Upbeat

Little Andromeda is a Christchurch venue that plays host to all sorts of events from live music to fringe theatre. Since it was set up it’s had to change location twice, each time starting from… Read more Audio

Composer, arranger and music educator Laughton Pattrick brought out the best in people, encouraging them to believe in themselves. Read more Audio

Arts Festival Director Pitsch Leiser has thrown down a wero (a challenge), to the people of Hawke’s Bay to support the October event which is going ahead despite the present pandemic restrictions.  Read more Audio

Dr Hannah Darroch is the new Principal flute for Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Read more Audio

Before she passes the baton to a new owner, Marsden Books' Anna Hunt talks about the perils of being an independent bookshop owner, the nearly 40-year history of the 'little bookshop that could' and… Read more Audio

Prize-winning pianist ​Tony Yan Tong Chen​ is continuing his Eastman School of Music studies long-distance while he's home in New Zealand. Read more Audio

Calling young musicians from Otago and Southland - there's a new concerto competition just launched! Read more Audio

Music and arts patron Jack C. Richards talks about why it's so important for those who love the arts to support arts practitioners, many of whom are in a precarious financial position now.  Read more Audio

Christchurch composer Philip Norman conducts the Jubilate Singers this weekend in performances of his operetta The Pleasure Garden. Read more Audio

Described as "the superlative vocal sextet" by The Times (London), The King's Singers boasts a kiwi amongst its members - baritone Chris Bruerton. Read more Video, Audio

Robin Toan's Tū-mata-uenga “God of War, Spirit of Man”, described by conductor Gemma New as a work of fierce passion and bold energy, opens her debut concert with the NZSO. Read more Audio