Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, NZ — Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) is proud to announce the winner of the prestigious 2025 Taite Music Prize at an exclusive ceremony held at the Q Theatre in Tāmaki Makaurau. The event celebrated outstanding New Zealand albums released in the previous calendar year and showcased exceptional local talent across genres.
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Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ), with the support of Founding Partner Recorded Music NZ, announces that nominations are now open for the 2026 Taite Music Prize and associated categories, honouring originality, creativity
Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) and the NZ Music Commission are thrilled to reveal the final details for Going Global Music Summit 2025; including the Going Global Festival day splits and the last wave of powerhouse speakers for
TĀMAKI MAKAURAU / AUCKLAND — Independent Music NZ is excited to present Going Global Festival, a vibrant two-night mini festival with 24 emerging artists from across Aotearoa’s musical landscape. On Thursday 28 and Friday 29 August, Whammy! and Double
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – Aotearoa’s premier music industry event returns for 2025 with a new round of influential international speakers and an open invitation for New Zealand artists to connect, collaborate, and
Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, NZ — Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) is proud to announce the winner of the prestigious 2025 Taite Music Prize at an exclusive ceremony held at the Q Theatre in Tāmaki Makaurau. The event
Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) with the support of Founding Partner Recorded Music NZ announce the return Taite Music Prize for 2025. This event continues to celebrate the vibrant and diverse voices of Aotearoa’s music community. IMNZ
The Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) is excited to announce the finalists for the Taite Music Prize 2024 with the support of Founding Partner Recorded Music NZ. This prestigious honour will be presented on Tuesday, April 23rd,
Independent Music NZ announces the Taite Music Prize award presentation ceremony moves to Sunday, May 29 to close out NZ Music Month on a high with an in-person award ceremony. The stars aligned last minute to make it possible for
Independent Music NZ announce the Taite Music Prize 2020 nominations are now open Nominations close 5.00pm on 7th February 2020. The Taite Music Prize highlights outstanding New Zealand albums released in the past year.