Concerts
Wellington likely to get new 12,000 seat arena
Wellington region's mayors have voted in favour for a new arena. Wellington Mayor Justin Lester talks to John Campbell about why the capital needs a new venue, and how much it might cost. Video, Audio
Manchester attack death toll rises to 22
The attack in Manchester is likely to be the deadliest in Britain since 52 people were killed in suicide bombings on London's transport system in 2005. Video, Audio
Some Manchester locals expected attack, ITV reporter says
ITV's Jam Williams-Thomas arrived at the scene within minutes of the explosion. Uber driver Zafir Ahmed jumped in his car to see if he could help. They speak to Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Manchester attack 'well and truly hell'
Manchester student Jessica Hough was leaving Manchester Arena when she heard the explosion. John Campbell spoke to her while she was in lock-down at a nearby hotel. Video, Audio
19 killed, 59 injured in Manchester explosion
Nineteen people died and 59 were injured when an explosion erupted at the end of pop singer Ariana Grande's concert at Manchester Arena. Video, Audio
Tech news: VR update and "Netflix for live music"
Some cool applications for VR technology in art and filmmaking; Google wants you to share your location data with you friends; and a new concert subscription service is dubbed "Netflix for live… Audio
Jared Kristensen: Audience Republic
When he was 18 Jared Kristensen had a band he wanted to hear play live - so he took it on himself to book them to come play in New Zealand. It was a sellout show and kick-started a three year career… Audio
30,000 to watch Springsteen on eve of quake anniversary
People have been queuing for days for the Bruce Springsteen concert in Christchurch tonight, ahead of the sixth anniversary of the 2011 earthquake. Glenn McCartney is at the front of the queue. Video, Audio
Bruce Springsteen fans queue for days ahead of SI show
Some Bruce Springsteen fans have queued for days ahead of the Boss' show in Christchurch tomorrow night - on the eve of the sixth anniversary of the 2011 earthquake. Video, Audio
Just about everything banned at Coldplay
Music promoter Manolo Echave talks about what is and isn't allowed to be taken into concerts. Audio
The Secret Life Of Lighting Techs
In this episode of Secret Life Tony Stamp delves into the world of lighting technicians, designers, and video operators. Audio
Dunedin Council finds balcony collapse down to overloading
Students overloading the balcony of a Castle Street property was the cause of its collapse last month at a Six60 concert, not building non-compliance. Audio
The unspoken rules of music gigs
With the help of door people, security guards, musicians and gig lovers - Melody Thomas explores The Secret Life of Gig Etiquette. Audio
Great NZ Concerts - Simon and Garfunkel's Old Friends Tour
During a six decades long career, Simon & Garfunkel recorded just five studio albums but each was laced with hit singles. The duo came to New Zealand in 1983 and again, 26 years later, in June 2009… Audio
Great NZ Concerts - Queen
This week's Great New Zealand concert is Queen's only visit to our shores in April 1985. Audio
Richie Williams
Richie Williams one of the original players in The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain talks about his early years playing electric guitar in Liverpool and the success of the UOGB thirty years since… Audio
Dame Malvina Major calls it a day because of performance anxiety
Legendary New Zealand soprano Malvina Major has given her final professional performance. She tells Eva what she has planned for the next phase of her career. Audio
Greatest NZ Concert You've Ever Seen - ZZ Top in Auckland 1987
Somewhere near 80 thousand people turned out to see Texan rockers ZZ Top for their 1987 show at Western Springs Stadium - and the band played so loud they were banned from ever performing there again… Audio