‘It’s cool to be a Kiwi’: The Black Seeds’ Barnaby Weir on the band’s 25th anniversary; the longevity of their distinctive sound
The Black Seeds will bring their reggae-funk beats to Tauranga in March, for First We Eat.
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'Music can help us': Stan Walker to headline second cyclone relief concert
A second relief concert has been announced with performances from Stan Walker and Che Fu.
Sting cancels Napier show in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
The singer will make a donation to the Hawke’s Bay Foundation’s Cyclone Relief Fund.
Record numbers set to attend Dunedin's best one-day music festival
Dunedin's having a party and you're invited.
Stone Temple Pilots: ‘Hopefully we bring the sunshine’
We catch up with the grunge icons ahead of their shows in Taupō and Queenstown.
More concerts, festivals cancelled due to flooding
Here are the event cancellations and postponements you need to know about this week.
'They're just kids': Furious parents slate Soundsplash organisers over queues
A 17-year-old says she felt faint and nauseous after waiting in the sun for seven hours
Pictures: L.A.B. concert and Bridge Pa Wine Festival draw big crowds
Wine and music proved to be winners for two major events in Hawke's Bay.
No drugs, no alcohol: 5000 Christians (and Steve Braunias) prepare for music festival
Steve Braunias meets those planning a Christian music festival at Karapiro.
Raglan Soundsplash festival ‘a shambles’: Thousands queue for hours without water
Festivalgoers have described long waits to get into the Waikato gig.
Juicy Fest attendees surprise performers with traditional Haka send-off
Some attendees dubbed the night the best of their lives.
Juicy Fest review: How did Park Island handle the heat of Nelly and his hip hop company?
Juicy Fest 2023 kicked off its R&B and hip-hop tour in Napier, and here is how it went.
Rhythm and Vines tragedy: Police seek witnesses, say driver of vehicle ‘extremely distressed’
Pedestrians Jardon Thomas Te Hau, 31, and brother-in-law killed near Rhythym and Vines.
‘Heartbreaking’: The dad-of-four and teen brother-in-law hit and killed by car while walking to R&V festival
Jardon Te Hau is being remembered as a colourful character with a big heart.
Rhythm and Alps taught us why security matters most
Wanaka was impressed well before the fireworks display signalled midnight.
‘We didn’t agree to that’: Artists caught off guard by convicted rapper’s R&V inclusion
Dizzee Rascal was given a 12-month restraining order for assaulting his ex-partner.
Watch: Captivated at Summer Hummer
Four Wairarapa College students warmed up the crowd at Masterton's biggest music festival.
Women's Refuge calls for R&V to drop rapper Dizzee Rascal
Advocacy group says festival's decision is 'part of the problem we've got in NZ'.
Ultimate summer gig guide: Lorde, Elton and all the festivals in between
So, you're a music lover who wants to make the most of your summer? We've got you.
Jackson Owens releases new summer festival anthem
Māori R&B artist kicks off summer with festival anthem 'If You Let Me Go'.
R&V apologise for co-founder's 'inappropriate' statement
'We regret any distress these words may have caused.'
Slice of Heaven: Sir Dave Dobbyn announced for R&V
Sir "Raving" Dave Dobbyn is giving you the best NYE possible.
‘Thought it was over’: Macklemore reveals Covid career scare
Review: The US rapper got candid with the Friday Jams crowd on Sunday night.
Drug-checking clinics to be set up for summer festivals
Events can now license drug-checking clinics on location at concerts or festivals.
Watch: Get Jacinda to Friday Jams - Fatman Scoop puts call out to PM
Could New Zealand get the chance to see their PM hit the DJ decks?
Watch: Fatman Scoop puts the call out to Jacinda Ardern
American rapper Fatman Scoop has a message for PM Jacinda Ardern ahead of Friday Jams 2022. Video / NZ Herald
Sting to play Mission Concert in Napier in March
Roll over, Robbie: Another world-famous artist been named for next year's concert.
Lorde to headline Electric Avenue 2023 in Christchurch
The Grammy winner among artists to perform at NZ's biggest music festival next year.
Music festival Laneway returns with an epic lineup
The beloved summer festival is back after a three year hiatus.
Burned out: Sand storms, long waits hamper Burning Man exodus
A Mad Max-style exodus faced those leaving Black Rock desert.
Synthony announces 2023 'extravaganza' at Auckland Domain
Auckland dance fans are in for a treat with the first-ever Synthony in the Domain.
'Touring right now is a nightmare': Kiwi artist reveals travel woes
The NZ-based artist had two guitars lost and a third damaged by airlines.
Music, mountains and skiing in togs at Queenstown's latest festival
Snow Machine is heading to the city early next month