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The Vengabus is coming: Vengaboys to play in NZ this summer
The Eurodance hitmakers will be joined by special guests.
Rhythm and Alps: Award-winning Aussie group join line-up
More international acts and local talent announced for Wānaka festival.
Why is the Sky Tower green?
Special illumination may signal the start of a ‘Brat Summer’ in New Zealand.
Stan Walker’s ‘priceless’ taonga missing after festival - have you seen it?
Rings, necklaces, whale bones, and greenstones were among the missing taonga.
Opinion: No matter who's on the Laneway line-up, the festival has nailed one detail
OPINION: In an age of algorithmic pricing, Laneway Festival has made a savvy announcement.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
Womad Aotearoa 2025: First artists announced
The first artists to perform at next year's Womad include Queen Omega and Nitin Sawhney.
David Dallas on the importance of small music venues
David Dallas speaks about why we need to highlight small venues to save live music. Video / Carson Bluck, Lana Andelane
Tauranga Smoke: 'A passionate rock lovers dream come true'
A rock music festival is making its first appearance in the Bay this November.
Hip Hop royalty hits Palmy for festival
Hip hop royalty heads to Palmerston North this weekend.
Electric Avenue announces star-studded 2025 line-up
The festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a two-day gig and huge headliners.
Coachella's Elliott Lefko on grunge, Going Global, and why he loved The Chills
‘All these bands used to sleep on my floor.’
Hope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revived
What's behind the festival's cancellation is revealed but there's hope for the future.
Rhythm and Alps announce huge UK headliner
The popular Cardrona Valley festival is back with a huge line up.
Grammy-nominated rapper headlines Rhythm and Vines 2024
The first round of artists to perform at Rhythm and Vines has been revealed.
Watch: Dozens injured as ferris wheel catches fire at music festival
Crowds watched on in horror as two gondolas went up in flames at Highfield Festival.
'Celebrating Ōtautahi': Christchurch’s World Buskers Festival returning
Street artists and performers will fill the streets as event confirmed for 3 more years.
'A baby rave': The Wiggles headline new music festival for children
'It’s more than a concert. It’s sort of like a ... baby rave.'
Coromandel youth music festival gets the nod
An independent commissioner says the organised music festival will benefit youth.
Everclear frontman keen to explore more of NZ during summer tour
Everclear frontman Art Alexakis excited about touring outside the main centres.
'One last time': Sublime with Rome to play in NZ on final tour
Sublime with Rome cannot wait to come Downunder and play.
Hip-hop legends The Roots heading to Tauranga
Summer Haze music festival prepares to welcome one of the 'greatest live bands around'.
New Summer Concert Tour site delayed by severe weather events
The new festival site development was delayed because of weather and economic conditions.
'Rejoice in resilience': Festival about fun and community
Tataitia Ra Matariki Festival in Tolaga Bay offers some respite for the region.
World Choir Games at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
Four choirs are competing in the Pop with Choreography section of the World Choir Games at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre. Video / Jason Oxenham
How does it feel to go from Gisborne to Glastonbury? ‘Pretty chill,’ DJ Messie says
The 21-year-old DJ and drummer took over Glastonbury’s Shangri-La last Friday.