OpinionChris SchulzConcert review: Motley Crue & Alice CooperThousands of music fans were treated to a heavy rock masterclass as veterans Alice Cooper and Motley Crue rocked Auckland's Vector Arena last night.09 May 08:15 PM
EntertainmentAPO puts a shine on a lesser lightWith 104 Haydn symphonies to choose from, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra picked one of the lesser-known specimens to launch its Town Hall concert on Wednesday.07 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHozier plans to take NZ to churchHozier, the Irish singer-songwriter who has taken America and much of the pop world by storm with his hit Take Me To Church is heading to Auckland.06 May 07:30 PM
EntertainmentJoan Baez brings back folk to NZVeteran folk singer and activist Joan Baez is returning for a three-date tour of New Zealand.06 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentFerg rapping fans around his fingerSince his last visit to NZ, A$AP Ferg has not just been enticing new fans but also building a celebrity fan base, finds Chris Schulz.06 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentChang a feast for the eyes but not earsFrom the start, Sarah Chang seemed to project impatience rather than impetuosity, writes William Dart.01 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ artists share their fave St James showsIn honour of the St James re-opening for a celebratory festival called Weird Night Out this weekend, we asked some of the participating musicians for their favourite memories of the iconic venue.01 May 03:00 AM
EntertainmentConcert review: Demi LovatoFormer Disney star, Demi Lovato proved that she's not just a pop princess but a rock queen at her concert last night at Auckland's Vector Arena.26 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandStadium shuffle would mean price hike for music fansThe Auckland stadium shuffle comes with another warning - music fans will face bigger ticket prices to see big acts in the city.25 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReflections on the spirit of GallipoliThursday's concert came with transtasman connections, being played by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra a day before the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra delivered it to us.24 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGin Wigmore returning for NZ tourThe effervescent Gin Wigmore hasn't performed a show in New Zealand since her 2012-2013 summer tour with Jimmy Barnes. That's about to change.22 Apr 08:00 PM
EntertainmentTour news: Seether, Anika Moa, Don McGlashanIf you're in need of a dose of angsty South African rock, mark June 26 in your diary.22 Apr 07:50 PM
OpinionConcert review: Sam SmithHe may have found fame by featuring on a track by exuberant dance duo Disclosure, but last night at Vector Arena, Sam Smith was all about the ballads.22 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentEd's first NZ stadium showHe’s only just finished touring the country, but Ed Sheeran is already keen to come back. The UK pop star has confirmed he’ll return at the end of the year to perform his biggest New Zealand show yet, at Mt Smart Stadium on December 12.21 Apr 08:15 AM
EntertainmentStill Texan waters that run deepGraham Reid talks to Jimmie Dale Gilmore, philosophical legend of American songwriting.19 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSharon Corr: Keeping it realIn a world where rock star tales of private jets, extravagant backstage riders and chauffeurs are the norm, it’s refreshing to know there are still artists out there like Sharon Corr.19 Apr 05:00 AM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Cellist takes concerto out of this worldThe title of Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's concert, <i>Out of This World</i>, hinted at Dutilleux's <i>Tout un monde lointain</i> that was on the bill; but it also nailed, in just four words, the APO's trademark programming savvy.17 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSpears’ expletive-laden spatIf you call Britney Spears a "fat b****" while she's live on stage, it's her prerogative to respond in kind.17 Apr 04:00 AM
EntertainmentMidge Ure: From New Romantic to cool dad (thanks, Ed Sheeran)Midge Ure has Ed Sheeran to thank for making him cool to his kids. Yes, Ure may have been the dashing moustached frontman of hit early 80s band Ultravox. He may have co-written Do They Know It's Christmas with Bob Geldof and got an OBE for his work on Ba16 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMagical night with Ed SheeranSheer magic - that was the verdict of more than 8,000 screaming fans last night when Ed Sheeran rocked Auckland's Vector Arena.11 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSt James Theatre will re-open this MayIt has been announced this morning that the St James Theatre in Auckland will re-open on May 2, eight years since it was shut down in 2007 after a small electrical fire raised concerns about safety.07 Apr 10:40 PM
EntertainmentReview: Paolo Nutini at the PowerstationWearing a plain white T-shirt against an colourful street art backdrop, Paolo Nutini was a simple but eye-catching figure as he took the stage at the Powerstation for his first ever New Zealand concert last night.07 Apr 02:45 AM
