Te Pūtea Puoro - Music funding

We fund the recording and promotion of single songs, multi-song projects and video content to help connect great NZ songs with Aotearoa audiences.

NZ On Air Music funding supports the recording and promotion of single songs and multi-song projects. We fund projects that reflect Aotearoa and have the potential to reach significant broadcast and online audiences.

This funding is designed to connect audiences with great New Zealand songs and boost the visibility of Aotearoa music both locally and internationally.

Music funding sits within the Creation pou of our NZ On Air Investment Strategy.

Current or upcoming deadlines

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New Music Project Kids

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New Music Project

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New Music Single

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NewTracks

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New Music Pasifika

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New Music Pan-Asian

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NewTracks

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NewTracks Kids - May

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NewTracks

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New Music Kids

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Waiata Takitahi

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NewTracks Kids - November

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Apply for Music funding

Apply for Music funding

Stan Walker
Understand what’s involved in applying for Music funding from NZ On Air.

New Music Single

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This funding is aimed at supporting artists and musicians to create, record, release and promote a new single.

New Music Pan-Asian

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This funding is aimed at supporting Pan-Asian artists and musicians to create, record, release and promote a new single.

New Music Pasifika

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This funding is aimed at supporting Pasifika artists and musicians to create, record, release and promote a new single.

New Music Kids

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Funding for artists and musicians who make music for tamariki to create, record, release and promote a new single.

Waiata Takitahi

YAHYAH
A co-fund with Te Māngai Pāho for artists to create, record and promote a bilingual single with 25% te reo Maori.

New Music Project

NMP Tiny Ruins
Funding to create, record, release and promote a multi-song project, with a minimum of five songs.

New Music Project Kids

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Funding to support artists and musicians to create, record and release a multi-song music project for tamariki.

Additional resources

Resources for funded artists

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Everything you need to take the next step if your application is successful – from budget templates to logo guidelines.

NewTracks compilation

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Learn about NewTracks, an online monthly compilation of newly released songs from local artists.

Music promotion opportunities

Radio Mic
How to promote your music and connect to your audience - and how NZ On Air can help.

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