From the ashes: RNZB's The Firebird with Paquita
Like a mighty phoenix rising into the sky, RNZB’s next ballet will erupt in glory on stage this August. Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) is ...
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Q&A: Kiwi soul musician Louis Baker on his upcoming New Zealand tour
Ahead of his upcoming July 2021 tour, soul crooner Louis Baker took a moment to chat with What's Hot New Zealand about BBQ, crowd singalongs, ...
Grit in your pointes - Choreographer Loughlan Prior on RNZB's The Firebird with Paquita
What's Hot New Zealand talks dystopian future, dramatic backdrops and modern ballet with The Firebird choreographer Loughlan Prior. “This ...
Figaro's feminists: Q&A with scenographer Tracy Grant Lord
The Marriage of Figaro's scenographer, Tracy Grant Lord, tells What's Hot New Zealand a bit about the aesthetic of this production, and how the ...
Figaro's feminists: Q&A with director Lindy Hume
What's Hot New Zealand caught up with director Lindy Hume to talk about and love, the revolution, and the upcoming season of The Marriage of ...
Figaro's feminists: Q&A with assistant director Eleanor Bishop
Eleanor Bishop is the assistant director of the upcoming New Zealand Opera production of The Marriage of Figaro. It's a radical tale with strong ...
Figaro's feminists: Q&A with conductor Zoe Zeniodi
Conducting the upcoming New Zealand Opera production of The Marriage of Figaro is Zoe Zeniodi, 'ingenious Greek maestro' and lifelong lover of ...
Journey through Italy with the Cinema Italiano Festival
What's Hot New Zealand and the Cinema Italiano Festival take you on a journey through Italy in film. We begin our trip on the far northwest, at ...
Master of puppets: Meet Sarah Burren, the maker of The Glow Show
The Glow Show artistic director Sarah Burren talks to What's Hot New Zealand about the value of teamwork, and keeping the attention of ...
Drax Project and Mitch James to tour New Zealand
All our pop dreams are coming true this winter as the sonic sounds of Drax Project head our way, along with Mitch James and special guest ...
Jimmy Barnes' 'Flesh and Blood' tour coming to New Zealand
Legendary Aussie pub-rocker Jimmy Barnes is taking advantage of the open borders to launch a New Zealand tour, kicking off at Christchurch Town ...
Master of Wine Emma Jenkins talks about her upcoming appearance at Winetopia
Master of Wine Emma Jenkins is presenting at Winetopia this winter, and she sat down with What's Hot New Zealand to talk grapes, wine regions ...
Master of Wine Bob Campbell on his favourite drops and upcoming wine festival Winetopia
Before sharing his expertise at Winetopia in July, Master of Wine Bob Campbell sat down with What's Hot New Zealand to talk favourite fizz, top ...
Kiwi pop star Benee announces tour of New Zealand's smaller towns
Benee fans rejoice - the pop sensation will be embarking on a regional tour of Aotearoa this August, covering the smaller cities that usually ...
Don't miss NZ Opera's Semele in an exclusive big screen showing
New Zealand Opera has gone full multimedia with this cinematic treat! It's Semele on the big screen, it's showing just three special fundraising ...
Open Christchurch - one weekend of architecture
Open Christchurch is a revolutionary architecture festival, geared around giving people access to the buildings of Ōtautahi. What's Hot New ...
Ralph Hotere: Ātete (to resist)
Ralph Hotere was a prolific figure in New Zealand art through the late 20th Century, charting his journeys around Aotearoa and the world and ...
Christchurch Art Show
At Christchurch’s largest art show you can view and buy original artworks from established and emergent New Zealand artists. Thousands of high ...
Q&A: Estère
In a spare moment on her new album tour, Estère took a moment to talk psychology and inspiration with What's Hot New Zealand. Your new album ...
Bravo Amici
The world’s first opera band, Amici Forever, was founded by New Zealand tenor Geoff Sewell, and he now brings his group of international West ...
The Veils Nux Vomica tour
Hailing from Auckland's Devonport, these indie rockers released their second album, Nux Vomica, in 2006, marking a darker, heavier and more ...
The Pink Floyd Experience
Delivering a world class show for 22 years, The Pink Floyd Experience has become a household name in New Zealand and Australia, a breathtaking ...
Giselle
The quintessential romantic ballet, Giselle first toured New Zealand to sell-out audiences in 2012, and has captivated audiences and critics the ...
Q&A: Lorna Coll - Volts
What's Hot New Zealand talks new music and festivals with Lorna Coll, vocalist for Christchurch band Volts. You released your first single ...
Alien Weaponry and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra mega-gig coming to Hamilton and Christchurch
Aotearoa stars Alien Weaponry, hailed as one of the most exciting young metal bands in the world, are getting together with NZSO for two special ...
Snowboxx Festival comes to Wanaka this September in collaboration with Rhythm & Alps
The epic annual Snowboxx event held in Avoriaz, France and now R&A organiser Alex Turnbull is bringing it to Aotearoa. Shapeshifter, ...
Foiling catamarans, New Zealand SailGP team heading to Christchurch in 2022
An A-list of some of the top names in world sailing will be flying across Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour in early 2022. ChristchurchNZ has ...
New Roger Hall comedy Winding Up coming to Christchurch
Kiwi theatre is returning to the stage this February with a new comedy from beloved New Zealand playwright Sir Roger Hall. Kicking off at ...
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