Music
How a Gisborne DJ ended up peforming at Glasto
The call to play Glastonbury came very last minute - and it only panned out because of a pre-planned trip to the UK and Europe in July.
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade Op 35
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Alan Buribayev at their Premier Series concert, 'Scheherazade', Auckland Town Hall, 4 July 2024. Audio
Gareth FARR: The Horizon from Owhiro Bay
Performed as an encore by Sylvia Jiang at the Auckland Philharmonia's Premier Series concert, 'Scheherazade', Auckland Town Hall, 4 July 2024. Audio
PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No 2 in G minor Op 16
Performed by Sylvia Jiang with the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Alan Buribayev at their Premier Series concert, 'Scheherazade', Auckland Town Hall, 4 July 2024. Audio
Melody EÖTVÖS: The Saqqara Bird
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Alan Buribayev at their Premier Series concert, 'Scheherazade', Auckland Town Hall, 4 July 2024. Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: The Eternal City
Giordano Bellincampi takes us to the country of his birth with a concert featuring all three of Ottorino Respighi's Rome triptyches. Audio
Nigel Williams: 'Flax Fingers Weave the Moonlight'
Composer and Tauranga choral conductor Nigel Williams talks to Bryan Crump about setting some of New Zealand's finest poets to music for Matariki. Audio
Music Critic: Rachel Ashby
Today Rachel talks to Jesse about tracks from Louisa Nicklin and Manu Taupunga. Audio
The TAHI True Bliss's Jo Cotton
On today’s show, Joe Cotton joins Evie to celebrate 25 years since True Bliss’ #1 album Dream. Evie explains all the anime references in Megan Thee Stallion's new music, and is Bronny James a… Audio
Imposter | Episode 1: Mohi
Mohi Allen weaves smokey jazz, pop, English, and te reo Māori together to create a unique and smooth sound. We follow Mohi in his journey as a kaiwaiata new to the spotlight. Video
Imposter | Episode 2: Mā
Mā (Maarire Brunning) shares her journey of equal parts grief, love, and healing. Sincere and intimate, Mā reminds us how we can transform life's challenges into medicine for ourselves and others. Video
Imposter | Episode 3: Deadforest
South Auckland native Deadforest (Lincoln Green) has built his name through Aotearoa and overseas. We get insight into his authenticity and how his roots and culture influence his soundscape. Video
Imposter | Episode 4: Rei
Rei (Callum Rei McDougall) redefines how it feels to be a bilingual artist in Aotearoa. Of both Māori and Pakeha descent, Rei challenges the status quo and courageously creates in unexplored spaces. Video
Imposter | Episode 5: Reuben
From Whangamatā, Reuben Fleetwood shares how his mental health journey, paired with community support, led him to songwriting and performing. He offers insight into how he moved through self-doubt. Video
The top 20 contenders for this year's Silver Scroll Award
Stan Walker, Aaradha and Anna Coddington are amongst those up for the main APRA Silver Scroll Award Kaitito Kaiaka.
Florence and the Machine: "I feel like I can never quite get it right"
Florence Welch talks to Charlotte Ryan in 2023 about her struggle with perfectionism and the liberation of live music. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 3 July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss the pressure on modern-day artists to be nice. Audio
Youth music charities unite for a special concert
Three of our most prominent youth music charities - Play it strange, Big Fan and Crescendo - have teamed up this week to put on a free showcase event Tomorrow night Big Fan in Morningside will host… Audio
Music with Kirsten Zemke: Important contributions to rock
Kirsten traces the important contributions made by Native Americans to rock music, particularly the guitar sounds. Audio
Juilliard alumnus Sylvia Jiang on the concept of 'home'
Kiwi pianist Sylvia Jiang talks with Bryan Crump ahead of her concert with the Auckland Philharmonia, and her first Chamber Music New Zealand tour. Audio
