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Tech CEO pays $660,000 to conduct orchestra
New York Times: Some musicians argued the podium shouldn't be turned over to amateurs.

William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia's Beethoven 5 captivates audiences
REVIEW: The concert was so popular, it was scheduled for two consecutive nights.

BBC under fire for airing anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury
Police are reviewing footage of Bob Vylan's Glastonbury comments.

Bruce Springsteen reveals his paths not taken
NYT: Springsteen unveils a huge, almost entirely unknown trove of songs from his past.

Lorde's surprise Glastonbury set marks album launch and new era
OPINION: Like every promo move Lorde's made with the new album, she detonated.

Building worlds through music
Arli Liberman is an Auckland-based composer who, among other things, scores sporting events. Video \ Jason Dorday

Watch: The latest highlights from this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
More exciting performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.

'Messy, ugly, full of sharp edges': How the world reacted to Lorde's new album
The album's runtime clocks in at just 34 minutes, with 11 songs on offer.

Lorde threatened with arrest for 'riot incitement'
Police had to shut down her music video shoot because of a mob.

Missing: A $340,000 violin with a tiny heart-shaped hole
New York Times: It was made in 1740 in Florence and has a small hole in its scroll.

Arts festival to return, with a circus spectacle
The Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival returns in October after last year's cancellation.

Diddy trial nears end as both sides rest cases, closing arguments next
The final phases of the high-profile proceedings have been ushered in.

'Painful': AC/DC urged to retire after concert footage goes viral
Many Australian fans are now rethinking whether to purchase tickets to upcoming shows.

Katy Perry admits illness amid Australian tour, sparking fan concerns
Fans expressed concern about potential cancellations after her illness.

William Dart review: Mozart and Bach shine at Bach Musica NZ's Auckland concert
REVIEW: Musicians bring tenderness, thought and thunder to masters' dazzling works.

'Got up my nose': Florist told to stop playing tunes on phone while she works
'I pay the rent on this shop, I pay rates on this shop, and I can’t even play music.'

'It will be the end of his career': Auckland musician who abused ex fights for anonymity
Some music industry members filed affidavits in support of the man.

Lorde releases new single ahead of Virgin album
Hammer the last song the Kiwi singer will release before her album comes out next week.

'Honour to perform': MOHI on Matariki music milestone
MOHI wrote his latest album in three weeks, reflecting on his Māori upbringing.

TikTok made Addison Rae famous. Pop made her cool
NY Times: The onetime social media superstar re-emerged as rookie pop star of the year.

Watch: Behind the scenes at this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
See performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.