Music
Cypress Hill make 28-year-old Simpsons joke come true
It was back in 1996 when an episode of The Simpsons featured a joke where Cypress Hill believed they had mistakenly booked the London Symphony Orchestra, whilst under the influence.
Sibling support, not rivalry
Among the ten semi-finalists in this year's prestigious Lexus Song Quest are two brothers: baritone Alfred and tenor Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono. They talk with David Morriss about their love of opera… Audio
Music Critic: Dianne Swann
Today Dianne talks to Jesse about a new album from Linda Thompson, playfully titled Proxy Music. Audio
The TAHI Psycho Gab & ELENA
On today's show, we celebrate 20 years of the Pacific Music Awards with one of this years nominees, ELENA. Jazzy Auckland band Psycho Gab chat to Evie about their upcoming EP, and we have a meeting of… Audio
Choristers energised as mass music event set to take centre stage
From near and far, some teams have set their sights on a gold medal - and some just want to have a good time.
Under the Radar celebrating 20 years
Music website, gig guide and ticketing platform Under The Radar celebrates it's 20th birthday this month It's become one of the foundations of the Aotearoa music scene, and a go to website for many… Audio
Band with deaf singer breaking new ground
MaryJane Thompson was born deaf, but that didn't stop her love for music.
Fontaines D.C frontman: 'I have a constant need to create'
In high anticipation of the new Fontaines D.C album out in August, Charlotte Ryan revisits her 2023 interview with the band's frontman Grian Chatten...and wonders if he is in love? Audio
Balclutha sets its sights on Six60 gig
It's one of five locations who are battling it out for the band's 'encore concert' for their Grassroots Tour, before they head to Europe. Mayor, Bryan Cadogan talks to Emile Donovan about why he wants… Audio
Shepherds Reign lead nominations for 2024 Pacific Music Awards
Polynesian heavy metal group Shepherds Reign are leading nominations for this year's Pacific Music Awards.
Grand plans with a grand piano
Young pianist Ben Kennedy is this year's recipient of the Upper Hutt Grand Piano Trust Scholarship. He talks with David Morriss about his upcoming concert, and a trip to Switzerland next month where… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 July 2024
On today's episode, RNZ correspondent Eloise Gibson details the government's new climate change strategy. A leading science group warns it will take decades to undo the damage of sweeping jobs cuts to… Audio
Princess Chelsea's midwinter ball
Princess Chelsea and The Dream Warriors have a rather unique show coming up - a Twin Peaks-themed midwinter ball. As well as live music, audiences can expect smoke, lasers, karaoke, and prizes for… Audio
Are you ready for a Lord of the Rings musical?
The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale will open at the Civic Theatre in Auckland in November.
Choir games kick off in Auckland
The Olympics may be just weeks away, but the Olympics of singing is getting underway today in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland. More than 11,000 singers from around the world have descended on the city for… Audio
Music with Charlotte Ryan
Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan joins me to celebrate the Jesus and Mary Chain ahead of their NZ show this month. Audio
Wellington band has deaf player
A Wellington band is breaking new ground in the deaf community. The singer and keyboard player of the two-piece band Deaf Edge is, in fact, deaf. Caitlin Lester reports. Audio
'Olympic games of singing' comes to NZ
It is the first time the games have been held in Oceania and only the second time it has been in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Chris Clarke (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Alexia Russell and Chris Clarke discuss families rationing power usage due to high costs and the impact large exam halls have on student ability. Audio
Lilburn Research Fellowship for 2025 announced
Congratulations to music scholar Professor Samantha Owens, who's just been awarded the Lilburn Research Fellowship for 2025. She talks with RNZ Concert's David Morriss about her research topic for the… Audio