New ZealandWomad Aotearoa 2025: First artists announcedThe first artists to perform at next year's Womad include Queen Omega and Nitin Sawhney.24 Sep 08:00 PM
EntertainmentDavid Dallas on the importance of small music venuesDavid Dallas speaks about why we need to highlight small venues to save live music. Video / Carson Bluck, Lana AndelaneWatch24 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga Smoke: 'A passionate rock lovers dream come true'A rock music festival is making its first appearance in the Bay this November.17 Sep 02:33 AM
New ZealandHip Hop royalty hits Palmy for festivalHip hop royalty heads to Palmerston North this weekend.03 Sep 08:58 PM
EntertainmentElectric Avenue announces star-studded 2025 line-upThe festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a two-day gig and huge headliners.03 Sep 08:00 PM
EntertainmentCoachella's Elliott Lefko on grunge, Going Global, and why he loved The Chills‘All these bands used to sleep on my floor.’29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revivedWhat's behind the festival's cancellation is revealed but there's hope for the future.25 Aug 04:00 AM
EntertainmentRhythm and Alps announce huge UK headlinerThe popular Cardrona Valley festival is back with a huge line up.21 Aug 05:00 AM
EntertainmentGrammy-nominated rapper headlines Rhythm and Vines 2024The first round of artists to perform at Rhythm and Vines has been revealed.20 Aug 05:30 AM
WorldWatch: Dozens injured as ferris wheel catches fire at music festivalCrowds watched on in horror as two gondolas went up in flames at Highfield Festival.18 Aug 12:26 AM
Lifestyle'Celebrating Ōtautahi': Christchurch’s World Buskers Festival returningStreet artists and performers will fill the streets as event confirmed for 3 more years.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A baby rave': The Wiggles headline new music festival for children'It’s more than a concert. It’s sort of like a ... baby rave.'12 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandCoromandel youth music festival gets the nodAn independent commissioner says the organised music festival will benefit youth.10 Aug 07:10 PM
New ZealandEverclear frontman keen to explore more of NZ during summer tourEverclear frontman Art Alexakis excited about touring outside the main centres.10 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'One last time': Sublime with Rome to play in NZ on final tourSublime with Rome cannot wait to come Downunder and play.29 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandHip-hop legends The Roots heading to TaurangaSummer Haze music festival prepares to welcome one of the 'greatest live bands around'.25 Jul 02:52 AM
New ZealandNew Summer Concert Tour site delayed by severe weather eventsThe new festival site development was delayed because of weather and economic conditions.25 Jul 12:52 AM
New Zealand'Rejoice in resilience': Festival about fun and communityTataitia Ra Matariki Festival in Tolaga Bay offers some respite for the region.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld Choir Games at the Kiri Te Kanawa TheatreFour choirs are competing in the Pop with Choreography section of the World Choir Games at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre. Video / Jason OxenhamWatch11 Jul 03:13 AM
EntertainmentHow does it feel to go from Gisborne to Glastonbury? ‘Pretty chill,’ DJ Messie saysThe 21-year-old DJ and drummer took over Glastonbury’s Shangri-La last Friday.04 Jul 09:10 AM
EntertainmentStar brings TV to Glastonbury to watch football match with fansNot wanting to miss England’s knock-out clash in the Euros, the 1D alum made a plan.02 Jul 11:26 PM
New ZealandOne Love reggae festival line-up announcedThe event returns in 2025 with 46 acts on two stages.30 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandCoromandel welcomes back Summer Concert TourCold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga and Everclear announced for Summer Concert series.25 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandMore international artists added to Juicy Fest billFour shows across New Zealand in January 2025.12 Jun 09:37 PM
New Zealand‘Best yet’: South Island music festival Selwyn Sounds reveals line-upThese artists dominated New Zealand’s charts during the 80s.12 Jun 07:45 PM
New ZealandYoung Saxophone star set to take on the world one song at a timeCentral Hawke's Bay saxophonist Gabriel Rodrigues to represent New Zealand at Annual World Championships of Performing Arts.Watch10 Jun 10:25 PM
New ZealandOamaru Steampunk Festival 2024A closer look at the Oamaru Steampunk Festival 2024 Video / Dean PurcellWatch09 Jun 02:08 AM
New Zealand'Uplifting': How Auckland space is giving a voice to Asian musicAuckland's Big Fan music space is supporting pan-Asian artists with residency and funding.29 May 05:32 AM
New ZealandProposed 33-hour music festival gets cool reception from councilAuthorities say event will be too loud and there will be too many cars.08 May 06:30 PM
Entertainment'Huge moment': Synthony announce 'world-first' eventThe much-loved orchestra's next concert will celebrate pride.06 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandJuicy Fest 2025 line-up revealedJuicy Fest 2025 will provide R&B and hip-hop nostalgia.21 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandRainy day at Ōtātara but Joe Walsh ain't going nowhere else - he loves it hereEagles musician Joe Walsh returned to Ōtātara where an epiphany change his life.21 Apr 05:19 AM
EntertainmentIs Billie Eilish in a 'throuple'?The What Was I Made For? singer was filmed sharing kisses with two different women.17 Apr 01:00 AM
Entertainment'Show some respect': Coachella crowd slammed for behaviour at festivalCoachella's crowd has been labelled the 'worst' for how they've treated artists on stage.15 Apr 03:15 AM
