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02/06/2026

Congratulations to NZ Registered Music Therapist Dr Alison Talmage, who has been awarded an MNZM for services to music therapy and seniors in this year's King's Birthday Honours list.

The citation talks of the work that Alison has done with the CeleBRation Choir and Sing Up Rodney choir, as well as her work on the VOCCAL Handbook - a Toolkit for Neurochoirs. Well-deserved recognition of this work!
https://www.dpmc.govt.nz/honours/lists/kb2026-mnzm

Learn more here https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2019035829/new-handbook-to-help-music-therapy-choirs-be-more-accessible

Music Therapy New Zealand

The co-founder of a therapeutic choir for people with brain conditions, has developed a handbook so more choirs can be established around the country.

02/06/2026

Just Janie - AUCKLAND ALBUM RELEASE SHOW - 5 JUNE Cupid bar
Tickets Undertheradar.co.nz

02/06/2026

Rodney Fishers work is featured in the New Zealand Portrait Gallery exhibition!

Rodney Fisher has turned his attention to another side of his creative life as a visual artist.

02/06/2026

Katchafire with Quino & James of Big Mountain Lose Your Power' SINGLE OUT NOW - https://onerpm.link/loseyourpower

02/06/2026

This Katchafire and Big Mountain track is now officially on the Aotearoa Music Charts!

Thanks NZ Music Month and the media that support Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ)

Katchafire announce their next single to be lifted from their forthcoming Revival 2.0 Guest Edition album, releasing 'Lose Your Power' with Quino and James of San Diego’s Big Mountain, out on May 8.. Catch the latest news and stories – artist drops, event recaps, and what’s coming next.

02/06/2026

Thanks to The 13th Floor for reviewing Just Janie ahead of her Auckland show this weekend at Cupid bar.

What a way to see out NZ Music Month!
Tickets from Undertheradar.co.nz

At just eight songs and 29 minutes, Just Janie’s debut album Mythology of the Girls is brief, yet it casts a surprisingly wide shadow.

02/06/2026

Katchafire
Watch on Māori+
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DGjhSDyh9/

28/05/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to all the nominees and winners!

Aotearoa Music Awards
Rolling Stone AU/NZ
NZ Music Month

Photo thanks to Chris Cuffaro: Greatest Hits

Fat Freddy’s Drop were honoured at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards.

Find out more: https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/fat-freddys-drop-honoured-at-2026-aotearoa-music-awards-95829/

28/05/2026

Just Janie on New Music, Big Tour & Tussock Country Magic

Rising indie folk artist Just Janie joins Chitty at Radio Hokonui to chat about her nostalgic sound, powerful storytelling, and what makes her upcoming Tussock Country show at the St James Theatre in Gore extra special.

Hokonui, iHeartCountry, iHeartRadio
NZ Music Month, NZ On Air Music

Rising indie folk artist Just Janie joins us to chat about her nostalgic sound, powerful storytelling, and what makes her upcoming Tussock Country show at the St James Theatre in Gore extra special. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy....