A man who made things happen
The bands which came to define what is now known as ‘‘the Dunedin sound’’ would probably have formed, composed and created without the work of Douglas Henry Hood.
Entertainment
Review: Twenty One Pilots leave crowd 'fed and happy'
Review: Twenty One Pilots leave crowd 'fed and happy'
Typically, an artist visits New Zealand at the end of an Australasian tour leg, with our little country tacked on as a bonus. This was not the case on Sunday night for Twenty One Pilots.
Abba concert earns standing ovation from happy crowd
Abba concert earns standing ovation from happy crowd
A packed house and a unanimous standing ovation rewarded the amped and backlit Dunedin Symphony Orchestra’s take on Abba on Saturday night.
Connecting through music
Connecting through music
Ōtepoti's only hip-hop festival is poised to have its biggest year yet.
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Ready to rise up, embrace challenge
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Ready to rise up, embrace challenge
Somi Kim has always been a good multi-tasker but those skills have been put to the test with an 8-month-old baby and a career to juggle. Rebecca Fox talks to the NZTrio pianist.
Wānaka included in Shihad's final tour
Wānaka included in Shihad's final tour
NZ rock greats Shihad have announced their last ever tour and will play at Rhythm and Alps in Wānaka this summer.
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Abba a classical bit of pop
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Abba a classical bit of pop
Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Thank You For The Music - these are just some of Abba’s greatest hits that the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra will perform in its latest crossover concert.
Finn family magic
Finn family magic
Neil Finn may qualify for a gold card, but like a fine wine he appears to be getting better with age.
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IVY’s success climbing
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IVY’s success climbing
A Dunedin alternative rock band is "completely shocked" to have been named "people’s choice" at a national music award ceremony.
Spellbinding performances worthy of awards
Spellbinding performances worthy of awards
A small audience greeted the exceptionally talented performance by the winners of the highest awards Australia and New Zealand have on offer.
Programme excellently chosen
Programme excellently chosen
Renowned international organist Dr Kemp English resided in Dunedin in past years and is very familiar with Norma the Dunedin Town Hall organ, having also made several CD recordings along with...
Beauty of little-known composer in spotlight
Beauty of little-known composer in spotlight
A fascinating concert was enjoyed by a modestly sized audience in All Saints’ Church in Dunedin yesterday afternoon.
Singer-songwriter Alastair Riddell reveals he has cancer
Singer-songwriter Alastair Riddell reveals he has cancer
Singer-songwriter Alastair Riddell, of the band Space Waltz, has revealed he has cancer.
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Orchestra’s visit a chance to enthuse pupils
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Orchestra’s visit a chance to enthuse pupils
Pupils at a Dunedin primary school got their first taste of a night at the orchestra yesterday.
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Musical riches on tap
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Musical riches on tap
As the name suggests, the Kōpūtai People’s Party are a Port Chalmers-based band who play a mixture of funky, original tunes, with the odd bit of reggae for good measure.
US music great Quincy Jones dead at 91
US music great Quincy Jones dead at 91
Quincy Jones, who worked with artists ranging from Count Basie to Frank Sinatra and reshaped pop music in his collaborations with Michael Jackson, has died at the age of 91.
Complete focus yields great performance
Complete focus yields great performance
Braden Southee explored the repertoire of mid-19th century works of Francisco Tarrega.
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‘A beautiful, natural sound’
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‘A beautiful, natural sound’
With influences such as Bjork and Kate Bush, Scottish harpist Esther Swift has forged her own way in the music world.
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Club ties music community together
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Club ties music community together
From "young punks" to ageing rockers, an often overlooked Dunedin venue has been a haven for the city’s musicians for 50 years.
Dunedin Musicians Club celebrates 50 years
Dunedin Musicians Club celebrates 50 years
The Dunedin Musicians Club marked a major milestone over the weekend, celebrating its 50th anniversary with three days of sold-out events.