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A convergence of success
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A convergence of success
The currents of the ocean inspired a Dunedin musician and composer to win one of New Zealand’s most prestigious composing awards.
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Sir Cliff Richard announces four NZ shows
Sir Cliff Richard announces four NZ shows
Sir Cliff Richard, one of Britain's all-time greatest hit makers, is coming to New Zealand to perform four shows next year.
Singing her truth
Singing her truth
There's anger and longing in Molly Payton's new album.
Obituary: Sergio Mendes, musician
Obituary: Sergio Mendes, musician
Sergio Mendes, the celebrated Brazilian musician, brought Bossa Nova to the world with his 1966 hit Mas Que Nada.
Obituary: Charles Blackwell, musician
Obituary: Charles Blackwell, musician
Musical arrangers are a scarce breed but Charles Blackwell was one of the finest.
Existential crisis strikes a chord
Existential crisis strikes a chord
Long-time wizard of lo-fi psychedelia-laced indie-pop, George D. Henderson, returns to his old stomping ground of Ōtepoti Dunedin tonight.
Coddington’s waiata wins top Silver Scroll award
Coddington’s waiata wins top Silver Scroll award
Ngāti Tūwharetoa/Te Arawa powerhouse Anna Coddington’s bilingual waiata Kātuarehe has won the top Silver Scroll award this year.
Oasis announce Australia dates for reunion tour
Oasis announce Australia dates for reunion tour
Britpop sensation Oasis are bringing their reunion tour to Australia, with concerts down under for the first time in two decades.
Bacharach’s belters beguiling
Bacharach’s belters beguiling
What’s It All About, Arlie?, Clarkson Studio, Regent Theatre, Sunday, October 6.
Consort dazzles with tribute to celtic roots
Consort dazzles with tribute to celtic roots
Across the Sea, Southern Consort of Voices, St Joseph’s Chapel, Sunday, October 6.
They’ve got a ticket to ride
They’ve got a ticket to ride
Dunedin band Skin & Bone are keepin’ on swinging, John Dodd tells Tom McKinlay.
Staying on topic
Staying on topic
A number of local bands, including Saurian and IVY, have recently been raving about recording at Steve Harrop’s Sublime Studios halfway between Duntroon and Kurow.
Garth Brooks accused of rape
Garth Brooks accused of rape
Country music superstar Garth Brooks has been accused of rape and sexual assault in a lawsuit filed by an unnamed hair and makeup artist.
Fame in a flash
Fame in a flash
Central Otago school kids with a passion for the performing arts get their chance to shine this weekend in a family fun musical, Fame Jr.
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Cellist set for NZ debut
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Cellist set for NZ debut
At the World’s Edge Festival attracts some of the world’s top and up-and-coming classical musicians to the Queenstown Lakes District.
Immigration NZ to look at Boy George's convictions
Immigration NZ to look at Boy George's convictions
Boy George's previous convictions will be weighed up by immigration authorities ahead of the British singer's tour of New Zealand.
Musician, actor Kris Kristofferson dies aged 88
Musician, actor Kris Kristofferson dies aged 88
Kris Kristofferson, influential American singer-songwriter and successful actor, has died at the age of 88, according to a family statement.
Stayin’ alive with anonymous tributaries
Stayin’ alive with anonymous tributaries
Packed stalls greeted the reformation of the Bee Gees at the Regent Theatre on Saturday night.
Ensemble’s adventurous versatility on show
Ensemble’s adventurous versatility on show
Calefax's encore of Moondog’s laid-back New Amsterdam closed their performance before a highly appreciative audience, which filled the stalls at the Glenroy Auditorium on Friday evening.
Choir’s excellent sound keeps audience enthralled
Choir’s excellent sound keeps audience enthralled
The Graduate Choir New Zealand kept a good-sized audience spellbound in St Paul’s Cathedral on Saturday evening.