Brian FM

Brian FM broadcasts from Nelson, New Zealand, a region known for arts, music culture, and people skeptical of Auckland's dominance. The format is music-forward but local-conscious - contemporary pop, indie rock, electronic, but always with space for New Zealand artists. You'll hear Fat Freddy's Drop and The Naked and Famous alongside international acts. The station maintains balance by not fetishizing local music as quaint or exotic, just as part of the ecosystem. Programming includes live session recordings from visiting musicians, which means you catch performances before they appear anywher…