January 2026
S.E.I.S.M.I.C Australia Tour Fundraiser
S.E.I.S.M.I.C is ripping into the new year and they're kicking it off by raising funds for their first trip across the ditch! The Ōtautahi psych rock four piece is super excited to be a part of a new reciprocal touring programme being run by Massey University, the Darkroom and Altar bar. They'll be making the trek to Tasmania this coming May and they need your help to make it back home. Come hang out on the 31st of January with…
Find out more »February 2026
Horn, Todd Luffa, Wallflower
Wellington! Come to Moon Newtown for a night of music starting at 8pm from Horn, Todd Luffa & Wallflower. Tickets available from under the radar :) https://h0rn.bandcamp.com/album/options https://toddluffa.bandcamp.com/album/todd-luffa https://wallflowerhtml4.bandcamp.com/album/rosebud-the-drive-home
Find out more »Richter City Rebels live at Space Academy
It’s time to move, the Rebels are in town! Wellington’s own Richter City Rebels are bringing the brass heat back to blow the roof off Space Academy! Channeling the spirit of New Orleans straight into the heart of Ōtautahi for a night of booty-shaking brass, big grooves, and bold energy. Known for their infectious blend of New Orleans funk, soul, and second-line swagger, the Rebels are here to party! Bring your mates, grab a brew, and get ready to dance…
Find out more »Wytones, One32nd, Dull Drones
Ease yourself into Waitangi weekend with this gig offering a buffet of sounds. Thursday Feb 5th Doors open at 8pm Tickets $10 at door and Under the Radar. Wytones - Check out the insane grooves of the Wytones. Part riffs, part grooves, all killer. One32rd - Gritty guitar and bass rhythms, operatic growlings. How punk can you get. dull drones - Check this first appearance at the darkroom by local band.
Find out more »Lakeward – Skylines EP Release Show
Cam Giddens' solo project Lakeward returns to one of his favourite places in the darkroom to celebrate the release of his EP Skylines, bringing with him a mix of breakdowns, vibes and a whole lot of bass guitar. Joined by the man Dean Gibson on the kit, the pair aim to induce emotional headbanging, as well as obligatory slappa da bass energy. Lakeward will be joined by the incredible indiegazers Minerva, as well as fabulous alt-rockers Steampunk Fish, thus promising…
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