Music
Womad 2025 line-up revealed - see the new acts
The world music festival is back at New Plymouth's Bowl of Brooklands from 14-16 March.
Raising the roof
All eight of Aotearoa's Anglican Cathedral Choirs are gathering for a festival this weekend. Andrew Williams is one of the singers and composers. Audio
The Pub Choir phenomenon
It all started with 70 strangers in a Brisbane pub belting out Dave Dobbyn's A Slice of Heaven seven years ago. Audio
Bookmarks with Cadence Chung
Cadence is a woman of many talents: she's a poet, composer, mezzo-soprano, piano teacher and a RNZ Concert presenter. Audio
Music Critic: Woodland by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
Woodland is the first collection of original material jbilled to lifelong collaborators Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. Audio
ABBA's Bjorn among 11,500 artists to issue AI warning
Stars of music, literature, screen and stage put their names to statement warning about the unlicensed use of artificial intelligence.
Liam Payne had 'multiple' drugs in system, tests show
Partial autopsy has revealed multiple drugs including crack cocaine and methamphetamine in his system at the time of his death.
2023 Michael Hill winner returns to New Zealand
Jenny Jin, the winner of the 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition is back in Aotearoa to perform with the Auckland Philharmonia and tour for Chamber Music New Zealand. Video, Audio
Music feature: John Denver
We're diving into the music and legacy of one of the most beloved American songwriters of the 20th century, John Denver. Audio
WHOSHOTSCOTT & Sam Cullen
Today's episode includes Janay chatting to Sam Cullen ahead of One's To Watch, So'omalo talking to a very busy WHOSHOTSCOTT and we have a serious team hui in regards to our group chat situation, rakau… Audio
Sean 'Diddy' Combs lawsuits pile up as lawyers seek gag order
One plaintiff claims she was 13-years-old when Combs drugged and assaulted her.
White Ferns celebrate T20 World Cup win with waiata
Our T20 world champion White Ferns broke in to song in the wake of their win over South Africa - we thought it was good enough to share Audio
Continuing the legacy of Rodger Fox
As well as making music, the late great Rodger Fox helped to make musicians. Bryan Crump talks with two jazz performers picking up Rodger's legacy of running workshops for young musicians. Audio
Who's new in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Cher, Mary J. Blige and Ozzy Osbourne were among this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.
Bob BECKER arr Peter SCHOLES: Bye Bye Medley
Performed by xylophonist Steven Logan with an ensemble from the Auckland Chamber Orchestra at their concert, 'Diversions', Raye Freedman Arts Centre, 20 October 2024. Audio
NIELSEN: Serenata in vano
Performed by Peter Scholes (clarinet), Sam Brough (bassoon), Simon Williams (horn), Callum Hall (cello), Eric Scholes (double bass) at the Auckland Chamber Orchestra's concert, 'Diversions', Raye… Audio
John ELMSLY: Lachrymar
Performed by Peter Scholes (bass clarinet) at the Auckland Chamber Orchestra's concert, 'Diversions', Raye Freedman Arts Centre, 20 October 2024. Audio
Chris O'CONNOR after REICH: Exploring Steve Reich's Clapping Music
Performed by Chris O'Connor on spoons at the Auckland Chamber Orchestra's concert, 'Diversions', Raye Freedman Arts Centre, 20 October 2024. Audio
Ben HOADLEY: Midsummer Night's Music
Performed by Peter Scholes (clarinet), Miranda Adams (violin), Sarah Watkins (piano), at the Auckland Chamber Orchestra's concert, 'Diversions', Raye Freedman Arts Centre, 20 October 2024. Audio
Gemma PEACOCKE: Fluoroscein
Performed by cellists Begonia Chand and Callum Hall at the Auckland Chamber Orchestra's concert, 'Diversions', Raye Freedman Arts Centre, 20 October 2024. Audio
