Obituary: Teen sensation who sold millions of records
Connie Francis, the first woman to reach No 1 in the US Billboard charts, sold tens of millions of copies of her genre-spanning songs of youthful love and heartbreak.
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Horses for Curses
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Horses for Curses
Angry shouting seems the appropriate response to the world as it is, Tane Cotton tells Tom McKinlay. But that doesn’t mean it’s all he has.
Standard of singers ‘excellent’
Standard of singers ‘excellent’
Judging by the quality of singing already coming from the competitors in the Otago Daily Times Southern Aria Competition this year, organisers are preparing for the unusual possibility of...
All that brass
All that brass
Dunedin schoolchildren cheer on Hot Potato Band member Luke Bartley as he plays the sousaphone at Tahuna Normal Intermediate School.
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Emotion in her fingers
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Emotion in her fingers
Egyptian-Italian pianist Francesca Khalifa is looking forward to returning to Wānaka to perform as part of a tour of New Zealand.
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‘Founding father’ enormous in establishment of heavy metal
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‘Founding father’ enormous in establishment of heavy metal
From urinating on a historic national monument while wearing a dress, to biting the head off a bat and snorting a line of live ants through a straw, Ozzy Osbourne was famous for his infamy.
First airing of piece on plight of S. Dunedin
First airing of piece on plight of S. Dunedin
Otley & Amalia, Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, King’s and Queen's Auditorium, Saturday, August 16.
New Swift album reflects 'joy' of tour
New Swift album reflects 'joy' of tour
Taylor Swift says her forthcoming album, the upbeat The Life of a Showgirl, was inspired by the joy she felt when performing around the world on her record-setting Eras Tour.
Obituary: DJ Mu, the producer and pulse beat of Fat Freddy's Drop
Obituary: DJ Mu, the producer and pulse beat of Fat Freddy's Drop
Chris Faiumu was not a singer, nor did he play an instrument, However, the founder and creative force behind Fat Freddy’s Drop, one of New Zealand’s most successful bands, fundamentally shaped not only the direction of his band, but also the distinctive sound of this country’s music.
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Summit offers chance for global break
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Summit offers chance for global break
A Dunedin band feels it is on the verge of breaking out globally after being selected among the best independent acts from New Zealand.
Big night out for dead rockers
Ball on so children can have a ball
For more than a decade, the last thing Blueskin Bay children have been having in the playground next to the Waitati library is a ball.
Cassie stuns judges on The Voice Australia
Kiwi singer stuns judges on The Voice Australia
Award-winning Christchurch singer Cassie Henderson has blown away the panel of celebrity judges at an audition for reality competition show The Voice Australia.
Flooded with inspiration
Flooded with inspiration
Award-winning composer and violinist Nathaniel Otley performs at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery on Saturday.
Helping music venues stand test of time
Helping music venues stand test of time
A former Dunedin mayor is amplifying the importance of small stages.
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Bands make history, secure spot at finals
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Bands make history, secure spot at finals
For the first time two bands from Dunedin have made the national finals of the Smokefree Rockquest.
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Symphony inspired by South D flood
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Symphony inspired by South D flood
Home for three months, composer and musician Nathaniel Otley has been delving deep into the issues facing his old home turf in South Dunedin for a new composition for the DSO.
Dunedin show for Dave Dobbyn on latest tour
Dunedin show for Dave Dobbyn on latest tour
Longtime Kiwi music fave Sir Dave Dobbyn has today announced a five-stop tour of New Zealand which includes a show in Dunedin.
When the nest is emptying, make music
When the nest is emptying, make music
A Hāwea mother of three has found her second wind in the form of music and an album release.
Aloud and in full colour
Aloud and in full colour
It might sound like Carol Hirschfeld but it’s Shayne Carter’s story, film-maker Margaret Gordon tells Tom McKinlay.
Music off the leash
Music off the leash
There’s no time to hit pause, Purple Dog’s frontwoman tells Seren Stevens.