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Birthday tribute to sonic world of 'Russian icon'
This week, the University of Auckland's School of Music will mount an 80th birthday tribute to an extraordinary woman, Russian Sofia Gubaidulina, consisting of two concerts
Taylor's Swift and sure
Her albums have taken Nashville to the world and now she's headed here. As Taylor Swift's global tour lines up for Auckland, the golden girl of country pop talks to Tiffany Bakker.
Wells: More sex on tour with NZSO than U2
TV personality Jeremy Wells lifts the lid on what happens behind the scenes on tour with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra....
One night stand for The Naked and Famous
The Naked and Famous return home from overseas for a one-off show at the Auckland Town Hall on November 4.
Jimmy Christmas is running the red light
Luger Boa's Jimmy Christmas tells Scott Kara about being more comfortable in his writing and how life on K Rd inspired the band's new album.
Meltdown puts Kings of Leon's future in doubt
Kings of Leon, the band which placed groupies, hard drinking and drugs back on the rock agenda, have insisted they won't split up after an on-stage meltdown forced the cancellation of their US tour.
Rod Stewart back for another mission
The Mission's Concert's most successful act, Rod Stewart, is set for a return to the Hawke's Bay winery to celebrate the concert's 20th anniversary.
I Am Giant's steps toward success
Putting his Blindspott woes behind him, Shelton Woolright has made a new start in London, writes Scott Kara.
Rock's bad boy joins Queenstown fest
Look out Queenstown, one of rock'n'roll's bad boys is heading your way for New Year's Eve.
DJ Shadow to keep audience guessing
DJ Shadow promises new numbers and old favourites when he performs at The Powerstation on Wednesday.
Def Leppard: Band of Brothers
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen talks to Scott Kara about the band's secret to survival.
Cold Chisel bringing reunion tour to NZ
Cold Chisel, the legendary Oz rock band which Jimmy Barnes fronted in the late 70s and early 80s is coming to New Zealand in December on their reunion tour.
Concert Review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Auckland Town Hall
The orchestra's second Inspired by Bach concert on Thursday dispensed a flurry of fugues, with toccatas and chorales on the side.
TrinityRoots back again, B-Street lineup announced
Kiwi band TrinityRoots are reuniting for an Auckland show, 95bFM's B-Street lineup is announced and Japanese post-rock band Mono are also heading to Auckland for a show later this year.
Get the message: Rise Against
Hardcore punk band Rise Against will be shouting their views in Auckland soon, but they're not quite what you'd expect, writes Scott Kara.
Concert Review: NZSO with Simon Trpceski
When Simon Trpceski made his debut with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra three years ago, he gave us Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with the impetuosity and zeal of a youthful athlete.
Festival shines on Coromandel again
Summer music festival Coromandel Gold returns in December and this time it's bigger and longer as it expands to a two-day event.