April 2026
Powder Chutes w/ The Boondocks
For a long time now we’ve been wanting to do some shows with The Boondocks… So we’re stoked to announce that The Boonies are joining Pow Chu for our first tour of 2026. Boom! And (drum roll) for the Christchurch / Ōtautahi show on 17 April at Dark Room it’s our absolute pleasure to announce that joining us as Very Special Guests are the incredible Ragweed!… Boom Boom! This is a seriously stacked line-up…. It means tickets are about to…
Find out more »OTHER VOICES perform the music of SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES
Sanctuary Events present The Best of SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES Performed Live by OTHER VOICES Featuring a 2 hour showcase of songs from their punk beginnings thru to their iconic post-punk classics. OTHER VOICES will be performing a special selection of songs from almost every Banshees album. Expect to hear fan favourites, deep cuts and classic songs such as; Spellbound, Christine, Cities in Dust, The Passenger, Dear Prudence, Mirage, Love in a Void, Hong Kong Garden, Israel, Arabian Knights, Happy…
Find out more »Swamp Meet Single Release – w/ Evergreen Terrace and Plastic Manor
Swamp Meet are back, releasing their debut single as a fully formed band and performing live at Darkroom on the 18th of April for their 2nd headlining show SWAMP MEET is a riffy, hard-hitting, chorus-loving grunge band based in Ōtautahi, made up of 3 guys from small and rainy Westport. Inspired by rock through the ages, such as (mainly) Nirvana, Black Sabbath, and AC/DC. After a couple of years now under their belts, the guys are feeling at home and…
Find out more »DROOK (USA) & ALH Mini-Festival – Christchurch
Very special two venue, mini-festival at Darkroom and Space Academy. Bands alternate so you can see everyone 🙂 7:00PM Doors Open 7:30PM Jess Aspinwell - Darkroom 8:00PM Grifthorse - Space Academy 8:30PM U-No Juno (DUD) - Darkroom 9:00PM Wurld Series - Space Academy 9:30PM Marsha - Darkroom 10:00PM Drook (USA) - Space Academy 10:40PM Trekkers Hotel (WKA) - Darkroom 11:10PM Slur (IVC) - Space Academy BANDS: Drook (USA) https://www.alowhum.com/drook Slur (IVC) https://www.facebook.com/SLURNZ/ U-No Juno (DUD) https://www.instagram.com/u_no_junoband/ Trekkers Hotel (WKA) https://www.instagram.com/trekkers_hotel/…
Find out more »ANZAC Weekend Saturday – BnP, Salad Boys & Music Sucks
Come to Space Academy this ANZAC Saturday for a greeeeaaat show ~~featuring~~ -- BnP -- Don't miss this EXTREMELY RARE performance by BnP (featuring old, very old, and brand new songs). John will be bringing the trombone. Ben is turning 40! https://thebnp.bandcamp.com/album/welcome-to-mediocrity -- music sucks -- music sucks has existed since 2011 as a vehicle for Sam Wilkinson's weird, funny, sad songwriting - performing with a rotating cast of band members through the years. Now based in Nelson with a…
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