Upbeat for Thursday 17 August 2017

1:45 PM.The KBB Music Festival, which attracts music groups - from orchestras and jazz bands to ensembles from secondary schools around the country – starts next week. It’s a celebration of classical and jazz… Read more Audio

1:20 PM.The words 'Bach' and 'metal' don't often appear in the same sentence. But American cellist Aaron Minsky is closing the divide between the two genres - and in turn generations - using his cello. Read more Video, Audio

1:00 PM.The RNZB’s Romeo & Juliet choreographed by outgoing artistic director Francesco Ventriglia had its world premiere last night at the St James in Wellington before heading on a nationwide tour. Is it to… Read more Audio