It’s been a bit of an odd year in the music space. 

With the rise of AI music, musicians pulling their work off Spotify in protest of the company and CEO, rising ticket prices, and tours cutting off before they hit New Zealand, it’s been rough for some fans.  

Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to delve into some of the worst things about being a music fan in 2025. 

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It’s been a bit of an odd year in the music space.&nbsp;
With the rise of AI music, musicians pulling their work off Spotify in protest of the company and CEO, rising ticket prices, and tours cutting off before they hit New Zealand, it’s been rough for some fans. &nbsp;
Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to delve into some of the worst things about being a music fan in 2025.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

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Chris Schulz: The worst things about being a music fan in 2025

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a globally acclaimed celebration of military tradition, music, ceremony, and cultural performance.  

It has been running for 75 years and in that time has only ever been performed overseas on five occasions.  

And for the first time in a decade, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will return to New Zealand – performing for the very first time at Auckland’s Eden Park in February with the theme ‘The Heroes Who Made Us’.   

Staff Sergeant David Fiu is a standout member of the NZDF Army band and will be taking part in what is set to be a phenomenal event. 

He told Jack Tame he’s been fortunate to attend the Tattoo in Edinburgh seven times during his career with the NZ Army. 

“I certainly do not take that for granted,” Fiu said. 

“I really check myself when I’m there because it’s probably easy, midway through the season, to sort of get a little bit complacent.”  

It’s a bucket list moment for many, Fiu explained to Jack Tame, and many people come at that time to experience Edinburgh itself. 

“So you only can give, give off your best, otherwise you’re sort of selling them short.” 

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a globally acclaimed celebration of military tradition, music, ceremony, and cultural performance. &nbsp;
It has been running for 75 years and in that time has only ever been performed overseas on five occasions. &nbsp;
And for the first time in a decade, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will return to New Zealand – performing for the very first time at Auckland’s Eden Park in February with the theme ‘The Heroes Who Made Us’. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Staff Sergeant David Fiu is a standout member of the NZDF Army band and will be taking part in what is set to be a phenomenal event.&nbsp;
He told Jack Tame he’s been fortunate to attend the Tattoo in Edinburgh seven times during his career with the NZ Army.&nbsp;
“I certainly do not take that for granted,” Fiu said.&nbsp;
“I really check myself when I’m there because it’s probably easy, midway through the season, to sort of get a little bit complacent.” &nbsp;
It’s a bucket list moment for many, Fiu explained to Jack Tame, and many people come at that time to experience Edinburgh itself.&nbsp;
“So you only can give, give off your best, otherwise you’re sort of selling them short.”&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

David Fiu: Staff Sergeant and member of the NZDF Army Band on the upcoming performance at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

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An ode to a Kiwi-created sport. 

The Manu World Champs are currently underway, with the Grand Final taking place in mid-March.  

It’s such a quintessentially Kiwi sport, and Kevin Milne would love to see it grow even further.  

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An ode to a Kiwi-created sport.&nbsp;
The Manu World Champs are currently underway, with the Grand Final taking place in mid-March. &nbsp;
It’s such a quintessentially Kiwi sport, and Kevin Milne would love to see it grow even further. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Kevin Milne: Celebrating the Manu World Champs

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January is nearing its end, but there’s plenty to come throughout the rest of the year. 

Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to preview some of the albums set to release this year, and delve into some of the rumours floating around the music scene. 

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January is nearing its end, but there’s plenty to come throughout the rest of the year.&nbsp;
Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to preview some of the albums set to release this year, and delve into some of the rumours floating around the music scene.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Chris Schulz: Previewing the 2026 music scene

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Chris Schulz: The worst things about being a music fan in 2025

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