EntertainmentBirthday 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 concerts12 Aug 11:26 PM
EntertainmentJacqueline Smith's week of itJacqueline Smith's week of TV, movies and music.10 Aug 09:30 PM
EntertainmentTaylor's Swift and sureHer 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.10 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandWells: More sex on tour with NZSO than U2TV personality Jeremy Wells lifts the lid on what happens behind the scenes on tour with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra....03 Aug 11:12 PM
EntertainmentJacqueline Smith's Week of itJacqueline Smith's week of TV, movies and music.03 Aug 09:30 PM
EntertainmentOne night stand for The Naked and FamousThe Naked and Famous return home from overseas for a one-off show at the Auckland Town Hall on November 4.03 Aug 07:00 PM
EntertainmentJimmy Christmas is running the red lightLuger 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.03 Aug 07:00 PM
EntertainmentMeltdown puts Kings of Leon's future in doubtKings 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.03 Aug 12:01 AM
EntertainmentRod Stewart back for another missionThe 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.28 Jul 07:00 PM
EntertainmentI Am Giant's steps toward successPutting his Blindspott woes behind him, Shelton Woolright has made a new start in London, writes Scott Kara.27 Jul 07:00 PM
Entertainment Rock's bad boy joins Queenstown festLook out Queenstown, one of rock'n'roll's bad boys is heading your way for New Year's Eve. 27 Jul 07:00 PM
EntertainmentDJ Shadow to keep audience guessing DJ Shadow promises new numbers and old favourites when he performs at The Powerstation on Wednesday.25 Jul 02:00 AM
EntertainmentDef Leppard: Band of BrothersDef Leppard guitarist Phil Collen talks to Scott Kara about the band's secret to survival.24 Jul 02:00 AM
EntertainmentCold Chisel bringing reunion tour to NZCold 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. 21 Jul 07:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Auckland Town HallThe orchestra's second <i>Inspired by Bach</i> concert on Thursday dispensed a flurry of fugues, with toccatas and chorales on the side.16 Jul 02:15 AM
EntertainmentTrinityRoots back again, B-Street lineup announcedKiwi 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.14 Jul 04:18 AM
EntertainmentJacqueline Smith's week of itJacqueline Smith's week of TV, movies and music.13 Jul 09:30 PM
EntertainmentGet the message: Rise AgainstHardcore punk band Rise Against will be shouting their views in Auckland soon, but they're not quite what you'd expect, writes Scott Kara.13 Jul 05:30 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: NZSO with Simon TrpceskiWhen Simon Trpceski made his debut with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra three years ago, he gave us Rachmaninov's <i>Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini</i> with the impetuosity and zeal of a youthful athlete.08 Jul 09:58 PM
EntertainmentFestival shines on Coromandel againSummer music festival Coromandel Gold returns in December and this time it's bigger and longer as it expands to a two-day event.06 Jul 07:00 PM
EntertainmentThe party goes on for The PotbelleezScott Kara talks to the Potbelleez about their second dance-inducing album, ahead of their NZ festival performance06 Jul 05:30 PM