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.
Please note: from March 2026, we have an updated application form.
There are six sections in the application form now and you will need to provide:
• An MP3 of your song
• Cover image art in JPEG or PNG to go alongside your song
• Release information to help promote the song, including information about the plan behind your release, and any recent or upcoming successes
• 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 2026 compilation is for any singles released between 20 December 2025 – 31 May 2026. Your song(s) will need to be within these dates to be eligible to apply.
For NewTracks Kids, we accept up to two songs per artist. You may submit more than one song if you have released multiple tracks within the recommended release date period.
The next NewTracks round will open for applications on Wednesday 1st April 2026.
2026 NewTracks Kids dates:
⚫️ May compilation – Round open Wednesday 1 April | Deadline Wednesday 15 April
➡ For songs released 20 December 2025 – 31 May 2026
⚫️ November compilation – Round open Thursday 1 October | Deadline Thursday 15 October
➡ For songs released 1 June – 31 December 2026
Interested in NZ On Air Music funding for your children's song or project? Find out more about New Music Kids
here and New Project Kids
here.
Applications
If you want to submit a track for consideration for the next NewTracks Kids compilation,
go here.
Applications are open now for the
May
NewTracks Kids compilation.
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.