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Swanky bistro with a mod vibe: Award-winning Atticus Finch
For Rotorua locals, Atticus Finch has firmly established itself as the best pours and plates in town - so it’s no surprise that the speakeasy meets metropolitan bistro took home three wins at the Rotorua Hospitality Awards, including OneMusic Outstanding Ambience & Design.
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Meet NZ’s OneMusic Director Greer Davies
WOMAN magazine exists to provide a platform where all women of Aotearoa feel seen and celebrated for who they are.
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Elevating the Ambiance: How Music Sets the Tone at Kohi Beach Eatery
Situated along the scenic shores of Kohimarama Beach in Auckland, Kohi Beach Eatery is the charming establishment that takes pride in offering a relaxed dining experience to its sea-side patrons. From its locally sourced menu to its picturesque location, this all-day eatery holds a special place in the of locals and visitors alike.
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Tropical Vibes and Great Bites: Hone's Garden Strikes the Perfect Chord
Nestled in the picturesque town of Russell in the Bay of Islands, Hone's Garden stands as a laid-back tropical craft beer garden with house made wood-fired pizzas and a selection of fine New Zealand wines. Owned and operated by the passionate entrepreneur, Nick Loosley, this vibrant establishment has become a much-loved destination for locals and tourists alike.
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“Music is all around us all the time and so often we take it for granted because it’s part of our eco-system”.
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Personalised Support and Music Compliance: Aroha Funerals Leads the Way
Aroha Funerals is an Auckland-based funeral service provider offering compassionate and personalised support to families during difficult times. The company recently learned about the OneMusic licensing requirements for playing music at their venues. We sat down with Gillian, who has been involved with the business from the start, and she is encouraging other businesses far and wide to follow suit.
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Yonder: Where Live Music Thrives in Queenstown
Since its opening in 2017, Yonder has established itself as the ultimate destination for delectable cuisine and outstanding musical performances from both local and international acts. Recognising the exceptional experience it offers, Yonder was recently honoured with the OneMusic Outstanding Ambience & Design award at the Southern Lakes Hospitality Awards.
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Shop Unique, Listen Local: The GiftBox Co. Experience
Established in December 2021, GiftBox Co. is the Auckland-based boutique business that has become a go-to for customers looking for unique gift options. It offers a range of curated gift boxes and individual products from local businesses across New Zealand – making gift-giving a breeze.
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Shine On: Helping Find Inspiration and Self-Expression Through Music and Fashion
Homegrown NZ-owned fashion retailer Shine On has been providing fashion-forward clothing to Kiwi women since 2007. What started as an online-only Trade Me store based in West Auckland has now grown to include three physical stores across Auckland and one in Christchurch with over 120 staff - making Shine On a well known and loved clothing store here in New Zealand.
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Creating the Perfect Home Vibe: A&C Homestore’s Music Sets the Mood for Shopping Success.
Family-run, A&C Homestore is all about creating stylish and functional living spaces, offering everything needed to make your home feel like a place that's uniquely yours, and they’ve got the in-store tunes to match the mood.
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Calling all APRA AMCOS and Recorded Music Members
Show Kiwi businesses some love with your talented faces.
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OneMusic’s response to Auckland Councils proposed Annual Budget 2023/2024
Auckland Council has announced a forecast budget shortfall of $295 million for the financial year 2023/2024. The proposed cost-cutting initiatives contradict Auckland Council’s responsibility to the arts and cultural development of Tāmaki Makaurau.
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If you receive a text from this number +642703936307### (last 3 numbers are unique to recipient), that’s us.
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OneMusic releases new licence explainer video
Music licensing can be complicated, but with OneMusic getting the permission you need to play music in your business is simple. In our new video we explain why we exist and why it is important for each business in Aotearoa to have a licence for the music they play.
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Josh Thomas and Dudley Benson’s cocktail lounge Woof! is home Dunedin’s colourful community. Picking up OneMusic’s Outstanding Ambience & Design award at the Otago Hospitality Awards last year, the pair also went on to pick up five awards including supreme establishment as well as accolades for their staff.
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Ampersand - Orakei’s local destination for any occasion.
As winners of OneMusic Outstanding Local Establishment at the Lewisham Awards – Celebrating Excellence in Auckland Hospitality, Ampersand couldn’t be more chuffed.
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Good Vibes Only at Taranaki’s Shining Peak Brewing
When Jesse Sigurdsson opened Shining Peak Brewing nearly four years ago his aim was to provide a hub for Taranaki locals, where good vibes and great music could bring people together to enjoy delicious food, cold beer and each other’s company.
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Brews, beats and banter at Palmy’s Brew Union Brewing Company
With a resident DJ, house brewed beers on tap, woodfired pizzas and unique open spaced dining, it’s not surprising that Brew Union Brewing Company took home the OneMusic Outstanding Ambience & Design this year at Manawatu’s Restaurant Association Hospitality Awards.
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Best Live Entertainment Venue goes to… Haere-roa
At this year’s Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence. The University of Canterbury Students Association (UCSA) was awarded OneMusic’s "Best Live Entertainment Venue" for their muti-faceted hub, Haere-roa.
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Hidden Treasure in Hawke’s Bay, Teresa Bar
Nestled in what is arguably New Zealand’s best region for foodies is Teresa Bar, the stunning speakeasy cocktail bar that deservedly took home OneMusic’s Outstanding Ambience and Design Award at this year’s Hawke’s Bay Restaurant Association Hospitality Awards.
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Plenty to love at Bay of Plenty’s Fife Lane
OneMusic sat down with Bay locals Kat and Ryan Dippie to chat about their recent awards and how music helps them create a seamless entertaining dining experience at Fife Lane.
