August 2026
Joyful Revolution – Intersectional Fundraising Gig
In support of 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗮 (𝗣𝗦𝗡𝗔) and 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗮 (𝗖𝗟𝗔). This night we come together in joy and solidarity. Recognising that we are all fighting the same fight and that joy is the fuel for the revolution. We will start the night with poetry and storytelling, followed by live performances from 3 incredible acts. With different flavours of music to suit a wide range of tastes, we will build the energy together through the night finishing with…
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Brain Storm is an immersive live music and storytelling experience exploring the realities of traumatic brain injury and the long road to recovery. Created by Ōtautahi singer songwriter Bryony Matthews, the show weaves together original songs, personal storytelling, and evocative visuals to share a deeply human story of loss, resilience, and adaptation. Drawing on Bryony's own experience of life-changing head trauma, Brain Storm offers a rare and honest glimpse into the often-unseen challenges of living with an acquired brain injury.…
Find out more »You Should Be Dancing @ The Loons
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Find out more »OPIUO
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Find out more »Women in the Mix: Sweet as Sin (1st Birthday)
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