Let’s talk about genre categories

According to Wikipedia there are more than 1300 musical genres. On the one hand - how COMPLETELY AWESOME is that?! But on the other, it’s really not helpful when trying to categorise down to four main choices. We totally understand that a) no one wants to be pigeonholed, and b) grouping genres down to a succinct list is just asking for trouble. But we did it to help the general public get an immediate sense of what a musical event might be all about. Below are the genres we have considered to be part of these main categories. You’re welcome to use the ‘Tags & keywords’ field on the Add Event form to help dig a little deeper into your niche. And your feedback is always welcome at hello@mostlymusic.nz.

  • Classical / Traditional

    Choral, Classical, Concert, Orchestral, Taonga Pūoro, Traditional, World Music.

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  • Jazz / Blues

    Afrobeat, Bebop, Big Band, Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Rhythm & Blues, Soul.

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  • Contemporary / Classic

    Alternative, Dance, EDM, Electronic, Hip Hop, Metal, Pop, Rock.

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  • Country / Folk

    Americana, Backroad Blues, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Rockabilly.

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