Hip-hop legends The Roots heading to Tauranga
Summer Haze music festival prepares to welcome one of the 'greatest live bands around'.
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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.
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
The event returns in 2025 with 46 acts on two stages.
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
Four shows across New Zealand in January 2025.
‘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
Central Hawke's Bay saxophonist Gabriel Rodrigues to represent New Zealand at Annual World Championships of Performing Arts.
Oamaru Steampunk Festival 2024
A closer look at the Oamaru Steampunk Festival 2024 Video / Dean Purcell
'Uplifting': How Auckland space is giving a voice to Asian music
Auckland's Big Fan music space is supporting pan-Asian artists with residency and funding.
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
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
Eagles musician Joe Walsh returned to Ōtātara where an epiphany change his life.
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
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
Splore has been going for 25 years.
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
“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
The event brought some big hits to Auckland in February - now you can see for yourself.
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
Highlights from the 2024 Synthony in the Domain. Video / Duco Events
Second Katikati Jazz Street Party shines through wet weather
The second Katikati Jazz Street Party was to go ahead rain or shine.
'I f***ing love Wellington': Surprise - Fred Again confirms Wellington show
There had been wide speculation that he will play a gig in the Capital on Friday night.
Pro-Palestine protesters march during Ziggy Marley song
Ziggy Marley takes to the stage at Womad NZ on Saturday, March 16, opening his set with a song, Shalom Salaam which directly references the current Israel-Palestine conflict. As he sang, a line of pro-Palestine protesters marched across in front of the crowd. Video / Ilona Hanne
Kiwi musicians Vera Ellen and Georgia Gets By boycott US festival SXSW
Artists cancel their appearances in protest at the event’s defence industry sponsors.
Sex Bombs and Sugar: What will Sir Tom Jones and Gin Wigmore get up to in Hawke's Bay?
Promoter reckons Sir Tom Jones is ready to wine and dine in the region.
Northland Fritter Festival Slice of Heaven with Kiwi favourites
About 4000 people took part in the event at Semenoff Stadium on Saturday.
Autumn heatwave hits southeast Australia, events cancelled
Extreme and severe heatwave conditions are hitting Melbourne in autumn.
Pink fans book out city; $1000 a night for Airbnb properties
Fans line up for American singer's gig.
Six60's emotional farewell in front of 35,000 concertgoers
Christchurch’s biggest party returns for its ninth year.