Five original members of Split Enz and two X Factor stars are uniting for a show reinterpreting the iconic Kiwi band's songs.

Wiz Khalifa, Kode9 and Benny Tipene have been added to the line-up for New Year's Eve festival Rhythm & Vines.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will play a second New Zealand show.

Joan Baez wears her legend lightly and with grace.

Lydia Jenkin and Chris Schulz give their premature evaluation of several new songs performed by Lorde at last night's showcase.

New Zealand's latest international music star Lorde has performed a private showcase in central Auckland for media and industry guests.

Hyped rapper A$AP Rocky is coming back to NZ.

As many as half the people who attend popular concerts in Auckland come from out of town, pouring money into hotels, bars, taxis and restaurants.

The Herald's resident music experts pick their favourite shows at the now mothballed Auckland music venue the St James Theatre.

Herald entertainment writer Scott Kara says the city needs a live venue of the size and class of the St James.

The Broadway show Wicked coming to Auckland next month was envisaged by Bob Kerridge as perfect for the grand gala opening of a restored St James Theatre.

Rock veteran Bruce Springsteen will play in New Zealand for only the second time in his near 50-year career this summer with a show at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium.

Rudimental will see in the New Year in NZ. They talk to Chris Schulz.

Top musos are mucking in for a good cause, writes Paula Yeoman.

Empire of the Sun are set to headline this year's Rhythm & Vines New Year's festival.