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Queen returns to NZ (really)
Queen, one of the biggest-selling, best-loved and most enduring bands in rock history is heading to Auckland for the first time in nearly 30 years.

Hodor to DJ at 'Rave of Thrones' in Australia
Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn has signed on to DJ at an upcoming series of raves staged for Australian fans of the fantasy drama.

Eminem fans complain about 'poor' sound quality at UK show
Eminem fans have voiced their anger on social media after the rapper's Wembley gig was hit by sound issues.

Classical review: Yearning end to formidable concert in intimate theatre
The first recital in this year's Wallace National Piano Festival on Thursday night featured Chenyin Li, a student of Tamas Vesmas now sustaining her own career in Europe.

'Worst' Glastonbury set yet?
It's been a full week since the dust settled on this year's Glastonbury festival, but there's one performance that's still ringing in the ears of punters who were there.

Ice Cube goes behind enemy lines
Raggamuffin star Ice Cube talks about going from being a member of NWA to playing a cop in the movie 22 Jump Street.

Eagles concert - good example of controversial stadiums strategy
The sell out of two concerts by The Eagles at Mt Smart Stadium has been put forward as a good example of a controversial stadiums strategy.

Big Day Out may be gone, but summer's still coming
Stop crying about the Big Day Out: there's still plenty of musical mischief to be had over summer. We've compiled a list - and scored a few exclusives in the process.

Glastonbury: The aftermath
The clean up operation begins on site at Glastonbury as festival goers make their way home.

Queen Dolly reigns supreme in the 'Glastenburr' mud
In terms of audience numbers, the undisputed queen of Glastonbury 2014 was Dolly Parton.

Big Day Out's return to NZ depends on Aussies
The long-term future of the Auckland Big Day Out - in hiatus for 2015 after its American owners pulled the plug - is now relying on a single flighty entity.

Coldplay meet Kylie at intimate Aussie show (+photos)
Coldplay played an intimate show in Sydney last week to mark the release of their downbeat new album. Russell Baillie was there.

Wiggles on top again
The reinvented Wiggles had a bit of a wobbly start but they’re now as popular as ever, finds Bronwyn Sell.

The Eagles are on their way
The Eagles have confirmed they'll be swooping in for two shows next March.

Reggae festival looks to move north
Auckland could be on the verge of inheriting the Raggamuffin reggae music festival from Rotorua.