Trevor Reekie

In 1995 Phonographic Performances of New Zealand (PPNZ) established the Recording Artists and Producers (RAP) Fund in order to distribute royalties to local artists and copyright owners. It's one of… Audio

In the final of these discussions prepared for New Zealand Music Month 2007, Trevor Reekie speaks to music critic Graham Reid, be-jandalled DIY musician Chris Knox, Play It Strange's Mike Chunn and… Audio

Trevor Reekie takes a look at New Zealand musicians working against scale and distance to export our sounds overseas. This discussion features Mu from Fat Freddy's Drop, Paul McKessar of CRS… Audio

Bruce Kirkland describes breaking multi-platinum selling UK band Depeche Mode in America and we follow his rise to General Manager of Capitol Records in LA. It's a considerable journey for an ex… Audio

Ex-pat Kiwi Bruce Kirkland is founder and president of Tsunami Entertainment in LA, a multi-faceted music and media company that represents artist management, marketing and media consultation… Audio

iTunes has finally landed in NZ! - meaning legal downloads, Apple-style, are now available - but what does this actually mean for consumers & musicians? How will it affect established music stores and… Audio

Sweetwaters organizer Daniel Keighley says there was a gang contract out on his life after the music festival Sweetwaters collapsed in 1999, leaving creditors millions of dollars out of pocket and… Video, Audio

Radio Hauraki was the original kiwi pirate radio station that 40 years ago went on to change the local airwaves forever. Not a tune that would represent the music of Hauraki today, but 40 years ago… Audio

Peter Urlich is currently the breakfast D.J. on George FM and father to two wee boys, but over the years - from his stint in the Dudes right through to running bars and clubs - he has been the… Audio

The Music Industry in the 21st Century is a far different beast from the Industry that grew out of the 60¹s, It grew rapidly, matured, plateaued and is now in the throes of transformation. How… Audio

Nick Bollinger is a man who survives by his creative endeavors - and there are many strings to his musical bow. Nick started off as a bass player in the Windy City Strugglers, touring with Rough… Audio

Michael Glading is not your 'run of the mill' bean-counting record label Manager, he's always been passionate about New Zealand music, and throughout his stewardship of Sony Records New Zealand has… Audio

In Musical Chairs today, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the story of Dragon with founding member Todd Hunter. In part two of this exclusive interview Todd details Dragon's self destruction after… Audio

The late 70s era of Australian contemporary music was dominated by a band who's humble beginnings in Taumaranui soon catalysed "Ponsonby Rock" and fermented a legend before crossing the Tasman to… Audio

Spanning two and half decades Mark Bell has played guitar on a veritable who's who of classic kiwi sounds. From the seminal Blam Blam Blam, Bell went on to form Coconut Rough. Since then, he's played… Audio

In Musical Chairs today Mathew Bannister - founder member of Dunedin's SNEAKY FEELINGS - narrates the birth and decline of one of Flying Nun Record's most formative bands. Never taking the easy road… Audio

Shayne Carter has had a colourful music career spanning 2 decades and he has produced some of the most influential music ever released on the Flying Nun label . From the school yards of West Dunedin… Audio