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Spotlight on emerging stars
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Spotlight on emerging stars
Three young Dunedin musicians will this weekend compete for the title of Dunedin Concerto Competition winner at the Dunedin Town Hall.
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Student’s career as composer takes wing
Student’s career as composer takes wing
Cameron Monteath enjoys playing with others.
Charity gig to honour late musician
Charity gig to honour late musician
A late Dunedin musician would be stoked at a collection of ‘‘great musos’’ continuing his charitable work in salute.
Putting musical together ‘full-on challenge’, but fun
Putting musical together ‘full-on challenge’, but fun
Tackling the beast of a show that is Chess the Musical is an exciting challenge for director Greg MacLeod and his dedicated cast and crew.
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Giant pianos bound for Switzerland
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Giant pianos bound for Switzerland
When someone from Switzerland emailed Dunedin piano builder Adrian Mann, asking him to build another one of his highly acclaimed and unusual Alexander pianos, he was sceptical.
Exceptional choral blend
Exceptional choral blend
Southern Consort of Voices: Soundscapes, St Joseph’s Chapel, Dunedin, Sunday, May 11.
Obituary: Rick Buckler, musician
Obituary: Rick Buckler, musician
Rick Buckler was the business-like drummer in British band The Jam, an outfit which racked up four No 1 singles and four top 10 albums in the late 1970s and early ’80s.
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Role ‘real treasure, delight and honour’
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Role ‘real treasure, delight and honour’
He may be Australian, but violinist Peter Clark is enthusiastic about representing his homeland’s smaller rival as part of the NZ String Quartet.
Apra Best Country Music Song award finalists named
Apra Best Country Music Song award finalists named
The finalists have been announced for the Apra Best Country Music Song award, with the winner to be announced at the Country Music Honours in Gore on May 23.
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Dunedin misses out on festival, eyes other events
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Dunedin misses out on festival, eyes other events
While Dunedin may have narrowly missed out on securing a major music festival, the man in charge of the city’s stadium says it is not the only event in its sights.
Weekend workshop fosters musical talent
Weekend workshop fosters musical talent
More than 100 students from throughout New Zealand came together at the weekend to learn the ins and outs of the music industry.
Obituary: dedicated, loved musician, friend
Obituary: dedicated, loved musician, friend
A "grumpy exterior" housing a heart of gold, Craig Reeves used his passion for music both to entertain and inspire.
Obituary: Irv Gotti, music executive
Obituary: Irv Gotti, music executive
Famed hip-hop music executive Irv Gotti launched the careers of rappers such as Jay-Z, DMX and Ja Rule in a career which took him from DJing to record company mogul.
Music month offers variety
Music month offers variety
Every May, NZ Music Month/ Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa brings a wave of fresh music, as bands drop new albums to mark the occasion, writes Caitlin Lester.
Infectious rhythms and energy
Infectious rhythms and energy
Supergroove remain phenomenal.
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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.
A phenomenon reprised
A phenomenon reprised
They’ve called it "The Phenomenon Tour", and with good reason.
Trumpeter’s tones triumph
Trumpeter’s tones triumph
Dunedin Jazz Club, Hanover Hall, Saturday, April 12.