The NZ Tattoo & Art Extravaganza was expected to attract 5000 to 6000 people.

"I'm just excited to have been invited to one of the world's best music festivals"

Amid a life of poverty and torment, the cello became his instrument of survival.

For 50 years, Amazing Grace awaited cinematic resurrection.

Kiwi acts line up to perform in US concerts to raise money for Christchurch victims.

Some of the world's biggest music names have been revealed as part of the soundtrack.

Festival-goers at Coachella were plunged into panic and urged to flee after fire outbreak.

"This is not a concert, this is church."

Mick Jagger is back on his feet a week after he underwent heart valve replacement surgery.

Jazz legend Herbie Hancock on why age isn't a barrier to making cutting-edge music

COMMENT: Even some of our childhood heroes were members of the rainbow community.

School holiday survival - the one story you need to read to keep the kids entertained.

"(Nipsey) saw a community that, even through its flaws, taught him to always keep going."

UK indie rockers Foals are returning to New Zealand to play the Auckland Town Hall.

Blake will head here for a one-off Splendour in the Grass sideshow.

Dave Dobbyn's 'Slice of Heaven' as you've never seen it before.

Pop singer Gwen Stefani has divided fans after revealing her stunning new look.

Meet the man musicians turn to when equipment breaks. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

"She sends her sincerest apologies, and looks forward to performing... in the future."

They're returning to Auckland, and going to Wellington and Dunedin for the first time

Tickets are now being sold for about four times their original price.

The two singers reportedly can't even be in the same room together.

The US singer returns to our shores off the back of his new album, Free Spirit.

No wonder Ginger's horrified by Mel B's claim of a lesbian affair.

The family did not want to keep the last music made by Avicii locked away from fans.

27 years since Achy Breaky Heart but now Billy Ray is at the top of the charts again.

Doctors now monitoring Rolling Stones front man in case of post-op complications.

Lauv will perform in Auckland in November.

The criminal history of Tom Francis has finally caught up with him.

I know we're still scarred from the last time, but it might be time for another try.