Infectious rhythms and energy
Supergroove remain phenomenal.
Entertainment
A phenomenon reprised
A phenomenon reprised
They’ve called it "The Phenomenon Tour", and with good reason.
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Disco inferno as bar owners dispute mirror ball's owernship
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Disco inferno as bar owners dispute mirror ball's owernship
A tug-of-war over a disco ball has sparked an unlikely conflict between the owners of two of Dunedin’s live music venues.
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Feeding the mind and soul
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Feeding the mind and soul
For Reuben Brown the Whakatipu Music Festival is a rare chance these days to make music in his home region.
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Backing the reo
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Backing the reo
Dunedin based group He Waka Kōtuia had no hesitation when asked to back Marlon Williams in his latest project, they tell Tom McKinlay.
Trumpeter’s tones triumph
Trumpeter’s tones triumph
Dunedin Jazz Club, Hanover Hall, Saturday, April 12.
City Choir takes on contemporary fare
City Choir takes on contemporary fare
Darkness and Light, City Choir Dunedin, Knox Church, Saturday April 12.
Obituary: John Sykes, musician
Obituary: John Sykes, musician
John Sykes played guitarist in some of rock’s heaviest bands, including Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake.
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Finding joy in a challenge
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Finding joy in a challenge
Winning the Michael Hill International Violin Competition in 2017 jump-started Ioana Cristina Goicea’s career.
Frontman vows to play on after stroke
Frontman vows to play on after stroke
When Adam McGrath woke up with "kind of a funky eye thing" last week, he had no idea he was having a stroke.
Composer wins highest honour
Composer wins highest honour
A composer who kicked off his theatre career in Dunedin as a student has been twice honoured at an esteemed British award ceremony.
Burchell, Barton duet excellent
Burchell, Barton duet excellent
Pergolesi Sabat Mater, All Saints Church, Sunday, April 6.
Obituary: Garth Hudson, musician
Obituary: Garth Hudson, musician
Garth Hudson was the last surviving member of The Band, the highly influential ensemble which backed Bob Dylan and inspired generations of musicians in their own right.
Listen and be healed
Listen and be healed
The deeply personal new album from Ōtepoti musician Neive Strang was written during a period of intense learning and growth, but the songwriter says she has faith that her songs will be relatable...
Student musicians in harmony
Student musicians in harmony
A new generation of musicians from Dunedin secondary schools has come together for the first time to perform as an orchestra.
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Contributions recognised: Composer up for highest honour
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Contributions recognised: Composer up for highest honour
A twice award-nominated composer whose theatre career began in Dunedin says it is "just completely insane" to be in the running for the highest honour in British theatre.
Music a delight: The Veils leave punters happy
Music a delight: The Veils leave punters happy
The Veils’ reputation for exceptional live performances sold out the Palace — and the band delivered with something for everyone.
Reimagining ‘Requiem’, memories of Erebus disaster
Reimagining ‘Requiem’, memories of Erebus disaster
Patrons filled St Paul’s Cathedral for Reimagining Mozart (2023), Robert Wiremu’s unique hour-long choral piece commissioned for Voices NZ Chamber Choir and chamber ensemble.
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Channelling Kate
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Channelling Kate
Curious about the many different ways people engage with Kate Bush’s music even though she does not often perform live, Sarah-Louise Young has created a tribute show with a difference.
History lecture made long night of show
History lecture made long night of show
A sparse audience in the Regent Theatre listened silently as Dion Pride recounted loving memories of his father Charley Pride, country singer and former baseballer.