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Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra: Returning in triumph

Ever since Ning Feng topped the 2005 Michael Hill International Violin Competition, he's returned to NZ for regular concerto appearances with APO.

Ozzy Osbourne farewells Kiwi fans

One Prince has fallen already this April, but the Prince of Darkness and his closest comrades are marching on to a fate of their choosing.

Is Danny Brown the Miley Cyrus of rap?

With only a scattershot of guest verses and a handful of live shows in the past 12 months, Danny Brown was always going to be a bit rusty.

Trio transports fans to glory of Versailles

Harpsichordist Christophe Rousset and his three colleagues certainly gave us the perfect soundtrack for such a delicious fantasy.

Robert Smith and The Cure are returning to NZ

Nine years since their last New Zealand appearance, seminal English post-punk rockers The Cure will return to Auckland for a show at Vector Arena on Thursday, July 21.

Billy Crystal on stage in NZ for first time

The celebrated Oscar host is appearing doing two nights of "sit-down" comedy in Auckland ....

Mahler symphony a blooming spectacle

Mahler's <i>Third Symphony</i> was the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's spectacular contribution to the 2009 Auckland Arts Festival.

Rocker slams fan for bringing bubble maker to show

Kiwi fans didn't get to see Noel Gallagher on his recent tour down under - if they had, they might have witnessed an outburst like this.

Auckland has a new hip-hop festival on its hands

Bone Thugs-N- Harmony will headline an all-new hip-hop festival in Auckland in May, it has been confirmed.

Kendrick Lamar a 'hip hop magician'

REVIEW: The rapper isn't blessed with a booming voice. His songs aren't full of trap bass and Auto-Tuned vocals. All he has is his words. And that's all he needs.

Girl Talk turns pop on its head

Girl Talk gets set to ignite the dancefloor at Auckland City Limits, writes Lydia Jenkin.

Tom Jones interview: I was typecast, in a tux

Tom Jones hits town this week on the back of a run of acclaimed albums and an autobiography. He talks about his late-career renaissance.

Paxton ready to serve up southern stew-pot of styles roots 'n' all

When speaking to 27-year-old Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton, it's hard not to slow your voice down to match his deep, laconic southern drawl.

Concert review: Sufjan Stevens, The Civic

Sufjan Stevens described his mesmerising and moving Civic Theatre show last night better than anyone else could: "A celebration of termination."

Macklemore to return for two NZ shows

They've just released a song dubbed "so bad it would make Tupac cry" so let's hope Macklemore and Ryan Lewis don't play it when they return to New Zealand in July.

High priestess of pop joins golden oldies

Frog-marched by my caregiver to see the aging pop star, Madonna, my only concern was: Would I be recognised as NZ's oldest dad?