Music
You’re invited: Princess Chelsea’s Midwinter Ball
Princess Chelsea gives the low-down on her fantasy-themed Midwinter Ball. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring tracks from Celtic experimental musician Brìghde Chaimbeul, indie band Speed of Light, and Christchurch bedroom pop artist Pickle Darling. Audio
BBC will no longer broadcast "high-risk" performances
United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Lisa Owen about the BCC which has said it will no longer live broadcast "high-risk" performances after the controversy over Bob Vylan's… Audio
Oasis fans converge as mega-tour kicks off in UK
The iconic Britpop band has buried its differences, after 16 years of feuding between the Gallagher brothers.
NZ Live: There's a Tuesday
On NZ Live this week we've got Otautahi Christchurch band There's A Tuesday. Their debut album 'Blush' was released in April. Video, Audio
Music reviewer Jeremy Taylor of SlowBoat Records
Jeremy discusses a bunch of all new releases from Wet Leg, Turnstile and Haim Audio
The Panel Part 3
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman. First up is a look ahead to Nights with host Emile Donovan. Then after hearing some feedback, Wallace is joined by Webb's Auction House head of… Audio
Pianist John Chen
Pianist John Chen is back in Aotearoa touring an all-French recital for Chamber Music New Zealand. He spoke with Bryan Crump about his love of this repertoire, and his life in Uganda where he's Deputy… Audio
Sam V & Kiwi's at Glastonbury
The charasmatic Sam V is in studio to catch up. We love Sam! We talk about the incredible local talent who were playing at this years Glastonbury Festival We check in with Janay who is spending a lot… Audio
'We don't need that': Kanye West denied entry to Australia
The rapper had a valid visa cancelled over antisemitic song lyrics, Australia's Immigration Minister has revealed.
Music Critic: Putting the spotlight on
Music critic Tony Stamp shares new music from Birdlings Flat and Alex G. Audio
On her new album, Lorde creates pop at its purest
Lorde's Virgin explores the nature and meaning of value in a pop culture where vulnerability, realness and being 'raw' are all part of the brand.
Shower Thoughts: What is perfect pitch?
Wellington composer Michael Williams joins Emile Donovan to explain - and to test his own perfect pitch. Audio
Singing for a living
Canterbury-raised tenor Oliver Sewell returns to Aotearoa to sing in Auckland Philharmonia's Opera in Concert performance of Verdi's La Traviata. Audio
NZ Opera appoints its first Chorusmaster Laureate
Congratulations to composer, conductor and music historian Michael Vinten on his recent appointment as Chorusmaster Laureate. Video, Audio
Ghosts in the machine: Fighting the presence of AI on Spotify
Through exploiting a distribution loop, AI-generated songs were being uploaded against Australian bassist Paul Bender's will, and it remains foggy who's behind the ghost songs. He joins Emile Donovan.
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Conductor Adam Johnson
Canadian conductor Adam Johnson is in New Zealand to conduct this year's NZSO National Youth Orchestra. Audio
Leaving his mark: a tribute to Andrew Withington
Singer and conductor Andrew Withington was a teacher and mentor to many. He died over the weekend at the age of 46. Today, a former student pays tribute. Audio
Worlds of Music 29 June, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, featuring Rabih Abou-Khalil, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Ane Brun, and Gambian multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer Sona Jobarteh. Audio