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NZ Music Month Special Edition
To kick off NZ Music Month check out our piece in the TimeOut Magazine issued Monday 2 May 2022.
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Where the spirits run high, and the drinks never run dry
Last year, Matt Barnsley, Venue Manager of Austin Club in Christchurch, caught up with Melinda Clasper, from OneMusic, to talk about opening a bar during COVID, embracing 1950s style, and providing an exclusive, underground performance space for some of Christchurch’s best musicians.
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Cocktails with a Splash of Mystery at Night Flower
OneMusic’s Melinda Clasper recently connected with Renwick Boon, co-owner and bartender of Wellington punch house, Night Flower, to talk about how he’s creating an intriguing atmosphere of mystery with his modern-day speak-easy.
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Celebrating the award-winning success of Central Fire Station
OneMusic’s Melinda Clasper recently connected with Napier’s Central Fire Station Head Chef and Co-Owner Sam Clark to talk outstanding ambience and creating his brand’s unique identity in a crowded hospitality landscape.
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Notice of Variation of Licence Agreements
We're varying the terms of our public performance licence agreements
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Live Streaming Activity during lockdown
Until the 31 January 2022, OneMusic will cover Live Streamed fitness, wellbeing and dance classes, council library sessions, community music group activities, “other” business streaming and live music concerts, hosted for your members, students, and customers.
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Live Streaming Exercise, Wellbeing & Dance Classes during lockdown
Until the 31 January 2022, OneMusic will cover Live Streamed fitness, wellbeing, and dance classes, hosted for your members or students as if it were a class conducted at your premises.
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Lone Star shines bright in Whangarei
Richard Loader from Business North sat down to talk with Angus Rush about Whangarei’s latest edition, Lone Star. As a music buff, Angus reckons his restaurant has the best play list, hands down.
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"Britney, Bruno and Beiber give our ears a hug all the time. Unfortunately, we don’t have their number to say thanks, so OneMusic helps us get that message to them instead."
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Live-streamed activity during COVID-19
Until 31 October 2020 we’re going to cover any live-streamed fitness, wellbeing and dance classes, council library sessions, community music group activities, “other” business streaming and live concerts you host for your members/students/customers.
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Notice of Variation of Licence Agreements
We're varying the terms of our public performance licence agreements
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Hospitality NZ: OneMusic COVID-19 Discount
In a recent message to their members, Hospitality NZ misinterpreted information regarding our COVID-19 discount.
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COVID-19 discount is on its way
Making things easier for our customers affected by COVID-19.
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Because of COVID-19 we will all be spending more time sitting outside our favourite bars, pubs and restaurants for a time. Yes, even in winter.
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Wondering whether you need a licence, or what licence you may need for your live-stream?
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Exercise, well-being & dance - live-streaming
We’re going to cover any live streamed fitness, well-being and dance class you host for your members/students as if it were a class conducted at your premises.
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COVID-19 - Music Industry Update
Update on the effects of Covid-19 on the music industry, and our plan of action.
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COVID-19 - What we can do to help
As the COVID-19 situation rapidly evolves we understand that your business operations may be impacted.
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How we're working during COVID-19
Our staff will be working from home from Wednesday 18 March
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“We’ve noticed that if a customer is trying something on and they love it, they often do a little dance in the mirror to the beat”
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Ever wondered how the licence fees for live performances find their way back to songwriters?
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Retail store fined for Copyright infringement
An Auckland Hi Fi store has been fined by the high court, for their disregard for copyright and continual infringement of copyright laws.
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2019 Taranaki Music Licensing 101
Taranaki! Join us for a coffee, a snack, and a chance to learn more about the world of music, royalties and licensing.
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Corporates, stag dos, hens’ dos, mates just hanging out and the axe-curious - Sweet Axe Throwing caters for everyone.
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2019 Christchurch Music Licensing 101
Christchurch! Join us for a coffee, a snack, and a chance to learn more about the world of music, royalties and licensing.
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2019 Nelson Music Licensing 101
Join us for a coffee, a snack, and a chance to learn more about the world of music, royalties and licensing.
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2019 Waikato Music Licensing 101
Waikato! Join us for a coffee, a snack, and a chance to learn more about the world of music, royalties and licensing.
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2019 Hawkes Bay Music Licensing 101
Hawkes Bay! Join us for a coffee, a snack, and a chance to learn more about the world of music, royalties and licensing.
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2019 Tauranga Music Licensing 101
Tauranga! Join us for a coffee, a snack, and a chance to learn more about the world of music, royalties and licensing.
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Copying Limits Removed for Schools Licence
The APRA AMCOS board have voted to remove copying restrictions, giving schools greater flexibility when copying sheet music
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Recently we asked the hospitality industry to tell us what music means to their business – this is what they had to say...
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Meet Kingdon Chapple-Wilson, a.k.a KINGS, the award-winning musician and producer behind the smash hit Don’t Worry ‘Bout It
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Queenstown Music Licensing 101
Queenstown! Join us for a coffee, a snack, and a chance to learn more about the world of music licensing.
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Known locally for serving the best Fish and Chips in the capital city, The Chippery selects music with hungry Wellingtonians in mind.
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NZ Retail magazine caught up with OneMusic to get the low down on how retailers contribute to the careers of music creators.
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Rocksalt Bar in Kerikeri fined
A well-known bar, restaurant, and venue in Kerikeri has been fined by the high court for infringement of copyright laws
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OneMusic recently introduced an accommodation licence, making it easier for hotels to get permission to use music.
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Freaky Cafe serves restaurant-quality fast turnaround eats alongside carefully considered jams.
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