Nz Music
Gareth Farr: Forbidden Colours
Performed by NZTrio at their concert, 'Glow', in the Loft at Q Theatre, 27 September 2016 Audio
C'Mon - 50th Anniversary
2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic TV program C'mon. Produced by Kevan Moore from 1966 - 1969 - C'mon set the bench mark for New Zealand based pop culture shows. Video, Audio, Gallery
Nick Bollinger on his memoir 'Goneville'
Nick Bollinger is a writer, musician, record producer and host of RNZ’s The Sampler. His new memoir Goneville is both a coming of age story and an insiders take on the 1970s New Zealand music scene. Audio, Gallery
Live: The Phoenix Foundation
Wellington band The Phoenix Foundation play a set of songs from their album 'Give Up Your Dreams' alongside some old favourites. Video, Audio
Prosaic Notes from an Unwritten Journal by Jenny McLeod
'Prosaic Notes from an Unwritten Journal': Composer Jenny McLeod considers Lilburn’s thoughts on tradition and language, and continues with her own personal reflections, in illustrated verse.
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The Mixtape: Bernie Griffen
Singer-songwriter, self-proclaimed rascal and longtime NZ folk and country music advocate Bernie Griffen joins Melody Thomas for the latest RNZ Music Mixtape. Audio
'Being a big fish in a little pond doesn’t really appeal to me'
Brooke Fraser is releasing A Sides this week, a collection of some of her biggest hits from the past 14 years. Video, Audio
The man who would be Kings
Named as 2016 'Breakthrough artist of the year' at the NZ Music Awards, Auckland rapper Kings talks about his self-produced debut EP, making tunes on the marae, and raising a daughter while trying to… Video, Audio
Soft Hair, stand-up and the surreal world of Connan Mockasin
Psychedelic-pop crafter Connan Mockasin has a new collaborative album out under the name Soft Hair. It's a soundtrack to a film that hasn't been made yet, about a race of human-lizards living… Video, Audio
The Mixtape: Bic Runga 2016
Much loved singer songwriter Bic Runga is about to be inducted to the NZ Music Hall Of Fame, and has a new album out on Friday. Close Your Eyes includes ten cover versions of songs close to Runga's… Audio
Devilskin: goats, growls, and growing a great fanbase
Hamilton rock band Devilskin have just released their second album Destined For Whatever. Video, Audio
Crowded House: a 30th anniversary retrospective - part 2
Crowded House is celebrating the 30th anniversary since their debut eponymous album - here's part two of their look back at the songs and their development. Audio, Gallery
Shapeshifter Shooting Stars
One gets the feeling that Drum n Bass band Shapeshifter are either going through a fundamental crisis of confidence or, at the very least, some very confusing growing pains. Their lastest release… Video, Audio
M101 Pocket Edition 110
In the Music 101 Pocket Edition tonight Yadana Saw brings us the team’s coverage of the Volume: Making Music in Aotearoa exhibition which has just opened at Auckland Museum and The Critics’ Choice… Audio
The Mixtape: Team RNZ Music's Spring Selections
The RNZ Music team have assembled to share their picks for springtime. Kirsten Johnstone hosts a collaborative C60 of picks from RNZ Concert's David Houston and M101's Alex Behan, Sam Wicks, Zac… Video, Audio
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2016 - Apollo Trio
From the final of the 2016 NZCT Chamber Music Contest, Apollo Trio (Thomas Prince violin, Tessa Dalgety-Evans cello, Stella Lu piano) plays Mondo Rondo by Gareth Farr. Apollo Trio won the Prize for… Audio
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2016 - The Wolf Gang
From the final of the 2016 NZCT Chamber Music Contest, The Wolf Gang (Cassandra Bahr violin, Emily Paterson cello, Liam Fury piano) plays Piano Trio No 1 in G minor by Liam Furey, the winner of the… Audio
HARRIS: Symphony No 6, Last Letter
Performed by mezzo Fiona Campbell and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at a Premier Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 21 July 2016. Video, Audio
Salina Fisher
The award-winning 22 year old New Zealand composer, violinist and pianist has had several successful premières recently. She talks with Kenneth Young about her development as a composer (RNZ). Audio