Dave Dobbyn

The largest literary event in the South Island, over 50 events with 80 writers, thinkers, poets, songwriters, journalists, scientists, sportspeople and the masters of crime.

From the biography of the Atlantic Ocean to the story of Katherine Mansfield, from the global financial collapse to global warming, from the necessity of the First World War to Afghanistan, from the words of theatre to the words of songs, there will be lots of discussion and debate on these topics and many more. 

Nick Bollinger, author and critic (and pictured below), tells us about his involvement with this year's New Zealand Music Month.

WIN! We had 2 copies of both 100 Essential New Zealand Albums and also Dave Dobbyn: The Songbook to give away. View the prize-winners here.

It’s ten years since New Zealand Music Month was launched – and one sign of its success is that not only has more New Zealand music been produced in the decade than ever before, so have books about that music.

This weekThe Read asked: what in store music selection results in the greatest sales? Our random poll produced results both expected and unexpected.

Who would have thought that Carla Bruni Sarkozy music tracks would appeal to the customers of Dymocks in Newmarket?

Dave Dobbyn: The Songbook

Dave Dobbyn says that since day one, he has had a tune in his head. Now, as Dobbyn celebrates 30 years as a recording artist, Craig Potton Publishing is proud to announce the release of Dave Dobbyn: The Songbook.