New ZealandNew party drug fears for festivalSt John staff at this week's Big Day Out will be on alert for a new party drug that has emerged at other summer concerts.18 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentMos Def concert postponed The Hip-Hop artist and occasional actor was scheduled to perform this Wednesday at Auckland's Powerstation, and his Australian dates have also been postponed. 18 Jan 01:18 AM
OpinionRebecca Barry Hill<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> The right recipe for a mixed Big Day OutFuel up for the day with a pre-gig playlist. Just prepare to guard your iPod station17 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentFela Kuti: African heartbeatMusician Fela Kuti is being immortalised, with the stage show of his life now being captured on film.14 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: The National at <i>The Powerstation</i>And you thought Matt Berninger, the oddly charismatic mate of President Obama and singer in the National, was an introverted type.12 Jan 09:22 PM
EntertainmentWatch Shihad's Big Day Out set from the side of the main stage!NOTE! This competition has now closed12 Jan 09:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: PranaThe Gaia hypothesis - a theory of planet-as-a-whole-organism propounded by James Lovelock in the 1970s - was the underlying theme of the <i>Gaia Galactic</i> New Year's Eve party, Prana.10 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentPublic Enemy photo galleryPhotos from Public Enemy's <i>Fear of a Black Planet</i> show at the Auckland Town Hall, Saturday January 8th.09 Jan 10:04 AM
EntertainmentThe National: Bigger than they ever imaginedFrontman Matt Berninger talks to Scott Kara about how his glum New York band The National couldn't be happier after breaking out of indie cult-dom05 Jan 06:30 PM
EntertainmentRhythm and Vines 2010 photosPhotos from the 2010 Rhythm and Vines festival, Gisborne's three-day music festival that attracted 25,000 fans.04 Jan 08:03 PM
New ZealandFat Freddy's French fan makes epic tripWhen Yannick Denis won tickets to see his favourite band play in Waihi tonight, there was one minor hitch.01 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentFreeing the Gorillaz<P><B>Having called it a day in Auckland, Gorillaz release a free-download album which frontman Damon Albarn created on an iPad while touring America.</B></P>31 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentUncorking Cocker's new vintageJoe Cocker aims for radio hits on his latest album Hard Knocks.31 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentJacqueline Smith's week of itJacqueline Smith's week of movies, music and tv.29 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionConcert review: Shapeshifter, Ladi 6 <i>Mangawhai Tavern</i>Deposited as you are in a kind of <i>Deadwood</i> saloon it's surprising how much sense the futuristic and modern music of Ladi 6 and Shapeshifter make in this setting.28 Dec 12:25 AM
EntertainmentKenny Rogers' anniversary editionAs Kenny Rogers prepares to return to New Zealand on his 50th anniversary world tour, Russell Baillie checked in to see what condition his condition was in...24 Dec 06:00 PM
EntertainmentTimeOut's top ten New Year's Eve eventsIn preparation for next week's big night, TimeOut offers their top ten suggestions for New Year's Eve events.24 Dec 06:00 PM
EntertainmentHead Like A Hole swagger towards New Year's EveBooga Beazley and band have been saving their pennies for a new album, but next on the agenda is New Years Eve, he tells Hugh Sundae23 Dec 12:00 AM
EntertainmentJacqueline Smith's week of itJacqueline Smith's week of movies, music and tv.22 Dec 08:30 PM
EntertainmentPublic Enemy quadruple pass winner announcedCongratulations Dan McQuillan, winner of the Public Enemy quadruple pass.22 Dec 08:00 PM
EntertainmentLady Gaga "shaken" over backstage stalkerLady Gaga was left "shaken" after a stalker got backstage at one of her shows.22 Dec 06:00 PM
EntertainmentGorillaz concert photos Photos from the Gorillaz concert at Vector Arena, Tuesday December 21st. All photos by Natalie Slade22 Dec 01:21 AM
OpinionConcert Review: Gorillaz, <i>Vector Arena</i>The virtual band are beamed on to the giant screen and act out Hewlett's intriguing and twisted stories.21 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Blondie with The Pretenders, <i>Vector Arena</i>Harry emerged in a tutu that blew like a Marilyn Monroe photoshoot every time she stood near the fan at the front.16 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentElton John to play in DunedinDunedin's new stadium has attracted its first major singing act, with Sir Elton John set to perform late next year.15 Dec 08:33 PM
