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New Zealand country/soul powerhouse Tami Neilson is touring New Zealand with a 12-piece orchestra this November. The Brass, Strings... Sing! will see the Canadian-born musician play in Auckland… Video

Women songwriters have done well at the APRA Silver Scrolls in recent years, but taken over the full 55-year history of the award, the record is not so great: only twelve have won the top prize… Audio

The Silver Scroll Awards recognise excellence in songwriting - and some of New Zealand's top songwriters help select the finalists. It's considered one of the most coveted awards in Kiwi music.

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Tami Neilson, L.A.B., Troy Kingi and BENEE are among the 20 finalists for New Zealand’s most coveted songwriting award, the Silver Scroll.

New Zealand's music scene is starting to open up again, but without international acts, it's a limp back to normal.  Audio

Tami Neilson and her brother Jay Neilson share some songs for this week's Mixtape. Audio

Best Country Music Artist went to Delaney Davidson & Barry Saunders, and Best Country Song went to Tami Neilson for ‘Hey Bus Driver!’. Video, Audio

The RNZ Music team is celebrating NZ Music Month with Fresh Music Daily - new music from a different Kiwi artist every day. Video

The RNZ Music team have gathered stories from some of Aotearoa’s fave musicians about the venues they love, both past and present, to highlight the crucial role they play in supporting our thriving… Video

There's a reflective feel to this week's episode, with hymns by Bernadette Farrell (God Beyond All Names, and O God, You Search Me), and a beautiful setting of Be Still, My Soul by New Zealand… Video, Audio

The finalists for 2020 Best Country Music Artist and Best Country Music Song have been announced. Video

Yadana Saw and Tami Neilson chat in the car on the first episode of Final Mix. Video

On this week's show Mark has new music from M Ward and William Tyler, live tracks courtesy of Rory Gallagher and Merle Haggard, a song from Kiwi duo the Bads plus a tune to mark the anniversary of the… Audio

RNZ Music is proud to present the brand new single and video from Christchurch musician Ryan Fisherman. ‘Peace of Mind’ is the third single from his album Vibe, which is due out later this year. Video

Looking for stuff to listen to while in self-isolation? The RNZ Music team have picked six newly-released New Zealand albums for your listening pleasure. Video

The heads of New Zealand’s music industry bodies have been working together to plan how they can support artists, promoters, venues and others affected by cancellations and disruptions caused by the… Video

Touring is an essential part of any musician’s livelihood, but thanks to Covid-19, shows are being cancelled left, right and centre. “How can I help?” you ask. Why not buy some beautiful merchandise…

Nick Bollinger reviews a set full of jukebox rockabilly and sibling harmony from Tami Neilson; discusses the South Pacific soul of Sam Ford & Trudi Green; and the way Sam Lee brings Britain’s folk… Audio

Following the Prime Minister's guidelines on large, unseated gatherings this morning, Auckland's Polyfest has been cancelled, and Wellington's Kiwi music festival Homegrown will not be going ahead…

On this week's show Mark has birthday tunes for Johnny Cash and Nicky Hopkins, blues courtesy of Blind Boy Fuller, classic soul covers from Etta James and Bobby Womack plus a preview of Kiwi bluegrass… Audio

Emotional synths, a gritty new set from Tami Neilson, and a classic track from soon-come tourist Nick Lowe. Audio