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Hefty new dubs From The Neighbourhood album by Auckland producer Christophe El Truento is released next week. Audio
2024 Aotearoa Music Awards: Bright, bold and ready to party in pictures
Not everyone could bag an official trophy, but that didn't stop the fun and frivolity. Check out the best pictures captured at the celebration of New Zealand music.
All the winners from the biggest night of the year for NZ music
RNZ Music's Tony Stamp updates Nights from the Viaduct Events Centre. Audio
As it happened: Aotearoa Music Awards - all the music, glam and winners
The Beths scored the night's most coveted award, while Dame Hinewehi Mohi got a standing ovation. Here's how it all happened.
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Ed McKnight (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines and Ed McKnight discuss tax cuts, Shakespeare in schools and cross live to the Aotearoa Music Awards. Audio
Interpreting the landscape of classical music
Rachel Leach - composer, music educator and animateur - is in New Zealand to present a series of children's concerts with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Video, Audio
The TAHI 30/5/24
it's Aotearoa Music Awards day! we chat to Christy Whelan from Recorded Music NZ about every new at this years awards. Tune into the RNZ livestream from 6pm tonight! Audio
Backstreet Boys star denies 'outrageous' sex assault claims
Lawyers for singer Nick Carter have described claims of sexual assault made against him in a new documentary as "outrageous".
NZ musicians prepare for Aotearoa Music Awards
Plenty of household names will be mingling with new artists at Auckland's Viaduct Events Centre on Thursday for the Aotearoa Music Awards. RNZ's own Jesse Mulligan will be co-hosting the festivities… Audio
Sanctuary: Soundscapes by Kodama 木
Sound artist and experimental musician Gabriel Byrne has created a soundscape to be listened to at three green spaces in Wellington, as part of this year's Loemis Festival. Audio
Music with Ian Chapman: Diamond Dogs turns 50
2024 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the release of Diamond Dogs; one of David Bowie's more unusual albums and a work that is widely regarded as the last of his glam rock era. Audio
Celebrating twenty years of the Wine Cellar
Hardly a month goes by in New Zealand without a venue announcing it's shutting up shop, so when a venue reaches the 20-year milestone, it's something to celebrate. Audio
Wu-Tang Clan's rare album to be played at Tasmanian museum
The US rap group's legendary seventh studio album is set to be briefly housed at Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art from next month.
Fergus Byett: composing for choirs
Fergus Byett, Choirs Aotearoa's 2024 Composer-in-Residence, talks with Bryan Crump about what he loves about writing music when there's words involved. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 28 May 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss how pre-phone kids today discover music. Audio
Rodger Fox: a tribute to the champion of New Zealand jazz
Nick Tipping, host of RNZ’s jazz show Inside Out, pays tribute to NZ jazz great Rodger Fox who has died at the age of 71. Audio
Music feature: Pixies
Emerging out of Boston in 1986, alternative band the Pixies was, and still is, a jarring mix of surf rock, punk, pop and usually a good bit of screaming. The Phoenix Foundation co-founder Samuel Flynn… Audio
What you need to know about the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards
Prepare to close out Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa (New Zealand Music Month) in style - the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards are almost here. Here's everything you can expect on the night.
The TAHI 28/5/24
On today’s episode, we’re celebrating Samoan Language week, so Talofa. Poet and fashion icon Tayi Tibble opens up about her renewed commitment to her mahi, Christchurch singer/songwriter Michelle… Audio
NZ jazz legend Rodger Fox dies
New Zealand jazz legend, Rodger Fox, has died at the age of 71. Fox founded the Rodger Fox Big Band in 1973 and toured extensively here and overseas, playing at international jazz festivals including… Audio
