Live Music

Liam has been a surprise musical highlight of 2007, providing some of the catchiest pop songs, a thrilling one-man-band show, and, in the words of one reviewer "the best album by any Finn in the last… Audio

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

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

Growing up on a Canterbury goat farm provided a captivated audience and favourable acoustics for Dudley Benson to develop his singing talents. Eventually becoming head soloist of the Christchurch… Audio

In this 2007 recording the band perform 'Pour Le Monde', 'People Are Like Suns' and 'Fall At Your Feet'. Audio

Trevor Reekie looks at the phenomena of bands getting back together again. Tim Stewart of the recently reformed and rejuvenated Supergroove talks to Trevor about the reunion epidemic. Audio

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

Ex-Wellington trio Fur Patrol play tunes from their new EP The Long Distance Runner along with a couple of classic tracks live at an Auckland industry showcase for New Zealand Music Month at Galatos.

Enjoy the the laid-back sound of Breaks Co-Op performing live at Leigh Sawmill in May 2006. Audio

We pay tribute to soul and blues singer Rick Bryant with this session recorded in RNZ’s Helen Young Studio in 2003. Audio, Gallery

Indie-pop five piece Pluto perform songs from 'Red Light Syndrome' in front of an invited audience in 2001. Audio

Singer-songwriter, television presenter and baby whisperer Anika Moa, performing songs from her album 'The Thinking Room' in RNZ's Helen Young Studio from 2001. Audio

Featuring tunes from the Crayford book including those from his a recent trio albums Dark Light and East West Moon in this concert presented by Creative Jazz Club Aotearoa. Audio

Martinborough Music Festival 2023 Audio