June 2026
Welcomer – Calendars Release Tour w/ Pickle Darling and Model Home
Welcomer are embarking on their first nationwide headline tour to celebrate the release of their debut album Calendars, out June 12 via trusted DIY stalwarts, Papaiti Records. Calendars follows a string of European shows in 2025 and a self titled EP which was described by Under the Radar as ‘melancholic splendour.. in swirls of harmonious goodness, each packed with presence and perfectly placed’. Single Nothing of You Remaining was described by Rolling Stone AU as “blending folk influences with strings…
Find out more »Medal, Psychic Maps, Negative Confessions
Formed six years ago MEDaL are a three piece rock 'n' roll band that have released two vinyl albums, gigged sporadically and largely maintained an underground presence in the bowels of Lyttelton. This may change, but probably not... MEDaL : John Billows - Bass (Renderers, Dark Matter), Dave Mulcahy - Guitar (Superette, JPSE ), & Mark Whyte - Drums (Into the Void) Formed 15 years ago Psychic Maps have finally found a stable line up after relocating from Dunedin to…
Find out more »Radio at the Pictures Film Festival
RDU98.5FM presents: Radio at the Pictures A film festival especially curated by RDU for U. As part of the 50th anniversary year-long celebrations, RDU has decided to branch out into video, and host a film festival at Lumiere Cinemas. Exploring the intersection of music and movies with top flick picks from here and abroad. Including PAVEMENTS HEAD SOUTH LIFE IN ONE CHORD INTO THE VOID And a Pitchblack Playback with RADIOHEAD’s ‘Amnesiac’ Radio at the Pictures, an RDU film festival.…
Find out more »Darkroom Free Pub Quiz
Join us for a FREE pub quiz hosted by Feather Unsure. Last Wednesday of every Month Doors open at 7pm Quiz kicks off 7:30pm Darkroom 336 St Asaph St Free entry! Teams of up to 6 people welcome. Bar tab up for grabs for the winning team, plus spot prizes throughout the night. Bookings essential, email info@darkroom.bar to book a table for your team R18. R.O.A.R.
Find out more »Morning People – Last Dance at Hide feat. Jamie Newman
Some dancefloors become part of the story. For the past five years, Hide has been Morning People’s home in Ōtautahi, hosting countless early-morning adventures and sweaty dancefloor moments. With the venue closing its doors, it’s time for one final dance. On Thursday 25 June, we’re returning for a special send-off, with Morning People founder Jamie Newman stepping up on the decks for a rare Christchurch appearance, fresh off the back of playing Morning People’s 10th Birthday celebration at…
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