Stories by Nick Bollinger
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Nick Bollinger counts down his ten favourite singles
When RNZ Music's Nick Bollinger was three, he was given a wind-up gramophone and a pile of old 78s. That's where his passion for music began, and hasn’t really stopped since. He shares his musical…
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REVIEW: marathon second day at WOMAD 2020
The second day of Womad is always a marathon: twelve hours of music. This year it was a mixture of the good, the bad and the astonishing.
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REVIEW: WOMAD kicks off in Taranaki
Despite many festivals being cancelled due to coronavirus, the WOMAD world music festival kicked off in Taranaki last night. Nick Bollinger was there. Video
Preview: WOMAD 2020 - Five unmissable acts
Nick Bollinger picks five must-see acts at this year’s WOMAD festival. Video
REVIEW: Herbie Hancock live at the Wellington Jazz Festival
Herbie Hancock opened the Wellington Jazz Festival last night with a demonstration of just about all the things jazz can be: traditional, experimental, cerebral, emotional, physical, intellectual -…
John Prine: 'Rock ’n’ roll is just an attitude'
Bob Dylan compared him to Proust. Kris Kristofferson suggested he was so good “we’re gonna have to break his fingers”. John Prine paid a rare visit to New Zealand in February 2019. Nick Bollinger… Video
APRA Silver Scroll songwriting award: a beginner's guide
The APRA Silver Scroll songwriting awards have been running since 1965 and have recognised everyone from Ray Columbus to Lorde. Nick Bollinger gives us a rundown of what the awards are all about. Video
Jenny Morris welcomed into the NZ Music Hall of Fame by PM Jacinda Ardern
Kiwi music legend Jenny Morris has been welcomed into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the 2018 APRA Silver Scroll Awards. Video, Audio
'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin, dies aged 76
Beloved soul singer Aretha Franklin has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 76. Video
Ten of Tom Petty's best
Tom Petty’s great gift was for writing songs that sounded like they had always been there. Here are just ten of the great ones. What a shame there won’t be any more. Video
REVIEW: Neil Finn's new album Out of Silence
Last Friday he live streamed the entire recording session for the album from his Roundhead Studios in Auckland. A week later the album is out. Nick Bollinger gives his verdict.
WOMAD Day 1: Archie Roach, Marlon Williams, The Specials
Nick Bollinger reports from the first day of WOMAD 2017. Gallery
INTERVIEW: Tony Joe White
Nick Bollinger discusses songwriting and swamp stories with veteran Louisiana rocker Tony Joe White. Audio
James Taylor recognises the ties between us
James Taylor opened his current tour last night at Auckland’s Vector Arena. Nick Bollinger was there to
witness his humility and craftsmanship.
