Local music
NZ Music Month for beginners
Every May, Aotearoa turns up the volume on local music. What NZ Music Month is, where it came from, and easy ways to join in at any age.
Music
Gigs, bands, recording and the sounds of Aotearoa, from garage rehearsals to all-ages stages.
Band basics
Starting a band in a church hall or garage
Gear on a budget, sharing a rehearsal space without upsetting anyone, splitting songwriting credit fairly, and where NZ bands can find free help.
Gig guide
How to find all-ages gigs in New Zealand
Under 18 and keen on live music? Why so many venues are R18, where all-ages shows actually happen, and how to get there and home safely.
Music history
A short history of Christian music in Aotearoa
From hymns sung in te reo to a festival that drew tens of thousands, here's how faith-inspired music shaped a corner of the New Zealand scene.