Auckland, NZ
Auckland, New Zealand, is a UNESCO City of Music and a significant hub for the country's music industry. The New Zealand music industry contributed approximately $350 million in 2021-2022¹, with the digital music market projected to reach US$106.84 million in 2025². Auckland's diverse music scene encompasses genres such as pop, reggae, R&B, hip hop, rock, alternative rock, indie rock, metal, jazz, classical, and the distinctive 'Urban Pasifika' sound³.
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Auckland, NZ
Auckland, New Zealand, is a UNESCO City of Music and a significant hub for the country's music industry. The New Zealand music industry contributed approximately $350 million in 2021-2022¹, with the digital music market projected to reach US$106.84 million in 2025². Auckland's diverse music scene encompasses genres such as pop, reggae, R&B, hip hop, rock, alternative rock, indie rock, metal, jazz, classical, and the distinctive 'Urban Pasifika' sound³.
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