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One company dominates NZ’s live music scene – how do we encourage competition?

A finding of anti-competitive behaviour by US industry giant Live Nation raises questions about New Zealand’s heavily consolidated music market.

21.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Dave Carter

NZ’s small music venues are struggling – but there are ways to help them thrive

Small clubs are the incubators of new talent and vital to the music industry’s future. But bigger players are tilting the market and threatening...

10.09.2025 20

The Conversation

Dave Carter

Music is at the forefront of AI disruption, but NZ artists still have few protections

Music and technology have been evolving together since long before the advent of AI. But without better safeguards now, artists face an uncertain...

14.07.2025 20

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Dave Carter