This week we're marking 50 years since The Beatles first and only visit to New Zealand.
Explore our Beatles New Zealand Tour 1964 collection, Share memories with other Beatles fans, or join the Twitter conversation #BeatlesNZ64

2-3pm

PNC
After 10 years of affiliation with hip hop labels Breakin Wreckwordz and Dirty, PNC is going it alone on his latest release, The Codes. The proud Palmerston North native talks to Sam Wicks about how his newfound independence is shaping his output.

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Remi
Melbourne based rapper Remi on making his own way in the Australian hip hop scene, micro-aggressions feeding into his new album Raw X Infinity, and his longtime production crew.

Introducing: Heavy

Te Ao Mārama
To mark the beginning of Matariki, Wellington's Museum of City and Sea hosts a telling of the story of Ranginui and Papatūānuku, punctuated by music from Taonga Pūoro and classical instruments. We take a soundwalk through.

3-4pm

The Sampler: Renee-Louise Carafice
NZ singer-songwriter Renee-Louise Carafice chronicles another turbulent period in her life on Power Animals. Nick Bollinger takes a listen, and speaks to her about miniature bicycles, living in Nashville, and making people feel uncomfortable.

Renee Louise Carafice Photo by Acme Brown
Renee-Louise Carafice, Photo by Acme Brown

Beach Pigs
Young Northland/Auckland quartet Beach Pigs have emerged from months of enforced silence with their debut album, the enigmatically-titled Grom Warfare. The product of punishing live schedules, serious studio time, and underemployment, it's a rough gem. Joe Nunweek talks to them about uncool influences, surfer lingo, and their fantastic new video.

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Beach Pigs

White Lung
White Lung frontwoman Mish Way on being a musician/journalist and the metallic tinges on White Lung's new album Deep Fantasy.

Gig Guide

4-5pm

Radio New Zealand is marking 50 years since The Beatles first and only visit to New Zealand.
Explore our collection of Beatles memorabilia about The Beatles NZ 64 Tour.
Join the Twitter conversation #BeatlesNZ64

The Beatles in NZ: Things We Said Today
It is 50 years since The Beatles' made their only visit to New Zealand. To mark the anniversary, Nick Bollinger assembles a panel of New Zealand songwriters from different generations - Tim Finn, Lawrence Arabia and Princess Chelsea - to discuss the impact The Beatles have had on their lives and the reasons for their enduring influence.

The Beatles newThe Beatles and members of the Te Pataka concert party at Wellington Airport, 21 June 1964. Photograph taken by Morrie Hill. Image courtesy Alexander Turnbull Library

Beatlemania
We celebrate 50 years - to the hour - since The Beatles arrived in New Zealand to play seven shows over eight days. Hear stories from audience members, rare NZ cover versions of Beatles songs, and audio from the moment the band touched down and induced screaming and fainting from teenaged girls.

Your memories and stories are being gathered on the Beatles NZ 64 fan page  

Music played in this show

2-3pm

Artist: Peter Posa
Song: She's A Woman
Composer: Lennon-McCarteny
Album: Let Me Take You Down... Under
Label: Ode

 

PNC Interview
Artist: PNC
Song: 100 Cups
Composer: S.Hansen, N.McClaren
Album: The Codes
Label: PNC

Artist: PNC
Song: Kobe & Lebron
Composer: S.Hansen, D.Dallas/M.Miller
Album: The Codes
Label: PNC

Artist: PNC
Song: Like A Dream
Composer: S.Hansen, B.Wiley, J.Foster, N.McClaren
Album: The Codes
Label: PNC

Artist: PNC
Song: Dolla Sign Intro, Praise, Swrvn
Composer: S.Hansen, M.Miller, P.Hawkins
Album: The Codes
Label: PNC

Artist: PNC
Song: Ride
Composer: S.Hansen, M.Miller, P.Hawkins, P.Tuhoro
Album: The Codes
Label: PNC

Artist: PNC
Song: If It Wasn’t For Love
Composer: S.Hansen, M.Miller
Album: The Codes
Label: PNC

 

Artist: Step Kids
Song: Wanderers
Composer: Step Kids
Album: Wanderers
Label: Stones Throw

 

Introducing: Heavy
Artist: Heavy
Song: Super Bad
Composer: Heavy
Album:
Label:

 

Artist: Randa
Song: Fortress
Composer: Randa
Album: Rangers
Label: Randa

 

Remi Interview
Artist: Remi
Song:Nigerian Sunrise, Melbourne Sunset,Tyson, Ode To Ignorance
Composer: Remi
Album: Raw X Infinity
Label: House of Beige

 

