August 2026
Stop Dead Fest 2026 With Lovers Anonymous, The Mulls And More
* Lightning bolt emojis! * Get ready, Stank Asaph Street, it's time for Stop Dead! Sat Aug 22 at Darkroom! Featuring sets from old faves THE MULLS, new faves LOVERS ANONYMOUS, plus two new acts, LOOK OVER THERE and REVERBERATORS playing their first ever gigs! Showcasing a mix of local artists from indie and acoustic, to heavier and more experimental, this event offers a taster session of the many different musical communities and genres who take to the Darkroom stage…
Find out more »Marlee Spear and Cherry Red
You're in for a night of sonic delights with two stand out acts - first Cherry Red, followed by Marlee Spear. There will be rock, there will be roll, there will be indie, there will be soul. There will be chance to dance, and dance to chance, and all in all, an opportunity to get lost in the feeling of MUSIC in all caps. We're here to make a place where you can come spend the evening being alive with…
Find out more »Haven: DJ Ali (AUS) // Brutal Fairy // Hunter
With the end of the winter on the horizon HAVEN are back with another Galaxy Arcade rave and a guest from across the Tasman to bring that warmth and sweat back in to your life… We are proud to invite Naarm’s master of Techno-Trance mutations DJ Ali to perform in Aotearoa for the first time. With a sound that straddles euphoria, driving 4-4 rhythms, and live electronic manipulation his productions have been released on a raft of leading techno labels…
Find out more »Taste Slumcuts
bass//club//140//footwork//160//dnb What's this then? Following the release of UNDERCUTS VOL.1 we thought it right to put on a night of bass, footwork, 140s, 160s and whatever else we feel like playing. This first installment of a Slumcuts party features a lineup of tasty producers and DJs from across Te Wai Pounamu: Bahns Luna Nevermind Mixgril Bulla Get amoungst with these fine few for a damn good party. 9pm until deep into the night. Ticket prices are not based on when…
Find out more »Big Sima And Boomtown – The Price Of Peace EP Release Tour!! (Chc/R18)
The road warriors are back for their 6th national tour and they're closing out the Peace Trilogy in style. Three years, three EPs, and Big Sima and Boomtown show no signs of slowing down. The Price Of Peace EP Release Tour brings fresh material alongside that signature horn-driven hip hop, funky breaks and soulful grooves delivered live by one of NZ's hardest working 7-piece ensembles. Five cities, special guests, and a chapter worth celebrating. Don't sleep on this one. Support:…
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