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He's going to the chapel
Dave Dobbyn, who celebrated 30 years in music last year, is touring the majestic churches, chapels and cathedrals of New Zealand on the 2010 Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour.
Coming full circle
Veteran hard rock outfit Bon Jovi is the first big outdoor rock show of the coming summer. Desmond Sampson caught them in London last week on their Circle tour, and talked to the man in charge.
Rebels beating the devil's tattoo
After parting with long-time drummer Nick Jago, Californian band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club rediscovered their passion for dark and gritty rock `n' roll. Bass player Robert Levon Been tells JULE SCHERER of NZPA about their new drummer and
'You do get what you want' - and more! - Metallica add second Christchurch show
Heavy pressure from fans has forced Metallica's hand - and now they're coming to Christchurch.
Concert Review: Viva Voce <i>at St Patrick's Cathedral</i>
If able soloists did not always lift Charpentier's characters from the page, Rosser's dramatic conception did not err.
Bee Gees' Robin Gibb to play three NZ concerts
The arena shows in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch are scheduled for November.
Review: Yusuf Islam at Vector Arena
Yusuf Islam's first show here under either of his names included a little too much forgettable new stuff, but got there in the end, writes Russell Baillie.
Review: New Zealand Youth Choir at the Auckland Town Hall
Auckland rallied in force to farewell the New Zealand Youth Choir on the eve of a tour that will take it to Shanghai's World Expo.
Young choristers make the music speak
Artistic director Karen Grylls should be justifiably proud of the diversity and range of music that her 46-strong choir will be singing.
<i>Review: </i>Wanda Jackson at The Powerstation
Wanda Jackson's promoters moved the venue twice as demand grew. Jacqueline Smith made it to The Powerstation on Tuesday to see what all the fuss was about.
Leonard Cohen to play second Auckland concert
A second Auckland concert has been added to Leonard Cohen's tour of New Zealand later this year.
Rewinding the past, live
Shihad will play their two classic albums in their entirety as part of a one-off tour in July and August.
A Banner in the works
American rapper David Banner is going to get his crunk on at The Trusts Stadium Arena with Smashproof and Savage on July 24.
Blondie highlights for summer
Debbie Harry joins the Pretenders to perform in New Zealand at the end of the year.
<i>Review:</i> Clarinetissimo at Auckland University Music Theatre
Teamwork was exemplary in this music of friends, especially when clarinet and cello paired in convivial dialogue.
<i>Review:</i> Auckland Choral at Auckland Town Hall
Auckland Choral put the lie to Shaw's smart sideswipe when its singers delivered the work on Saturday evening under the direction of Uwe Grodd.
Modfather of Britrock on way
Paul Weller is to play his first New Zealand dates in October.
Getting your mitts on the golden tix
How do you buy those precious concert tickets before the scalpers? Scott Kara investigates.
A week of it
The Kings Arms will be the perfect place to hide away from wintry weather tonight, with mellow tunes by Auckland indie bunch Nightchoir who are celebrating the release of their new album.
Leonard Cohen returning to New Zealand
Leonard Cohen and his nine-piece band will return to New Zealand for three shows later this year.
<i>Review:</i> The Wallfisch Band at the Auckland Town Hall
There was a spirit of an end-of-semester concert permeating the town hall during the Wallfisch Band's Venetian Carnival.