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Live review: Big Day Out 2014
The Big Day Out is back, and we've got it covered with updated reviews live from Western Springs Park and Stadium.
Big Day Out: The 1975 - Smooth like chocolate
Despite shunning a support slot on Rihanna's world tour, The 1975 can't wait to wow the BDO crowds
BDO: Mudhoney to get rowdy
Their riffs are ragged and they're raw but whatever you do, do not refer to Mudhoney as a 'grunge' band. They talk to Chris Schulz.
Big Day Out: Deftones promise a set full of 'bangers'
Despite clashing with the headliners, the Deftones are excited to be coming to the Big Day Out and determined to have a blast, they tell Chris Schulz.
BDO: Spreading the love
Grouplove fans can expect a lot of headbanging and a big party atmosphere. They talk to Lydia Jenkin.
The Hives are itching to crank it up
The Hives are back for another frenzied 'human to werewolf' round on the BDO main stage. They talk to Chris Schulz.
Stars take walk in the park
P-Money, Alisa Xayalith and Rodney Fisher give us a guided tour of the new-look Big Day Out.
Kiwi punks Sommerset reform to play with Pennywise
Four acts have been named on a bill that will see punk stalwarts Pennywise reunited with their original vocalist, and Kiwi act Sommerset reform.
Outkast reform for Coachella
Rap duo OutKast will headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April, ending a half-decade hiatus for one of hip-hop's most popular and important acts.
Tour news: Chet Faker, Hermitude, Metalfest, Lorde
An Australian double bill featuring Chet Faker and Hermitude has been announced for Auckland's Powerstation in February.
Laneway loses second headliner
Auckland's Laneway music festival has suffered a second blow, with headliner James Blake pulling out to attend the Grammy Awards just weeks before the event.
It must be something in the air that they breathe
Evergreen British pop sensations The Hollies can't wait to raise a glass or three to their loyal Kiwi fans after being on the road for more than five decades.
Alicia Keys at Vector Arena
Alicia Keys performing at Vector Arena in Auckland on Thursday, December 19.
Mt Eden drop the dubstep, embrace the tunes (+videos)
The band formerly known as Mt Eden Dubstep cap off a very big, very international year with a summer tour back home. They talk to Chris Schulz.
Camp a Low Hum
Kiwi music festival Camp a Low Hum has called it quits, with organisers announcing that the 2014 event will be its last.