Obituary: Tito Jackson, musician
Obituary: Tito Jackson, musician
Overshadowed and underrated, Tito Jackson always had to battle to be respected in his own right.
Obituary: R. Peter Munves, record company executive
Obituary: R. Peter Munves, record company executive
The staid world of classical music was forever changed by dynamic record company executive R. Peter Munves, who brought pop sensibilities to selling art music.
Carrying the flame
Carrying the flame
Crowded House has something so strong with his sons in the group, Neil Finn tells Peter Larsen.
One Direction 'devastated' by Liam Payne's death
One Direction bandmates 'completely devastated' by Liam Payne's death
Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates said in a joint statement they are “completely devastated" by the news of his death.
One Direction singer Liam Payne dies in fall from balcony
One Direction singer Liam Payne dies in fall from balcony
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has been found dead outside a hotel in Buenos Aires after falling from his third-floor room balcony in Argentina.
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Music with a message
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Music with a message
British-born jazz pianist and composer Dan Costa is returning to Dunedin next month before embarking on a nationwide tour of regional towns.
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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.
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.