Since 2011, Going Global has created a pathway between Aotearoa artists and the international music industry – bringing artists at pivotal stages of their careers
GOING GLOBAL 2026 showcase artists announced
Since 2011, Going Global has created a pathway between Aotearoa artists and the international music industry – bringing artists at pivotal stages of their careers into the same room as festival programmers, labels, agents, publishers and media from around the world. Today, Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ), in partnership with the New Zealand Music Commission, announces the 2026 Going Global showcasing artist lineup, with 23 artists selected to perform across two nights of live showcases in Tāmaki Makaurau. Selected from more than 190 applications, this year’s artists represent the breadth of independent music being created across Aotearoa, spanning Pacific-psychedelic, R&B, hip hop, indie, soul, post-punk, and beyond. “We
