As an instantly recognizable brand celebrating their 30th anniversary Cirque du Soliel must stretch a tightrope between making it new and delivering on the expectations of its loyal customers.

Miley Cyrus has defended her raunchy antics as "empowering" after accusations her NZ-bound tour contains too many sex and drug references.

The Miley Cyrus circus is heading to New Zealand. But there's more to this pop princess than tweeting, twerking and giant tongue slides, as Chris Schulz discovers.

Hamilton rockers Devilskin are nearing the end of a nationwide jaunt that has resulted in sold-out shows and a No1 album. They talk to Chris Schulz as their tour bus aims for Auckland.

There is something magical about live music. Standing amongst a community of people in love with the songs. Closing your eyes and just letting the sounds flood through you.

Ladi6 kicks off a 13-date tour of New Zealand tonight at Papakura venue Stampede with support from rising Auckland rap crew Team Dynamite.

Kiwi music lovers could be in for more big name international acts under new visa laws due to come into force in November, a tourism body says.

Far-sighted sponsorship and a history running back almost 60 years have given the Lexus Song Quest an iconic status in our musical community.