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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.
Ed Sheeran adds another Christchurch concert
Ed Sheeran adds another Christchurch concert
Pop star Ed Sheeran will play a second show in Christchurch due to high demand for tickets to his upcoming tour.
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Gleeful buyer taken back to his youth
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Gleeful buyer taken back to his youth
Bryan Gellatly was like a seagull swooping on a discarded chip on Saturday.
Solid gold slaying
Solid gold slaying
Just in case you need convincing of Ozzy Osbourne’s genius, here are 10 of his essential songs, writes Mikael Wood.
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Sheeran his plan for stadium
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Festival suggested after Sheeran snub
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says he has a solution to attract top acts after the disappointment of the city missing out on Ed Sheeran.
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Female big band to visit Dunedin
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Female big band to visit Dunedin
After years of being the only woman in the big bands she performed in, Lana Law has embraced the idea of an all-female big band.
Record sale proves a hit as event continues to grow
Record sale proves a hit as event continues to grow
Music fans and bargain hunters alike filled a Dunedin bar to the brim for the latest outing of a record and pop culture fair yesterday.
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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.
'Godfather of Heavy Metal' Ozzy Osbourne dies
'Godfather of Heavy Metal' Ozzy Osbourne dies
The frontman of 1970s heavy metal band Black Sabbath and reality TV star gave his last concert just two weeks ago.
Ed Sheeran returning to New Zealand next year
Ed Sheeran returning to New Zealand next year
British pop star Ed Sheeran is returning to New Zealand’s shores as part of his Loop tour early next year.
No action over Kneecap comments at Glastonbury
No action over Kneecap comments at Glastonbury
British police will not take any action against Irish rap group Kneecap following an investigation into comments made by its members during a recent performance at Glastonbury.
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.