Mel Parsons
Amelia Dunbar and Emma Newborn: bitches and woolsheds
Creators of the hit touring show The Bitches' Box, who are acting as dogs again in the new show, Sons of a Bitch, which tours to 19 woolsheds throughout the South Island in April, alongside… Audio
Mel Parsons Live at the Crystal Palace
Westport's favourite daughter Mel Parsons performed at Mt Eden's historical Crystal Palace theatre. RNZ's Andre Upston was there to commit the West Coast singer-songwriter's set to tape. Audio
APRA Silver Scrolls 2015 Live Performances
In September this year, songwriters from all over Aotearoa came together to celebrate their craft at the 50th APRA Silver Scrolls awards. RNZ Music's Andre Upston was on deck to capture those… Audio, Gallery
Stomping Grounds: Mel Parsons
In the first of a new series, Stomping Grounds, West Coaster Mel Parsons offers us a guided tour of her hometown of Westport. Video, Audio, Gallery
The Pips 2015
For the last M101 show for 2015 we thought it fitting to hand out some awards to some very deserving musicians. Anika Moa presents the inaugural RNZ Pips Awards. Audio
2015 NZ Music Award Technical Winners
Zac Arnold catches up with the technical award winners from the 2015 New Zealand Music Awards ceremony. Audio
NZ Live - Mel Parsons
Alt-Country singer/songwriter Mel Parsons performs live from our Wellington studio. Video, Audio
2015 APRA Silver Scroll Awards
The Music 101 and The Wireless teams were amongst it at the 2015 APRA Silver Scrolls Awards. Here are all the best bits from the stage, behind-the-scenes and of course the fantastic music from the… Audio, Gallery
Drylands by Mel Parsons
Melody Thomas enjoys the latest offering from singer/songwriter Mel Parsons. Audio
The Sampler: Anika Moa, Brian Wilson , Mel Parsons
This week in The Sampler Melody Thomas reviews new albums from local singer-songwriters Anika Moa and Mel Parsons; and Nick Bollinger discusses the long twilight of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson. Audio
Playing Favorites with Mel Parsons
Singer and songwriter recently returned from tours of Canada and Australia, and embarking on a nationwide 22-date tour in support of her third album, Drylands. Audio
Heading to Drylands
West Coast indie-folk singer songwriter and winter sports enthusiast, Mel Parsons has just returned from touring North America and will be performing this weekend at WOMAD Taranaki 2015. Audio
Mel Parsons and Gerry Paul live, 2014
West coast-bred songwriter Mel Parsons performs a new song along with Gerry Paul on banjo. Audio
Mel Parsons, James Nokise and Gerry Paul
Arts on Tour Performers in Beauty & the Bro preview their Arts On Tour series. Audio
Fly My Pretties 2013
We meet the latest flock of musicians, and go behind the scenes of successful local music showcase Fly My Pretties 5: Homeland, from rehearsals to centre stage. Audio
Mel Parsons
Nick Atkinson talks to Mel Parsons about her album Blue Grey Red. 24 September 2011. Audio
Mel Parsons and Eva Prowse
Mel Parsons and Eva Prowse on why they're proud to be country girls. They talk about the resurgence of country music and do a little bit of strumming. Audio