10+ hour, 59+ min ago   (384+ words) With Scottish music being her passion, Queenstown violinist Erica Hastie can’t think of anything bigger than what she got up to last month. The Scottish expat, who teaches violin and performs in local Irish band, Ceol, successfully auditioned for the…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (259+ words) An iconic Southland tradition hits a historic milestone this year as the Sing Out returns to the Civic Theatre’s stage for its 80th anniversary show. Sing Out choir director Sarah Rae said this year’s landmark celebration would showcase nearly 700 performers from…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (170+ words) Leading New Zealand chamber music group NZTrio is adding a violist and double bassist to their line-up this spring for a series of performances celebrating the return of warm weather. This month, NZTrio members Amalia Hall (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello)…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (148+ words) “But nowadays it’s digital, and we find that a lot of people are not printing their work,” Mr Ritchie said. “We’re losing a generation of information.” The exhibition will run alongside the Gore group’s third consecutive Battle of the Bell…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (40+ words) ODT Otago Opera, New Zealand’s first opera company, celebrates its 70th this weekend. Rebecca Fox talks to just a few of the many hundreds who have been involved with the company over the years....