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Dean Wareham: A bite from the Apple

Wellington-born Dean Wareham is bringing his quintessential New York rock back home. He talks to Russell Baillie.

Six60 strike a chord with Generation Y

There's something about it feeling like it could all fall apart that makes it exciting. Six60 didn't plan for the success they have had, writes Lydia Jenkin.

Feist: Side stepping the spotlight

Heading here for Laneway, Canadian star Feist talks to Nekesa Mumbi Moody about her new album, Metals.

Dragon, Hello Sailor line-up addition just the ticket

A third veteran act has been added to the double-header of Dragon and Hello Sailor at the Powerstation on November 4.

Laneway is firing up the Silos

Keeping their fingers crossed for resource consent (c'mon Super City Council), the organisers of the annual Auckland Anniversary Day St Jerome's Laneway Festival have announced the details for next year's shindig on Monday January 30.

New summer festival focuses on family

A new local music festival might be going head-to-head with the Big Day Out but it has a very different target market.

Tour news: New blues to vintage disco

Painful loss recalled as Domingo prepares for concert in quake city

Opera superstar raises $300,000 for Christchurch arts

Concert Preview: APO at Auckland Town Hall

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.

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.

R&V sideshow acts lining up

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.

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.