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Alphabethead, Displeasure, Birdparty & Desire Path at Lyttelton Coffee Co.
Please join Alphabethead, Displeasure and Birdparty this December as they traverse Aotearoa on a journey to present genre-expanding music that seeks to stimulate the brain, and move the body! These three acts differ widely from one another but are unified in friendship and the shared pursuit of life-affirming, body-moving combinations of rhythms, bass and formidable sound design. Alphabethead is celebrating the release of “My Name Is David", his debut album of electronic music on Sunreturn. Displeasure release "Billionaire Death Drive",…
Darkroom Open Mic Night
Join us for our Open Mic Night, on the first Weds of each month! Doors open 6:30pm with music from 7pm Sound person, drum kit, mics, and bass and guitar amps provided. Sign up on the blackboard on the night to play for up to 15mins. Spots are limited, first in first served. Musicians and bands of any genre, and any musical ability/experience level welcome to perform. Solo acts and group acts all welcome! Free entry R18 R.O.A.R.
Nadia Reid Enter Now Brightness Tour
This December acclaimed songwriter Nadia Reid journeys back to New Zealand and Australia in celebration of Enter Now Brightness; her critically lauded fourth album which was released on Chrysalis in February 2025. December 5 / Christchurch / The Piano Presale 10am (NZST), Wednesday 16th April General on sale 10am (NZST), Friday 18th April Register for presale at banishedmusic.com/subscribe The Manchester-based expatriate New Zealander is known for her ruminative and well-crafted folk-inflected songwriting, and with Enter Now Brightness she presents a…
Carnival For Change
Celebrate resistance, block coal, and dance ya socks off at this festival-protest celebrating activism and art in Ōtautahi! Everyone is invited to this festival of arts, music, kai, and learning. The problems we face are even bigger than just climate and ecological breakdown. That's why those working for peace, protecting Te Tiriti, defending workers rights, and other aligned causes are also invited to help create the big allied movement that we need. The festival is being organised by Climate Liberation…
Left Or Right
Waihōpai/Ōtepoti psych-rock reggae trio 'Left or Right' are FINALLY set to record their much anticipated 4th studio album in November/December of 2025! To celebrate and to help raise funds toward the project, LOR will play 3 Te Waipounamu/South Island shows for their 3 most loyal fanbases over 3 Saturdays in December. Pioneering a blend of dub-reggae grooves, soaring vocal harmonies, and off-beat lyricism, at times infused with moments of visceral rock riffery, the multi-sensory barrage of Left or Right’s show…
Scattered Sound Sessions Vol 3
Darkroom presents Scattered Sound Sessions - showcasing our fave poets, wordsmiths, and folk, indie & acoustic musicians performing in nooks and crannies, cosy corners, and unusual spots throughout Darkroom live music venue and Art Hole gallery. Volume 3, the Summer Edition, is coming up on Thurs Dec 11th! 7pm doors, music from 7:30pm Presales available from Under the Radar The spaces will be full of cosy rugs, couches, cushions, and arts & crafts to keep things comfy at this sit…
SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES Music Night
Sanctuary Events present An evening of SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES Music Night with DJs Regress & Pris Come dance the night away to all your favourite Banshees songs! We will be playing a 4 hour showcase featuring a selection of classic singles, fan favs and deep cuts from their most iconic albums. Tickets available from UTR.co.nz R18 R.O.A.R
Gatherings Christmas Market
It’s that time again — our annual Christmas Market is back! A sunny afternoon of local makers, live tunes, drinks, and festive fun spilling through Gatherings and our brand-new bar Kisi. Come for the creativity, stay for the snacks, and soak up the good vibes of summer, community, and Christmas cheer.
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
Rhythm And Alps 2025
Rhythm and Alps Cardrona Valley, Wānaka – December 29, 30 & 31, 2025 Featuring... RUDIM3NTAL, Santigold, Dizzee Rascal Badger, Chaos In The CBD, Catching Cairo, Corrella, Dombresky (Disco Dom), Fish56Octagon, Gentlemens Club, KANINE, Kurupt FM, Swimming Paul, The Black Seeds Beccie B, Dick Johnson, Fiona & The Glow, HALFQUEEN, Lady Shaka, Natty Lou, Nice Girl, Pages Layn, SUUNE, Th' Goodside + more to be announced
Twisted Frequency 2026
Twisted Frequency is BACK for another five days of music, art, community and connection in the stunning Cobb Valley. After our monumental decade celebration, we’re sure you can’t wait to get amongst it again. We’ve been hard at work dreaming up just how we’re gonna top last year's party, we have set the bar pretty damn high! Expect our signature 24/7, non stop energy across four stages, a stacked lineup of international and local artists, and a huge…
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.
Darkroom Open Mic Night
Join us for our Open Mic Night, on the first Weds of each month! Doors open 6:30pm with music from 7pm Sound person, drum kit, mics, and bass and guitar amps provided. Sign up on the blackboard on the night to play for up to 15mins. Spots are limited, first in first served. Musicians and bands of any genre, and any musical ability/experience level welcome to perform. Solo acts and group acts all welcome! Free entry R18 R.O.A.R.
Absolute BOWIE – DJ Music Night
Sanctuary Events present ABSOLUTE BOWIE ALL BOWIE - ALL NIGHT!! DJs Regress & Pris will be playing Bowie songs all night! Come along on the 10th anniversary of the thin white duke’s passing and enjoy the music from his amazing legacy. Tickets from Undertheradar UTR.CO.NZ R18 R.O.A.R
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…