EntertainmentRod Stewart back for another missionThe Mission's Concert's most successful act, Rod Stewart, is set for a return to the Hawke's Bay winery to celebrate the concert's 20th anniversary.28 Jul 07:00 PM
EntertainmentI Am Giant's steps toward successPutting his Blindspott woes behind him, Shelton Woolright has made a new start in London, writes Scott Kara.27 Jul 07:00 PM
Entertainment Rock's bad boy joins Queenstown festLook out Queenstown, one of rock'n'roll's bad boys is heading your way for New Year's Eve. 27 Jul 07:00 PM
EntertainmentDJ Shadow to keep audience guessing DJ Shadow promises new numbers and old favourites when he performs at The Powerstation on Wednesday.25 Jul 02:00 AM
EntertainmentDef Leppard: Band of BrothersDef Leppard guitarist Phil Collen talks to Scott Kara about the band's secret to survival.24 Jul 02:00 AM
EntertainmentCold Chisel bringing reunion tour to NZCold Chisel, the legendary Oz rock band which Jimmy Barnes fronted in the late 70s and early 80s is coming to New Zealand in December on their reunion tour. 21 Jul 07:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Auckland Town HallThe orchestra's second <i>Inspired by Bach</i> concert on Thursday dispensed a flurry of fugues, with toccatas and chorales on the side.16 Jul 02:15 AM
EntertainmentTrinityRoots back again, B-Street lineup announcedKiwi band TrinityRoots are reuniting for an Auckland show, 95bFM's B-Street lineup is announced and Japanese post-rock band Mono are also heading to Auckland for a show later this year.14 Jul 04:18 AM
EntertainmentJacqueline Smith's week of itJacqueline Smith's week of TV, movies and music.13 Jul 09:30 PM
EntertainmentGet the message: Rise AgainstHardcore punk band Rise Against will be shouting their views in Auckland soon, but they're not quite what you'd expect, writes Scott Kara.13 Jul 05:30 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: NZSO with Simon TrpceskiWhen Simon Trpceski made his debut with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra three years ago, he gave us Rachmaninov's <i>Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini</i> with the impetuosity and zeal of a youthful athlete.08 Jul 09:58 PM
EntertainmentFestival shines on Coromandel againSummer music festival Coromandel Gold returns in December and this time it's bigger and longer as it expands to a two-day event.06 Jul 07:00 PM
EntertainmentThe party goes on for The PotbelleezScott Kara talks to the Potbelleez about their second dance-inducing album, ahead of their NZ festival performance06 Jul 05:30 PM
EntertainmentFoo Fighters to light up the SpringsFoo Fighters have added NZ to their 'Wasting Light' tour and will light up Western Springs Stadium with support from Tenacious D, this December.06 Jul 12:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical artists are striking the right noteIn another of his explorations of classical gems for the pop-earred and uninitiated, Nick Smith looks at chaps heading for the high scales.01 Jul 07:00 PM
EntertainmentJacqueline Smith's week of itJacqueline Smith's week of TV, movies and music.29 Jun 09:30 PM
EntertainmentHamilton centre stage for festivalDane Rumble is added to the EDGEtravaganza line-up; Mt Eden and Bulletproof team up for a nationwide tour; Rumors of two acts from Soundwave Revolution on the cards for NZ shows.29 Jun 04:54 AM
EntertainmentWaters to bring his Wall to townPink Floyd's The Wall will be playing at Vector Arena this week, brought to life by former bassist-singer Roger Waters.26 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentCapturing orchestral manoeuvres (+photos)Alan Perrott talks to photographer Olivia Taylor about travelling with New Zealand’s premier orchestra to capture its momentous world tour.26 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Topp Twins and the APO at Civic TheatreJools and Lynda Topp's Pakuranga Bowling Club alter egos almost brought the Civic's roof down.24 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentA quick word: Ryo NakataA quick word with Ryo Nakata, singer and band leader of Japanese funk band Osaka Monaurail who play the Queenstown Winter Festival this week.22 Jun 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAvalanche City returns home to tour NZAvalanche City is returning home for his first NZ tour next month and La De Da is back with with a new line-up for this year's event.22 Jun 07:00 PM
EntertainmentHead Like a Hole put past woes behind themWellington's Head Like a Hole have put past woes behind them and made their best album yet, writes Scott Kara.22 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandBig Day Out could quit Mt Smart, say promotersOrganisers of the Big Day Out deny the New Zealand leg of the musical festival is at risk - but say they are looking at venues other than Mt Smart Stadium after an increase in charges for its use.17 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentChris Cornell is a sole man on NZ tourAfter being stood up once before, Scott Kara finally gets to chat with Soundgarden front man Chris Cornell ahead of his solo acoustic tour of NZ15 Jun 07:00 PM