Live Music

Highlights from Tim Finn's WOMAD performance, where he goes back in time to the first Split Enz album; and Zimbabwe's finest musical export Mokoomba, who deliver an electrifying set that confirm their… Audio

New Zealand's Georgia and Caleb Nott have positioned themselves as one of the fastest rising new acts to emerge during the second half of 2013. Audio

Hamilton born singer-songwriter Kimbra releases her long-awaited second album around the world this Friday. Kimbra is joined in studio by two of her band mates to perform unique versions of songs from… Audio

The Boomerang Project is a musical exploration of the similarities between Gaelic, Aboriginal and Maori cultures. This, the debut performance of the Boomerang Project features a wonderful… Audio

With a voice drenched in reverb supported by tiny fingers pumping an antique electric piano, Jordan Léser  is a Sydney-based singer songwriter who draws on her enthusiasm for Massive Attack and… Audio

Wellington folk trio Pales join us for some songs and a lesson in three part harmony. Audio

Hollie Smith and her three-piece band keep the impending rain away with a compelling set that showcases Hollie's indisputable vocal talent. Plus a set from respected French roots and reggae band Dub… Audio

A rare duet recorded live the day before Marlon and Melody began their national tour this July. Audio

Peter Jefferies (This Kind of Punishment, Nocturnal Projections) joins us for a rare solo performance, ahead of his Kings Arms show this Saturday. Audio

Australian singer-songwriter Melody Pool is in New Zealand touring with country singer Marlon Williams - the pair play a set of songs for Nick Atkinson in Radio NZ's Auckland studio. Audio

Live performances from Aotearoa’s Moana and Zimbabwe's The Tribe - an up-and-coming African roots band. Audio

Matariki is upon us, and with it, festivals, concerts, and exhibitions all around the country. In mid-June a concert at Wellington's Museum of City and Sea, presented by Chamber Music NZ, which… Audio

The artist formerly known as Simon Comber - now performing under the alias Herriot Row - tells Emma Smith about the name change and plays a couple of tunes from his forthcoming Herriot Row release… Audio

Auckland baroque quintet, Affetto play for us on New Zealand Live. Audio

Well-travelled jazz pianist continues his electronic journey, immortalising his monthly residency in L.A. with his latest album Church. He joins Nick Atkinson for a thumping live session. Audio

Music by Sam Logan, Celeste Oram, Reuben Jelleyman, Salina Fisher Presented by Hannah Darroch (RNZ). Audio

Now in their 32nd year of peddling sweet and sour country-inflected jangle pop, The Bats' Robert Scott, Malcolm Grant, Kaye Woodward and Paul Kean have recently been digging through their back… Audio