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Huge rap music star join Bay Dreams line-up
The iconic festival will return with shows in Queenstown and Tauranga next year.
Putting Robbie Williams at the Mission was a match made in the mirror
REVIEW: 25,000 roared, many for eight hours, as a concert phenomenon continues.
Taylor Swift: Climate Anti-hero?
Travel booms as fans book trips to shows that could have been held in their home country.
Two stages, 50+ artists, One Love '24 to be the biggest yet
Five new international acts and 20 Kiwi artists have just been added to the line-up.
Kora back with funky single Dancing in the Rain
Kora frontman Francis Kora says the new single is a reflection of weather events that hit the country last summer. Video / Te Ao Māori
18 more acts join Womad NZ 2024 lineup
From waiata to punk, classical to ska, the lineup includes a wide range of musical styles
Whanganui country singer gets three-peat of awards
Sophie previously won the award in 2019 and 2020.
International and local acts announced for Bay Dreams 2024
US rapper NLE Choppa will headline both Bay Dreams North and South.
Tiki Taane to head Bay of Islands it! Festival
The it! Festival has been a popular stop in Paihia for over a decade.
Wellington's Homegrown festival announces huge 2024 line-up
One day. Five stages. Ladi6, Stan Walker and L.A.B. What more could you want?
Synthony in the Domain returns with massive 2024 lineup
The multi-platinum UK drum and bass gurus Rudimental will hit the stage.
Organiser of cancelled festival One Love pays nearly $250k for venue damage
About 2.5ha was significantly damaged after extreme rain and heavy machinery use.
Exodus of the 70,000: Burning Man festivalgoers, free at last
Floods and deep mud have dried enough for revellers to escape the Nevada desert.
Laneway Festival announces star-studded line-up for 2024 return
From Stormzy to Raye, it's a show you won't want to miss.
'S*** show': Kiwi stuck in the mud with 70,000 Burning Man attendees
A New Zealander caught at the festival has described escape efforts.
'We are getting out!' Celebrities flee Burning Man mud
Tens of thousands have been 'locked in' to Black Rock festival site, but not everyone.
ZM’s Fridayz Live returns with huge nostalgic line up
Mark your calendars New Zealand, one of the most iconic parties is back.
Sublime With Rome announce 7 huge New Zealand shows
If you weren't already counting down to summer, you will be now.
Hip-hop turns 50: NYC celebrates with beats, eats, and broadway feats
New York City marks 50 Years of hip-hop with exciting citywide events.
Young musos handed big shot at Taupō Summer Concert
A teenage Taupō band will get their big break at the Summer Concert.
Rhythm & Vines 2023: Star-studded lineup announced
Set your timers for ticket sales because this is a lineup you won't want to miss.
Leading entertainment figure trial: Police case attacked in defence opening
'He’s made mistakes but that doesn’t make him a criminal'
Opinion: A masterclass in how to be old in 2023
Telegraph: Sort your hair, tweak with care and be yourself: lessons in ageing fabulously.
Prince Louis makes surprise appearance at Glastonbury - but not as you'd expect
The little prince, known for his cheeky antics, proves popular with an unexpected crowd.
Cyclone Gabrielle's legacy will rock Hamilton this summer
Hamilton leaders are excited about big event opportunity next year.
‘Infrastructure’ issues see Coromandel miss out on iconic music festival
The North Island region is facing another blow to its entertainment sector.
Leading entertainment figure trial: Business relations sour after assault allegation, court told
The High Court trial is continuing in Rotorua.
One Love 2024 line-up, date and when tickets go on sale revealed
Some of the world's biggest reggae and dancehall acts are set to return to Tauranga.
Jazz music is 'always current and always fresh'
“If you look at a clip from the 1920s or 1930s, it seems as if it was made yesterday."
Social media unpacks the harsh realities of Coachella
TikTokers catalogue the more chaotic side to the California festival.
Spotted: Kiwis at Coachella
The biggest music festival of the year had some Kiwi attendees that might surprise you.
Juicy Fest 2024 line-up and when tickets go on sale revealed
Tickets are expected to sell out quickly and go on sale on April 26.
Outrage as second Fyre Festival declared
The ‘worst music festival never staged’ is back.