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Kipper Reid Bluebird EP Tour
Tāmaki Makaurau Indie Rock outfit, Kipper Reid, take to the road for their debut tour. The two-date tour arrives after the release of their debut EP Bluebird, including recent singles Cosmic Collision Course, Bluebird and the upcoming, cathartic Second Thoughts on Leaving. Written during varying periods, the body of work dives deep into reflectiveness, nostalgia and love. Bringing explosive crescendos and soulful melodies, Kipper Reid's live performances take the polished, clean songs of their recordings and blur the line between…
Free Artist Development Seminar – International Touring
Darkroom’s next free artist development seminar is all about touring! Musicians and music-lovers of any genre, ability or experience level are welcome to come along. This could be of interest if you’re planning an NZ tour, are ready to cross the ditch to play some Aussie shows, or if you’re thinking about heading further afield to Europe or the USA. Or maybe you just want to come along to see some travel photos and hear some travel stories from our…
Darkroom Fundraiser Gig – Model Home, Karleshia, Guideless
You're invited to a gig to help support the future of live music in Ōtautahi Christchurch! Come celebrate PC21's progress and show some love for Darkroom on Thurs July 2nd, with local faves Model Home, Guideless and Karleshia taking to the stage! Our local venue operators have been working with Christchurch City Council since 2022 towards updating the noise rules in our city. Progress is positive but slow going, and the best way to support our precious venues in the…
The Veils – Fragile World Tour
Following the critically acclaimed release of ‘Asphodels’ in 2025, The Veils quickly return with a bold and invigorated new album titled ‘Fragile World’, out June 19 on V2 Records. Today The Veils alongside Banished Music announce a 10-date New Zealand tour including 6 band shows featuring the closing show of Strange Universe: Winter in Auckland, and 4 solo performances. “It feels right to start our Fragile World tour back home in dear Aotearoa. These are some of our favorite towns…
I’m A Slut For A Beat – album release
Lyttelton Arts Festival & Robin Judkins present 'I'm A Slut For Beat' Robin Judkins celebrates the release of the album 'I'm A Slut For A Beat'. A collection of poems transformed into songs and brought to life by a heavyweight cast of local musicians and songwriters. Produced by Adam Hattaway, the show features performances from Adam McGrath, Adam Hattaway, Janice Gray, Tess Liautaud, Lindon Puffin, Lucinda Whitely, Tom Trevella, Al Park, Abi Chessum and Dan Heatley, backed by Michael Kime,…
Spooky Eyes (Nipaluna/Hobart) and S.E.I.S.M.I.C at Darkroom
Two psych-rock bands from Nipaluna/Hobart, Australia and Ōtautahi/Christchurch, New Zealand are teaming up this winter for a touring exchange! 03 faves S.E.I.S.M.I.C will be heading over to Hobart in May to perform at Altar Bar with Tasmanian locals Spooky Eyes, and then in July the two bands reunite in Ōtautahi/Christchurch to perform together at Darkroom. Acid rock trio Spooky Eyes have been making waves across the ditch, paying shows across Tasmania and mainland Australia alongside a stacked list of emerging…
Whenua Step 2! Kāwai Ki Roots Fire
KĀWAI SOUND SYSTEM PRESENTS: WHENUA STEP 2!: KĀWAI KI ROOTS FIRE ROOTS - DUB - DANCEHALL - STEPPAZ After a sold out debut night, Kāwai Sound System is back! For round two of the Whenua Step series, we're linking up with the legendary Ōhinehou crew, Roots Fire Sound, for a sound system session celebrating the sounds and traditions of Jamaican sound system culture within Aotearoa. This night brings together two generations of sound system. Roots Fire carrying decades of mātauranga…
Back to the 80s Dance Party
Back to the 80s Dance Party! **OUR LAST EVENT SOLD OUT 3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE SO GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY!** Come along for a night of music from the best decade, the 80s! DJs Regress & 59 to 1 will be playing all your favourites! Playing New Wave, Pop, Synth-pop, New Romantic, Rock and of course, Cheese! Expect songs by such artists as; A-Ha, Bananarama, Billy Idol, Blondie, Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper, David Bowie, Dead Or Alive, Def Leppard, Depeche…
Spooky Eyes (Aus), Moonflower, and The Charlotte Sometimes
Spooky Eyes (Aus), Moonflower and The Charlotte Sometimes are teaming up for one hell of a night of rock n roll at Lyttelton's iconic Wunderbar! SPOOKY EYES Erupting through the streets of Tasmania/lutruwita comes Spooky Eyes, punishing ears with their eclectic brand of amplified psychedelic blues. The trio are headed to to Aotearoa after a successful run of headline shows across Australia & supporting slots for the likes of Foo Fighters, Jack White & Wolfmother, as well as slots at…
Denim Daze – Frankie And The Teardrops Feat. Maximum Wage
Winter is upon us like a party popper in the hands of a 10 year old, but friends, please, don’t listen to the small talk (“man, winter is really here isn’t it?”) Ignore the ice on your windscreen, gently acknowledge the three mink blankets on the bed…Frankie and The Teardrops have the ultimate winter cure for you! Denim Daze is a show for the glory days, the sun setting on a violent Canterbury beach, the sound of distant fireworks in…
Maybe To The Moon And Grub
Come one, come all: to the Lyttelton Chapel for an afternoon of sweet musical treats. Doors at 2pm Music starts being actively played at 2:30pm The show will be seated. Feel free to bring cozy things to make yourself temporarily at home. There will probably definitely be cushions and blankets and chairs and snacks and tea, but no promises on the last two. See you soon x
This Imperfect Light
Ben Brown previews his next book at an intimate evening at LAF for this year’s festival, featuring original artwork by Bill Hammond and opening set by Dominic Hoey. This Imperfect Light spans Browns work from 1994 to 2025 and is published by Dead Bird Books. New poems, old stories, last chance saloons and unexpected consequences with Lyttelton resonating throughout. This evening will explore his creative friendship with Bill Hammond, working with his daughter, making it and losing it in Lyttelton, and…
The Biscuits (Akld), Cuticles (Oamaru), and Plastic Manors (Chch)
Back in Chch for the first time since the last time, The Biscuits (Akld) are teaming up with Oamaru mammals and ace chums Cuticles fresh from a series of shows in France. along one of Chch's newest and brightest bands Plastic Manors for a slice shoe gazey goodness., It'll be an evening of noisy guitars, smashy drums and catchy/loud, but always powerful jams. Grab a biscuit, a cheesecake, a beer from the bar, some earplugs and join us for an…
Lyny (USA) | Christchurch
Euphonic & Boom Candy are back at the Sydenham Underpass! Bringing you festival vibes and keeping you warmed up this winter. Expect stalls, flash tattoos, interactive activities, hot food & of course, lots of bass! Join us for noise to dance to with bass maestro Lyny. Marking his first New Zealand tour, we have been lucky enough to secure the Christchurch show. From the US this Dubstep and Trap artist has been rapidly rising, pushing out tunes with infectious melodies,…
Christchurch Bass Ritual Tour: 10th July At Wunderbar
Science of Sound & Signature Socials present BASS RITUAL: Christhcurch A Grass Roots NZ Tour Christchurch, join us for a collaboration like never before as two seasoned DJs unite to create an energy that takes you deep into the origins of dance music. Welcome to the Bass Ritual Tour. Lock in your Saturday night — July 10th at Christchurch's rave destination, Wunderbar. Expect dark and dusty underground energy, flashes of fluro, hypnotic rhythms, and immersive basslines designed to transport you…