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.

New Year's festival Northern Bass just got a little bit louder with the addition of drum 'n' bass heavyweight Goldie to its line-up.

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.

Why does Bob Dylan still tour the world when he could be enjoying a quiet existence living off his royalties? Why the hell wouldn’t he?

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.

Images from at Splendour in the Grass in Australia's Byron Bay.