Music
Kiwi musos take flight: Kaylee Bell, L.A.B and The Veils
After years of pandemic cancellations, closed borders and venues closing, local artists are having their first big tours since the pandemic began.
The lives and times of musician Tim Finn
New Zealand musician Tim Finn hasn't toured in a decade but something "clicked" when he played a small afternoon show in Sydney recently. This September, the Split Enz co-founder will perform some of… Video, Audio
Out Lately with Finn
Finn Johansson descends upon the studio and blesses us with a selection of music. Audio
Celebrating Samoan roots through classical music
Poulima Salima talks with Bryan Crump about his work as a composer. Video, Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
NZ Live: Corrella
For NZ Live this week we have Corrella in the Tamaki Makaurau studio. This band have become regulars on the airwaves, and now they've released their much-anticipated debut album ROAD FROM 26 and new… Audio
New music with Jeremy Taylor
New music from SZA, reissues of the Proud compilation and Space Waltz debut, plus farewells to the great Tina Turner and Smiths bassist Andy Rourke. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 25 May 2023
On this weeks programme Jesse Mulligan speaks to a local documentary maker about his favourite kiwi music films. Maggie Tweedie reveals new music from Clementine Valentine and Stephanie Brown pays… Audio
ABBA rule out 50th anniversary Eurovision gig in native Sweden
"I don't want to and if I don't want to, they won't go," said Benny Andersson.
Remembering Tina Turner
Tributes are flowing worldwide for rock star Tina Turner, who has died aged 83 after a career spanning five decades. Rob Walker was a former tour manager for Tina Turner, and did a number of tours… Audio
Levin Music Festival
If you're one of the 15-thousand odd people driving through the North Island town of Levin on Saturday - you're in for a treat. Final preparations are underway for the eighth Levin Music Festival. Audio
Simply The Best: Tina Turner, rugby league icon
Opinion - News of Tina Turner's death was greeted with great sadness by many, as well as a wave of reminiscence in Australasia due to her successful but unlikely connection with rugby league, Jamie… Video
APO: Kia Kaha!
This concert from 2020 has an overarching theme of tribute and hope. It is dedicated to all those who lost their lives to COVID-19, the people they left behind and everyone working to eliminate the…
NZ bands head on major tours after years of disruption
The New Zealand music industry is taking flight. After years of pandemic cancellations, closed borders and venues closing, local artists are having their first big tours since the pandemic began and… Audio
Tina Turner: Tributes paid to late Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Celebrities and fans have paid tribute to Tina Turner, after the death aged 83 of the soul star behind hits like 'The Best' and 'What's Love Got to Do With It.'
The Panel pays tribute to Tina Turner
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Peter Field and Anna Dean talk to one of New Zealand's finest vocalists Jackie Clarke about the life, legacy and inspiring musicianship of Tina Turner. Audio
Musical multi-tasker Nathaniel Otley
Nathaniel Otley will be wielding both bow and baton in his next concert - conducting the Dunedin Youth Orchestra in the first half, then joining the violin section in the second half. Audio
Music Critic: Roger Shepherd
Today Roger talks to Jesse about new music from Great Lake Swimmers and Kevin Morby. Audio
Rock'n'roll queen Tina Turner dies aged 83
The music world is mourning the loss of rock n roll queen, Tina Turner who has died at the age of 83. She rose from humble beginnings and overcame an abusive marriage to become one of the most popular… Audio
The TAHI Thursday 25th May
Melodownz joins So’omalo for a great chat about Music, his community and his appearance in NZ Hip Hop Stand Up Season 3 streaming now on rnz.co.nz/hiphop. So’omalo also tells us some other yarns but… Audio
