William Dart: APO captures spirit of Beethoven with The Classicist
Phoenix-like, the symphonies have returned after becoming Covid casualty.
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'Forever with my love': Six60 band member's surprise backstage wedding proposal
It was another memorable occasion on an already unforgettable night.
How AP reported Six60: 'The world isolates. A Kiwi band plays to 50,000 fans'
Six60's gig last night was historic on many levels.
Kings of Leon announce huge Auckland show
Kings of Leon discuss lockdown, music and how thrilled they are to return to NZ in 2022.
Coldplay, Jorja Smith to play virtual Glastonbury gig in May
Always wanted to go to Glastonbury? Thanks to the pandemic, you (sort of) can.
Death spurs call for better mental health support at R&V
Hauora Tairāwhiti leaders want better mental health support at R&V after teen's death.
Crowded House concert suspected drink-spiking: Mum's night in ICU
Mum-of-four rushed to hospital after suspected drink spiking at Crowded House event.
Review: Crowded House cure Covid blues with a dose of pure joy
Picture a happy family get-together with singalongs. And guitar-throwing.
Music to the ears: Crowded House's nationwide tour back on this month
Something to sing about: Crowded House's "To The Island" tour is all go.
Eden Park concert plan passes final hurdle
There's been a long-running battle to bring concerts to the famous park.
The shows will go on: Festivals, cultural events and concerts back for 2021
Many events, including Auckland's three largest, were cancelled last year due to Covid.
Review: Six60 gives Hastings the love it deserves
Hawke's Bay fans were thrilled by the massive concert on Saturday night in Hastings.
Promoter's plan: Turn remote luxury lodges into quarantine hubs for international stars
The Wiggles can't book into quarantine so a promoter is calling for a new plan.
Local Focus: Founder reflects on opera school and Opera Week success
Future looks bright for Whanganui opera. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music
A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.
Eden Park wins long-running battle to host six concerts
Music to some ears: Up to six concerts can be held at the park in a year.
'Stunning' evening kicks off Wellington's Gardens Magic Festival
The festival opens on Tuesday night with New Zealand music group OdESSA from 8pm.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Aussie acts barred from Gibbston concert near Queenstown
Outbreaks in two Australian states have forced organisers to change the line up.
Concert promoter calls for luxury quarantine for overseas performers
Phil Sprey says it would be safe, benefit NZ and "how many times can you see Dave Dobbyn?"
Report recommends selling or redeveloping Wellington's Opera House
Wellington's key venues are being used at half their capacity and are not fit for purpose.
There's A Tuesday: 'Hopefully people find refuge in our songs'
There's A Tuesday on their debut EP, Dance With Me Before We Cry.
Emma Wiggle on surviving lockdown, writing songs and her NZ vice
As Wigglemania grips New Zealand, Karl Puschmann gets the lowdown from the Yellow Wiggle.
William Dart: 'Spectacular' end of the year for NZSO
William Dart reviews the NZSO's final concert of the year.
Friday fright, Saturday splendour: Downtown Auckland reopens after Covid scare
Concerts, expos and the circus - it's all on again in Auckland.
Mike McRoberts reacts after suspect identified in daughter's Six60 concert assault
The news presenter says he is 'overwhelmed' with the public response to his plea.
Exclusive: Six60 and the battle for Eden Park
Six60 frontman Matiu Walters explains why the band's fighting to play at the iconic venue.
'I just couldn't move': Woman who broke back in Six60 balcony collapse on her recovery
Bailley Unahi's back was broken in 2016 at a Six60 concert. Now she is flying.
Auckland Council slimming down salaries and business unit
Councillors will have a say about the salaries of CCO chief executives in future.
Super City slimming down: Auckland Council to merge business units
Regional Facilities Auckland and Ateed are set to merge.
Auckland Council slimming down its business units from five to four
Ateed and Regional Facilities will merge, according to council sources.
Finely tuned ensembles reminded us that opera is essentially theatre
Sunday night's Gala Concert drew a full house.
NZTrio's Origin marks welcome return
Act draws an audience that a topline international chamber music ensemble might envy.
Inside NZ's first big post-lockdown gig
Kiwi band L.A.B's sold-out concert has been labelled a "success" by the promoters.
What lockdown? Auckland springs back to life with smorgasbord of events
Sport, arts, culture, music - it's time to have some fun after a tough start to 2020.