Music
From Scratch: Metroplex
Performed by Adrian Croucher, Shane Currey, Phil Dadson, Darryn Harkness, Chris O'Connor (percussions) at the From Scratch's concert as part of CMNZ tour on 11 September 2025 at the Kāhui St David's.
…You can't beat a cornetto
Danny Lucin is a go-to man when it comes to playing the cornetto in Australia and New Zealand. He and conductor Michael Stewart talk with RNZ Concert ahead of a performance of the early 17th century… Video, Audio
Group Chat: When celebrity interviews go wrong
Kate Rodger and Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson talk about musicians leaving Spotify and a celebrity interview with Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri. Audio
Major sponsorship question as WOMAD 2026 cancelled
The decision on whether the two main WOMAD partners stay on or not is yet to be made. Audio
Eugene Bareman & Flynn Adamson
We welcome back friend of the show Eugene Bareman and chat about the latest in his world. We also chat to Flynn Adamson who alongside his own music is also hosting events to showcase other young local… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 September 2025
In today's episode, a retail leader says the collapse of two companies in recent weeks is just the start, and there's more trouble to come for the sector; Retail businesses are feeling the pressure as… Audio
Finalists for Silver Scrolls announced
The finalists have been revealed for the big night of New Zealand's music calendar. APRA Aotearoa head Anthony Healey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
WOMAD Aotearoa cancelled for 2026
Rising costs and changes to the event industry are being blamed for the cancellation of WOMAD Aotearoa 2026. WOMAD Aotearoa Event Director and Taranaki Arts Festival Chief Executive Suzanne Porter… Audio
Marlon Williams scores two top Silver Scrolls finalist spots
APRA has named the five finalist songs for the Silver Scroll Award as well as the top three waiata in line for the Maioha Award.
Festival fans angry as tech fails leave them ticketless
Music fans scrambling for tickets to Christchurch's Electric Avenue festival have vented their anger and frustration at missing out.
What's behind the cancellation of next year's WOMAD?
Music writer Chris Schulz joins Emile Donovan to discuss the hiatus of another iconic and long-running New Zealand festival. Audio
In it for the long hall
Waikato-raised saxophonist Simon Brew talks about coming home to manage a music venue in the heart of Cambridge. Audio
Music Critic: Marty Jones shares new songs
Marty Jones joins Jesse with songs from Icelandic singer songwriter Laufrey and American singer songwriter Ethel Cain. Laufrey - Snow White Ethel Cain - Nettles Audio
WOMAD music festival cancelled
For the first time outside the pandemic, the iconic Taranaki music and arts event will be taking a year off.
Music with David Wilson: A capella around the world
Music correspondent Dave Wilson joins Kathryn to look at a capella singing traditions around the world. Audio
NZSO - Til Time Shall End
Multi-Grammy Award winner Giancarlo Guerrero conducts the NZSO in two post-war American works, Leonard Bernstein’s Symphony No 2, The Age of Anxiety with pianist Joyce Yang, and Aaron Copland’s… Audio
2023 WCMT/CMNZ: Les Voisins
Chamber music trio Les Voisins celebrate French culture through music in this eclectic concert. Audio
Music feature: Pink Floyd's "Wish you Were Here"
Time for our Tuesday music feature and this week we're celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here. Audio
Pasifika singing - it's time to talk
Pasifika singers are an increasingly big part of the New Zealand choral scene. Will Kingi and Enyah Talamaivao are part of a Choirs Aotearoa gathering which recognises that role, but will also explore… Video, Audio
The Wellingtonians fighting for a local radio station
t's no secret that New Zealand's music and arts scene is under pressure and local Wellington radio station RadioActive.FM is no exception. Audio