Te Ao Marama Interview
Artist: Alistair Fraser, Ingrid Culliford
Song: Hineraukatauri
Composer: Gillian Whitehead
Album: RNZN Recording
Label: RNZN

Artist: NZSO Brass quintet
Song: Fanfare For Brass
Composer: N Hunt
Album: RNZN Recording
Label: RNZN

Artist: Alistair Fraser, Warren Warbrick, Tamihana Katene
Song: Te Ao Marama
Composer: Warbrick
Album: RNZN Recording
Label: RNZN

Artist: Alistair Fraser, NZ String Quartet, Warren Warbrick
Song: He Poroporoaki
Composer: Farr
Album: RNZN Recording
Label: RNZN

 

Artist: Moon Hooch
Song: Bari 3
Composer: Moon Hooch
Album: Entering The Cave
Label: Self Release

 

3-4pm

Renee-Louise Carafice
Artist: Renee-Louise Carafice
Songs: Little Victory Song, The Bird She Can’t Catch, A History Of Your Wanting, A Promise A Fireworks Display, On My Shoulders Michael, Oh Your Lies, I Have Some Problems
Composer: Carafice
Album: Power Animals
Label: Bird Army

 

Artist: Suren Unka
Song: Uvula
Composer: Suren Unka
Album: El Chupacabra
Label:

 

Beach Pigs- Interview
Artist: Beach Pigs
Song: Daydreamer, Big Peach, Paid In Cash, Night Surfing
Composer: Beach Pigs
Album: Grom Warfare
Label: self-released

 

Artist: Fucked Up
Song: Paper The House
Composer: F**ked Up
Album: Glass Boys
Label: Matador

 

White Lung Interview
Artist: White Lung
Song: Take The Mirror,
Composer: White Lung
Album:Sorry
Label: Derranged

Artist: White Lung
Song: Drown With The Monster
Composer: White Lung
Album:Deep Fantasy
Label: Domino

Artist: White Lung
Song: Bad Way
Composer: White Lung
Album:Sorry
Label: Derranged

Artist: Sand In The Face
Song: Aspirin Kid
Composer: Sand In The Face
Album: Sand In The Face
Label:Twisted


Artist: Antwon
Song: Cold Tears
Composer: Antwon
Album: Heavy Hearted In Doldrums
Label: self

Artist: White Lung
Song: Face Down
Song: Snake Jaw
Composer: White Lung
Album:Deep Fantasy
Label: Domino

 

Artist: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Song: Wide Lovely Eyes
Composer: Cave, Ellis
Album: Live From KCRW
Label: Mute

 

Gig Guide
Artist: Bob Dylan
Song: Tangled Up In Blue
Composer: Dylan
Album: Blood On The Tracks
Label: CBS

Artist: Schlomo
Song: Places
Composer: H Laufer
Album: Places
Label: Wedidit

Artist: Eye
Song: Coelacanth
Composer: Eye
Album: Winterwork
Label: Nyali

 

4-5pm

Things We Said Today- Why The Beatles Still Matter
Artist: The Beatles
Songs: Things We Said Today, If I Fell, I’ll Be Back
Composer: Lennon, McCartney
Album: A Hard Day’s Night
Label: Parlophone

Artist: The Beatles
Song: Long Long Long
Composer: Harrison
Album: The Beatles
Label: Apple

Artist: The Beatles
Song: The Fool On The Hill
Composer: Lennon, McCartney
Album: Magical Mystery Tour
Label: Capitol

Artist: The Beatles
Song: Because, The End
Composer: Lennon, McCartney
Album: Abbey Road
Label: Apple

Artist: The Beatles
Song: You’re Going To Lose That Girl
Composer: Lennon, McCartney
Album: Help
Label: Parlophone

Artist: The Beatles
Song: Every Little Thing
Composer: Lennon, McCartney
Album: Beatles For Sale
Label: Parlophone

 

 

Artist: Dinah Lee
Song: Yeah Yeah We Love Them All
Composer: Mann,Appell
Album: Let Me Take You Down.. Under
Label: Frenzy

Artist: The Beatles
Song: Please Please Me
Composer: Lennon, McCartney
Album: Please Please Me
Label: Apple

Artist: The Beatles
Song: She Loves You
Composer: Lennon, McCartney
Album: The Beatles Anthology Vol 1
Label: Apple

Artist: Ray Columbus and the Invaders
Song: Saw Her Standing There
Composer: Lennon/McCartney
Album: Let Me Take You Down.. Under
Label: Frenzy

Artist: Peter Posa
Song: She's A Woman
Composer: Lennon-McCarteny
Album: Let Me Take You Down... Under
Label: Ode