Not many, if any, hits offshore
07 May 2007
Crowded House did their best work 20 years ago, financially speaking, with "Don't Dream It's Over" one of the biggest global hits by a New Zealand artist. "How Bizarre" by OMC also did well offshore.…
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Crowded House did their best work 20 years ago, financially speaking, with "Don't Dream It's Over" one of the biggest global hits by a New Zealand artist. "How Bizarre" by OMC also did well offshore. It's slim pickings after that, with well-established musicians like Bic Runga barely making a ripple in the worldwide market. The government is trying to change that - this year NZ on Air will spend $2.15 million helping musicians make videos and recordings. But does it really make a difference? Sunday Star Times reports...