Music
CANZ Composer Workshop 2025
Jessie Leov is one of the organisers of the 2025 CANZ Composer Workshop. She talks with RNZ Concert's David Morriss about what the workshop involves, and her own experience of taking part. Audio
An instrument so unusual, the NZSO made its own
Mahler's Sixth Symphony asks for a hammer that is designed in such a way as to create a dull thump, like fate coming down on top of your head.
Music Critic: Rachel Ashby
Our music critic Rachel Ashby is here to share the latest offerings from Georgia Knight and Pickledarling. Audio
92wrld & Salem Mahia
We have chats with both 92wrld and Salem Mahia and have some team debates around the Polish CEO who in the viral clip online took a tennis players gifted hat out of the hands of a child Audio
Going solo: Tom Scott
Award winning singer, rapper and songwriter, Tom Scott has a new album coming out - his first solo effort after releases with Home Brew and Avantdale Bowling Club. Audio
Split Enz is back!
Arguably the most celebrated Kiwi band ever, the boys will come back together for the first time since 2009 to headline the Electric Avenue festival. Audio
Music with Ian Chapman: The best non-cheesy wedding songs
Committing to a life-partner in a marriage or civil union is a hugely significant event in anyone's life. Little wonder music plays a large part. Audio
Split Enz will reform to headline Electric Avenue festival
The iconic New Zealand band will perform together for the first time in almost 20 years.
Iconic record shop moves online after 90 years
"Marbeck has been an Auckland icon, and it's another one we're losing. Audio
Mahler's big bang
Mahler's Sixth Symphony asks for a percussion instrument so unusual, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra made its own. RNZ Concert followed the construction and testing of Mahler's hammer and block. Video, Audio
Music feature: Celebrating Kate Bush
Reviewing Kate Bush's fifth studio album, a critic for Sounds Magazine wrote "If I were allowed to swear, I'd say that 'Hounds of Love' is f%$+ing brilliant." That was September 1985, 40 years on… Audio
Marbecks Records to close Queen Street store
Another iconic retailer is calling it a day at its Queen Street store in Auckland, falling victim to changing times in the once vibrant CBD. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
First list of artists annnounced for Homegrown's return to Waikato
The first drop of 40 local names has been announced for the 2026 festival returning to Hamilton's Claudelands Oval.
NZSO Immerse Festival 2023 – Beethoven 5
André de Ridder conducts the NZSO in two of Beethoven’s most dramatic works written around the same time, both in C minor - his trailblazing Fifth Symphony and the Coriolan Overture. In between you… Audio
Fellowship of the strings
Antipodes Quartet is the first ensemble to take part in the Fellowship Programme, which is facilitated and mentored by New Zealand String Quartet, Chamber Music New Zealand and Adam Chamber Music… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 1 September 2025
In today's episode, the cost of living holds its place as the top issue for New Zealanders in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor; The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue… Audio
Auckland schools dominate Big Sing competition
Annual secondary school choral competition The Big Sing wrapped up in Dunedin over the weekend, with Auckland schools taking out all six Gold awards. Westlake Boys choir director David Squire spoke to… Audio
Worlds of Music 31 August, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
Four mates from Dunedin releasing bangers on their own terms
The members of London-based "Kiwi band for the world", Mild Orange, share a passion for travel and connection.
Auckland choirs dominate secondary schools Big Sing competition
Six Auckland choirs won gold awards at the finale in Dunedin. Video, Audio
