Congratulations to our members Derek Lardelli and Tom Rainey

Congratulations to all the children's music creators who were recognised at the 2020 awards.

APRA AMCOS NZ and the rest of the New Zealand music industry today welcomed the government’s announcement of a package of measures to support the arts and culture sector back to recovery following the impact of covid-19.

The finalists for the 2020 NZ Jazz Awards have been announced

Check out the answers to some frequently asked questions about the Silver Scroll Award Entries

Songwriter and composer members worldwide can apply for the $2,000 grant.

3-2-1 songwriting sessions and Meet the Locals Virtual are back! 

Here’s what you need to know in regards to music licensing and live streaming

How your music makes money from digital platforms.

Congratulations to the finalists for the 2020 NZ Country Music Awards!

Winners, place-getters, and honourable mentions announced, including 11 honours for Kiwi artists.

Hinewehi Mohi talks about her role as Pītau Whakarewa and some initiatives for Māori members.

Register for 3-2-1 Sessions and Meet the Locals networking

Find out about live stream licensing and claiming royalties.

Artist manager John Watson shares tips on using this time to connect with fans and take care of your business.

Congratulations to the finalists of the 2020 NZ Children's Music Awards

Now online! Lots of helpful info and tips, and some great articles about how to get your music out there and move your career forward.

It is a very difficult time to be away from home during the COVID-19 situation

We're delighted to announce that we can now offer APRA members access to a free accounting helpline, thanks to Entertainment Accounting.

A request was sent to government on 17^th April on behalf of Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS, NZ Promoters Association, MMF and IMNZ.  We have asked government for a number of measures for immediate assistance, and further measures to assist the industry with recovery and return to productivity in the coming months and years ahead. 

Some good news and helpful info as we move through week four of lock down.

What different avenues do music creatives have to access financial assistance? Here we gather info about the options.

In this challenging time of uncertainty, NZ writer representative on the APRA board, Bic Runga, sends a few words of solidarity and encouragement. 

As we head into the weekend, the NZ music industry organisations have a collective update on our activities.

Important information for members who played live gigs between July 2019 and April 2020

Are you wondering whether you need a licence or what kind of licence you may need for your live-stream?

Kia ora mai rā e Te Kāhui Tau - ngā kaititotito, ngā manutīoriori me ngā ringapuoro.

You won't need to wait until November, we're paying your performance reports royalties in May.

The following advice ONLY relates to live streaming of performances licensed under an APRA AMCOS Dramatic Context licence.

The situation has changed rapidly this week, with unprecedented steps taken by Government that will affect every member of our music community and all New Zealanders.

The national arts development agency of the New Zealand government gives an update on their plans to support the NZ arts sector through Covid-19.

Tell us how you have been impacted.

Keeping the music industry viable through Covid-19

Our staff across our New Zealand and Australian offices will be working from home from Wednesday 18 March

Jamie McDell, Darren Watson and Kaylee Bell among the Kiwi nominees for this esteemed award.

We're back and cash prizes are on offer. Good luck!

Awards presented to standout talent Cloves, Jed Kurzel, Jordan Rakei and Nick Cave & Warren Ellis.

Tommy Emmanuel, Seaforth, Rick Price, Morgan Evans and Phil Barton honoured. 

Do you know your neighbouring rights? Don't fret if you don't, Recorded Music NZ can help explain.

Come along to this open seminar with our Swedish songwriter guests.