Young competitors fine-tune confidence on stage
Young competitors fine-tune confidence on stage
Hits from Miley Cyrus, Adele and Queen filled the air at the weekend as young singers blew "the back off the auditorium wall" for SongFest’25!.
Transported to idyllic world
Transported to idyllic world
Sublime Schubert, Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, King’s and Queen’s Performing Arts Centre, Saturday, July 19.
Focused on his joy
Focused on his joy
If you stand your ground, people come around, Delaney Davidson tells Seren Stevens.
Obituary: How Beach Boys visionary Brian Wilson changed music
Obituary: How Beach Boys visionary Brian Wilson changed music
Brian Wilson, leader, songwriter and producer of The Beach Boys, has left behind a legacy of beautiful, joyous, bittersweet and enduring music, crafted over a career spanning six decades.
Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu dies
Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu dies
Chris Faiumu, the founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop, has died.
Voices soar like Eagles across cathedral
Voices soar like Eagles across cathedral
The show more than equalled the venue.
Collaboration driver in taking conducting route
Collaboration driver in taking conducting route
Ben Bayl has gone from pianist to organist to conductor as he discovered the joys of working in a team. He talks to Rebecca Fox from his home in Budapest ...
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Carter doco gets Dunedin premiere
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Carter documentary to premiere at Dunedin festival
A documentary about Dunedin music legend Shayne Carter will make its world premiere in Dunedin as part of this year’s Whanau Mārama NZ International Film Festival.
Pristine vinyl in music sale
Pristine vinyl in music sale
A mountain of donated music and entertainment material has been sorted and priced ready for bargain-hunters at next weekend’s giant Regent Music Sale.
Oboist joins DSO for matinee series
Oboist joins DSO for matinee series
Lovers of woodwind are in for a treat this weekend, when leading New Zealand oboe player Robert Orr joins the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra for its "Sublime Schubert" matinee series concerts.
Rock stars reunite for Live Aid's 40th anniversary
Rock stars reunite for Live Aid's 40th anniversary
Musicians who performed at Live Aid, the transatlantic concert that raised millions for famine relief in Ethiopia, have reunited in London to mark the event's 40th anniversary.
Second big win for youth choir
Second big win for youth choir
A national choir, with a Dunedin singer in its ranks, has taken home the top award at an international competition.
Impressive and vibrant experience
Impressive and vibrant experience
City Choir DunedinZimbe!Knox Church, Saturday, July 12
Truly outstanding recital
Truly outstanding recital
Abhinath Berry, Hanover Hall, Friday July 11.
Obituary: Max Romeo, musician
Obituary: Max Romeo, musician
Reggae star Max Romeo began his career with lascivious dance-hall bangers, but evolved to become a respected purveyor of politically charged roots music.
Achievements answer Live Aid critics
Achievements answer Live Aid critics
When Bob Geldof recruited Bono for a charity concert, he thrust global inequality into the spotlight.
Lorde confirms South Island concert
Lorde confirms South Island concert
Lorde hinted the bill for her world tour would be added to, and finally the Kiwi singer has shared 2026 dates for her New Zealand set.
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Passing down passion for music
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Passing down passion for music
Coming from a musical family, Natasha Manowitz is determined all children should have similar opportunities to enjoy music in their lives.
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St Kilda triumphs on national stage
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St Kilda triumphs on national stage
The St Kilda Brass Band have played their purest notes yet and tasted success at the National Brass Band competition.
Lorde finds comfort in own skin
Lorde finds comfort in own skin
As Lorde nudges her 30s, her latest album stands as a vibrant testament to transformation.