Upbeat

Chamber Music New Zealand’s Peter Walls takes us through a music journey of what to expect in 2017, from baroque jazz fusion, to string quartet royalty. Highlights include Masaaki Suzuki and… Read more Audio

The University of Otago Department of Music is undergoing a big restructure which will see the loss of many staff jobs. Pro-vice chancellor Tony Ballantyne explains what this means for staff, students… Read more Audio

Bishop Selwyn Chapel at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland hosts its inaugural concert this weekend. James and Sally Tibbles give the first public performance in the space on Saturday, with their… Read more Audio

1.20pm Bass player DeWayne Pate and keyboardist Dave Mathews get funky with Rodger Fox. Both bring their ample experience working with big named musicians, from Santana, Pat Benatar, Huey Lewis and… Read more Video, Audio

1.00pm Violinist Helene Pohl turns soloist this weekend for a St Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra concert in Auckland, conducted by Michael Joel. Pohl premieres a Concerto written especially for her by… Read more Audio

Contemporary Swedish folk band the Goodland Trio is touring the country with their original music played on accordion, soprano sax and guitar. They will finish up their 14 gig tour at the Wellington… Read more Video, Audio

Water ballet company Wet Hot Beauties is bringing their third full length show to the 2017 Auckland Festival. Girl power is the theme of Sea Change which explores feelings, experiences and ideas… Read more Audio

Triumphs and Other Alternatives, set in an artist’s workshop, combines dance, clowning, visual arts and theatre craft. It tells the story of a vulnerable, obsessive and narcissistic character who… Read more Video, Audio

London Conchord Ensemble has landed in New Zealand for Chamber Music New Zealand’s final concert tour of 2016. Pianist Julian Milford explains why eight principals  from top London orchestras spend… Read more Audio

The Royal New Zealand Air Force Band conductor is taking flight in Wellington this week with two concerts. Simon Brew is joining forces with the Wellington Youth Orchestra to perform Tchaikovsky's… Read more Audio

The jazz festival is back in Auckland over the next 12 days, bringing both local and international acts together to perform swing, soul and every note in between with a jazz vibe. Collaboration is a… Read more Audio

Four short plays by American playwright Tennessee Williams will be on stage at the Basement in Auckland later this month. These rarely done early works share a common theme with Williams’ later famous… Read more Audio