Upbeat Podcast Options

12:40 PM.American Motown legend and Jazz singer making her New Zealand debut at the Queen's Birthday celebrations at Expressions in Upper Hutt. She'll be joined by the Rodger Fox Big Band and pianist Bill… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.Music Director of the University of Canterbury's chamber choir presenting Durufle's Requiem in a concert titled "Sounds in May" at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, The performance of the Durufle will feature… Read more Audio

1:05 PM.Director of the newly rebranded Auckland venues organisation. Audio

12:37 PM.Peter reviews the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's 'Russian Fire' performance. Audio

12:14 PM.Australian countertenor performing with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra this week. Audio

1:20 PM.Sydney based NZ choreographer and film maker presenting 'White Cloud' in collaboration with musician Tim Finn and playwright Tim Duncum. Audio

1:00 PM.US based NZ composer having his work 'Bless This House' premiered as part of the 50th Jubilee celebrations of Wellington's Cathedral of St Paul. Audio

12:40 PM.Peter reviews last night's APO concert featuring Spanish conductor Pablo Gonzales. Audio

12:15 PM.Russian pianist touring with the NZSO and conductor Alaxander Lazarev. Audio

1:06 PM.Spanish conductor working with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra this week. Audio

12:45 PM.Dan explores architecture and music through the works of Alvin Lucier, Lamonte Young and David Byrne. Audio

12:15 PM.Award winning British author featuring at the Auckland Writers Festival. Read more Audio

1:16 PM.Dancers preview the New Zealand School of Dance's Choreographic Season 2014. Audio

12:53 PM.New Zealand jazz pianist being honoured at the Wellington Jazz Club's concert this weekend. Audio

12:17 PM.NZSO violinist and leader of the Amici Ensemble performing for Christopher's Classics in Christchurch. Audio

1:07 PM.Review of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's 'Hear and Far' performances. Audio

12:42 PM.John explores the work of American jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman. Audio

12:15 PM.Wellington based author featured New Zealand author at the Auckland Writers Festival. Read more Audio

1:11 PM.Circa Theatre Actor and writer-director of Circa Theatre's 2b or nt 2b / 4 billion likes! Audio

12:41 PM.NZ blues expert looks at the life and work of BB King. Read more Audio

12:15 PM.Ex-pat New Zealander reflects on her time at the Metropolitan Opera. Audio

1:10 PM.Auckland-based bassoonist previews Hamilton and Wellington concerts and premieres. Audio

12:40 PM.Peter reviews last night's APO concert featuring violinist Benjamin Schmid and conductor Paul McCreesh. Audio

12:15 PM.Scottish composer and conductor presenting his work as part of the NZSO's 'Hear and Far' season. Audio

1:03 PM.British conductor working with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra tonight. Audio