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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.
The party goes on for The Potbelleez
Scott Kara talks to the Potbelleez about their second dance-inducing album, ahead of their NZ festival performance
Foo Fighters to light up the Springs
Foo Fighters have added NZ to their 'Wasting Light' tour and will light up Western Springs Stadium with support from Tenacious D, this December.
Classical artists are striking the right note
In another of his explorations of classical gems for the pop-earred and uninitiated, Nick Smith looks at chaps heading for the high scales.
Hamilton centre stage for festival
Dane Rumble is added to the EDGEtravaganza line-up; Mt Eden and Bulletproof team up for a nationwide tour; Rumors of two acts from Soundwave Revolution on the cards for NZ shows.
Capturing orchestral manoeuvres (+photos)
Alan Perrott talks to photographer Olivia Taylor about travelling with New Zealand’s premier orchestra to capture its momentous world tour.
Waters to bring his Wall to town
Pink Floyd's The Wall will be playing at Vector Arena this week, brought to life by former bassist-singer Roger Waters.
Concert Review: Topp Twins and the APO at Civic Theatre
Jools and Lynda Topp's Pakuranga Bowling Club alter egos almost brought the Civic's roof down.
A quick word: Ryo Nakata
A quick word with Ryo Nakata, singer and band leader of Japanese funk band Osaka Monaurail who play the Queenstown Winter Festival this week.
Avalanche City returns home to tour NZ
Avalanche City is returning home for his first NZ tour next month and La De Da is back with with a new line-up for this year's event.
Head Like a Hole put past woes behind them
Wellington's Head Like a Hole have put past woes behind them and made their best album yet, writes Scott Kara.
Big Day Out could quit Mt Smart, say promoters
Organisers of the Big Day Out deny the New Zealand leg of the musical festival is at risk - but say they are looking at venues other than Mt Smart Stadium after an increase in charges for its use.
Chris Cornell is a sole man on NZ tour
After being stood up once before, Scott Kara finally gets to chat with Soundgarden front man Chris Cornell ahead of his solo acoustic tour of NZ
Beyonce going gumbootylicious for Glastonbury
Beyonce is going Wellington bootylicious by becoming a Glastonbury reveller for the whole weekend before her headline gig.
The Adults are here to entertain
Shihad frontman Jon Toogood's solo album ended up being a collaborative project with some of our finest musicians. Scott Kara meets the Adults.