Kings Arms
Final gig bids farewell to the Kings Arms
A local treasure, and a comfy old slipper, are how some of the punters in one of the country's oldest pubs described a beloved Auckland music venue last night, during its last ever gig. Hundreds of… Audio
Swan song for iconic Kings Arms pub
The King's Arms Tavern was built in the late 1800s and has been hosting the who's who of New Zealand music since the mid 90s, but it's being bowled for apartments. Video, Audio
The Mixtape: Dave Gibson
Elemeno P frontman Dave Gibson is this week's RNZ Music Mixtape selector. He chooses some songs and has a yarn with Yadana Saw. Audio
The Mixtape: Andrew Boak
Andrew Boak was the guitarist with Auckland punk band, No Tag, in the early 80s. They're getting back together for one of the last shows at The Kings Arms before it closes for good, alongside a host… Video, Audio
HDU Live at Kings Arms
In January 2016, Dunedin noisemakers HDU regrouped to play Auckland's Kings Arms, a set captured by RNZ Music's Andre Upston. Audio
A beard maketh the modern man
Have beards had their day or are they here to stay? A story about beards and the modern man. New Zealand men have wholeheartedly embraced their beards, so much so that beard and moustache competitions… Audio
A Place To Bury Strangers live at The Kings Arms
Crowned as the noisiest band in Brooklyn, NY., A Place To Bury Strangers tear up Auckland's Kings Arms with a blisteringly raucous set. RNZ's Andre Upston was there to capture the fun. Audio
Anthonie Tonnon Live At The Kings Arms
Following the release of Anthonie Tonnon's latest set, Successor, he took to the road with his newly named band, The Successors, for a 14-date run of shows through the North and South Islands. Up last… Audio
Andrew Keoghan Live At The Kings Arms
When New Zealand-born, New York-based troubadour Andrew Keoghan gave a first look on his forthcoming sophomore set at Auckland's Kings Arms, Radio New Zealand engineer Andre Upston was on hand to… Audio
Who Polices the Noise Police
The Phoenix Foundation's Samuel Scott explores the world of sound control, and how inner city apartments have affected the live music scene. Audio
Stages: The Kings Arms, an Auckland institution
This Auckland venue is a rite of passage for bands and gig-goers from around the country. It's just shy of its third decade, which in music venue terms makes it an institution. Audio
The Verlaines Live at The Kings Arms
On 14 December 2013, Dunedin troubadours The Verlaines played their 1985 album Hallelujah All the Way Home in it's entirety at Auckland's Kings Arms, a performance that reunited the original '85 line… Audio
Unknown Mortal Orchestra Live at The Kings Arms
Following international tours and support slots for the likes of Grizzly Bear and Weezer, Unknown Mortal Orchestra returned home for their third headline show, selling out the Kings Arms in July last… Audio
Chris Gough
Local music publisher Native Tongue celebrate 10 years in the business. Company founder Chris Gough selects some highlights from his roster that includes The Phoenix Foundation, Gin, Don McGlashan… Audio
The Mutton Birds live at the Kings Arms
A recording of The Mutton Birds' 2012 reunion show at Auckland's King's Arms Tavern. Audio
Shayne P. Carter - Live at The Kings Arms
The 'Last Train To Brockville' tour saw Shayne P Carter selecting songs from his back catalogue with the bands Bored Games, The Double Happys and Straitjacket Fits, alongside tunes from his current… Audio
Supergroove live at the Kings Arms
Legendary NZ funk/soul band Supergroove briefly re-formed in 2007 and played together for the first time in 10 years at Auckland's King's Arms. RNZ recorded the performance. Audio
Blam Blam Blam - Live at The Kings Arms
The Blams were in fine form for this one-off 2007 performance at the Kings Arms in Auckland. Vocalist, drummer and euphonium player Don McGlashan dug out a gold lamé shirt from his 80's box, Tim Mahon… Audio
The Brunettes - Live at The Kings Arms
Auckland's queen bees of twee-pop haven't played much around these parts lately. Whether playing as a five piece or a ten piece 'Orchestrette', the Brunettes utilise anything that makes a sweet noise… Audio