November 2026
Louie and The Hotsticks – Two Final Shows!
Exciting news for all those people who remember those fun filled nights at the MARINE TAVERN in Sumner with LOUIE and the HOTSTICKS. The band is coming back for one final time this NOVEMBER, 6 and 7 . Two shows are booked. November 6th - Lyttelton Arts Factory - Fully Seated November 7th - The Loons - All Standing Sadly both Wayne Beecroft and Wayne Jamieson are no longer with us but we have found two John's to take their…
Find out more »OH MY GOTH! Dark Music Club Night
Sanctuary Events present OH MY GOTH! Dark Music Club Night DJs Regress & 59 to 1 will take you on a journey celebrating the Dark 80s featuring Goth Rock, Post-Punk, Dark Wave, Industrial, Death Rock, Future Pop, Cold Wave, Synth Pop +more Expect to hear music from a selection of these artists and more; ALIEN SEX FIEND, AND ONE, BAUHAUS, CABARET VOLTAIRE, CHRISTIAN DEATH, CLAN OF XYMOX, COCTEAU TWINS, COVENANT, DEAD CAN DANCE, DEATH CULT, DEPECHE MODE, ECHO AND THE…
Find out more »Downriver
Spring has sprung, and there are no promises - Downriver is rolling down the Tahunanui hills to a town hall near you! With the release of their debut album looming, the six-piece folk-rock troupe is hitting the road. From Blenheim to Christchurch, Greymouth and Takaka, no stone shall be left to rock alone. Prepare yourself for a barn-burning, harp-bleating, flannel-fraying evening. WHAT TO EXPECT Pragmatic poetry takes centre stage while the rustic twang of an acoustic guitar drives the band.…
Find out more »Finding Balance Album Launch/Live Concert Recording – Alex Boot
I’m really excited to present and record my debut solo album, Finding Balance. This project draws on influences from modern jazz, hip-hop, fusion and cinematic soundscapes. The work will be performed by a six-piece jazz ensemble featuring Cameron Pearce, Nick Pitts, Sam McKay, Luke Belcher, and Cameron Finlay. The music shifts between energetic, groove-driven passages and more spacious and atmospheric moments. I want my album Finding Balance to reflect the journey so many people go through at high-pressure moments in…
Find out more »Gareth Thomas
The Christchurch show on a cosy Sunday evening. Performing songs from a huge 30 year catalogue - from Goodshirt through to the new Bits album. Expect a mixture of familiar & new and a healthy dose of experimentation.
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