So let's be honest: expectations weren't exactly high. Mariah Carey's Elusive Chanteuse tour opened to a backlash of social media bile when in Tokyo last month.

The Byron Bay Blues Festival across the Tasman is continuing to bring acts to our part of the world too.

Chris Squire - bassist and sole constant in prog-rockers Yes - reflects on the group's longevity using the only reference point he had when the group formed.

Taylor Swift has annouced that she will be taking 1989 on a massive world tour, including Australia. However there has been no mention that she will be returning to New Zealand.

Guys, start working on your fades - rapper Drake is planning his first New Zealand visit.

Neil Ieremia shares his first gig experience: MC Hammer, Mt Smart Supertop, 1991.

Summer's music festival hopes have been boosted by solid additions to February's Splore line-up, including British DJ Mr Scruff and hip-hop supergroup Deltron 3030.

An intruder who jumped up on stage at the Rolling Stones concert in Adelaide was not a fan from the audience but actually appeared from backstage.

Hundreds of thousands of visitors will flood into Auckland, pumping tens of millions into the economy, as the City of Sails lines up a giant summer of fun.

Next year's Auckland Arts festival has a Cherry on top with Swedish star Nenah Cherry coming to town. And piano legend John Legend will play Vector Arena in December.

Womad festival has announced its line-up today, and top of the bill is Sinead O'Connor.

R&B legend Angie Stone tells Lydia Jenkin how proud she is to be part of SoulFest line-up next weekend.

Vector Arena was treated to some impressive southern hospitality last night, with Tennessee kid Justin Timberlake playing his first Auckland show of three.

Justin Timberlake is set to strut his stuff in front of more than 30,000 Kiwis over the next four nights.

Fans are gearing up for an exciting weekend as Justin Timberlake brings “sexy back” to the city of sails with multiple sell-out shows.

Haydn's Military Symphony provided a breezy launch for Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Thursday concert.

Maxwell admits making music is a struggle for him. So why does he keep doing it? Chris Schulz talks to the troubled soul star ahead of his first New Zealand show.

With Justin Timberlake in town this weekend, TimeOut takes a look at his illustrious career from Mickey Mouse Club to mega-star,

Summer tour announcements just keep on coming with another multi-band line-up announced today.

Miley Cyrus performs live during her The Bangerz Tour at Vector Arena in Auckland, New Zealand.

The Faders have provided the soundtrack to Taylor Swift's awkward dance moves, are mates with Redfoo and are in Auckland supporting Miley Cyrus.

This Christchurch-based duo (who become a six-piece when they play live) have had plenty of good murmurings about them.