Music
Split Enz will reform to headline Electric Avenue festival
The iconic New Zealand band will perform together for the first time in almost 20 years.
Iconic record shop moves online after 90 years
"Marbeck has been an Auckland icon, and it's another one we're losing. Audio
Mahler's big bang
Mahler's Sixth Symphony asks for a percussion instrument so unusual, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra made its own. RNZ Concert followed the construction and testing of Mahler's hammer and block. Video, Audio
Music feature: Celebrating Kate Bush
Reviewing Kate Bush's fifth studio album, a critic for Sounds Magazine wrote "If I were allowed to swear, I'd say that 'Hounds of Love' is f%$+ing brilliant." That was September 1985, 40 years on… Audio
Marbecks Records to close Queen Street store
Another iconic retailer is calling it a day at its Queen Street store in Auckland, falling victim to changing times in the once vibrant CBD. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
First list of artists annnounced for Homegrown's return to Waikato
The first drop of 40 local names has been announced for the 2026 festival returning to Hamilton's Claudelands Oval.
NZSO Immerse Festival 2023 – Beethoven 5
André de Ridder conducts the NZSO in two of Beethoven’s most dramatic works written around the same time, both in C minor - his trailblazing Fifth Symphony and the Coriolan Overture. In between you… Audio
Fellowship of the strings
Antipodes Quartet is the first ensemble to take part in the Fellowship Programme, which is facilitated and mentored by New Zealand String Quartet, Chamber Music New Zealand and Adam Chamber Music… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 1 September 2025
In today's episode, the cost of living holds its place as the top issue for New Zealanders in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor; The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue… Audio
Auckland schools dominate Big Sing competition
Annual secondary school choral competition The Big Sing wrapped up in Dunedin over the weekend, with Auckland schools taking out all six Gold awards. Westlake Boys choir director David Squire spoke to… Audio
Worlds of Music 31 August, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
Four mates from Dunedin releasing bangers on their own terms
The members of London-based "Kiwi band for the world", Mild Orange, share a passion for travel and connection.
Auckland choirs dominate secondary schools Big Sing competition
Six Auckland choirs won gold awards at the finale in Dunedin. Video, Audio
The Beths' singer Liz Stokes on life with depression and Graves' disease
Singer Liz Stokes shares hard-won lessons about the circular nature of recovery on The Beths' new album Straight Line Was A Lie.
Young NZ organ player scores world-class opportunity
The 18-year-old had no idea of his family's link to the organ before he secured the scholarship at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world.
Hymns on Sunday, 31 August 2025
In this week’s programme, you can hear a spine-tingling rendition of Joseph Parry’s Aberystwyth played by Christchurch band Woolston Brass. Audio
Watch live: The Big Sing Gala Concert 2025
The Big Sing Finale 2025 showcases the top 24 secondary school choirs selected from over 200 choirs who competed at the nine regional festivals earlier in the year.
Ravel, Maurice: String Quartet, 2nd movement
Performed by the Takács Quartet at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert on 30 August 2025 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Performers were: Edward Dusinberre (violin), Harumi Rhodes (violin), Richard… Audio
Beethoven, Ludwig van: String Quartet In C Op 59 No 3
Performed by the Takács Quartet at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert on 30 August 2025 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Performers were: Edward Dusinberre (violin), Harumi Rhodes (violin), Richard… Audio
Ngwenyama, Nokuthula: Flow
Performed by the Takács Quartet at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert on 30 August 2025 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Performers were: Edward Dusinberre (violin), Harumi Rhodes (violin), Richard… Audio
