Rising New Zealand pop artist Frankie Venter will release her debut EP a big deal to me in mid-February, marking a defining moment in the early stages of her career. The release follows a standout year that has seen Frankie build a fast-growing global audience, tour internationally, and establish herself as one of Aotearoa’s most exciting new pop voices. Over the past 12 months, Frankie has performed across New Zealand, Australia, and the United States, including a personal invitation from Coldplay to open two sold-out Eden Park shows, touring with Six60, and a strong summer festival run featuring Rolling Meadows and Coro Classic, with Electric Avenue locked in as her next major appearance. She was recently nominated for Best Pop Artist at the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards and has just completed a sold-out tour across New Zealand and Australia with US artist Malcolm Todd, concluding two days before the EP’s release. Crafted across 2025, a big deal to me was created alongside frequent collaborator Rory Noble, founder of Frankie’s label Five AM. The project also features production and co-writing from Grammy-nominated producer M-Phazes (Ruel, Lucky Daye, Noah Cyrus), Josh Naley (Wells), Emma Wagner (Emerson), and Aubrie Mitchell. The EP reflects Frankie’s genre-blending approach, moving fluidly between pop and alternative influences while maintaining a cohesive narrative throughout.