Music
Benjamin Northey: looking back, looking forward
The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's Chief Conductor is celebrating 10 years with the orchestra. He talks with RNZ Concert's David Morriss about some of the highlights and challenges of the past… Video, Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Tami Neilson's tribute to Willie Nelson
Tami Neilson talks to Jesse about her Willie Nelson cover album. Audio
Review: Jimmy Barnes' delivers emotional show with family
Playing rare songs, sharing hearfelt yarns, shedding a tear and surrounded by family, the set at the Civic was special.
NZ singer Benee is soaking it up in LA
"I'm a sponge and I'm just like, absorbing all these weird juices. So, it's pretty awesome." Video, Audio
Conductor Stéphane Denève
Three to Seven host Bryan Crump chats with conductor Stéphane Denève ahead of the first of two concerts with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio
Music Critic: Sarah Thomson
Our music critic for this week, Sarah, talks about some of her favourite tracks of the moment. She discusses music by Aaradhna and SKILAA. Audio
The TAHI VÏKAE & Pat Tafa
On the show today we have a tonne of guest including Ukrainian-born kiwi artist VI¨KÆ who chats about her upcoming first bilingual single, Samoan-New Zealand artist and PMA nominee Pat Tafa has a… Audio
Timothee Chalamet sings Bob Dylan in film trailer
In the trailer, Chalamet is seen with Dylan's distinctive tousled hair, performing his 1963 classic 'A Hard Rain's a‐Gonna Fall'. Video
Rickie Lee Jones on ADHD: 'I have a terrible time concentrating and staying with anything'
Veteran US singer-songerwriter Rickie Lee Jones spoke to Charlotte Ryan in 2023 about how her neurodiversity feeds her imagination and her music. Audio
British blues legend John Mayall dies aged 90
British blues musician John Mayall - whose influential band the Bluesbreakers was a springboard for stars including Eric Clapton - has died aged 90.
Mere Boynton: Bringing Te Ao Māori centre stage
Mere Boynton is one of the artists featured in a new series from SOUNZ: Inspiring Journeys Through Music. The series looks at what it takes to be a Māori musician in 2024. Video, Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 July 2024
On today's episode, Hawke's Bay locals affected by Cyclone Gabrielle are backing the findings of a review into the Regional Council's flood protection measures, hundreds are gathering in Wellington… Audio
Bryan Cagodan on nabbing NZ's biggest band
Balclutha has declared itself as the biggest fans of Six60. Audio
Winner of Taylor Swift raffle off to London
Clyde Quay School raised more than an astonishing $100,000 to fix their hall by raffling off two Taylor Swift tickets, including airfares to London, seven night's accommodation and spending money. The… Audio
Music with Ian Chapman: Best Bowie covers
Music correspondent Ian Chapman looks at some of the best covers of David Bowie songs and how they came to be. Ian Chapman is Honorary Senior Research Fellow in Music at the University of Otago. Audio
Critics say ComCom's decision to block DJ software sale could chill investment
Critics say a decision by the competition watchdog to block the sale of a local DJ software company will have a chilling effect on tech sector investment. Audio
Broadcaster Grant Walker shares his favourite tunes
Alone in his car, the veteran broadcaster will sing along to his heart's content to a wide range of rock, opera and jazz. Video, Audio
