Club arose from money troubles
Dunedin's Musicians' Club (perhaps the best-run music club in the country) was created in 1974 when some young musos got themselves in a bit of trouble.
Music
Wonderful time of the year
Wonderful time of the year
There has never been a better time to put on your best autumnal regalia and head out into the enchanted evening for some live music, and tonight the Port Chalmers Town Hall will be packed with...
The words are Faithfull
The words are Faithfull
Fifty years since first rocking the establishment, Marianne Faithfull’s intimate new album finds her still at glorious odds with the world, writes Jude Rogers, of The Observer.
From pub rock to punk rock
From pub rock to punk rock
A new book on New Zealand's band venues by Joanna Mathers, Backstage Passes, tells a story of the country's music venues. In this extract she talks to those who witnessed Dunedin's punk rock scene...
On the road, again
On the road, again
Over the past four months, Copenhagen-based blackened-hardcore band Hexis has been on the largest tour of its career. Next week, they'll be arriving on our shores, writes Fraser Thompson.
Royal Male Choir in fine form
Royal Male Choir in fine form
The Royal Dunedin Male Choir was in fine form on Monday with warm singing in the gentler numbers, such as Ave Maria - joined by flautist, Claudia Cooke - and had plenty of volume in reserve for big...
Cold shoulder for holiday song
Cold shoulder for holiday song
A US radio station is giving the cold shoulder to the classic Baby It's Cold Outside, removing the song from its holiday line-up as its lyrics are inappropriate toward women, staff say.
Beyonce, Ed Sheeran headline Mandela tribute show
Beyonce, Ed Sheeran headline Mandela tribute show
Thousands have turned out for a concert in Johannesburg to honour the life of Nelson Mandela, the show featuring an all-star line-up led by Beyonce.
Gratitude after cancer shock
Gratitude after cancer shock
It's fitting that Juliana Costa’s new music festival’s called Gratitude - it’s an emotion she’s got in spades.
Band takes on the battle
Band takes on the battle
What began as a whim has earned a Dunedin band a place in a nationwide competition.
Nothing negative about Nancies
Nothing negative about Nancies
Back in 2016 I watched a band called Negative Nancies perform at None Gallery.
Voices for children
Voices for children
Children's music is storming the charts, most recently in the example Wanaka artist Anna van Riel. She tells Tom McKinlay why things are sparking up now.
‘Showing Dunedin what Dunedin can do’
‘Showing Dunedin what Dunedin can do’
Little Red Riding Hood, is one of the most-performed operas in the United States. Rebecca Fox talks those involved in bringing the Grimm Brothers tale to life in Dunedin.
NZSO pencilled in for festival
NZSO pencilled in for festival
A night at the symphony could be on offer next year at Wanaka's Festival of Colour.
Norah Jones coming to Dunedin, Queenstown
Norah Jones coming to Dunedin, Queenstown
'Come Away With Me' singer Norah Jones has announced shows for Dunedin and Queenstown in April 2019.
The Classics: Toitu Te Puero
The Classics: Toitu Te Puero
Geoff Adams reviews Toitu Te Puero, Al Fraser (nga taonga puoro). Rattle CD.
Music speaking for itself
Music speaking for itself
Zaimph is the solo project of New York-based musician Marcia Bassett, who is currently embarking on a New Zealand tour. Tonight, she will be performing in Dunedin, writes Fraser Thompson.
Enjoyable, eclectic concert
Enjoyable, eclectic concert
This all-male choir of approximately 60 singers, directed by Karen Knudsen (accompanists Johnny Mottershead and David Burchell) has gone from strength to strength in the past couple of years, but I...
Six60 cleans up at NZ Music Awards
Six60 cleans up at NZ Music Awards
Former Dunedin band Six60 was the big winner at this year's Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards, claiming five Tuis at a low-key ceremony at Spark Arena.
Maths and kids' TV
Maths and kids' TV
Christchurch Death metal band Blindfolded and Led to the Woods have headed south for a gig at Fifty Gorillas. Fraser Thompson talks with guitarist and songwriter Stu.