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In Swings Anika
Friday, 16 November 2007, 9:56 am | Funktion Music
From releasing her most critically acclaimed album yet, Anika Moa will be performing throughout Aotearoa this December. In Swings The Tide is Anika’s latest release which brings a country flavour to her pop sensibilities and is her first ever self-produced ... More >>
Change of Auckland venue for Hollie Smith
Wednesday, 3 October 2007, 1:41 pm | Funktion Music
Soulful diva Hollie Smith has changed her Auckland venue to the Bruce Mason Centre. Due to the delay in the re-opening of the St James, Hollie is going back to her home of Auckland’s North Shore and performing for the first time at the Bruce ... More >>
Hollie Smith In First NZ Theatre Tour
Thursday, 6 September 2007, 10:55 am | Funktion Music
Hollie Smith is about to treat New Zealanders to her first ever theatre tour. Hollie Smith’s voice stole the nation’s hearts when erupting on the scene with the now-classic Bathe in the River. Her highly anticipated debut album “Long Player” stormed ... More >>
Brooke Fraser Announces a Second Auckland Show
Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 11:58 am | Funktion Music
Due to popular demand, Brooke Fraser has added a second show at Auckland’s Aotea Centre ASB Theatre to her Albertine national tour on Thursday 1 November. Brooke has just completed a hugely successful Australian tour, with sell-out shows including ... More >>
Shapeshifter Live Out Now!
Monday, 20 August 2007, 3:42 pm | Funktion Music
Shapeshifter Live Out Now! New Zealand¹s top live act, Shapeshifter, has released its first ever live album encapsulating the essence, energy and vitality of their trademark performances. More >>
Brooke Is Back!
Tuesday, 7 August 2007, 9:52 am | Funktion Music
Brooke Fraser returns to the New Zealand stage in October for her first national tour in three years. Brooke hits a dozen New Zealand cities on her Albertine national tour, travelling all the way from Invercargill to Whangarei. The Albertine National ... More >>
Shapeshifter Announce New Live Album and Tour
Thursday, 19 July 2007, 10:45 am | Funktion Music
Shapeshifter, voted New Zealand’s best live act, is back on the road performing the electric and cutting edge set they are known and loved for. To top this off they are releasing their first live album with tracks from last year’s epic orchestra ... More >>
Brooke Fraser to tour NZ
Thursday, 8 February 2007, 1:38 pm | Funktion Music
Brooke Fraser makes a hugely anticipated return to New Zealand’s concert stage with the announcement of a main centre tour in April . Brooke will be flying in from her home in Sydney to tour her second album Albertine with a new band including American ... More >>
Bic Runga Adds Second Ascension Show
Monday, 8 January 2007, 11:24 am | Funktion Music
Due to popular demand, Bic Runga announces another show at Matakana’s Ascension Vineyard on Monday 5 February. Only a limited number of tickets remain available for her show there the previous night. More >>
Nathan Haines' Summer Tour!
Thursday, 21 December 2006, 2:09 pm | Funktion Music
Nathan Haines presents another all star line-up featuring direct from the UK vocalist Vanessa Freeman (Azymuth/4Hero) and keyboardist and producer Mike Patto (Reel People). More >>
The Squire for Hire is back on tour
Friday, 3 November 2006, 4:03 pm | Funktion Music
New Zealand’s most well known jazzer joined the NZSO and American soul legend Marlena Shaw for a capacity audience last December at the Aotea Centre where they did a live rendition of their tune ‘Squire for Hire’ – albeit this time with the backing ... More >>
The Warratahs 20th Anniversary Album and Tour
Friday, 22 September 2006, 9:46 am | Funktion Music
Keep On is exactly what The Warratahs are doing. With a new album about to be released, The Warratahs are back on the road performing a national tour. The Warratahs have become an institution as one of New Zealand’s favourite country acts, touring New ... More >>
Steriogram: This is Not the Target Market Tour
Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 1:15 pm | Funktion Music
After months in the studio, Steriogram will be rocking throughout New Zealand to celebrate the release of their latest album, This is Not The Target Market. Steriogram will be accompanied by fellow rockers Deja Voodoo and the hot new band, Shaky Hands. ... More >>
Blues Legends to Come to New Zealand
Thursday, 16 February 2006, 2:56 pm | Funktion Music
Named the "greatest blues guitarist ever" by Eric Clapton, the legendary Buddy Guy along with The Robert Cray Band will be bringing the blues to Aotearoa. More >>
Public Enemy coming to NZ
Wednesday, 15 February 2006, 9:57 am | Funktion Music
Public Enemy, the most controversial & influential group in hip-hop history is coming to New Zealand. More >>
Nathan Haines All Stars Summer Tour
Wednesday, 11 January 2006, 4:48 pm | Funktion Music
This summer, Nathan Haines is treating his New Zealand fans to a phenomenal live musical experience. Joining him direct from the UK, Vanessa Freeman and Mike Patto will be performing alongside some of Aotearoa’s finest artists. More >>
MMF October Sessions 2005
Tuesday, 20 September 2005, 5:05 pm | Funktion Music
Want to learn more about the New Zealand music industry? The Music Managers¹ Forum are holding their annual October Sessions on Sunday 2 October 2005. This is a great event, where some of New Zealand¹s music industry leaders share their knowledge. More >>
Girls Kick Off The Boost Mobile Hip-Hop Summit
Friday, 16 September 2005, 10:57 am | Funktion Music
The 2005 Boost Mobile Aotearoa hip-hop summit has let the ladies go first and begins with an all-girls event. The Broad Spectrum ‘05 From the Cradle to the Grave exhibition opens The Boost Mobile Aotearoa Hip-hop summit at Disrupt Gallery on Thursday 6th ... More >>
Last National Tour For Shapeshifter For A Year
Friday, 12 August 2005, 12:07 am | Funktion Music
Catch Shapeshifter on their final New Zealand tour FOR A WHOLE YEAR. Shapeshifter are treating their New Zealand audience to one last national tour before recording their next album and touring throughout Europe. Shapeshifter’s reputation for being ... More >>