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![Kings Of Leon's Kiwi inspiration](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Kings Of Leon's Kiwi inspiration
The Grammy-winning band tell Karl Puschmann how Kiwi audiences lit a creative fuse.
![Macklemore's epic All Blacks nod at Auckland show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Macklemore's epic All Blacks nod at Auckland show
A sold-out crowd proved they could indeed hold Macklemore, writes Ben Boyce.
![William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town Hall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town Hall
Auckland Philharmonia’s Bach & Bruckner concert set off with a rare pleasure.
![How tragic ‘It girl’ Clara Bow inspired Taylor Swift](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
How tragic ‘It girl’ Clara Bow inspired Taylor Swift
The final track of The Tortured Poets Department is dedicated to the 1920s film star.
![Taylor Swift's new album is a savage attack on her British exes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Taylor Swift's new album is a savage attack on her British exes
The superstar mercilessly mocks ex-boyfriends Matty Healy and Joe Alwyn.
![Review: Auckland Philharmonia gives a 'spirited performance' of the Viennese Feast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Review: Auckland Philharmonia gives a 'spirited performance' of the Viennese Feast
OPINION: Violinist Amalia Hall and conductor Christoph Altstaedt impress William Dart.
![Karl Puschmann: The verdict on Pearl Jam’s new record Dark Matter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Karl Puschmann: The verdict on Pearl Jam’s new record Dark Matter
And how will the grunge icons' new songs fit into their upcoming NZ shows?
![William Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at Auckland Town Hall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
William Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: Saturday night’s Mahler concert was 'about our world and new beginnings'.
![Review: Fred again.. goes the extra mile for one special Kiwi fan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Review: Fred again.. goes the extra mile for one special Kiwi fan
UK artist Fred again.. has been taking over the country on a surprise tour.
![Don't you forget about us: Matchbox Twenty's first-ever Christchurch gig a musical spectacular](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Don't you forget about us: Matchbox Twenty's first-ever Christchurch gig a musical spectacular
A nostalgic night with 90s power bands Matchbox Twenty and Goo Goo Dolls in Chch.
![William Dart review: Welcome full house for Auckland Philharmonia’s Beethoven 7](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
William Dart review: Welcome full house for Auckland Philharmonia’s Beethoven 7
OPINION: Conductor delivers irresistible take on visceral Beethoven symphony.
![Six60's emotional farewell in front of 35,000 concertgoers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Six60's emotional farewell in front of 35,000 concertgoers
Christchurch’s biggest party returns for its ninth year.
![Taylor Swift's vulnerable confession during tearful Melbourne show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Taylor Swift's vulnerable confession during tearful Melbourne show
The pop star shed a tear during her Melbourne show for a very touching reason.
![Calexico: Happy birthday Feast of Wire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Calexico: Happy birthday Feast of Wire
Two decades on, the US band brought their magnum opus back to NZ.
!['Amazing': Synthony's unbelievable end-of-show act leaves crowd in awe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Amazing': Synthony's unbelievable end-of-show act leaves crowd in awe
When the 60-person orchestra started to wind down, something unforeseeable happened.
![UK rapper's massive Kiwi faux pas at Laneway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
UK rapper's massive Kiwi faux pas at Laneway
Laneway brought the sun this year - along with a setlist that was unmatched.
![Watch: Hollywood star storms the stage, stuns Auckland Foo Fighters fans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Watch: Hollywood star storms the stage, stuns Auckland Foo Fighters fans
A surprise guest appearance had Auckland fans losing their minds.
![Amanda Palmer on surviving lockdown in NZ and her upcoming tour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Amanda Palmer on surviving lockdown in NZ and her upcoming tour
Amanda Palmer of US band The Dresden Dolls discusses spending lockdown in NZ, relationships exploding and her new album New Zealand Survival Songs ahead of her upcoming tour. Video / Newstalk ZB / Corey Fleming
![Amanda Palmer and Julia Deans perform Little Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Amanda Palmer and Julia Deans perform Little Island
Amanda Palmer enlists the help of iconic New Zealand musician Julia Deans on her latest track "Little Island" from the new EP "New Zealand Survival Songs," ahead of her upcoming tour. Video / NZHerald
![Top Kiwi orchestra stuns Rhythm and Alps punters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Top Kiwi orchestra stuns Rhythm and Alps punters
REVIEW: It's not a festival until someone brings out a surprise performer.
![Review: L.A.B scorching in the drizzle for hometown summer show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Review: L.A.B scorching in the drizzle for hometown summer show
The show was a sellout, with Troy Kingi and Dave Dobbyn subbing in for Sublime with Rome.