The Monkees' Peter Tork dead at 77
Peter Tork, one of the four members of the made-for-TV-turned-chart-topping-pop-sensations the Monkees, has died, aged 77.
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Strasbourg professor of organ delivers repertoire
Strasbourg professor of organ delivers repertoire
French organist Johann Vexo, a professor of organ from Strasbourg and tenor Damien Riviere, cantor of Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris performed last evening in a well-filled St Joseph's Cathedral, in...
The 1975, DJ Harris take top BRIT awards
The 1975, DJ Harris take top BRIT awards
The 1975 and DJ Calvin Harris were the main winners at the BRIT Awards, each scooping two prizes at Britain's annual pop music honours.
Six60's sights set on bigger gigs
Six60 have their sights set on bigger gigs
They're about to play the biggest show of their lives but Six60 tell Chris Schulz they have a larger, Ed Sheeran-sized target in their sights
Tradition of memorable music
Tradition of memorable music during O-Week continues
Jono Edwards looks back at the soundtracks of Orientation.
Ozzy pulls out of NZ concerts
Ozzy pulls out of NZ concerts
Ozzy Osbourne has pulled out of his New Zealand, Australian and and Japanese tours next month due to illness.
5 Questions With . . . NETSKY
5 Questions With . . . NETSKY
Belgian drum and bass producer and musician Boris Daenen, AKA Netsky, is performing at Ori ‘19, this Thursday.
International talent meets special instrument
International talent meets special instrument
It was a sell-out on Saturday evening at the Alexander Pianos showroom (King Edward Court) for Belgium pianist Catherine Geels' recital entitled "A Journey on Love" - a special performance by an...
Time to take a 'Smoko' break
Time to take a 'Smoko' break
Having played in front of thousands across Australia and the UK, The Chats are heading to Duendin for Smoko, writes Adam Burns.
The joy of making some noise
The joy of making some noise
The Shambles is parting ways, but it is not going without one last chance to experience the electric energy which had them blazing a trail up and down the festival circuit the past few summers.
Elton adds second Auckland show
Elton adds second Auckland show
Sir Elton John's added a second concert in Auckland next year. Two shows at the Mission Estate have sold out, while only pricey VIP tickets remain in Dunedin.
More to Elton John show than hits
More to Elton John show than hits
Fans will see two Elton Johns when he takes to the Dunedin stage next year, both the storyteller and the hit maker, his bandmate says.
Better understanding fills classical concerts
Better understanding fills classical concerts
Visiting New Zealand for the first time, pianist Catherine Geels could not let the opportunity to see what is believed to be the world’s longest piano in Dunedin go by, she tells Rebecca Fox.
Elton John adds NZ show
Elton John adds NZ show
Elton John will play an extra show in the Hawke's Bay during his New Zealand tour next year, it has been announced.
Rap scores Grammy breakthrough
Rap scores Grammy breakthrough while girl power rules
"This is America," Childish Gambino's searing indictment of police brutality and racism, scored a breakthrough for rap on at the Grammy awards.
Harmonies a speciality
Harmonies a speciality
The South is about to get a helping of harmony as the Young Folk travel through.
Ex Fleetwood Mac guitarist has heart surgery
Ex Fleetwood Mac guitarist has heart surgery
Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham underwent emergency open heart surgery last week that damaged his vocal cords, his wife says.
Rapper arrested, faces deportation from US
Rapper arrested, faces deportation from US
Grammy-nominated rapper 21 Savage has been arrested by immigration officials, who said he was illegally in the United States and a convicted felon.
Kiwi guitar great Peter Posa dies
Kiwi guitar great Peter Posa dies
New Zealand guitar great Peter Posa has died, aged 77.
Two worlds collide
Two worlds collide
Neil Finn joining Fleetwood Mac seems a bolt out of the blue - until you know the backstory. Bruce Munro talks to Mick Fleetwood about line-up changes, friendship with the Finns and 50 years of making music.