The exact origins of the second largest country music festival in the world are debated, but it has whipped along for well over 50 years, mustering around 50,000 annual visitors to its frontier.

The very best of Northland talent, art and food will be on display this long weekend, as the region marks Auckland and Northland Anniversary weekend 2025. From circus skills to heavy machinery, from ...

A lost Tina Turner track has been unearthed from the vaults after four decades - but critics say it is simply not The Best.

Mick Fleetwood is one of the few who have lived through multiple eras of rock and roll, but of every song he made, only a few are reserved for the great beyond.

When it comes to a roast in Britain, we don’t expect too much. We prefer the familiarity of the fundamentals – whether it’s the inflated Yorkshire puddings or the parsnips drizzled in gravy, we just ...

Sometimes the best music to work out to is from video games, such as Final Fantasy VII Remake and the Pokemon series. Orchestral tracks or chiptune melodies can contribute to the strenuous nature of ...

It’s the BBQ debate guaranteed to be as combustible as cabanas on beaches or whether tomato sauce belongs in the fridge – the playlist of the best Australian songs.

Wicked is a decent film, but as fans celebrate its nomination for Best Picture at the Oscars, it’s time for some perspective: it’s no classic ...

One of the saddest classic rock songs was written by The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and recorded by another star.

How Bruce Springsteen's 1980 classic, "Hungry Heart," was almost recorded by the founders of punk rock, The Ramones.

The Roberts Rambler classic is an attractive retro-style radio with sharp sound quality, a broad feature-set and Bluetooth connectivity. It may be a little pricey and you’ll need to purchase a ...

He is a classical violinist with more than 30 years of playing under his chin and fiddle. On his second visit to Kenya, he is here to teach the violin to the children of the Ghetto Classics. He is ...