Musical Chairs

Record executive John McCready was a major force in the New Zealand music scene for nearly three decades. He was instrumental in developing the careers of many of New Zealand's most beloved artists… Audio

The Kai Tahu iwi is taking deliberate steps to save and strengthen its language, and wants 1000 families to be using te reo Maori by 2025. Acknowledging the power of music to reach out to its… Audio

During the 1960's, Martin Winch toured with various pop and jazz units, returning to New Zealand in the early 70's to join Salty Dogg and later, the progressive jazz-rock band, Dr Tree. After… Audio

Bridging the divide between the roles of producer and musician, Lee Prebble was gifted the title of 'Doctor' in recognition of the surgical precision he brings to the music he produces out of his… Audio

Nick Bollinger is a man who survives by his creative endeavors - and there are many strings to his musical bow. Nick started off as a bass player in the Windy City Strugglers, touring with Rough… Audio

With members divided between Christchurch and Hokitika, the Coalrangers have been playing their distinctive brand of Kiwi country-rock for close to two decades. Founding members John Lloyd and Geoff… Audio

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

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

Today on Musical Chairs John Dix - New Zealand's own Hunter S Thompson of rock - tells it like it was. John Dix got hooked on the sound of Kiwi legends Max Merritt and the Meteors and the La De Das… Audio

Today's guest in Musical Chairs is Eldred Stebbing, who has been pivotal in the New Zealand music industry for 60 years. His recording studios in Herne Bay, Auckland, have seen the birth of many of… Audio

Today on Musical Chairs we follow the international career of avante-garde guitarist turned singer/songwriter, Dean Roberts. Audio

Known as New Zealand's "King Of Soul", Sonny Day has been a part of the Kiwi musical landscape since the late 1950s. By the early 60s he had formed Sonny Day & The Sundowners and released a string of… Audio

Today in Musical Chairs, rock chick Sonya Waters talks about her musical life and loves. Her career spans 20 years including time with The Instigators, The Woodentops, and a brief stint with the… Audio

Michael Glading is not your 'run of the mill' bean-counting record label Manager, he's always been passionate about New Zealand music, and throughout his stewardship of Sony Records New Zealand has… Audio

Jazz trombonist Rodger Fox has been entertaining jazz fans in New Zealand and around the world for almost three decades. He formed his first band in 1974 - with a group of friends and fellow musicians… Audio

Musical Chairs today features the 1960s pop star Bogdan Kominowsi, also known as Mr Lee Grant, the best known of all the singers who became famous from New Zealand T.V. shows like C'Mon. Mr Lee Grant… Audio

In New Zealand hip hop culture, DJ Rhys B embodies the 'old school' - a contributor to New Zealand's longest running hip hop radio show; he's also a member of the pioneering 'Upper Hutt Posse'… Audio

Evan Silva soul singer with the early 60s band The Action who did his tour of duty in Australia and after overdosing on the nightlife had a life changing experience that saw him become a pastor, He's… Audio

In Musical Chairs today, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the story of Dragon with founding member Todd Hunter. In part two of this exclusive interview Todd details Dragon's self destruction after… Audio

The late 70s era of Australian contemporary music was dominated by a band who's humble beginnings in Taumaranui soon catalysed "Ponsonby Rock" and fermented a legend before crossing the Tasman to… Audio