Music

Ark in the Park hosted an evening of music and song, including a scintillating cabaret tribute to Marlene Dietrich by Jennifer Ward-Lealand, to raise funds to bring the Kokako, back to the Waitakere Ranges…

Theo Sangster reviews music to warm you up this winter, from St Vincent, Lana Del Ray, Shearwater, and Sleigh Bells…

Set in a surreal environment, the dances by NZ School of Dance, ‘On the Other Hand,’ have dramatic visual impact and clever use of space including recognisable household objects with surprising twists…

First Aid Kit, aka Swedish twins, Johanna and Klara Söderberg, are making music well beyond their years of maturity. We do live in a new world, and what started in 2008 as a YouTube sensation…

One of the reason Jersey Boys has been so successful was the lack of general knowledge around the group, and their lives, so it is a fresh tale for all, as well as having the authenticity of a real story with all the twists and turns that life brings…

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s Soloists’ Series kicked off in Auckland on Friday night with a delightful and diverse programme that highlighted the talents of soloist, American mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke…

Before I took this journey, I’ll admit I had no idea what to expect from the festival. All I knew was that those who have been can’t stop raving. Now, having now experienced this crazy, magical festival, WOMAD-ness has won me over…

A vile and windy night did little to keep the intent away from the Fly My Pretties: Flox Exhibition this evening; a combined effort from artist Flox (AKA Hailey King) and New Zealand band Fly My Pretties…

Having just covered Big Day Out the previous Friday, it was interesting to note the cultural shift, particularly in regards to the number of punters at the event. What’s old is gone and what’s new is Laneway apparently…

I’ll be at Parachute blogging during the weekend and taking photos, so look out for me. I’ll be the one with the pink nails on one hand and big black Doc Martens on, says Madeleine Brighouse…