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The race is on for the one of New Zealand's premier music competitions, the Lexus Song Quest. After five days working with Head Judge

Finals night looms for the cream of young chamber musicians.

Sir Andrew Davis, who conducts the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's Illuminations concert, roars with laughter when I tell him how

In August 1901, a Hugh McLeod, writing in The New Zealand Illustrated Magazine on the occasion of yet another performance of Il Trovatore

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra seems happy that Music Director Giordano Bellincampi is back in town, and one sensed it in the first

Get down with some sweet music in the chiefly language and some wicked slam poetry to close down your Maori Language Week celebrations tomorrow.

This warm-hearted hour is a signature Massive Company ensemble piece: real-life snippets cleverly performed with spark and verve by

Theatre doesn't get much more real than this. Two brothers and their father stand onstage to give an unfiltered account of their lives

Atamira Dance Company's 2016 development season, Manaia, presents three short works which engage with some aspect of that mythological

Dancers step into a magical world, writes Dionne Christian.

Suyeon Kang, the first Australian to take top honours in the Michael Hill International Violin Competition, has undertaken her winner's recital tour and concerto performance.

You can ask Scribe about his new play, but veer off topic and you could be in trouble.

Town Hall to host Michael Hill International Violin Competition star.

Creative New Zealand spent $650,000 to ensure the country is well-represented.

Ballet dancer Lilly Maskery wins place in prestigious ballet competition in New York.

This week marks 400 years since the death of our national poet. And yet his characters, the worlds he created, the thoughts he expressed are for all people and all time.

Taking dance to provinces and to the young is company focus.

Leading arts organisations are warning of job losses, higher ticket prices and fewer performances as they face budget cuts.

The stage musical of the 1983 dance film takes itself too seriously.

Stage show brings 80's movie Flashdance to life, writes Dionne Christian.

Auckland's 'Off Broadway' institution puts on a bumper weekend, writes William Dart.

This third annual season of New Original Dance, showcases the choreographies of four nascent dance makers on a cast of five dancers.

Big things are set to roar in to the spotlight on stage at the Bruce Mason Centre, writes Dionne Christian.

On April 23, Auckland will be the first city in the world to mark 400 years since the death of playwright William Shakespeare.

Christophe Rousset, one of the world's top harpsichordists, visits New Zealand next week.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra launches its Degenerate, Denounced, Outraged mid-year series. 's adven

Today, NZ Opera turns up the roller door at its Onehunga Technical Centre for an open day everyone is invited to.

360 ALLSTARS is a mind-blowing physical performance exploring all forms of rotation. Boasting a stellar cast, including world champion athletes, world class dancers and world renowned musicians, the production connects the street with the elite to deliver a radical urban circus!