Mel Parsons
Mel Parsons and Greg Johnson announce nationwide tour
Two of our favourite singer-songwriters are joining forces to tour NZ in November. Video
Locals band together for post-quake support
A gig and a comedy show are just some of the ways the residents of Ward are coming together to support one another after the Kaikōura earthquake.
Marlborough residents confront post-quake mental health
Quake affected residents in Seddon and Ward are taking up the offer of free health clinics - more than 300 have already done so. Marlborough Primary Health says not only has winter brought the… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 134: Mel Parsons
In the Music 101 Pocket Edition, Kirsten Johnstone gets a recipe for borscht from Niko Ne Zna, Mel Parsons is currently on tour around New Zealand, she stops by for a live session, and Tony Stamp… Audio
Mel Parsons in session
Mel Parsons performs a couple of songs ahead of her upcoming tour of the main centres. Audio
The Mixtape: Mel Parsons
Singer-songwriter Mel Parsons makes a mixtape of favourites and talks about her roots in the shearing sheds of Westport. Audio
'Sons of a Bitch' & Mel Parsons
The North Island Woolshed Tour 2016. Two country dogs, a local town vet. It's a show that tries to bridge the divide between city slickers and country bumpkins. Sons of a Bitch is a multi-character… Audio
Country Lass
Indie-folk singer Mel Parsons secured the top song prize at the New Zealand Country Music Awards in early June. She won the Best Country Music Song for her track Alberta Sun. Audio
NZ Live - Mel Parsons
Mel Parsons has just been awarded the APRA Best Country Music Song for "Alberta Sun" at the New Zealand Country Music Awards. She joins us for NZ Live. Video, Audio
Amelia Dunbar and Emma Newborn: bitches and woolsheds
Creators of the hit touring show The Bitches' Box, who are acting as dogs again in the new show, Sons of a Bitch, which tours to 19 woolsheds throughout the South Island in April, alongside… Audio
Mel Parsons Live at the Crystal Palace
Westport's favourite daughter Mel Parsons performed at Mt Eden's historical Crystal Palace theatre. RNZ's Andre Upston was there to commit the West Coast singer-songwriter's set to tape. Audio
APRA Silver Scrolls 2015 Live Performances
In September this year, songwriters from all over Aotearoa came together to celebrate their craft at the 50th APRA Silver Scrolls awards. RNZ Music's Andre Upston was on deck to capture those… Audio, Gallery
Stomping Grounds: Mel Parsons
In the first of a new series, Stomping Grounds, West Coaster Mel Parsons offers us a guided tour of her hometown of Westport. Video, Audio, Gallery
The Pips 2015
For the last M101 show for 2015 we thought it fitting to hand out some awards to some very deserving musicians. Anika Moa presents the inaugural RNZ Pips Awards. Audio
2015 NZ Music Award Technical Winners
Zac Arnold catches up with the technical award winners from the 2015 New Zealand Music Awards ceremony. Audio
NZ Live - Mel Parsons
Alt-Country singer/songwriter Mel Parsons performs live from our Wellington studio. Video, Audio
2015 APRA Silver Scroll Awards
The Music 101 and The Wireless teams were amongst it at the 2015 APRA Silver Scrolls Awards. Here are all the best bits from the stage, behind-the-scenes and of course the fantastic music from the… Audio, Gallery
Drylands by Mel Parsons
Melody Thomas enjoys the latest offering from singer/songwriter Mel Parsons. Audio
The Sampler: Anika Moa, Brian Wilson , Mel Parsons
This week in The Sampler Melody Thomas reviews new albums from local singer-songwriters Anika Moa and Mel Parsons; and Nick Bollinger discusses the long twilight of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson. Audio
The Sampler: Anika Moa, Brian Wilson , Mel Parsons
This week in The Sampler Melody Thomas reviews new albums from local singer-songwriters Anika Moa and Mel Parsons; and Nick Bollinger discusses the long twilight of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson.
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