Arts

Ruawai-raised actor Roy Billing has been gracing New Zealand screens since the 1970s.  Having returned to our shores after being based in Sydney for many years, Billing will soon be treading the… Audio

A teenager who tested positive for Covid-19 after attending the Soundsplash festival says with all the physical contact revellers had at the 3-day festival, it seems inevitable that the virus spread… Audio

It's either him or me, but you can't have both.

That's the ultimatum from Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, to the streaming giant Spotify.

He's threatened to pull his music from the platform… Audio

Many musicians, actors and others in the live events industry are facing months without any income because of the move to the red traffic light setting.

They are on their own because the wage subsidy… Audio

Those in the live music business are warning latest Covid-19 restrictions will seriously damage the industry.

Freelance music tour manager Sarin Moddle says stakes are high at this time of the year… Audio

An exploration of lifestyles around New Zealand's coastlines and waterways through Derek Morrison's book, Living the Dream. Derek was NZ Geographic's 2018 Photographer of the Year. His book has… Audio

A major live events company has cancelled all of its shows for the rest of the year as a result of the country going to the red traffic light setting. Greenstone Entertainment made the difficult… Audio

If we say cabaret what does that mean to you? A musical about the growing power of the Nazi Party in the Weimar Republic? It's also a thriving art form with a strong presence in Aotearoa. Emma Vickers… Audio

Now quick pop quiz. Who said this - Logan Roy from Succession or King Lear? "Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks! rage! blow!" Well yes, it's King Lear. But they were both played by the same actor… Audio

It's been a pretty tough time for the performing arts industry over the last two years, but the show must, Covid-19 settings allowing, go on. Actor, singer, performer and director Vanessa Stacey is… Audio

Nights with Bryan Crump Returns on Monday 24th Jan. Audio

Today's Bookmarks guest is Monique Croon, the first female Mayor of the Chatham Islands. She joins Jesse to share a few of her favourite things. Audio

Co-founder of Muppet Wiki, Scott Hanson joins Jesse to talk about the long-standing feud between Elmo and Rocco on Sesame Street and which Muppet he thinks should go viral next. Audio

Today's Bookmarks guest is Tauranga City Council Comission Chairwoman Anne Tolley. She joins Jesse to share a few of her favourite things. Audio

Teresa Ramakers is a leadlight artist living in the Manawatu. During today's show Teresa text us on 2101 to tell us about her day, so we rang her back to find out more. Audio

Dame Jane Campion's western The Power of the Dog scooped two of the top awards at the Golden Globes yesterday.

The New Zealander won the coveted Best Director gong, and also took out the the Best… Audio