June 2026
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…
Find out more »4EPs Release Celebration Show (ALL AGES)
DUN Records Sivle Talk Sogg U-No Juno Vagina Dry present 4EPs double vinyl release (pre-order now / out July 3rd) And Celebration Shows pre-order the vinyl with your ticket, for pickup at the merch desk, and you could go into the draw to win: MARTIN PHILLIPPS’ ORIGINAL DUNEDIN DOUBLE vinyl If you can’t wait for the show to get the record,please email dunrecordsnz@gmail.com to order the vinyl (you will still be eligible for the draw)
Find out more »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 »Bear Trap – One Night Only
No one asked but they’re doing it anyway!! Local Ōtautahi garage punk band Bear Trap are returning to Darkroom for one night only! They’re bringing fellow local rippers, Mental Joy and Homesickk? along for the ride! Grab a ticket and join the party. R18. R.O.A.R.
Find out more »Minerva With Only You And Achtung!
Off the back of their recent Aotearoa EP Release Tour Ōtautahi alt-rock/shoegaze band Minerva is back and playing at Space Academy! Listen to a set of songs old and new full of floating vocals and loud guitars! This show brings a stacked local lineup with Ōtautahi emo bands Only You - legends in the Ōtautahi music scene!- and Achtung!, who are making their debut return at Space Academy this night!!
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