Music and Dance Events

New Zealand International Arts Festival   (www.nzfestival.telecom.co.nz)  

New Zealand's most celebrated cultural event.

The Body Festival   (www.thebody.co.nz)  

Christchurch's annual festival of dance and physical theatre.

Southern Amp   (www.southernamp.co.nz)  

A music event in Christchurch featuring The Living End, Hoodoo Gurus, Blindspott, Elemeno P, Spiderbait, The D4, End of Fashion, Steriogram and more.

Loudmouth   (www.loudmouth.co.nz)  

New Zealand's online national gig guide. Covers everything from touring internationals to small local bands.

ASB Jazzfest   (www.asbjazzfest.co.nz)  

A festival of jazz music in Queenstown, featuring ten days of live music entertainment, showcasing jazz styles from New Zealand and around the world.

Phat08   (www.phatclub.co.nz)  

An outdoor wilderness and dance experience, featuring some of the best in New Zealand dub and electronica. Phat08 is happening at Inangahua on the West Coast of the South Island, to welcome the New Year.

EdgeFest 05   (www.theedge.co.nz/Default.aspx?tabid=35&articleID=112)  

A nationwide music festival, with artists and bands such as The Feelers and Chingy.

Womad   (www.womad.co.nz)  

Taranaki based events of music and arts.

Hispanic Club   (www.hispanicclub.co.nz)  

One of the biggest clubs in New Zealand, with over 2000 members. Classes and courses are offered in Salsa, Hip Hop, Latin, Ballroom, Spanish and Portuguese dance, along with monthly Tequila parties, events and festivals.

The Organic River Festival   (www.ecofest.co.nz)  

A 3 day organic river festival with food, organic wine and festival music. Located in Kimberly Reserve, Levin.

New Zealand Music Month   (www.nzmusicmonth.co.nz)  

Includes competitions, daily news, the media releases and a New Zealand music month gig guide.

Rhythm & Vines   (www.rhythmandvines.co.nz)  

A premier New Zealand music festival held at Waiohika Estate, Gisborne, on New Year's Eve.

Adam Chamber Music Festival   (www.music.org.nz)  

Festival of Chamber Music held in Nelson New Zealand. Last week of Jan and first week of Feb 2001.

Nelson Jazz Festival   (www.nelsonjazzfest.co.nz)  

A popular and well-supported annual jazz music festival in Nelson, giving visitors loads of sunshine and world class musicians, all absolutely free of charge.

Folk Festival   (www.kiwifolk.org.nz/festivals/whitestn.html)  

A comprehensive list of folk events happening around New Zealand.

NZRave.com   (www.nzrave.com)  

New Zealand entertainment dance guide online.

NZMusic.com   (www.nzmusic.com)  

New Zealand music news and information about new bands and events.

Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival   (www.jazz-blues.co.nz)  

The Bay of Islands will come alive with the sounds of smooth jazz and sultry blues, as musicians gather from all over New Zealand and beyond for the 16th annual Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival.

Rippon Festival   (www.ripponfestival.co.nz)  

A bi-annual event held at Rippon Vineyard in Wanaka, featuring a lineup of high profile New Zealand bands.

Bliss Parties   (www.bliss.org.nz)  

Bliss host House, Drum n Bass and other Dance parties in Wellington.

Biggie   (www.biggie.co.nz)  

An event guide for what's happening in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Bass Frontiers   (www.bassfrontiers.co.nz)  

A Web site containing information on upcoming dance and drum n bass events.

Christchurch Civic Music Council : Events Calendar   (www.artists.co.nz/concerts.html)  

A Concert Calender for the year 2001 throughout Christchurch.

New Zealand Tango Festival   (www.nztangofestival.co.nz)  

A festival held in Wellington, incorporating workshops, beautiful dancing, live music and performance.

Aotearoa Outdoor Styles   (www.outdoorstyles.co.nz)  

New Zealand outdoor music festivals. Photos, reviews, travel information, festival information.