Ioana Cristina Goicea wins the Michael Hill International Violin Competition.

West Side Story's tale of love and rivalry has endured, writes Stephen Jewell.

Women too wild to make it into official histories spotlighted, writes Dionne Christian.

The play Jane Doe is an insightful and powerful look at rape culture, writes Ethan Sills.

Musical based on our favourite TV ad jingles is nostalgic fun, writes Janet McAllister.

Two young singers tackle challenging Bach in a concert to nourish the soul.

APO scales some of music's loftiest heights during its Mountain King, writes William Dart.

Music fans around the world can enjoy the Michael Hill International Violin Competition.

Dean Hewison has written a truly authentic NZ musical from "songs" some of us love to hate

A 12,000 seat concert arena plan has got the tick from the Wellington region's mayors.

A play about sex education is assured and innovative theatre, writes Janet McAllister.

Ambitious drama presents illuminating fragments of the immigrant experience.

Director Tanemahuta Gray tells Ethan Sills how Tiki Taane's music inspired his latest epic

Kiwi arts council takes a 50-strong contingent to the arts festivals in Edinburgh.

Jazz diva Dianne Reeves talks old and new with William Dart before visit to Wellington.

With West Side Story on next month, William Dart recalls its composer's classical days.

Three by Ekman is a triple treat for dance fans who want to sit back and enjoy what comes.

It's one of the world's most prestigious music competitions and it happens right here.

French pianist's latest release is more than just greatest hits, writes William Dart

Play about dire state of sex education in NZ could lead to change, says theatre director.

Visiting horn player leads the APO in elegant performance, writes William Dart.

A new play spans 150 years to explores the intricacies of the Kiwi-Indian experience.

Pianist Michael Houstoun is a man with a musical mission, writes William Dart.

Cirque du Soleil's new show is based on the world of James Cameron's Avatar.

Our first Pasifika African play is a powerful coming-of-age tale, writes Dione Joseph.

Only in New Zealand? A travelling show about canines' comic capers rolls into town.

A NZ teenager has won a coveted spot at the prestigious Rambert ballet school.

"Spoken word fills a gap which doesn't necessarily exist in other spaces."

William Dart takes a listen to contemporary Latin America composers.

Auckland has new classical concert initiative that's proving popular,writes William Dart.