MUSIC

Video: Joe Walsh returns to his spiritual home at Ōtātara Pā

Although the rain came in strong this Sunday, spirits were high when legendary guitarist Joe Walsh was welcomed onto Ōtātara Pā, the place of his epiphany in...

Rock icon Joe Walsh to play Otarata Pā this Sunday

This Sunday one of the greatest guitarists in the world returns to the place of his sobriety epiphany to play a memorable concert and share his journey in sobri...

Sir Tom Jones to headline Harvest Moon concert at McLean Park in Napier

Legendary Welsh singer Sir Tom Jones will become the first international act to perform at Napier's McLean Park when he headlines the Harvest Moon concert next...

Organisers hail Robbie Williams Mission Concert a success

Organisers of the Mission Estate Winery Concert, which saw Robbie Williams perform twice over the weekend, are hailing it a success.  Close to 25,000 peop...

Stretch to perform with five young wahine in 'special' opener for Robbie Williams' Mission Concert

Hawke's Bay artist Stretch is no stranger to the Mission Estate Concert stage. However, when he performs as an opening act for Robbie Williams' two shows this...

Bic Runga to perform at Toitoi in first stop of album's anniversary tour

New Zealand music icon, and self-proclaimed cynical fairy, Bic Runga will travel to Heretaunga this July to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of her eleven-ti...

Review: Lorde illuminates Black Barn with intimate Solar Power show

Lorde – The Solar Power Tour With special guests Broods (Acoustic Set), Fazerdaze & Riiki ReidThursday, April 20Black Barn VineyardsReview by Astrid A...

Hawke's Bay Compilation Record Showcase - The Munros

The Munros have been a cornerstone within the Hawke’s Bay music scene for some time now, and have played under various iterations. The band that was selec...

Hawke's Bay Compilation Record Showcase - JAKE

Jake Murphy, who works under the stage name JAKE, was encouraged by family members to submit a song for consideration for the Hawke’s Bay Compilation Viny...

Hawke's Bay Compilation Record Showcase - WhatisJusy

Jusy has highlighted the sheer depths of his creative talents by dipping his toe in the world of music - and finding instant gratification as one of the ten art...

Hawke's Bay Compilation Record Showcase - Zonny

This is the second year of appearing on the compilation vinyl for the exceedingly talented local artist, known as Zonny.  Zonny has the reputation of goin...

Hawke's Bay Compilation Record showcase - Nick Herbison

Nick Herbison appears to be a very typical Hawkes Bay-born and bred, with a love for surfing and working in the Viticultural industry and a laid-back vibe he fi...

Hawke's Bay Compilation Record Showcase - King Con

Connor Elliott’s inspiration for their music, especially the song ‘Hopeful’ which has been selected to appear on this year's Hawke’s Bay...

Hawke's Bay Compilation Record Showcase - Arahi

Celebrating the launch of Hawke's Bay's second exclusive compilation album, Under the Sun Vol.2, by showcasing each of the artists who have been carefully chosen to appear on it.

Hawke's Bay Compilation Record Showcase - Campbell Burns

Celebrating the launch of Hawke's Bay's second exclusive compilation album, Under the Sun Vol.2, by showcasing each of the artists who have been carefully chosen to appear on it.

Hawke's Bay Compilation Record Showcase - Danica Byrant

Celebrating the launch of Hawke's Bay's second exclusive compilation album, Under the Sun Vol.2, by showcasing each of the artists who have been carefully chosen to appear on it.

Hawke's Bay Compilation Record Showcase - MC Mouse

Celebrating the release of Hawke's Bay's second exclusive compilation album, Under the Sun Vol.2, by showcasing each of the artists who have been carefully chosen to appear on it.

Bassist to the stars now teaching skills at EIT's IDEAschool

Svetlana Eliason may be a new EIT IDEAschool Music Lecturer, but she has some serious rock pedigree, having played bass guitar for internationally known acts ov...

Hawke’s Bay Jazz singer finds silver lining in a pandemic year

Lady Larisa’s debut EP has weathered the highs and lows of Covid-19 – born out of last year’s lockdown, another change in restrictions has for...

The show must go on: Art Deco inspired events still going ahead

The Art Deco Festival may have been cancelled, but one band, in particular, has decided to put entertainment ahead of profit, and perform regardless.  The...