Music
Listening in from under the mountain
Ambury shares his request with RNZ Concert Three to Seven host Bryan Crump, and the reason behind it. Audio
NZ Live: Carnivorous Plant Society
For NZ Live today we have Carnivorous Plant Society - a band that defies categorisation The group, led by musician and animator Finn Scholes, coaxes life from a dizzying array of instruments -… Audio
Swift mania in full force in Australia
Swift-mania has hit down under with the arrival of pop icon Taylor Swift in Australia. We speak to one of the many super fans who've made the trek across the Tasman to be part of the Eras Tour… Audio
Eden Park on the truth behind Taylor Swift's NZ snub
The Australian leg of the Eras Tour is kicking off, but questions remain as to why she isn't coming here.
'Capital of Country Music': New documentary celebrates Gore
Award-winning country singer-songwriter Jenny Mitchell has produced a film covering five decades of Gore's country music scene, including interviews with iconic musicians such as Lynda and Donna Topp.
…I Was There When: The first Big Day Out opened
Murray Cammick, then editor of music mag Rip It Up, was there when the very first Big Day Out exploded into Mt Smart Stadium in 1994. Audio
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No 6
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert 'Passion & Mystery', Auckland Town Hall, 15 February 2024. Audio
BACH: Sarabande from Cello Suite No 1
Performed as an encore by Julian Steckel at the Auckland Philharmonia's Premier Series concert 'Passion & Mystery', Auckland Town Hall, 15 February 2024. Audio
SHOSTAKOVICH: Cello Concerto No 2
Performed by Julian Steckel and the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert 'Passion & Mystery', Auckland Town Hall, 15 February 2024. Audio
Gemma PEACOCKE: White Horses
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert, 'Passion & Mystery', Auckland Town Hall, 15 February 2024. Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Passion & Mystery
The dramatic is definitely the order of the evening here at the Auckland Town Hall … it’s an exciting and turbulent programme of Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and one of Aotearoa’s most innovative… Audio
Joining the dots with the bass clarinet
Anna Koch speaks to Bryan Crump about touring the world with her family and bass clarinet, and making music with indigenous artists along the way, including Aotearoa's Ariana Tikao. Video, Audio
Music Critic: Marty Jones
Today Marty talks to Jesse about music from John Martyn and a Bruce Hornsby & The Range track. Audio
TAHI 15/02/2024
On today’s episode, comedian Bubbah dishes about the second season of ‘I Got You’, Bigfans' Noema Te Hau III has all the details on new artist programme Ignite, and we reminisce about our first jobs.
…This week's Moment of Calm, out in the country
Bryan Crump goes for an early stroll down a country lane to a one-lane bridge to record this week's Moment of Calm. Audio
The robust cellist
Cellist Julian Steckel talks to Bryan Crump ahead of his concert with the Auckland Philharmonia, playing Shostakovich's Second Cello Concerto. Video, Audio
Bookmarks with Duncan Sarkies
Novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, Duncan Sarkies is best known for his wild plot lines, eccentric and somewhat disturbing characters, and macabre sense of humour. He's our bookmarks guest this… Audio
Pearl Jam play Auckland show in 2024 world tour
Evergreen Seattle grungers Pearl Jam are to play an Auckland show in November as part of a world tour supporting their new Dark Matter album.
Plan for a national music centre steps forward
Plans for a new music complex in the capital have taken a step forward.
Victoria University of Wellington, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Wellington City Council have been working on plans to… Audio
The Feelers frontman admits refusing police request after drink-driving
Kiwi rocker James Reid has admitted he refused to give police a blood sample after being stopped for drink-driving.