Brent Eccles
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 29 August 2025
In today's episode, Trade Minister Todd McClay met with senior US officials in Washington last week, pushing for a reduction to the 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports; From Auckland mayor Wayne… Audio
Music promoter on calls for economic help in Auckland
From Auckland mayor Wayne Brown to chamber of commerce boss Simon Bridges to the chief executive of Air New Zealand Greg Foran - the concern over Auckland's economic slump continues to grow. Music… Audio
Music promoter renews calls for beefed up ticketing rules
A music event promoter is renewing calls for new legislation to protect concert goers if an event is cancelled. Audio
Shake up in ticketing rules called for after festival disasters
Forking out big bucks for music festivals is always a risk, but some simple changes in regulations could make fans rest that little bit easier. Audio
Music promoter wants Bowl of Brooklands lake filled
A leading music promoter says a proposal to increase the capacity at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth could put it among New Zealand's premier concert venues.
He wants the council to go one… Audio
Covid-19: Event organisers welcome insurance scheme
Organisers of large events are welcoming a government scheme that would cover 90 percent of unrecoverable costs for big-ticket festivals, if they have to be cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19… Audio
Brent Eccles on #Vax4Live
Brett Eccles of Eccles Entertainment NZ promoter is has just announced Billie Elish to be coming next year - and also tours local artists such as Lorde, Troy Kingi and Fat Freddys Drop. He joined… Audio
Lorde announces first tour in five years
Lorde released her first single in four years earlier this month, 'Solar Power', and she's about to take it on the road.
The first show will be at Neudorf Vineyards in Upper Moutere in Feburary 2022.
…Remembering legendary Mushroom Music founder Michael Gudinski
Much loved Australian music giant, Michael Gudinski, has died overnight in Melbourne. He was one of the most influential figures in Australian music history founding Mushroom Records in 1972 and… Audio
Coronavirus: Postponed event ticket holders can't get refunds
Ticket holders for live events indefinitely postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic are frustrated that they can't get a refund.
The Commerce Commission has issued guidelines after fielding complaints… Audio
New Zealander Angus Vail on the NYC coronavirus threat
Angus Vail is no stranger to Sunday Morning, having featured last year when he helped arrange a US fundraiser for the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks. He returns to look at the coronavirus… Audio
Lorde to headline Christchurch benefit concert
It's been announced this morning that Lorde and the Exponents are getting behind fundraising efforts for people affected by the Mosque attacks. They're joining an impressive line-up of the New Zealand… Audio
Calls for Government intervention on concert ticket scalpers
Promoter Brent Eccles talks to The Panel about the state of ticket sales being undermined by the ticket resale market. Audio
Great NZ Concerts - The Eagles (2015)
Today, on the Great New Zealand Concert, a band which included New Zealand on their concert itinerary four times in their 40 year career. This is no ordinary band though: They've won six Grammy… Audio
Kylie Minogue's First NZ Concert
Yes you could be so lucky to be among the adoring fans at Kylie Minogue's first ever concert in New Zealand. Audio
Musical Chairs - Brent Eccles
Brent Eccles drummed for Space Waltz, Citizen Band and Australian rock group, the Angels. While living in Australia he also had his own radio show, managed the Angels - and now back in New Zealand… Audio
Musical Chairs - Brent Eccles
Brent Eccles drummed for Space Waltz, Citizen Band and Australian rock group, the Angels. While living in Australia he also had his own radio show, managed the Angels - and now back in New Zealand… Audio
