EntertainmentFly My Pretties: Birds of a featherYet another incarnation of the Barnaby Weir-led musical supergroup Fly My Pretties returns for its fourth tour of duty around New Zealand. Lydia Jenkin was at their first show in Dunedin.03 Nov 01:00 AM
EntertainmentErykah Badu by the seaRounding out the announcements for next year's Splore festival is the addition of powerful Texan neo-soul diva Erykah Badu.02 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentTwo March tour dates for Ryan AdamsFresh from his run-in with Neil Finn on a BBC music show, American singer-songwriter Ryan Adams has confirmed two New Zealand dates in March 2012.02 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentMore reggae riddum for RaggamuffinRotorua's Raggamuffin 2012 festival has expanded - and has got quite a bit deeper, in a bass frequency sense - with the addition of three more international artists to its line-up.02 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentJimmy Barnes announces post-Christmas NZ toursAssuming he survives the rigours of the Cold Chisel reunion, which ends with New Zealand dates in early December, Jimmy Barnes will be hitting the country's holiday hotspots for his annual post-Christmas summer tours.02 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentMeat Loaf's health scareRock legend Meat Loaf fought poor health and ailing vocal chords to perform at his Auckland concert last night.29 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentRia is singing her storyR&B singer RIA loves the whole musical process, from writing to performing to recording, and can even get a bit Diva-ish in the studio, writes Scott Kara.26 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentFranki Valli season hits AucklandThe hit musical about his group is hitting town in April, and American pop veteran and falsetto king Franki Valli is also heading over to perform in Auckland.26 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentA quick word: The Mutton BirdsA quick word with the original line-up of 1990s band the Mutton Birds who are reuniting for a 16-date summer winery tour with Avalanche City and Gin Wigmore.26 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentTim Finn takes new album on tourTim Finn is hitting the road in support of his latest album The View Is Worth The Climb - and he will also be performing songs from his Split Enz and Crowded House days and his solo career.26 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Damned return to NZ after 25 yearsEnglish punk stalwarts the Damned return to New Zealand for the first time in more than 25 years.19 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentLet's hear it for the girls this summerAs the summer gig season continues to pick up, it's the ladies who are hitting the road en masse. 19 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentMeat and greet with Meat LoafMeat Loaf believes the world has gone to hell in a handbasket. So he might as well capitalise on it. Scott Kara reports.15 Oct 01:00 AM
EntertainmentDean Wareham: A bite from the AppleWellington-born Dean Wareham is bringing his quintessential New York rock back home. He talks to Russell Baillie.14 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentSix60 strike a chord with Generation YThere's something about it feeling like it could all fall apart that makes it exciting. Six60 didn't plan for the success they have had, writes Lydia Jenkin.13 Oct 01:00 AM
EntertainmentDragon, Hello Sailor line-up addition just the ticketA third veteran act has been added to the double-header of Dragon and Hello Sailor at the Powerstation on November 4.12 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentFeist: Side stepping the spotlightHeading here for Laneway, Canadian star Feist talks to Nekesa Mumbi Moody about her new album, Metals.12 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentLaneway is firing up the SilosKeeping their fingers crossed for resource consent (c'mon Super City Council), the organisers of the annual Auckland Anniversary Day St Jerome's Laneway Festival have announced the details for next year's shindig on Monday January 30.12 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentNew summer festival focuses on familyA new local music festival might be going head-to-head with the Big Day Out but it has a very different target market.05 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentSoundgarden, Kanye headline Big Day OutOutspoken rapper and hip-hop mogul Kanye West and reformed Seattle rock stalwarts Soundgarden will headline next year's Big Day Out. 29 Sep 06:40 PM
EntertainmentVineyard tour line-up joins summer funSummer festival and tour news is rolling out thick and fast, starting this week with a new look More FM Summer Vineyard Tour. 28 Sep 06:00 PM
EntertainmentIcons come together for blast from pastDragon and Hello Sailor will team up for a double bill at the Powerstation on November 4, the first time the bands have played together in more than 20 years.28 Sep 06:00 PM
