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Lady Gaga snubs NZ, announces Australian shows
The singer tours Australia in December 2025, the first time in over a decade.
Annual concert last held in 2007 returns to Hawke’s Bay
Collapse of the Timeless Summer Tour has led to the return of a gig full of 'nostalgia'.
Auckland stadium debate: Eden Park’s hosting of councillors comes under scrutiny
The revelations come ahead of a crucial vote on Auckland’s future stadium strategy.
‘Landmark gigs’: Artists ready to show their funky sides at Lakeside concert
The much-anticipated Rotorua Lakeside Concert is this Saturday.
Billionaire and NBA star behind new Auckland stadium proposal
A new stadium backed by high-profile Kiwis is one of three proposals being considered.
‘Every colony can fall’: Irish rappers parade King’s severed head at Aussie concert
The head was originally sawn off a statue in Kings Domain last June.
Neil Finn is quietly turning a ridiculous idea into a musical colossus
Finn’s Infinity Sessions are beaming extraordinary collisions to the world two decades in.
Irish agitators Fontaines D.C. take on the modern world: ‘Music for nihilists who crave hope’
Review: Emma Gleason speaks to Carlos O'Connell and sees the post-punk stars in action.
Opinion: What is going on with all the cancelled concerts in NZ?
Logistical issues? Again? Promoter says 'the public see right through it'.
Basement Jaxx on returning to NZ for Synthony and why Kiwis ‘speak the same musical language’
The electronica legends are performing at the country’s biggest one-day music festival.
Auckland hotels get $5.2m boost from major summer events
The sector is facing the duelling impacts of an oversupply of rooms and reduced demand.
What to expect at Baycourt’s must-see jazz festival events
Steely DNA, a nine-piece band, will perform a Steely Dan tribute at the festival.
The ultimate guide to NZ’s top gigs and festivals this autumn
Summer may be leaving us behind, but New Zealand's music scene is still heating up.
Live at the St James: Auckland Council approves funding for iconic venue
Downtown Auckland's St James Theatre has finally been given a new lease of life.
‘Incredible showcase’: Opera in the Pā returns with stellar lineup
Headliners include bass Eddie Muliaumaseali’I and mezzo soprano Sarah Sweeting.
R&B icon announces NZ show at Auckland’s Civic Theatre
Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is heading back to NZ.
Amyl and the Sniffers review: It’s their first NZ tour, it’s sold out, and it rocked
High-octane Aussie punks' delivered a sexy, sweaty show with no room for 'dumb c***s'.
Drake blasts Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance in Aussie outburst
Drake's animated, expletive-filled speech drew attention to his rival's half-time stunt.
Original painting for Split Enz album cover to be auctioned
A painting featuring Split End band members, including Neil and Tim Finn, is up for sale.
‘Touches my heart’: Drake gifts two Aussie fans $45k at Melbourne show
The Canadian rapper gave back to fans who showed 'a lot of love' to him and his son.
‘Bitterly disappointing’: Sewage issue forces Bryan Adams to cancel concert
A blockage of fat, grease and rags caused the sewerage system to overflow in Perth.
Kendrick Lamar cuts infamous lyric at controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show
Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams and SZA all made special guest appearances.
‘Couldn’t be happier’: Heart and soul shine through in Laneway’s Brat Summer spectacle
Opinion: Did the most anticipated event of the festival calendar live up to expectations?
‘Absolutely gutted’: Thousands of Laneway concert-goers miss acts due to ticket glitch
This year is the 20th edition of the popular music festival.
Beyonce’s NZ tour snub: Could Eden Park be the perfect host for Queen Bey?
Fans debate whether Oz would be prioritised over NZ if more tour dates are announced.
Must-see Auckland events this weekend from festivals to free shows
There couldn’t be a more broad range of celebrations taking place across the city.
James Blunt announces one-off NZ show
The British musician will perform his 2004 album Back to Bedlam.