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Stillwater Lines: Yellow Tour 2026
Inside a cabin in Te Aroha, songwriter and former IvyBlue frontman James Brodie created Yellow- his first solo album under the Stillwater Lines persona. Designed as a way to understand the events of his past in order to move forward into his future while recovering from a near-fatal car crash; James set about using his guitar, voice, and MIDI Keyboard to use music as a way to put his heart back together. And in support of Yellow's release (July 2026),…
Hunter Craig Band With Electric Starfi And Connor Morrison-Mills
Join us for a night of music and poetry! What to expect? Connor Morrison-Mills is a folk singer songwriter who has recently relocated from Pōneke. He'll be making his Ōtautahi debut. Electric Starfi trio are back with a new drummer. They'll be bringing some of their punchier poems set to music. Hunter Craig Band is back to with a star studded lineup of local musicians and they'll surely make you feel the full spectrum of emotions.
Adam McGrath and Gary McCormick – The Mainline Tour
“Two drifters off to see the world” as the song goes, a romantic vision, a dream of two pals one lonesome, one a wide river, an apt mission statement for two of New Zealand’s most lively raconteurs the veteran gentleman of the road, and the young Turk, Gary McCormick and Adam McGrath. Both need little introduction if any but for nearly fifty years McCormick has been a beloved part of the kiwi fabric, from the rolling, surf riding, poetry slinging…
Face First, Juvee, Epsilon
ROCK ON presents an all ages show at the Bridge Hub!! Face First - Christchurch’s most devastatingly attractive emo band... Face First are an 03/Ōtautahi based pop punk/emo band, bringing intense energy and an engaging live performance. They are known around the CHCH music scene for having huge audience participation and intense moshing. Kash Perry, Theo Pulley, James Tuck, Lachlann Kundycki - FACE FIRST Jüvee are a four-piece band from Christchurch, New Zealand. In 2026, they won the Canterbury Rockquest…
Weezier
It's 2026 and after some not so serious deliberation, Weezier have decided to do it again, play hit after hit from the Weezer catalog. It's going to be loud, like noise complaint loud. It's going to be fun, like most fun you can have with your clothes on fun. It's going to be at the Darkroom, like the best live music venue in town Darkroom. Need we say more?
The Green Machine
Space Academy presents 'The Green Machine', a love letter to Te Pāti Kākāriki/The Green Party. Local loves Mousey, Mona Vasa & KOMMI are all gifting their tautoko/backing to the event to whakanui/celebrate the amazing mahi being done across the Motu by the Green Party, & to raise pūtea/money for local Green Party candidates! Ka wani kē! / Neat alright! We're jumping in behind the party which resonates with the values held ever so dearly by Space Academy: people centered, te…
Resonate:Nocturne – Return To The Pulse
RESONATE:NOCTURNE RETURN TO THE PULSE Friday 16th October | Wunderbar, Lyttelton | 8:30pm – late As darkness falls, we return to the pulse. ? Prepare yourself for a mystical late-night soundscape, where deep beats, hypnotic rhythms and soulful sounds weave together into a journey that carries you deeper and deeper into the night. Our DJs will take you on a musical journey through the darkness — building the energy, shifting the mood and keep you moving on m the dance…
GRIFTFEST
We at GRIFTHORSE present for your consideration GRIFTFEST. First, there was a choice. Do what's been done before? Or strive for more? A debut album to be released. A debut headline show to be booked. Are we doomed to forever repeat this cycle? GRIFTHORSE said “NO! THERE MUST BE MORE!” Thus, GRIFTFEST was born. A headline show became a festival. A celebration of an album became a celebration of a scene. The call was made, and the heroes of our…
Ōtautahi Rama
The first ever Rama in the South Island is a worthy two-stage doozy! A collaboration with Interlude will please your senses in alternate spaces intentionally crafted for sonic glee and silly mingling... Sourcing seasoned talent from across the motu of both the bassy and melodic varieties, it won't be your normal club night in Ōtautahi. Can't wait to share a dancefloor and a kōrero! Featuring... DOCJOC Jousey Porcelain Craigslist Cee Pete Green
City Doof
Boom Candy presents City Doof City Doof is back after a year hiatus for its 20th edition and ready to shake the foundations of Christchurch with night of heavy weight rollers, dub step and funky drum & bass. We're bringing the heat, the vibes, and the downright filth with our 20th installation of CITY DOOF!!!! We've stacked the lineup with local legends for a night of full noise DNB & Dubstep!!! featuring: OPTIMUS GRYME MISH & GREEEN INDECISIVE BULLA NEUTZE…
Unity Fundraiser
We're back! This time it's a fundraiser for Kahu Carter, our Green Party MP running for Christchurch Central! The community has truly come together for this one! Starting at 7pm, we've got live graffiti, market stalls, petition signing, educational booths and art installations for you to enjoy. As always, the spotlight of this event is music. We've got an insane lineup of our favourites from the local Aotearoa Hip-Hop scene here in Ōtautahi and all the way from Tāmaki and…
STARS Ōtautahi 2026
It’s time for the iconic Stars In Their Eyes now rebranded as STARS Ōtautahi 2026 talent quest. Come and support your friends or cheer on the amazing everyday legends that enter and give it their all. Contestants sing live on stage with our legendary house band all hosted by the master himself Keith Preene (aka Shay Horay). This show sells out without fail, so grab your tickets now while you still can. It’s guaranteed to be best night out this…
Minerva With The Perfect Gun And Plastic Manor
Ōtautahi alt-rock, shoegaze band Minerva are returning to Space Academy after a brief hiatus for new material and out of town shows! Excited to be joined by two other local acts: rock n roll The Perfect Gun and the alt-rock, post-punk Plastic Manor!!
Out Of Luck! Please Leave The TV On Album Party Christchurch
OUT OF LUCKS! ALBUM RELEASE SHOW FOR THE 4TH OUT OF LUCK ALBUM CALLED PLEASE LEAVE THE TV ON October 17th at darkroom with hardcore band Stitched up and pop punk band Peaking in highschool. come along for a fun time! The 4th out of Luck Album is 4 Years! We Recorded it over 4 days but I think it was only about 13 hours all up. It's a fun party punk album ya know? Girls, skateboarding, Sasquatch and UFOs.…
Beyond Music Special Interest Mini Lecture Night Vol 3
Join us for an evening of short presentations from some of our Darkroom community members about what they get up to beyond making music, performing & attending gigs here! Darkroom's music community is a wonderfully diverse and interesting group of people, and while we know everyone loves live music, we want to give folks from the Darkroom community an opportunity to share what else they do outside of music. This series welcomes folks to talk about their hobbies, studies, work,…