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.
Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu dies
Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu dies
Chris Faiumu, the founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop, has died.
Voices soar like Eagles across cathedral
Voices soar like Eagles across cathedral
The show more than equalled the venue.
Collaboration driver in taking conducting route
Collaboration driver in taking conducting route
Ben Bayl has gone from pianist to organist to conductor as he discovered the joys of working in a team. He talks to Rebecca Fox from his home in Budapest ...
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Carter doco gets Dunedin premiere
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Carter documentary to premiere at Dunedin festival
A documentary about Dunedin music legend Shayne Carter will make its world premiere in Dunedin as part of this year’s Whanau Mārama NZ International Film Festival.
Pristine vinyl in music sale
Pristine vinyl in music sale
A mountain of donated music and entertainment material has been sorted and priced ready for bargain-hunters at next weekend’s giant Regent Music Sale.
Oboist joins DSO for matinee series
Oboist joins DSO for matinee series
Lovers of woodwind are in for a treat this weekend, when leading New Zealand oboe player Robert Orr joins the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra for its "Sublime Schubert" matinee series concerts.
Rock stars reunite for Live Aid's 40th anniversary
Rock stars reunite for Live Aid's 40th anniversary
Musicians who performed at Live Aid, the transatlantic concert that raised millions for famine relief in Ethiopia, have reunited in London to mark the event's 40th anniversary.
Second big win for youth choir
Second big win for youth choir
A national choir, with a Dunedin singer in its ranks, has taken home the top award at an international competition.