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!['Rejoice in resilience': Festival about fun and community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
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.
![Star brings TV to Glastonbury to watch football match with fans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Star brings TV to Glastonbury to watch football match with fans
Not wanting to miss England’s knock-out clash in the Euros, the 1D alum made a plan.
![One Love reggae festival line-up announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
One Love reggae festival line-up announced
The event returns in 2025 with 46 acts on two stages.
![Coromandel welcomes back Summer Concert Tour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Coromandel welcomes back Summer Concert Tour
Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga and Everclear announced for Summer Concert series.
![More international artists added to Juicy Fest bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
More international artists added to Juicy Fest bill
Four shows across New Zealand in January 2025.
![‘Best yet’: South Island music festival Selwyn Sounds reveals line-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
‘Best yet’: South Island music festival Selwyn Sounds reveals line-up
These artists dominated New Zealand’s charts during the 80s.
![Young Saxophone star set to take on the world one song at a time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Young Saxophone star set to take on the world one song at a time
Central Hawke's Bay saxophonist Gabriel Rodrigues to represent New Zealand at Annual World Championships of Performing Arts.
![Proposed 33-hour music festival gets cool reception from council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Proposed 33-hour music festival gets cool reception from council
Authorities say event will be too loud and there will be too many cars.
!['Huge moment': Synthony announce 'world-first' event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'Huge moment': Synthony announce 'world-first' event
The much-loved orchestra's next concert will celebrate pride.
![Rainy day at Ōtātara but Joe Walsh ain't going nowhere else - he loves it here](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Rainy day at Ōtātara but Joe Walsh ain't going nowhere else - he loves it here
Eagles musician Joe Walsh returned to Ōtātara where an epiphany change his life.
![Is Billie Eilish in a 'throuple'?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Is Billie Eilish in a 'throuple'?
The What Was I Made For? singer was filmed sharing kisses with two different women.
!['Show some respect': Coachella crowd slammed for behaviour at festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'Show some respect': Coachella crowd slammed for behaviour at festival
Coachella's crowd has been labelled the 'worst' for how they've treated artists on stage.
![Splore Festival taking a break in 2025 after 'challenging' year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Splore Festival taking a break in 2025 after 'challenging' year
Splore has been going for 25 years.
![Greenmeadows School’s Ukettes strum-up for Joe Walsh gig in Napier](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Greenmeadows School’s Ukettes strum-up for Joe Walsh gig in Napier
Joe Walsh back in Napier - and Greenmeadows School's Ukettes are ready.
![UB40 announce two shows Down Under; guitarist reveals deep love for NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
UB40 announce two shows Down Under; guitarist reveals deep love for NZ
“I always had half a plan that when I retired, I would move to NZ."
![Watch: Synthony's full 2-hour extravaganza at the Domain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Watch: Synthony's full 2-hour extravaganza at the Domain
The event brought some big hits to Auckland in February - now you can see for yourself.
![Inclusive youth holiday programme comes to Hamilton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Inclusive youth holiday programme comes to Hamilton
Applications are now open for the 2024 To the Front Kirikiriroa youth music programme.
![Synthony in the Domain 2024 highlights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Synthony in the Domain 2024 highlights
Highlights from the 2024 Synthony in the Domain. Video / Duco Events