The NZ International Film Festival is in its 50th year in Auckland and has a rich history of screening - among many other genres – movies focused on music.

Shaun D Wilson and Festival director Bill Gosden discussed the films music fan shouldn’t miss.

Is it an orchestral concert or a rock gig? Fans should expect both when they flock to hear New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Kiwi Rock band the Phoenix Foundation.

Is it an orchestral concert or a rock gig? Fans should expect both when they flock to hear New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Kiwi Rock band the Phoenix Foundation this week.

Hear the other winning performances from the Grand Final of the Lexus Song Quest 2018: Most Promising Singer: Filipe Manu, Runner-up: Eliza Boom

Lexus Song Quest 2018 winner Joel Amosa talks about the importance of his Samoan culture in his ability to perform at the top level. Joel won New Zealand's top singing prize on Saturday night in Auckland.

Today we meet Auckland based tenor Manase Latu as he prepares for the Grand Final of New Zealand’s long running Song Quest tomorrow. He speaks with Clarissa Dunn about the unexpected path classical singing has taken him on from his early childhood in Nuku'alofa to Auckland’s Town Hall stage.

Auckland jazz lovers are in for a treat on Monday night when The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra plays at the Aotea Centre. A somewhat star-struck Nick Tipping spoke to the musical director of the Basie Orchestra, Scotty Barnhart, ahead of the long running big band’s visit.

Wellington choir The Tudor Consort is collaborating with NZSO Principal Cellist Andrew Joyce on Saturday. As well as works for cello and choir by Tavener and Jocelyn Morlock, Andrew Joyce plays a solo cello suite by Bach. Andrew Joyce and The Tudor Consort’s musical director Michael Stewart talk with Upbeat.

Today we meet: Bass baritone Joel Amosa and baritone Joe Haddow as they prepare for the Grand Final this Saturday. Joel and Joe speak with Clarissa Dunn about how they got into classical singing and their personal aspirations.

Sci-fans, Trekkies, Alien enthusiasts and Gamers – this is for you! The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is bringing to life some of your favourites this week. Conductor Gordon Hamilton leads the NZSO in celebrating science fiction, fantasy, pop culture and graphic novels, with music from TV, films and games.