Music
Fast Favourites with war correspondent Lisette Reymer
From a farm in Waikato to the frontlines of the Ukraine war, former Newshub Europe correspondent Lisette Reymer never expected to be using her hostile environments training when taking on the job. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 13 July 2025
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square was founded over a century ago in Utah, USA, and has over 300 members. In this week's programme, you can hear this impressive choir sing the spiritual Who'll be a… Audio
Cityscapes and Street Scenes
Nick Tipping checks out jazz tunes which describe evoke cities and streets, including Jonathan Crayford's 'Skyscraper Scaffold', Duke Ellington's 'Sidewalks of New York', and Myele Manzanza's 'Brixton… Audio
Congeniality
Ornette Coleman's 'Congeniality' stretches the boundaries of mainstream jazz; Goldsmith Baynes present a call to arms; and Benny Green swings. Audio
Jay Moyo: 'I sprinkle through Zimbabwean music to create a signature sound'
Auckland bass player Jabulani (Jay) Moyo holds dearest the traditional sungura music he grew up listening to with his dad.
Nashville Babylon: Saturday 12 July 2025
On this week's show there's blues from Lightnin' Hopkins and John Mayall, soul courtesy of Candi Staton, ska from the Specials plus classic country from Johnny Paycheck. Audio
In Orbit with Julien Dyne & The Circling Sun
Boundary-busting local jazz collective The Circling Sun have just released their second album Orbits and Nick Bollinger has found himself immersed in its rich rhythms and original compositions. He… Audio
Talking Candy with Riiki Reid
Charlotte Cook catches up with Pōneke-based singer-songwriter, choreographer and producer Riiki Reid (Ngāti Porou) about her new single ‘Candy’ and opening for Mallrat this September. Audio
Live on Music 101: Jed Parsons
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jed Parsons joins Charlotte Cook in the RNZ Studios to perform live. Video, Audio
In the Guest House with Georgia Lines
Georgia Lines has a kōrero with Charlotte Cook about her forthcoming EP, The Guest House, and moving to Nashville. Audio
NZ Youth Choir conquers Europe
The NZ Youth Choir took out top honours at the Grand Prix of Nations at the European Choir Games in Aarhus, Denmark. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring a 'bass-heavy love note to Xena Warrior Princess', a new song from Auckland folktronica artist freya, and American rapper Kevin Abstract. Audio
LIVE: 2024 Lexus Song Quest - Semi-Final 1
Finding the opera voices of tomorrow, here is RNZ Concert's recording of the first of two semi-finals for the Lexus Song Quest 2024. Soprano Madison Horman, mezzo Katie Trigg, tenor Manase Latu… Audio
Hamilton Flute Festival
It's all about the flute in Hamilton this weekend. RNZ Concert's Andrew Clark speaks with the festival's founder, Kathryn Orbell. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Emily C. Browning
Otautahi-based alt-pop artist, producer, Emily C. Browning joined Jesse for NZ Live. Video, Audio
Lorde announces a New Zealand leg for her world tour
She hinted there was no way that New Zealand fans wouldn't get their turn, finally they have a date to mark on the calendar.
Charles Begg and his music stores
Social historian and writer Dr Clare Gleeson talks with RNZ Concert host David Morriss about Begg's music stores, founded by her great-great-grandfather in the 1860s and an important part of New… Audio
Tyrun & Greatsouth
Music friends Tyrun and Greatsouth return to the TAHI to tell us about their latest pursuits plus State of Origin and Silver Scrolls Chat Audio
Will we ever lure big music acts to New Zealand?
Venue operators and promoters say attracting the biggest artists is difficult. Now there are calls now for the government to step in.
Scientist reveals Coldplay have become boring
If you felt like Coldplay's music became less bold over the years, it's not just A Rush of Blood to the Head - you may be right! Durham University's Nick Collins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
