Soundgarden, Kanye headline Big Day Out
Outspoken rapper and hip-hop mogul Kanye West and reformed Seattle rock stalwarts Soundgarden will headline next year's Big Day Out.
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Vineyard tour line-up joins summer fun
Summer festival and tour news is rolling out thick and fast, starting this week with a new look More FM Summer Vineyard Tour.
Icons come together for blast from past
Dragon and Hello Sailor will team up for a double bill at the Powerstation on November 4, the first time the bands have played together in more than 20 years.
Gin Wigmore and Bic Runga are spreading the word
Top songstresses Gin Wigmore and Bic Runga have both announced early summer tours in support of their new albums.
Katy B: What she wants to B
The rise of Brit dance-pop star Katy B has led her all the way to Auckland to headline a stadium-sized electronic extravaganza. She talks to Des Sampson.
Get ready to get down with Naughty By Nature
If you were down with O.P.P. 20 years ago, then get ready to get down again with cross-over hip-hop stars Naughty By Nature playing the Studio on October 19.
Michael Parkinson bringing music to town
Sir Michael Parkinson will be gracing the Vector Arena come February 15, along with our acclaimed Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra to present an evening of iconic music from the silver screen.
Alice Cooper: There will be blood
Scott Kara talks to Alice Cooper about what to expect at his latest nightmare concert.
Lend me your ears: The future of Radio New Zealand
Can our national broadcaster adapt to change? And who's prepared to pay? Chris Barton reports on the future of Radio New Zealand.
Ethiopian jazz maestro heading to NZ
Ethiopian jazz maestro Mulatu Astatke is heading to NZ and will play The Powerstation in Auckland later this year.
Flying Nun celebrates 30th anniversary
Flying Nun is celebrating its 30th anniversary in November. Celebrations will include a flurry of national tours from bands young and old, new releases and re-releases from the archives.
Shandelle Battersby's week of it
Shandelle Battersby's week of TV, movies, music and more.
Rocking holiday weekend ahead
Auckland anniversary weekend is going to be a busy one on the music front with the Laneway Festival on the Monday and new eco festival happening on the Sunday.
Take a joyride with Roxette
The Swedish band Roxette have announced a show for early next year in Auckland.
Musical curation in string series
The NZ String Quartet felt like cultural ambassadors during the City of London Festival.
Moody Blues enjoying fame 40 years later
Graham Reid talks to Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues about enjoying fame more now than 40 years ago.
Pendulum are coming out swinging
Australian act Pendulum are heading back this way with their big and dumb but hugely popular approach to electronic music. Gillian Orr reports.
Rhythm and Vines and Splore line-ups announced
Stadium dance rock band Pendulum lead the charge of acts playing this year's Rhythm and Vines festival in Gisborne.