EntertainmentReview: Six60, Villa Maria EstateIf you want to get a sense of exactly how big Six60 have become, last night's concert at Villa Maria was a pretty strong statement.16 Jan 09:32 AM
EntertainmentThe many sides of Kate TempestWhen Kate Tempest fills in her occupation on the Customs form at airports, she has plenty of options to choose from.14 Jan 09:00 PM
EntertainmentModest Mouse, Ladyhawke join ACL festivalIf you've found yourself asking what has happened to Ladyhawke lately, Auckland City Limits is about to deliver the answer.13 Jan 06:05 PM
EntertainmentRising R&B star confirms Auckland showKiwi R&B fans will get a chance to see rising star Tinashe perform in May.12 Jan 07:00 PM
EntertainmentDid Auckland just see the greatest rapper alive?'King Push,' 'Push-a-ton' and 'El Presidente'. There are many names Pusha T goes by, but perhaps the most fitting is, 'Greatest Rapper Alive'.09 Jan 07:15 PM
EntertainmentRed Red Whine at UB40 gigThirsty UB40 fans were left high and dry at the second gig of the band's New Zealand vineyard tour.09 Jan 02:02 AM
EntertainmentG-Eazy, Jhene Aiko to headline show for studentsRapper G-Eazy and singer Jhene Aiko will headline an orientation tour for students that also includes local rapper David Dallas and DJ Sir-Vere.22 Dec 03:20 AM
EntertainmentBring Me the Horizon's Auckland show postponedBring Me the Horizon have postponed their upcoming Auckland show after the demise of Australia's Soundwave music festival.21 Dec 10:40 PM
EntertainmentDisturbed postpone Auckland showFallout from Soundwave's cancellation in Australia is continuing to affect New Zealand, with Disturbed saying its January 28 show is now postponed.20 Dec 08:37 PM
EntertainmentAC/DC shake city all night longIt wasn't just fans at Western Springs Stadium who rocked out to AC/DC - the concert was heard from as far away as Birkenhead.16 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentJohn Cleese is coming back to NZ - but not to PalmyJohn Cleese won't visit the city he once called "the suicide capital of New Zealand" for his next tour here.16 Dec 06:30 AM
OpinionJoanna HunkinReview: AC/DC still thunderous funWhen the promoters behind AC/DC announced they were bringing the show to New Zealand, they wanted to stress a point - these days, AC/DC is not a rock show.15 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentUMO fulfil and exceed fans' excited expectationsThey were spontaneously whooping, smiling, talking too fast, unable to stop jiggling on the spot.13 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Ed ends tour on high noteEd Sheeran upsized to Mt Smart Stadium for his latest NZ concert, where close to 50,000 fans watched him play a two-hour set last night.12 Dec 08:16 PM
EntertainmentTour news: DisclosureOne of the failed Echo Festival's acts, Disclosure, is still coming to Auckland to play a DJ set.11 Dec 02:00 AM
EntertainmentTour news: Westfest lineup announcedThe big day out for bogans is back, with a new look and its third new location in as many years.08 Dec 06:00 PM
EntertainmentTour news: D'Angelo headed to NZGrammy-nominated R&B star D'Angelo is heading to Wellington in March.07 Dec 07:47 PM
EntertainmentPolice investigate drug links after second festival deathPolice are investigating if pills taken by a teenager who died at the Adelaide Stereosonic music festival were linked to drugs taken by two other people who remain in a critical condition.05 Dec 10:37 PM
EntertainmentWhy do so many NZ music festivals fail?The summer season's off to a bumpy start with the cancellation of two festivals. Lydia Jenkin investigates the state of the industry and what it takes to succeed.05 Dec 09:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Lucinda Williams at Vector ArenaDespite a shaky start and dubious encores, Lucinda Williams' Auckland show proved something special.04 Dec 09:00 PM
EntertainmentTour news: Noel Gallagher, Proclaimers coming to NZFormer Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher is back for a solo show in Auckland in March,02 Dec 05:47 PM
EntertainmentFans angry over slow refunds from cancelled festivalThe organiser of failed Auckland music event Echo Festival has promised refunds within the next two weeks after an outcry from ticketholders wanting their money back.01 Dec 11:15 PM
EntertainmentReview: Shellac 'abrasive, uncompromising, riveting'The last time Shellac played in Auckland it was at the beautiful Mandalay ballroom in Newmarket in March 2001. Sadly the venue is long gone, but the memory of Shellac's angular attack has been etched permanently in the recesses of my rock'n'roll mind.01 Dec 08:00 PM
EntertainmentHomegrown adds David Dallas, Katchafire, BlacklisttA who's who of the local music industry will perform at Wellington's Homegrown festival next year, with the addition of David Dallas, Katchafire and Blacklistt to the bill.29 Nov 07:10 PM
EntertainmentWoman dies at Australian music festivalOne woman has died, another is an induced coma and almost 70 people have been charged with possessing and supplying drugs at Stereosonic.29 Nov 01:33 AM
EntertainmentI'm not homophobic. ClickBeenie Man axed from another New Zealand music festival after he hung up on reporter.27 Nov 05:30 AM
EntertainmentReview: Chris Cornell shows off his heart songsWith his brown curls, scruffy jeans and black boots, Chris Cornell looked every inch the grunge god as he strolled onto ASB Theatre's main stage and waved to the crowd.26 Nov 10:45 PM
EntertainmentAuckland loses another major festivalEcho Festival pulls the plug just weeks after the promoter talked up its move from Tauranga's McLaren Falls to Auckland.26 Nov 03:30 AM
EntertainmentBoomers rock recordsWho said rock'n roll was for kids? It's a golden age for golden oldies who refuse to grow old.25 Nov 04:00 PM
