Obituary: Clem Burke, musician
Obituary: Clem Burke, musician
Clem Burke was the man whose versatile drumming propelled US punk band Blondie to the worldwide chart toppers.
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By the artists, for the artists
By the artists, for the artists
A new Ōtepoti record label aims to smooth the path for southern talent, writes Seren Stevens.
Oasis reunite for nineties nostalgia trip
Oasis reunite for nineties nostalgia trip
British rock band Oasis have reunited in Cardiff as the Gallagher brothers put more than 16 years of acrimony behind them to deliver a hit-packed set that took thousands of fans back to the 1990s.
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Emery enjoys the ride at children’s music awards
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Emery enjoys the ride at children’s music awards
A prestigious national singing award was swept up by a Dunedin pupil after she dazzled judges by singing an original song written by her mother.
75 young thespians amaze in gang show
75 young thespians amaze in gang show
Gang Show — "An Amazing Race", Mayfair Theatre, Sunday, June 29.
Obituary: Jesse Colin Young, musician
Obituary: Jesse Colin Young, musician
Jesse Colin Young was a prolific musician but remained forever best-known for one of his earliest releases, The Youngbloods’ era-defining cover of Dino Valenti’s Get Together.
Booze, brawls and break-ups
Booze, brawls and break-ups
Oasis are back.
Musician's death ruled suicide
Musician's death ruled suicide
A celebrated former Dunedin musician was experiencing "cultural dislocation" at the time of his death, a coroner says.
Obituary: Brian James, musician
Obituary: Brian James, musician
Punk made Brian James famous but the Londoner was no one chord wonder.
Taane’s ground-breaking sound and vision experience a hit
Taane’s ground-breaking sound and vision experience a hit
A fully immersive sound and vision experience delivered by Tiki Taane enveloped the large audience at the Glenroy Auditorium on Wednesday night.
New to speaking English but singing no issue
New to speaking English but singing no issue
Two years ago, Jared Gerida, 15, could barely speak a word of English. Yesterday, the South Otago High School student led his choir at a regional singing competition.
Obituary: Roy Ayers, musician
Obituary: Roy Ayers, musician
Jazz composer Roy Ayers was as known for the music his songs ended up in as he was for his own work.
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at 82
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at 82
Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, who created some of rock's most enduring songs in a career that was marked by a decades-long battle between his musical genius, drug abuse and mental...
Funk pioneer Sly Stone dies
Funk pioneer Sly Stone dies
Sly Stone, the driving force behind Sly and the Family Stone, a band that helped popularise funk music, has died at the age of 82.
Warm choral music well received
Warm choral music well received
Royal Dunedin Male Choir, St Paul’s Cathedral, Sunday, June 8.
'I was frustrated': Bishop explains music award comments
'I was frustrated': Bishop explains music award comments
Senior government Minister Chris Bishop says he was frustrated by the politicisation of Stan Walker's performance at the Aotearoa Music Awards, when he said "what a load of crap".
Rapid rise to top for Gold Guitar winner
Rapid rise to top for Gold Guitar winner
New Zealand country music has a new star — with an English accent, an assertive performance style, and whose smoky and evocative tone fills a stadium with ease.
Smooth act by veteran performers
Smooth act by veteran performers
The New Zealand Highwaymen. Mayfair Theatre, Sunday, 1 June.
Obituary: Jerry Butler, musician
Obituary: Jerry Butler, musician
Soul star Jerry Butler’s musical talents eclipsed those of many of his contemporaries, musicians who he spent much of his latter life helping.
Feminine rage and power
Feminine rage and power
The artist formally known as Calla is back and raging.
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