Upcoming Events
Events List Navigation
Lighter Than Air & Select Music – Hollow Coves | Nothing to Lose Tour with Special Guests
The ascendant Australian duo Hollow Coves return with their first new album in five years on March 1 via Nettwerk Music Group. Nothing To Lose takes its inspiration from re-learning to appreciate our day-to-day: early morning surf trips on Australia’s Gold Coast, getting lost in the expansive national parks of the American West, the slow-and-steady craftsmanship of film or vinyl or woodworking. Teaming with producer Matt Corby along with many collaborators from their close-knit, beach-town musical community - Nothing To…
03 Sessions – Sam Bambery
Sam Bambery is a songwriter and impresario from Ōtautahi/Christchurch, currently based in Naarm/Melbourne. Exploring his love of semi-psychedelia through a twisted folk-rock lens, Bambery writes effectual and spacious songs burrowing into emotional identity and exhaustion. His sophomore album Rubricator released in May with local micro-label Under Underground Records, earning praise from RNZ Music's Tony Stamp as "...very considered, like Bambery lived with the album in his head for a while before bringing it into the world...a hint of mystery hangs over things...it's as ornate as these well-crafted tunes". Bambery presents all…
Dr. Bloopenstein Presents: Uncle Krungo’s Cosmic Steakhouse!
Dr. Bloopenstein's last experiment left him perplexed. He knew he needed to make another voyage through the void in order to truly understand the potential of Bongle Energy. This led Dr. Bloopenstein on a one month drift through the cosmos, jumping from dimension to dimension in hopes of finding the missing piece that will allow him to unlock Bongle Energy once and for all. But a doctor's got to eat, and one month is a long ass time to go…
Tahini Bikini – Breakdown Service Single Release Tour
Breakdown Service is officially open for business! Catch salad-funk specialists Tahini Bikini live as they make their debut in Te Waipounamu to celebrate the release of their latest single, Breakdown Service - Out Friday 12 April. With Support from Black-Sale House.
Symbiosis Magazine Launch – Sam Bambery, Holly Kimber, BLPE, DJ Midori
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the launch of Symbiosis, a new local artist magazine dedicated to amplifying Ōtautahi’s vibrant creative community. With a focus on intimate, inspiring, and relevant content, authentically representing the diverse artistic voices of Ōtautahi. The launch event will feature live music and poetry performances by some of the incredible artists highlighted in the first issue, bringing the pages of Symbiosis to life. Experience their talents up close, and immerse yourself in the…
Dark Halloween Reverie
Stay tuned for the official announcement of performance times and get ready to be swept off your feet! 🦇 Join Us for a Night of Japanese Macabre: A Halloween Experience Like No Other! 🎃 Dive into the depths of the supernatural at our exclusive Halloween event, where the eerie charm of Japanese folklore merges with the spine-tingling thrill of Halloween. 🗓 Date: October 25, 2024 🕗 Time: 7 PM - Close 📍 Location: ✨ What to Expect: Ghoulish Delights: Savor…
Velveteen Single Release/come Back
A night of noise at space academy with extraterrestrial overlords S.E.I.S.M.I.C and loud grungy bullshit rock band RAPIDS supporting crazy freakshow VELVETEEN in their comeback/single release be there or be square
Addison Groove
This October, we welcome a true pioneer in dance music to Christchurch for the first time under his current alias His releases have both progressed with the times, while equally carving the way for modern dance music to push forward, with his repertoire spread across some of the most defining labels of our time; labels such as 50Weapons, Tempa, Gutterfunk and Swamp 81 In association with 103 Soundsystem and Echo Train Records, Flux is proud present Addison Groove…
Speaker Freaker – Elektra
Speaker Freaker presents Elektra!!! Get ready to go underground with Ōtautahi’s juggernaut DJ Collective at the Churchills Tavern along Colombo St! On the decks we will be presenting Speaker Freaker’s superstar…King Al (Electric Avenue 2025) with support from DJ Solo, MJDJ, Zeale & Krispy supercharging the dance floor. Churchill will be proudly showcasing their new sound system banging out House, Tech & Techno. Galaxy Bar 25th Oct 24 9pm Doors open. $10 on Under the Radar. $15 on the door.…
Barbadoes – EP Release Show
Barbadoes The second EP from Otautahi 'garage-pop' band Keeltys. A collection of earlier songs written from 2020-2021. Featuring setlist regulars such as Humans of Hanrahan, and Two Twenty Five Zen. Follow the fun at the Darkroom on Friday the 25th of October. Featuring support from local artists Seraphim, Bobby Mayo, and Jam Henderson (solo). Tickets available from UTR for $10. Doors at 8.30pm, Music at 9pm.
Hide Presents: Smokey Bubblin’ B
Hide is thrilled to present Smokey Bubblin' B! Hide Club | 172 St Asaph Street Friday 25th October | 10:00pm - 3:00am Support from: Nu Cool, Emilie, Convex Collective Tickets are on sale now! Scoop up an early bird before they're gone! About Smokey Bubblin' B: Smokey Bubblin’ B has established himself as one of the most active DJs & Producers in the UK House & Garage scene. His production is always pushing the boundaries for House, Garage &…
Yurt Party Single Release Tour ‘Fela’
Ōtautahi's favourite dance-floor instigators, YURT PARTY, are hitting the road to celebrate the release of their brand new single 'FELA'! Known for their electrifying blend of Balkan, Latin, and Dub, Yurt Party will have you dancing non-stop with their driving beats and epic live energy. This gig is part of their 3-city tour, where the band will be taking over Ōtepoti, Pōneke, and Ōtautahi to debut their new single 'Fela'. Yurt Party has been serving up euphoric musical experiences all…
SPOOK: THEY SLASH THEM
This year, SPOOK is in sequel mode. Bigger, better, bloodier, and gayer. SPOOK: THEY SLASH THEM is a big gay excuse to host a Halloween party. The theme is SLASHER FILMS. A night of gay sets, and pure Halloween gayness - come dressed spooky, and get ready to haunt, dance, and slay. We’ll have a BLOODBATH on site - so come get sprayed with (fake) blood to lock in the theme of the night 🩸 Earlybird tickets…
Tess Liautaud Album Release Show
In celebration of her new album 'Blue Mind' Tess Liautaud will play one live intimate show with her band. This album takes a leap from the previous indie-folk warmth of her self-titled debut into the natural conclusion of all Liautaud has to offer. While her song-writing stems from the same reflective place she now leads her band into thunder clouds, bringing this collection of songs alive in all their folk, roots and rock & roll glory. The full band with…
Sam Bambery
Sam Bambery is a songwriter and impresario from Ōtautahi/Christchurch, currently based in Naarm/Melbourne. Exploring his love of semi-psychedelia through a twisted folk-rock lens, Bambery writes effectual and spacious songs burrowing into emotional identity and exhaustion. His sophomore album Rubricator released in May with local micro-label Under Underground Records, earning praise from RNZ Music's Tony Stamp as ...very considered, like Bambery lived with the album in his head for a while before bringing it into the world...a hint of mystery hangs…