An apology has been issued to Christchurch fans of the Foo Fighters after many of them were left watching the start of last night's show through a wire fence.

Are studium gigs the way to go? Or are intimate shows better? Angelina Boyd and Lydia Jenkin have their say.

If you're a Motley Crue fan and you live in New Zealand, you've been waiting a long time to see the legendary hellraisers perform live.

Backstreet Boys are back - and this time, they're bringing Kevin.

A day after seeing Thriller Live at Auckland's Civic Theatre, I'm still trying to work out what exactly it is.

Robert Smith talks to the 5th Doctor, still happily wandering the Whoniverse.

It's taken them 15 years, but "techno kids" Modeselektor will perform their first New Zealand show this weekend. They talk to Chris Schulz.

Thriller Live is an authentic reminder of Michael Jackson's legacy, as big brother Tito explains to Lydia Jenkin.

Still looking for some fun to fill your summer days? We list five of the best summer festivals to get to around the country.

Paul Simon and Sting sound like a somewhat unlikely pairing. But more than 40 years on, their musical ideas seem to be easy bedfellows.

Balladeer Michael Bolton is heading to New Zealand - but his iconic mullet won't make the trip.

Didn't get enough at Laneway? Flying Lotus kept the party going with his very own sideshow at Auckland's Powerstation. Rachel Bache was there.

The challenge of putting on Dido and Aeneas is usually to find a suitable short opera to complete the evening. Last night, at Te Uru Waitakere, there were no such worries.

As the veteran Scottish indie outfit Belle & Sebastian head to Laneway in Auckland, the group's members talk about the band's enduring appeal and global cult following.

Banks can’t wait, finds Paula Yeoman.

Seeing the stage celebration of Michael Jackson’s life and work is absolutely thrilling, discovers Catherine Smith.

Live coverage of today's St Jerome's Laneway festival in Auckland, including updated reviews and photos throughout the day.

The veteran folk-rock outfit The Waterboys is the latest band to make a jump across the ditch from the Byron Bay Blues Festival.

Moody grunge music, poor public transport and truly terrible weather. Seattle is known for a lot of things, but chirpy electronica bands is not one of them. Until now.

Tim, Neil and Liam Finn are teaming up for a one-off show at Auckland Zoo next month.

If you think it's hot outside at the moment, wait until you step into The Studio's disgusting sauna stew.