August 2026
A Thursday Noise Situation
A Thursday Noise Situation is a monthly event showcasing a variety of experimental, ambient, noise, and art music. Ranging from traditional rock-band line-ups to a person with a drill. Come down and enjoy the more out there side of music, last Thursday of the month at Darkroom. Doors 8pm, music from 8:30pm Free entry R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »KATABASIS
"KATABASIS" is going to be an incredible night with a stacked lineup of local favourites! Featuring: Crisis (Hardcore), Exanimus (Death Metal), Kurupted (Street Metal), Swamp Meet (West Coast Grunge), Bludgeoner (OSDM), Exentera (OSDM), and The Lost Haven (Death / Groove Metal) Join us at Churchills Tavern on the Descent to Hell for unmatched energy, atmosphere and passion for the scene. Whether you're there to chill and enjoy the bands, or get rowdy in the mosh - come and…
Find out more »Mel Parsons – Castle Hill Album Release Tour
Singer-songwriting luminary, Mel Parsons, has announced a seven-date national theatre tour with her band in August and September 2026, celebrating her much-anticipated new album, CASTLE HILL, to released on August 7. Plus1 proudly presents Mel Parsons live around Aotearoa in some of our country's most beautiful theatres. Thursday August 27 - Theatre Royal, Nelson Friday August 28 - Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch Saturday August 29 - Glenroy Auditorium, Dunedin Thursday September 3 - Clarence St Theatre, Hamilton Friday September 4…
Find out more »Steampunk Fish – ‘Agency & Reality’ EP Release Show
ITS HAPPENING! ITS FINALLY HAPPENING!!! Over the last 2 years, Steampunk Fish have been working tirelessly to put together a concoction of music they can be proud of...and they have done it!!! They're so proud of it that they want you to be able to sonically assault your eardrums on demand. Which is why on 28th August, SPF are celebrating their debut 6-track EP "Agency & Reality" and they want you there with them. Join them alongside prog-metal beauties Tephra…
Find out more »Plastic Manor With Achtung! And The Charlotte Sometimes
Plastic Manor is back for our second-ever headliner! Come and get lost in some hazy, dreamy shoegaze as we welcome Nico on as our new bassist. Joining us are The Charlotte Sometimes, serving some Alternative/Indie bangers and Achtung! bringing their signature blend of cathartic emo-adjacent post-punk!
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