Events & Venues Rotorua is hosting a free concert next month featuring National Boys Choir of Australia during its tour of the north island.

The United States Marines have again disembarked in Wellington - but this time they are here to play.

On Thursday, it will be 70 years since US Marines landed in Wellington. Six months earlier, war had broken out in the Pacific.

The incomparable Rufus Wainwright, one of the musical world's true original contemporary artists, is returning to New Zealand to play Auckland's magnificent Civic Theatre with his full band on Friday 21st September 2012, following the release of his acclaimed new Mark Ronson-produced album, 'Out

Following hugely successful gigs this year at WOMAD and The National Jazz Festival, Band of Thousands will descend on the windy city of Wellington for the first time on the Friday 15th of June at Meow.

Legendary guitarist Slash - Guns N' Roses lead guitarist and co-founder of supergroup Velvet Revolver - announces two New Zealand concerts in August.

Having taken a break from music, Missy Higgins has now returned with a new vitality, creating her most exciting album yet.

The Australian icon will be visiting New Zealand on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th of May, in support of the upcoming release of The Ol' Razzle Dazzle.

Following last Friday's record sellout of this year's Splendour in the Grass festival, Secret Sounds are excited to announce that festival headliner THE SMASHING PUMPKINS will be playing very special sideshows in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and then heading to New Zealand for one Auckland show.

One of the world's greatest choirs the Vienna Boys Choir returns to New Zealand for a very special national tour this October.

One of Australia's biggest pop stars, Jessica Mauboy, will make her first appearance in New Zealand this month. She'll perform with Stan Walker before the biggest rugby league game in New Zealand this year - the Kiwis vs Kangaroos VB Test match at Eden Park on April 20.

Due to unprecedented demand Flight of the Conchords are pleased to announce an additional Auckland show.