Music
NZ’s small music venues are struggling - but there are ways to help them thrive
Grassroots venues are essential to the development of new music talent and overseas governments are giving them a hand.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music. Audio
Composing in a changing climate
This year’s SOUNZ Tarling Trust Orchestral Commission winner Joshua Pearson dedicates his prize to highlighting the vulnerability of Pasifika nations to climate change. Video, Audio
Music 101: Tony Stamp shares new music
Music 101's Tony Stamp talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on the show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - he'll pick us a track to play. Audio
NZ Live: Crystal Chen LIVE in Studio
It's our favourite time of the week, NZ Live, and today we're excited to introduce Crystal Chen. Crystal is a Chinese-New Zealand singer, songwriter, and visual artist. Her music stems from a deep… Audio
The Big Sing Finale 2025
The top twenty-four secondary school choirs, selected from over 200 across the motu, perform at The Big Sing Finale. You can listen, and see videos, here: Video, Audio
Music with Jeremy Taylor
Jeremy Taylor of Slowboat records plays tracks from Suede's new album, a debut album from Dunedin indie band Pearly, and a greatest hits collection from Billy Joel is issued on vinyl. Audio
From Scratch: Songs For Unsung Heroes
Performed by Adrian Croucher, Shane Currey, Phil Dadson, Darryn Harkness, Chris O'Connor (percussions) at the From Scratch's concert as part of CMNZ tour on 11 September 2025 at the Kāhui St David's.
…From Scratch: Black Moon
Performed by Adrian Croucher, Shane Currey, Phil Dadson, Darryn Harkness, Chris O'Connor (percussions) at the From Scratch's concert as part of CMNZ tour on 11 September 2025 at the Kāhui St David's.
…From Scratch: Metroplex
Performed by Adrian Croucher, Shane Currey, Phil Dadson, Darryn Harkness, Chris O'Connor (percussions) at the From Scratch's concert as part of CMNZ tour on 11 September 2025 at the Kāhui St David's.
…You can't beat a cornetto
Danny Lucin is a go-to man when it comes to playing the cornetto in Australia and New Zealand. He and conductor Michael Stewart talk with RNZ Concert ahead of a performance of the early 17th century… Video, Audio
Group Chat: When celebrity interviews go wrong
Kate Rodger and Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson talk about musicians leaving Spotify and a celebrity interview with Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri. Audio
Major sponsorship question as WOMAD 2026 cancelled
The decision on whether the two main WOMAD partners stay on or not is yet to be made. Audio
Eugene Bareman & Flynn Adamson
We welcome back friend of the show Eugene Bareman and chat about the latest in his world. We also chat to Flynn Adamson who alongside his own music is also hosting events to showcase other young local… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 September 2025
In today's episode, a retail leader says the collapse of two companies in recent weeks is just the start, and there's more trouble to come for the sector; Retail businesses are feeling the pressure as… Audio
Finalists for Silver Scrolls announced
The finalists have been revealed for the big night of New Zealand's music calendar. APRA Aotearoa head Anthony Healey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
WOMAD Aotearoa cancelled for 2026
Rising costs and changes to the event industry are being blamed for the cancellation of WOMAD Aotearoa 2026. WOMAD Aotearoa Event Director and Taranaki Arts Festival Chief Executive Suzanne Porter… Audio
Marlon Williams scores two top Silver Scrolls finalist spots
APRA has named the five finalist songs for the Silver Scroll Award as well as the top three waiata in line for the Maioha Award.
Festival fans angry as tech fails leave them ticketless
Music fans scrambling for tickets to Christchurch's Electric Avenue festival have vented their anger and frustration at missing out.
What's behind the cancellation of next year's WOMAD?
Music writer Chris Schulz joins Emile Donovan to discuss the hiatus of another iconic and long-running New Zealand festival. Audio
