NewTracks Kids is our targeted children's music version of our regular NewTracks compilation. It is an online bi-annual compilation of new songs from local children's musicians that NZ On Air distributes to radio stations, broadcast, streaming and online media throughout Aotearoa, in the hopes to get more local music featured on their platforms.
NewTracks is distributed digitally at the beginning of each month; we no longer offer a physical disc (previously called the
Kiwi Hit Disc between 1989 to 2011).
The song does not need to be funded by NZ On Air - both funded and non-funded songs are included each month. To find out more about the music funding we have available,
click here.
To be considered for inclusion you need to be completely ready to release your song within the month of the compilation and you will need all assets ready to go.
For the initial application you will need:
• An MP3 of your song
• Cover image art in JPEG or PNG to go alongside your song
• Release information and artist background information to help promote the song
• If your song is successful, we will ask you to upload a high quality WAV file of your song, as well as a high quality press image of the artist/band applying
Recommended Release Dates:
The recommended release dates for the May 2025 compilation is for any singles released between 20 December 2024 – 31 May 2025. Your song will need to be within these dates to be eligible to apply.
For NewTracks Kids, we will accept a minimum of two songs per each artist, so you can apply for more than one song if you have had more than one released during the above recommended release date period.
2025 NewTracks Kids dates and deadlines:
The next NewTracks round will open for applications on Tuesday 2 April.
• May compilation – Round open Tuesday 2 April | Deadline Monday 15 April
> Recommended release dates for this round are 20 December 2024 – 31 May 2025
• November compilation – Round open Friday 1 November | Deadline Friday 15 November
> Recommended release dates for this round are 1 June – 31 December 2025
For further information on New Music Kids funding, please head to our website
here.
Applications
If you want to submit a track for consideration for the next NewTracks Kids compilation,
go here.
Applications are currently closed.
Authorised User Login
If you are a broadcaster or authorised user,
log in here
to access the latest NewTracks Kids compilation and the archive of earlier releases.