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Drug dealer arrested in Mac Miller death case
Drug dealer arrested in Mac Miller death case
A Los Angeles man who prosecutors say sold counterfeit oxycodone laced with fentanyl to rapper Mac Miller two days before his death from an accidental overdose was arrested on Wednesday on federal...
Orchestra packs out auditorium
Orchestra packs out auditorium
As the violinists swayed and the flute soloist trilled, mastery of the classics seemed effortless.
Joy of singing contagious at competition finale
Joy of singing contagious at competition finale
Only at the Big Sing National Finale does the audience break into impromptu singing in between the programmed performances.
Mellow band totally juiced
Mellow band totally juiced
Mild Orange shuffled on to the Dunedin scene in early 2017 with a sultry mix of soft indie-rock and a splash of Mockasin creaminess. And then a Ukrainian YouTube music influencer shared their self-produced debut single Some Feeling and almost overnight their popularity exploded.
Th' Dudes headed for NZ Music Hall of Fame
Th' Dudes headed for NZ Music Hall of Fame
Kiwi rock band Th' Dudes, famous for hits such as 'Bliss' and 'Be Mine Tonight', will be inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame in November.
Lecturer always drawn by diversity
Lecturer always drawn by diversity
The University of Otago’s new classical voice lecturer, American Tessa Romano is settling in to New Zealand life. She tells Rebecca Fox about her journey from upstate New York to Dunedin.
Stones 'honoured' with rock on Mars
Stones 'honoured' with rock on Mars
The Rolling Stones have rocked stages around the world for over 50 years, and their influence has now gone inter-planetary.
Hope for a forgotten future
Hope for a forgotten future
Wellington singer-songwriter Lake South has released Wellington | Te Upoko O Te Ika, the follow up to his 2017 critically acclaimed debut If You're Born On An Island The Ocean Heals You, and it's...
Young Dunedin musicians selected to play among the top brass
Young Dunedin musicians selected to play among the top brass
Four Dunedin brass musicians have blown away the judges, earning themselves recognition as some of the best young players in the country.
Berlin-based string quartet masters contrasting works
Berlin-based string quartet masters contrasting works
The lunchtime recital at Marama Hall yesterday featured a Berlin-based international string quartet - the Lazarus Quartet, established in 2007 at Canterbury University.
Young musicians play with the professionals
Young musicians play with the professionals
St Hilda's Collegiate School pupil Ellen Mamier (16) learns the ways of the flute with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra's Feby Idrus on Saturday.
Pupils' song picks up national music award
Pupils' song picks up national music award
It seems to be the gift that keeps on giving.
Aim to open it up to 'any noise'
Aim to open it up to 'any noise'
This year marks the 23rd iteration of the OUSA's Battle of the Bands competition. It is also the first (hopefully of many) under the new name - "Bring the Noise". To get the lowdown on the what and...
A$AP Rocky convicted of assault in Sweden
A$AP Rocky convicted of assault in Sweden
US rapper A$AP Rocky has escaped jail time after being convicted of assault in Sweden.
Whirlwind rise to the top
Whirlwind rise to the top
It has been a whirlwind of a year for Dunedin-trained bass-baritone Joel Amosa since he won the Lexus Song Quest. He tells Rebecca Fox about his year of firsts and performing back in Dunedin.
Opera star Domingo accused of sex misconduct
Opera star Domingo accused of sex misconduct
The Los Angeles Opera said on Tuesday it will investigate accusations of sexual misconduct against Spanish tenor Placido Domingo, as two organisations cancelled planned appearances by him.
Outstanding concert from musicians of highest calibre
Outstanding concert from musicians of highest calibre
REVIEW: Rumours predicting an outstanding performance from the Te Koki Trio with guest violist Jennifer Stumm proved to be absolutely on the button.
Janet Jackson, 50 Cent to play in Auckland
Janet Jackson, 50 Cent to play in Auckland
Janet Jackson, The Black Eyed Peas and 50 Cent are just three of the headline acts set to take Western Springs by storm this November, when ZM's Friday Jams Live event returns to Auckland.
Festival gave Adams his passion
Festival gave Adams his passion
These days, Peter Adams only brings out his clarinet at family gatherings, to ''squawk'' out a recognisable tune.