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Beyond Music: Special Interest Mini Lecture Night
A series of short presentations from some of our fave Darkroom regulars about what they get up to beyond making music & attending gigs here! Darkroom's music community is a wonderfully diverse and interesting group of people. We love hearing snippets of everyone's lives when you're at our venue, and want to give folks an opportunity to talk about their hobbies, studies, work, art and interests beyond their time spent here! Our guest speakers and topics are: The NZ Praying…
Macey Presents ‘Once’ – Christchurch
MACEY presents 'ONCE' in Christchurch on July 17th - An unforgettable evening celebrating the New Zealand/UK artist as he releases his highly anticipated sophomore album 'ONCE' This event marks MACEY's first headline tour in over three years, promising an intimate and exhilarating experience for fans old and new. The night will feature the debut of tracks from ONCE, showcasing MACEY's signature blend of indie-rock, folk, and soul. Following the success of his heartfelt singles, including the recent release, We Still…
Lazy Ghost ‘Silly Little Tour’
Fresh off the release of their latest singles Winnie Blues and yet to be released Milk Bones, Australian psychedelic surf-rock outfit LAZY GHOST are hitting the road for this Silly Little Tour. Australia and New Zealand, it's time. Known for their sun-soaked melodies, fuzzy guitars and energetic live shows, the band have amassed millions of streams while building a loyal following through years of touring across Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Lee Martin Album Launch
LEE MARTIN Album Release Show at the Piano Christchurch Celebrating the release of her 4th studio album —Marlene An unforgettable evening of Storytelling Original Country Soul Music Humour & Heart Powerful Live Performance Featuring Lee Martin and her incredible 6-piece band for one special night only. Lee and her band will also be joined on stage by an artist painting the band while they perform - allowing the audience to watch art unfold in front of their eyes. Raw, soulful,…
Ben Woods – Album Preview
Our very own Ben Woods Group returns to the harbour for an exclusive first preview of a brand new LP, recorded across Lyttelton, Auckland and Melbourne over four years. This marks their first time performing together since touring 2022's Dispeller, hailed by UK music journal The Quietus as 'a weirdly accessible, creaky-yet-meticulous marvel.' On July 17th, Woods' six-piece band will transform the Lyttelton Arts Factory into an immersive new space that challenges the tired rituals of performance. Come and hear…
Logan Edwards ‘Belong To Someone Else’ Tour With Emily Esplin
To celebrate the release of his debut EP 'Belong to Someone Else', Logan Edwards is heading around the motu for a six-date national tour backed by a full band. Across these shows, Logan will perform the songs from the EP alongside the music that inspired its creation, as well as snippets from his past projects that shaped the performer he is today. Joining the tour is Emily Esplin, another emerging solo artist, whose songwriting is emotionally heavy with an undeniable…
Come Together – Ok Computer – Radiohead
A SUPERGROUP OF AOTEAROA’S GREATEST MOST ACCLAIMED AND AWARD-WINNING ROCK ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS PERFORMING LEGENDARY ALBUMS LIVE IN CONCERT Three iconic albums. Three national tours. One powerhouse supergroup. New Zealand’s most successful rock series ever, COME TOGETHER, returns in 2026 with an electrifying trio of landmark albums: Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run, Radiohead’s OK Computer and Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense. Each album will be performed live, in full, by a rotating supergroup of Aotearoa’s most acclaimed rock artists and musicians — followed by a second…
Logan Edwards ‘Belong To Someone Else’ Tour With Emily Esplin
To celebrate the release of his debut EP 'Belong to Someone Else', Logan Edwards is heading around the motu for a six-date national tour backed by a full band. Across these shows, Logan will perform the songs from the EP alongside the music that inspired its creation, as well as snippets from his past projects that shaped the performer he is today. Joining the tour is Emily Esplin, another emerging solo artist, whose songwriting is emotionally heavy with an undeniable…
Achtung! Single Release
Hot off the back of their first single, Achtung! are stoked to be playing their next single (and some other songs) off their debut album. Bringing their signature cathartic emo-adjacent post-punk sound, this is not a gig to be missed. The lineup is stacked with local music heavyweights This Dog and the Matt Slaughter Band This Dog are a somewhat beloved Ōtautahi Alt grunge band with: 1 charting song 8 NZonAir funding application denials 14 Chess losses to children under…
Sunshine – Spirit Boy Single Release Feat. Sam Burt
Hailing from Ōtautahi Christchurch, Spirit Boy make music they love to listen to. With a new three-track EP on the way, Spirit Boy are gearing up for a busy year ahead. The next gig celebrates the release of the first single, Sunshine, a hot new addition to the fan favourites. Led by Ethan Mead’s commanding voice and heartfelt songwriting, the band draw inspiration from Americana and folk artists of the 60s and 70s, the earnestness of 80s new romanticism, and…
Achtung! Single Release
Hot off the back of their first single, Achtung! are stoked to be playing their next single (and some other songs) off their debut album. Bringing their signature cathartic emo-adjacent post-punk sound, this is not a gig to be missed. The lineup is stacked with local music heavyweights This Dog and the Matt Slaughter Band This Dog are a somewhat beloved Ōtautahi Alt grunge band with: 1 charting song 8 NZonAir funding application denials 14 Chess losses to children under…
King Kapisi South Island Winter Tour
🔥 THE MUD BAR PRESENTS 🔥 Christchurch, get ready for one massive night as the legendary KING KAPISI hits The Mud Bar for the “Here We Go Again” South Island Music Release Winter Tour 🎤🔥 Supported by: ⚡ Riddim Cartel ⚡ Future Flowz ⚡ Messenjah ⚡ Briggs ⚡ Prazme 📅 Saturday 18th July 📍 The Mud Bar – Christchurch ⏰ 9PM till late 🎟 $20 Entry 🔞 R18 Event Expect huge vibes, live performances, heavy beats, and an unforgettable party…
Raylee Bradfield, Ananda Massa And Quiet Minds
They say, birds of a feather flock together and this trio of musical acts is no exception. Established singer and songwriter, **Raylee Bradfield** (Americana/Folk/Pop) brings her music to Ōtautahi after recently moving from Auckland, sharing songs from her latest live album with local stalwart musicians, Jack Harré (drums), Rob Daglish (bass) and Sam McKay (electric guitar). Barcelona-born singer and songwriter **Ananda Massa** (Jazz/Folk/Pop) joins the triple star lineup performing songs from her soon-to-be-released album with her band, Sam McKay, John…
Horsehands And Minerva (concept=album?)
Join horsehands and Minerva at Darkroom for an evening of musical performance and wonder. Both groups have plans to record/release an album in the not too distant future. Ponder with them, as they take on the challenge of conceptualising these albums. concept=album? Minerva will treat you to their alt-rock, shoegaze-y sounds. Their recent EP Juno's Crush should give you an idea, so maybe go give that a listen and report back. The band horsehands will perform a set of songs,…
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…