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Exhibition | William Wegman: Being Human
The first and only New Zealand exhibition of American artist William Wegman’s photographic work Dogs have occupied William Wegman’s artworks ever since he brought his Weimaraner to his studio in 1970. Being Human tracks three decades of relationships between the enigmatic American artist and his four-legged muses. His first collaborator was the camera-loving Man Ray, an insistent participant in Wegman’s work in the 1970s who become one of his most important inspirations. In the mid-1980s, his second Weimaraner, Fay Ray,…
Wunderbar Showcase & Open Mic
Each week the Wunderbar is showcasing an up and coming musician, or local talent that has new songs or new formats they want to get out there. Open Mic starts 7pm | Showcase Artist 8pm | Open Mic again 9pm. All welcome - bring your instruments and play us a song or two!
Lonnie Holley (USA) – Christchurch
Audio Foundation is ecstatic to announce a very special NZ tour for the revered artist and visionary musician Lonnie Holley, who sings and improvises to make sense of a troubled America. The story of Lonnie Holley is incredible; he was born 1950 in Alabama, one of 27 children during the heigh of racial segregation in the USA and was traded for a bottle of whisky when he was four. Despite a chaotic childhood, working from the age of five, Holley…
Winter Solstice and Dark Beer @ 3 Boys Brewery
What are you doing on Friday 21st June? Join us at Three Boys, along with our friends from Cassels & Sons Brewing Co., Beer Baroness, Raindogs Brewing Co, Brew Moon Brewing Company, Concept Brewing, Ghost Brewing Co., Eruption Brewing, Eagle Brewing NZ, The Twisted Hop, Wigram Brewing Company, Two Thumb Brewing Company & Beerhouse Brew Bar. We've all whipped up a little something special for the longest night of the year. We'll also be joined by our friends at BASE…
Ewe Paul’s Dag Race: Paddock Fabulous
An interactive A and P show themed spectacle coming to you live at Darkroom and it's all new art gallery space, ART HOLE. Fri June 21st @ 336 St Asaph Street 7pm doors, 7:30pm show starts Limited $10 presales available at https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/ewe-pauls-dag-race-paddock-fabulous/christchurch This will sell out, so grab yours quick as there's limited space in the Art Hole! Join comedian Feather Unsure and the crew from Feral Grace Productions for their latest piece of experimental theatre - an interactive evening…
The Jordan Luck Band NZ Winter(ish) Tour 2019
Following a Sold Out Winter Tour in 2018, Kiwi icon's The Jordan Luck Band announce the 19 date New Zealand Winter(ish) Tour of 2019, trekking all across the country from Saturday April 27th to June 22nd. Jordan Luck is the lead singer and songwriter for the New Zealand rock band The Exponents. The Exponents, had a staggering 18 Top 40 singles over the years, and Victoria was recently voted by public as the 8th greatest New Zealand song of all…
Caffeinated Records presents: FINAL FORM
CAFFEINATED RECORDS PRESENTS - FINAL FORM Two & a half years ago the Caffeinated Collective started their journey doing gigs and making music together, along the way The Wunderbar has promised to be the spot that brings the same buzz as that first sip of coffee in the morning. There is no better place to send off our boy Seb the Vegabond who is moving to Serbia. Along with our recently formed band we are putting on a night that…
Kane Strang Solo Tour, Christchurch
Kane Strang Solo Tour June/July 2019 21/06 - Space Academy, Christchurch w/ Ryan Fisherman Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/y2ot4gjb 26/06 - Caroline, Wellington w/ Fruit Juice Parade Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yy9u93c9 27/06 - Lucky Bar, Whanganui Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/y628cqzy 28/06 - The Stomach, Palmerston North w/ Michael James Keane Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yybnjpj7 04/07 - Whammy Backroom, Auckland w/ Being. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/y6q5vu43 06/07 - Dog With Two Tails, Dunedin w/ Neive Strang Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/y4wod4gc More support acts TBA
Ben Sterling [UK]
4FOUR & Cream Presents_ Ben Sterling With local support to be announced Main event info: - The full L-Acoustics sound system will be in again for this show - There is no dress code, however make sure you have appropriate footwear. - Everybody love everybody! 4FOUR, Cream and Hide are committed to being a safe and all-inclusive space. Any discrimination, harassment or anti-social behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated. If you are feeling uncomfortable in any way, please…
New Music Central – Speak Softly & The Response
Join the School of Music at Tūranga for this special presentation of New Music Central featuring local indie bands Speak Softly & The Response. Speak Softly is an art-pop electronic duo based in Christchurch comprised of vocalist Naomi Ferguson and composer, arranger and instrumentalist Alex van den Broek. Delicately crafted lyrics featuring Ferguson's dramatic, soaring vocals combine with lush textural layers to create a dreamy yet intense musical landscape. Their tracks have been played on radio in New Zealand and…
Neil MacLeod – ‘To Unfold’ Tour
Off the back of the acclaimed record, (produced by Devin Abrams) released in April 2019, Neil MacLeod is proud to announce the To Unfold Tour, bringing his beautiful and deeply introspective collection of songs to life on stage in June and July 2019, for the first time. Audiences will be treated to an unforgettable live performance from Neil and his two-piece band, covering a fine curation of his portfolio, and a stellar line up of special guests opening the shows,…
Lamb & Hayward Masterworks Organic
Saint Saëns completed his third and final symphony in 1886 and declared “I gave everything to it I was able to give. What I have accomplished here, I will never achieve again”. Hugely popular from its premiere to current day, this glorious work revels in the endless possibilities of sound that a large orchestra, augmented by piano and organ, is capable of creating. Described by critics as possessing “an incendiary technique and warm stage presence”, Chinese pianist Moye Chen has…
Rhomboid at Darkroom
Psychedelic Wizard Funk originals by Christchurch's enchanting trio.
Black Sun Empire & State of Mind
Bassfreaks Presents Black Sun Empire (NL) State of Mind (NZ) Plus Support from: AziFM & Civil Din Tickets on sale now at: http://bit.ly/BSESOM ***These will sellout fast** R18, R.O.A.R Black Sun Empire: Black Sun Empire represent the finest in dark and tech fueled dance-floor drum & bass. Since bursting onto the scene back in 2000, they've continued to develop their own unique style and sound, releasing numerous singles as well as four full-length LPs and establishing themselves as leaders in…
Lee Martin live at The Good Home Wigram
Come and enjoy the live acoustic music by Lee Martin