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The arsehole of the world

Mick Jagger - or was it Keith Richards - once called poor Invercargill the "arsehole of the world". That depends which book you believe.

'We're hoping we give NZ the topper'

Keith Richards says the Rolling Stones will end their tour on a high but as to whether this is the end for the Stones - "it's impossible to say with this band".

Kiwi's vintage Stones shoot

A photo of five brooding young men taken on a London rooftop by Bay of Islands photographer Frank Habicht helped to create the image the world came to know of the Rolling Stones.

Tour news: Broods, Christmas in the Park, Gary Clark Jr

Pop siblings Broods are set to show New Zealand what they're all about.

Stones ready for Auckland

When the Stones roll into New Zealand, a 300-strong army will mobilise to stage the greatest rock show on earth.

Feelgood uke band spread the love

'Orchestra' touring nation to support album tribute to New Zealand songbook, writes Rachel Bache.

James Burton: Still taking care of business

Guitar legend James Burton is in town to help John Rowles sing Elvis. He talks to Graham Reid.

Concert review: Mariah delivers pure diva performance

So let's be honest: expectations weren't exactly high. Mariah Carey's Elusive Chanteuse tour opened to a backlash of social media bile when in Tokyo last month.

Tour news: Paolo Nutini, J Mascis

The Byron Bay Blues Festival across the Tasman is continuing to bring acts to our part of the world too.

Concert review: Lorde, Vector Arena

Lorde ended her Pure Heroine tour with a hit-packed show at Vector Arena that came with fresh covers and new visuals. Rachel Bache was there.

Concert review: Elbow, The Powerstation

My first gig: Neil Ieremia

Neil Ieremia shares his first gig experience: MC Hammer, Mt Smart Supertop, 1991.

Lorde kicks off NZ tour in style

Splore: More UK and Oz acts announced

Summer's music festival hopes have been boosted by solid additions to February's Splore line-up, including British DJ Mr Scruff and hip-hop supergroup Deltron 3030.

Stones stage invader nailed

An intruder who jumped up on stage at the Rolling Stones concert in Adelaide was not a fan from the audience but actually appeared from backstage.

Superb line-up takes City of Sails by storm

Hundreds of thousands of visitors will flood into Auckland, pumping tens of millions into the economy, as the City of Sails lines up a giant summer of fun.

Tour news: Neneh Cherry, John Legend

Next year's Auckland Arts festival has a Cherry on top with Swedish star Nenah Cherry coming to town. And piano legend John Legend will play Vector Arena in December.

Sinead O'Connor coming to WOMAD

Womad festival has announced its line-up today, and top of the bill is Sinead O'Connor.