at age 61.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, Martin Phillipps, New Zealand, The Chills

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Australian Music Vault Adds Crowded House Costumes To The Display

by Paul Cashmere

The Australian Music Vault at the Arts Centre Melbourne has had several new iconic stage costumes from Crowded House and Split Enz added to their display.

Tagged as: 80s, Arts Centre Melbourne, Australia, Australian Music Vault, Crowded House, New Zealand, rock, Split Enz

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The Cure’s The Head on the Door: 40 Years of Post-Punk Perfection

Released on August 26, 1985, The Head on the Door marked a pivotal moment in The Cure's evolution. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the album stands as a testament to the band's ability to blend post-punk sensibilities with accessible pop melodies, propelling them into the mainstream while retaining their distinctive edge.

4 days ago

The Korgis Join Forces With Australian Guitarist Joe Matera For ‘Coffee In New York’ Album

English pop-rock survivors The Korgis are back in 2025 with a brand-new collaborative album, teaming up with Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist Joe Matera. The project, titled Coffee In New York, will be released on October 24, 2025, via Renaissance Records in the USA on both vinyl and CD.

5 days ago

Bon Jovi Call On Friends For Forever (Legendary Edition)

Bon Jovi will return this October with a brand-new collaboration record, Forever (Legendary Edition), set for release on October 24, 2025. The 14-track album finds Jon Bon Jovi and the band reimagining the spirit of their 2024 record Forever with the help of an all-star guest list. The project arrives after Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery, a setback that forced him to step away from touring while still creatively hungry to share music.

5 days ago

Slayer Announce One-Night-Only Headline Show at Hersheypark Stadium

Slayer will return to the stage this September for a rare headline show on the U.S. east coast, confirming a massive one-night-only concert at Hersheypark Stadium, Pennsylvania, on September 20, 2025.

6 days ago

Mike Joyce Turns the Tables in The Drums: A Candid Beat from The Smiths’ Backseat

Manchester’s unsung pulse, drummer Mike Joyce, finally steps out from behind The Smiths’ jangly guitar riffs with his much-anticipated memoir, The Drums, due for release in November 2025.

August 26, 2025

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell Announce Perth Show For Big Love World Tour

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have added a Perth date to their Big Love World Tour after strong demand across Australia, bringing one of reggae’s most distinctive voices back to the West Coast. The show will take place at Kings Park & Botanic Garden on Sunday, 18 January 2026.

August 25, 2025

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds photo by Ros O'Gorman

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce Wild God 2026 Tour of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds will return home to Australia in January 2026 with the official announcement today of their Wild God Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand tour. The run of shows will be the band’s first in the region since 2022 and will bring their acclaimed Wild God album to life for local audiences.

August 25, 2025