A blaring sound mix and over enthusiastic band drowned out the star of the show.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra might have been a further instalment of German Masters.

Hip chamber orchestra makes magic with Bjork's music, writes William Dart.

A summery spin on some Christmas classics falls short of its own goals.

Kelly Clarkson should be way bigger than she is and her latest album proves it.

Kings is capable of wearing many different hats. But some suit him better than others.

Composer Brett Dean's Fire Music provides orchestral highlight, writes William Dart.

Jacinda Ardern traces her roots back to Greece and New York.

1288 were at the ASB Theatre for the opening night of MAGICIANS.

Breezy beats and happy harmonies: Weezer head to the beach on their 11th album.

Play about Martin Luther King's final hours sees big themes dealt with warmth and humour.

What kind of content does the new government envisage us watching?

Spectrum of human emotions portrayed in the play Two will make you laugh and cry.

NZ pianist Michael Houstoun makes a stylish French connection, writes William Dart.

Touring show Magicians has picked an NZ director with more than a few tricks up her sleeve

MASSEDUCTION is St Vincent's most furiously energetic record - and one of her best yet.

Niall Horan's debut album isn't bringing anything new to music, but maybe that's okay.

Taika just flipped the Marvel Cinematic Universe on its head and laughed in its face.

APO and Michael Houstoun fire up NZ composer Lyell Cresswell's new piano concerto.

Despite the clichés on Beautiful Trauma, Pink has enough charisma to carry the album.

On his new solo album, Billy Corgan sounds more than happy: he sounds content.

A radical take-down of the mad world we live In is compelling opera, writes William Dart.

Zimbabwean New Zealander Stanley Makuwe's short play packs a punch, says Janet McAllister.

Netflix's new series sounds like cliched trash - but it's not.

Conductor James Judd was the perfect guide for the NZSO's Travels in Italy concert.

Imani Winds shows why it is one of the hippest chamber music groups.

New dance work captures the mythology surrounding orchids, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Modern masters find inspiration in early music, writes William Dart.

Assured storytelling from Wellington playwright explores identity, writes Janet McAllister

One of NZ's most successful hip hop dance outfits looks to the future, says Raewyn Whyte