Every week the Nelson Media Agency distributes media releases locally and nationally on behalf of clients.

Visitors and locals to benefit from high profile kiwi music concert on the back of Rugby World Cup 2011.
People in and around Waikato are getting a major spin-off from the Rugby World Cup next month with goal posts not even in sight.  Read more.

Smokefreerockquest 2011- who will take the top prize?
Judges hope to uncover the next Evermore, Kimbra or Kids of 88 when New Zealand’s top young bands line up for the Smokefreerockquest final in Hamilton at 4pm on Saturday 17 September. Read more.

Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust brands launched
Three new brands have been announced by the Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust, which newly elected Chair David Bonnett says will greatly enhance promotion opportunities for the region’s cycle tourism. Read more.

Lizard Kings’ full house prompts two more Doors tribute shows
Among the success stories coming out of this year’s Nelson Winter Festival has been the early ‘full house’ sign going up on The Lizard King’s show Light My Fire: a tribute to The Doors. Read more.

Wellington & Hutt Valley Smokefreerockquest 2011 results
A four piece indie-alt band from Naenae College and Hutt Valley High School won the 2011 Smokefreerockquest regional final at the Wellington Town Hall on Saturday night. Read more.

Nelson Winter Music Festival set for a flying start
Four sell out shows before opening night give the Nelson Winter Music Festival a flying start for a fortnight of cabaret, classics, kids’ shows and comedy. Read more.

Nelson Arts Festival ready for a big year
The Nelson Arts Festival team is up to full strength in readiness for what is predicted to be its biggest year ever, as Rugby World Cup visitors swell audience numbers.  Read more.

Nelson Winter Music Festival   July 9 – 24 2011
Ticket sales are going well for the Nelson Winter Music Festival, with comedy shows ‘booming’.  School of Music manager Frances McElhinney says people are obviously looking for something to brighten up the winter. Read more.

Smokefreerockquest 2011 – Format changes create opportunities
All three thousand entrants in this year’s Smokefreerockquest will get the real life experience of rock stardom – performing on the big stage in their region’s major venue. Read more

Nelson Winter Music Festival – July 9 – 24   2011
The Nelson School of Music is set to brighten up the long nights of July with the Nelson Winter Music Festival, packed with 17 concerts, ranging from improvised jazz and light opera to baby boomer comedy and a Doors’ tribute.  Read more

Nurturing Resilient Youth launch
The Nelson community is being told to get involved if it wants to solve the problem of anti-social behaviour among young people.
This is the focus of a new initiative to be launched in Nelson in May.  Read more

RAINBOW PRAISE – Many People Many Songs
The joyful sound of ethnic choirs will draw a capacity congregation to Nelson Cathedral on 10 April for the fourth Rainbow Praise service.  Read more