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Sold out: How a music festival smashed visitor spend records 'held since 1974'
Electric Avenue drew about 75,000 attendees to Hagley Park this year.
Black Eyed Peas star in 'shock' after leaving stage 'minutes' before Canada festival attack
A man drove an SUV into a crowd in the incident, killing at least 11.
Fan’s nose fractured after Stan Walker’s drummer throws drumsticks into crowd
The drummer has apologised after the Homegrown incident.
Britain’s longest-running pop group announce final concert after 70 years
The band has sold over 50 million records with hits like 'Needles and Pins'.
Dave Khan shares his favourite spots in Auckland
Every week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Karl Puschmann took his kids to Womad. ‘You should too’
Opinion: 'Womad is the perfect event to expand young (and old) minds.'
Billionaire and NBA star behind new Auckland stadium proposal
A new stadium backed by high-profile Kiwis is one of three proposals being considered.
Fontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell talks music, Ireland and inspirations
Fontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell sat down with Emma Gleason before their incendiary show at Spark Arena. Video / Ben Dickens
‘It had such a buzz’: Opera in the Garden set for revival
The event is the best chance for Northland families to hear world-class opera singing.
Groove Armada and friends bring London clubbing to Auckland’s Domain
Review: Auckland was treated to the ultimate intergenerational, disco-infused house rave.
It’s not all about St Paddy’s Day: 12 crazy-cool festivals in Ireland for 2025
Crown a goat as king - there's nothing ordinary about these extraordinary events.
Hamilton Arts Festival ready to make some noise in town
Over 800 artists – including local reggae band Katchafire – will come to Hamilton.
‘Total nonsense’: Attendees dismiss reports of misconduct at Kiwiburn
Organisers have urged witnesses of inappropriate behaviour to come forward.
‘Sad news’: Festival headliner pulls plug days before event
Tones and I was supposed to headline alongside Empire of the Sun and The Kooks.
Children reportedly left distraught by public sex at cult Kiwi festival
The festival, held in Hunterville, had about 2400 participants this year.
New film on Splore showcases Auckland photographer’s extraordinary vision
After partially losing her vision, Serena Stevenson's new work is a triumph.
Inside the decision to ban under-18s from Laneway
Duncan Greive looks into how a variety of agencies kept under-18s from Laneway 2025.
Laneway 2025: Can I leave and come back? What can I bring? All you need to know
All your festival questions answered.
Why Auckland’s Waitangi Day events are more than just music
The festival includes weaving workshops and a market with Māori arts and crafts.
Napier festival cancelled as ticket sales fall short for Queen tribute
Queen tribute band couldn't save Napier's Revival Festival from cancellation.
'I was dressed up, he was dressed up': Festival friendship spans 15 years
The reggae fans have attended every One Love festival together – until this year.
Sexual assault probe at popular music festival for teens
A festivalgoer told the Herald he woke up and noticed detectives around a taped-off tent.
Euphonium eureka moment: Talented Hawke’s Bay trio join group of NZ's top teen musicians
Hawke’s Bay talents are set to perform with the best musicians of Australasia this week.
Review: Cold Chisel scorch at ‘Boomerpalooza’
Ageless pub rockers show they've still got it.
‘Bittersweet’: Jim Beam Homegrown leaving Wellington after 18 years
The festival has taken place on the Wellington Waterfront each year ever since 2008.
Man critically injured outside music star's Auckland concert
A man was arrested and charged with wounding with intent to injure.
‘Gutted’: Auckland rock festival cancelled amid low ticket sales
Blindspott and Alien Ant Farm were set to headline Paradise City Rock Festival 2025.