Thousands expected at Rhythm & Alps
A rainy start to the region’s largest music festival did little to deter the enthusiasm and excitement of attendees coming from across the country and all over the world.
Music
Opening major music festival ‘good fun’
Opening major music festival ‘good fun’
Dunedin-born band The Beatniks proudly opened Rhythm & Alps yesterday, marking their first time performing at a major music festival.
When music was literally a free-for-all
When music was literally a free-for-all
With the new century entering its 25th year Summer Times looks back at some of the events of 2000 and sees how we’ve fared since. Hamish MacLean tells the story...
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Chapter and verse
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Chapter and verse
It is one of the very biggest stories in New Zealand rock’n’roll history, and Mike Houlahan was there to record it.
Obituary: Paul Di’Anno, musician
Obituary: Paul Di’Anno, musician
Paul Di’Anno’s voice drove heavy metal band Iron Maiden to prominence, but his self-destructive behaviour meant that he never got to enjoy their fame.
With ears to hear
With ears to hear
The riffs, raps, beats, hooks and loops of another year have been released upon the airwaves.
Juicy Fest cancels New Zealand tour dates
Juicy Fest cancels New Zealand tour dates
The Juicy Fest RnB music festival has canned its New Zealand tour dates, including the Christchurch leg which was due to take place early next month.
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Fear the reaper and thank Beyonce
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Fear the reaper and thank Beyonce
Laine Priestley explains the series of events that conspiracists believe has turned Beyonce from a singing superstar to a god-like supernova scaring the celebrity world into submission.
Folk music awards to be held in Dunedin
Folk music awards to be held in Dunedin
The inaugural Aotearoa NZ Folk Alliance (ANZFA) Folk Music Awards will be hosted during the third annual Ballads to Blues showcase of New Zealand folk artists in Dunedin in early January.
Noise insulation proposal embraced
Noise insulation proposal embraced
A live music advocacy group has welcomed proposed changes to noise regulations in central Dunedin which it says will give them a chance to open new venues and protect threatened ones.
Consort delivers ‘pure vocal tapestry’
Consort delivers ‘pure vocal tapestry’
The Southern Consort of Voices’ final recital for the year was held in St Paul’s Cathedral on Tuesday evening and was enjoyed by a large audience, many of whom regularly support this a cappella...
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Young musician a star at show
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Young musician a star at show
Local performers of all ages shared their talents with sun-kissed crowds during a busy A&P show in Milton on Saturday.
First original show, album planned
First original show, album planned
Former Dundee man Robert Glen arrived in Wānaka with a guitar and a girlfriend for a winter 11 years ago. He never left, and now he’s working on his first album of original songs. Marjorie...
Infectious joy of singing clear to see
Infectious joy of singing clear to see
Dunedin Rock Choir, Dunedin Art Gallery, December 14.
Obituary: JD Souther, musician
Obituary: JD Souther, musician
Soft rock superstar John David "JD" Souther was a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the southern Californian country-rock sound of the 1970s.
Inspired by fire
Inspired by fire
Calla is playing to the flames in her latest recording, she tells Tom McKinlay.
Focus makes sense
Focus makes sense
Dunedin electronic dance music fans were treated to a feast of underground talent last Saturday at the makesense club night.
His songs will make you cry
His songs will make you cry
Soul singer Elmiene (AKA Abdala Elamin) is resolute in his mission statement: "If I can’t make you cry, I’ve failed," he has said.
Country music trio heading to Tamworth
Country music trio heading to Tamworth
Award-winning Southland trio The Dollys are kicking off their summer performance season in Tamworth at the Country Music Association of Australia’s music academy.
Fine performance rewarded with standing ovation
Fine performance rewarded with standing ovation
Dunedin Children’s Choir, Our Gift For You, St Patrick’s Basilica, Saturday, December 7.