Songbroker December News
The latest news about film, television and online licensing projects, not to mention our ever-growing rich and diverse NZ music catalogue.
The Big FAT Lie licenses Jocee Tuck song
‘The Big FAT Lie’ explores how powerful plant-based nutrition can be for our health. It tells the story of Grant, who is rushed to hospital with a heart attack at age 58 and how he then discovered that eating the right food could turn his life around. Grant licensed Jocee Tuck’s wonderful compositions from her album, Mt Dora, as the musical backdrop to his film. To hear more from Jocee Tuck head over to the Songbroker Search Engine.
A Seat at the Table
Filmmakers David Nash and Simon Mark-Brown's documentary highlights pivotal moments in NZ winegrowers’ ascent in the international market. A Seat at the Table is now screening onboard Air New Zealand International flights. The film was ALSO awarded a place in the ‘Best of the Fest’ at the Vancouver International Film Festival. The musical soundtrack was composed by Greg Johnson, who tastefully expresses the passion, gravitas and complexity of this craft.
Z Energy & Caltex License Beachware
BEACHWARE's cool as track 'Talk about Trust' has been licensed for a Z/Caltex 'Pumped' radio promotion. It's such a great, zippy, driving track - a perfect fit! Thanks to Caltex NZ and Z Energy for supporting local music! Listen here.
Christmas Day Playlist
We've created a festive, feelgood selection of songs for your Christmas Day listening pleasure! There's something for everyone on this playlist, from the kids to Grandma and Grandpa, and don't worry, not a 'Jingle Bell Rock' in earshot!
Latest Releases
Harry Parsons's single 'Waste of Time' is a wonderful pop track imbued with hindsight and nostalgia. Kenington's new single 'Make it on My Own' is a lively upbeat track about following your passion. Cliff & Co. has offered up an infectious festive anthem entitled 'Sing As One (Christmas time is here)'. INVESTIGATOR’s new single ‘7 Ways’ rocks a driving rhythm and quintessential guitar melody. Jason McIver's new track ‘Black Dogs & Babies’ builds into a Foo Fighters/Tom Petty rockfest. Outside In have revealed their new prog track 'Om', and Catherine Tunks has just released her new blues/country/rock e.p. Stranger.
Summer Concerts
The Auckland Council Music Programme for 2020 has been announced and boasts a number of Songbroker artists. Kendall Elise and The Solomon Cole Band play February 7th for ‘Blues at Blockhouse Bay, Geoff Ong performs s at Pop by the Rotunda on Jan 12th, The DeSotos bring their ‘Local Sounds’ to Pukekohe on Feb 2nd, Beachware and Investigator play on Feb 8th at Potters Park, Balmoral, She Loves You rock out in Henderson on Feb 28th, Kong Fooey groove in Whangaparaoa on March 7th, Miho’s Jazz Orchestra perform at the Domain Rotunda on the 8th March, Danny McCrum and band will feature on March 21st in Hobsonville, and The Hallelujah Picassos will be making a Domain appearance on March 29th. Kendall Elise takes to the stage on Aotea Square on January 10th, Fables on Jan 17th, Great North & Paper Cranes on the 18th,Albi on the 19th and Matthew Bannister & The Changing Same on the 31st. Get out and support local music!
Welcome to Songbroker
We are so pleased to welcome Reuben Bradley Ahjay Stelino, Kendall Elise and Max Earnshaw to the Songbroker fold and we look forward to introducing their music to the rest of the world. More signings to be announced soon!
