Music
NZ Live: Troy Kingi
Troy Kingi joins us for NZ Live to celebrate his new album, Night Lords. Audio
The music festival shutting down K' Road this weekend
This Saturday, the Others Way Festival is turning Karangahape Road into a stage.
Music reviewer Grant Smithies
Cult 90s Californian band Pavement, plus Latin soul from King Nando and a classic from London soul singer, Omar. Audio
The best fictional bands in film history
Steve Ryan is the Course Director, MA in Songwriting, University of Limerick joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Dragspil
Scottish accordionist James Crabb brings the concerto New Zealand composer Lyell Cresswell wrote for him to the country for its first performance here. Also the Auckland Philharmonia plays works by… Audio
NZSO w. Joyce DiDonato - Summer Nights
WATCH video of opera superstar, multi-award-winning American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato's New Zealand debut with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra - Wellington Masterclass and concert performance…
David Burchell and another Messiah
Conductor David Burchell talks about City Choir Dunedin's upcoming performance of Handel's oratorio this weekend. It's one of the first of many that take place at this time of year, sung by choirs all… Audio
Businesses outraged at local community board vote against Eden Park events
A local community board has voted against having more concerts at Eden park, a move some Auckland businesses are describing as a handbrake on prosperity. The government wants to boost the number of… Audio
Soul Funk Gospel singer Romi Wrights is in studio
Romi Wrights might have grown up on the sound of American hip hop and r and b, but the Wellington raised singer songwriter is becoming renowned for her own style of soul, funk and gospel. She's just… Audio
Opera superstar Joyce DiDonato to perform in New Zealand
The Grammy award-winning opera singer talks with RNZ Concert's Clarissa Dunn ahead of concerts in New Zealand with the NZSO. Video, Audio
Bookmarks with Clare Bowden from Mandatory Menswear
Today for Bookmarks, we're stepping into the world of fashion with Clare Bowden, owner, founder, and designer of Mandatory menswear. It's been almost three decades since she launched the brand, and in… Audio
Music Critic: New music from Mavis Staples
Dianne Swan is here with me to talk about her music picks this week. You might remember a few months ago Dianne talked to us about Mavis Staples and her incredible career in music. Well now Mavis has… Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Mozart & Mischief
Auckland Philharmonia presents Mozart and Mischief. Led by Principal Guest Conductor Shiyeon Sung, the programme features British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor. The evening explores a spectrum of musical… Audio
NZTrio: Fantastique
NZTrio presents Fantastique, a chamber music programme featuring violinist Amalia Hall and pianist Somi Kim. For this performance, the ensemble is joined by guest cellist Callum Hall. The concert… Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Water Music
Auckland Philharmonia presents Baroque & Beyond – Water Music, a concert programme directed by concertmaster Andrew Beer. Audio
One Love music festival cancelled, organisers cite economic climate
The country's biggest reggae music festival is the latest gig to be cancelled, with organisers blaming tough economic conditions.
Music with Ian Chapman: Guess the artist
For some artists, changes to image and musical style are a central part of their modus operandi. Audio
Peter Jackson's firm plays part in new extended Beatles Anthology
It's the same technology Jackson used to make The Beatles: Get Back documentary, which premiered in 2021.
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff's connection with Te Tiriti and Aotearoa
A Kiwi friend of the late singer says he was a "gentle and considered man" who had a lot of questions about New Zealand.
Rita Paczian: look Bach, moving forward
Rita Paczian talks to RNZ Concert ahead of her final performance with Bach Musica as its director. Video, Audio
