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'Welcome to the Sahara.'
Auckland Philharmonia trumpet triumph
OPINION: Auckland Philharmonia prove contemporary music is not box office poison.
William Dart review: NZTrio's 'fairly intense' programme
The performance was the first in 2024′s Triptych series.
William Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra delights at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: The NZSO’s last Auckland appearance for three months was a triumphant au revoir.
Kings Of Leon's Kiwi inspiration
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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
Auckland Philharmonia’s Bach & Bruckner concert set off with a rare pleasure.
How tragic ‘It girl’ Clara Bow inspired Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift's new album is a savage attack on her British exes
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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
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
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
UK artist Fred again.. has been taking over the country on a surprise tour.
William Dart: NZ Symphony Orchestra eloquently reflects on March 2019 terror attacks
OPINION: The hypnotic vocals of Abdelilah Rharrabti and Esmail Fathi were illuminating.
William Dart: Auckland Philharmonia's In the Italian Style
A music review of the Auckland Philharmonia's In the Italian Style.
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
OPINION: Conductor delivers irresistible take on visceral Beethoven symphony.
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
The pop star shed a tear during her Melbourne show for a very touching reason.
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
When the 60-person orchestra started to wind down, something unforeseeable happened.
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
A surprise guest appearance had Auckland fans losing their minds.
Amanda Palmer on surviving lockdown in NZ and her upcoming tour
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Amanda Palmer and Julia Deans perform Little Island
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Top Kiwi orchestra stuns Rhythm and Alps punters
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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.
L.A.B. live at Tauranga's Wharepai Domain, 2023
L.A.B smashed their summer show at Wharepai Domain on Thursday with support acts Troy Kingi and Sir Dave Dobbyn.
William Dart review: Auckland Choral's Messiah acts as a reminder of humanity
REVIEW: Auckland Choral’s annual performance of Handel's Messiah.
Review: 50 Cent turns the clock back to the 2000s at Spark Arena
The iconic rapper brought "da club" to Spark Arena on Thursday night for his Kiwi fans.
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Ranked: The 10 best Christmas albums of all time
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