Music
The secret to winning Eurovision
Ever wondered what it takes to win the Eurovision song contest? The BBC's Sam Spencer spoke to music aficionados, vocal coaches and songwriters to get their expert advice. Audio
Bringing Edinburgh to Auckland
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo creative director Alan Lane talks about bringing the show to Aotearoa in February. Audio
NZ Live: 20th Anniversary of NZ Live: Julia Deans
It's time to once again celebrate 20 years of NZ Live. For these special performances we've invited fans to come along. Amongst the many names that kept rolling in one we couldn't ignore was Julia… Video, Audio
Lorde appears on cover of Rolling Stone magazine
Our very own Lorde has appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone, in a piece about her first new album in four years, Virgin. Writer of the cover story Brittany Spanos spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
New music with Grant Smithies
Anglo-French pop auteurs Stereolab release their first album of new material in 15 years next week. Audio
Lorde talks about eating disorder in Rolling Stone interview
"I'm a woman except for the days when I'm a man.' I know that's not a very satisfying answer," the 28-year-old singer says.
Rock icons ZZ Top, George Thorogood ignite Christchurch crowd
The bands that have rocked for more than half a century nailed the first leg of their tour.
Lorde features on cover of Rolling Stone
Lorde has appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone. The Frontpage headline reads Lorde Reborn. New Zealand music journalist living in New York Sarah Gooding spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
School's speakers stolen for siren battles
Cars decked out in sirens have been blasting music around Auckland. Audio
Eurovision semi starts with milkshake and space odyssey
Sixteen countries have ramped up the drama and kitsch in a bid for the last 10 places in the final.
Singer Chris Brown arrested in UK - reports
Police arrested the Grammy winner for allegedly attacking a music producer with a bottle at a nightclub in 2023.
Kiwi super fan on this year's Eurovision in Switzerland
Kiwi Super Fan Eden Jahnke is in Basel for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. Audio
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No 5 In E Minor Op 64
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Shiyeon Sung at their Premier Series - Tchaikovsky 5 concert on 15 May 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Emre… Audio
SCRIABIN: Piano Sonata No 5 In F# Op 53
Performed by Alexander Gavrylyuk as an encore at the Auckland Philharmonia's Premier Series - Tchaikovsky 5 concert on 15 May 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Emre… Audio
PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No 3 In C Op 26
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Alexander Gavrylyuk, conducted by Shiyeon Sung, at their Premier Series - Tchaikovsky 5 concert on 15 May 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ… Audio
K YOUNG: Douce Tristesse
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Shiyeon Sung at their Premier Series - Tchaikovsky 5 concert on 15 May 2025 at the Auckland Town hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Emre… Audio
Dunedin Concerto Competition 2025 finalists
RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump talks with the three finalists in this year's Dunedin Concerto Competition. Audio
Coming up
Cellist Portia Bell
RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump talks with Portia Bell, one of the three finalists in this year's Dunedin Concerto Competition. Audio
Cultural life inside the Loop
Tongan Kiwi Jack Bourke trained as a tenor. These days, his work is focused on maximising the benefit Auckland's art scene gets from the city's underground rail link. Video, Audio
Aaron Tau & Kylee De Thier
We get ready for Pink Shirt day this Friday with a chat with ambassador Kylee De Their Janay chops it up with Aaron Tau about his journey in MMA Happy Thursday! Audio
