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Wunderbar Slam
WUNDERBAR SLAM 28TH AUGUST 2026 This is the most staked lineup I’ve ever arranged for an event, this one is gonna be a GREAT night featuring many different genres and styles. See all the acts below… LEWIS PARKE - Lewis Parke is an indie alt pop act with a bite, blending new wave influence with a modern indie sound. Living in the dark, the mysterious, the unsaid words that lay in between a conversation. Lush vocals layered on intricate guitar…
The Broken Heartbreakers – Album Release Tour
*Just announced, Violet French & The Woolston Operatic Society will be joining in support at the Space Academy show!* Ōtepoti’s longstanding indie folk favourites The Broken Heartbreakers have emerged from the mists to announce their brand new album, as well as a full nationwide tour this September. Imagine If We Could Just Keep Driving marks the band’s fifth album and debut on Nadia Reid’s boutique Slow Time Records label, set to be unveiled on July 17th. FULL BAND ALBUM RELEASE…
Hannah Everingham Big Surprise Album Tour
BIG SURPRISE!!!!! ARE YOU COMING TO THE SHOW???? Hannah Everingham tours New Zealand in celebration of her new album Big Surprise, out August 7th 2026. Featuring the songs ‘Judi Dench’ & ‘Want You’ - Big Surprise, Hannah Everingham’s third album, holds a magic in its name. How could a surprise be big or small? Seemingly defining and defying its own contradictions, here is an artist who sings of crabs, earthquakes, shopping in New York, Judi Dench and a lover who…
Esoterica pt. 1
Celebrating fem DJs and dance floor baddies! RATBAGISKINFORDINDJ BUNNY EARSBELLSY
SUZANNE VEGA FLYING WITH ANGELS TOUR
Suzanne Vega will perform a career-spanning show including favorites like “Tom’s Diner”, “Luka”, “Marlene On The Wall”, and many more, plus songs from her latest album, Flying with Angels, which was released in May 2025 to critical acclaim. She will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard (of David Bowie band), and cellist Stephanie Winters. “Four decades after her new-waif debut, Suzanne Vega retains her knack for lucid reflections and crisp music to match… Her voice remains…
Crafted Sessions: Electric Starfi, Sam Beal And Julian Turver
Join us for a cosy night of music and poetry featuring Electric Starfi (duo), Sam Beal & Julian Turver at The Crafted Coffee Company. Thursday 10th September 6.30pm Crafted Coffee Company, 121 Blenheim Road Tickets $10 on Humanitix, $15 on the door.
Peace Action Ōtautahi: Swarm
Peace Action Ōtautahi brings you SWARM, an energising lineup of local DJs fundraising to help support Peace Action’s fight to keep warmongers out of Ōtautahi. 7pm - doors 7:45 - Eerie 8:45 - Ayaluna 9:45 - Polson Door tickets will be available for $25. The venue, including bathrooms, are wheelchair accessible. Space Academy has no dedicated mobility parking, but the driveway can be used for unloading.
Max Walker & The Montes with Bear Hug
Max Walker & The Montes with support from the talented Bear Hug will be playing at Wunderbar from 8pm on September the 10th! Come down for an evening of indie folk at the iconic Wunderbar!
Pretty Good People vol 1: Paige Julia, Bellsy, Ayaluna
Pretty Good People is a new night at XCHC where Paige Julia, our resident weirdo-in-chief, selects the finest up'n'coming air-movers. For bass, we gather. Pretty Good People represents all who stand under the umbrella of bass music, including dubstep, breakbeat, drum and bass, hip hop, jungle and what lies in between. Pretty Good People welcome the weird, the unconventional, the meek and the adventurous: We will all be united in dance. Pretty Good People Volume 1 featuring: PAIGE JULIA…
Inspired Whimsy
Come run away with the spirit of Whimsy! Join us for an absurd cabaret bursting at the seams with comedy, magic, circus and few cheeky surprises. A selection of Ōtautahi's finest variety performers have been assembled for your viewing pleasure. Don't miss out, book now! R18 R.O.A.R
DEATHRO, Unsanitary Napkin, Homesickk, Mental Joy
DEATHRO (Japan), UNSANITARY NAPKIN, HOMESICKK, and MENTAL JOY at Lyttelton Coffee Co. Kanagawa Japan’s #1 rock vocalist DEATHRO returns to Aotearoa in September 2026, presented by Wrought Material and Chain Punk Baddie. Beloved by the Tokyo punk underground, DEATHRO combines new wave, post-punk, and J-Rock into high-energy BEATROCK in the 1980’s Japanese tradition. DEATHRO’s performance is ecstatic and powerful, while the lyrics are grounded in working class politics. DEATHRO has a punk mind and expresses it. Amongst messages of solidarity,…
Heavyweight Hertz
This September 11th, prepare for an absolute takeover at the Wunderbar as five heavyweights tear the roof off with a night of Drum & Bass and Jungle. Dj Mömentö sets the vibe early with lush, soaring melodic soundscapes before CJ cranks up the temperature with raw, old-school underground jungle beats. Qwonq then shifts gears, dropping his own high-energy signature DnB blend, passing the torch to Geck to keep the dancefloor rolling with a unique, custom flavor of jungle. Finally, Shredder…
Kenring Album Fundraiser Gig
HEY, what's this…? KENRING are putting on a glorious show at The Space Academy to raise funds for their upcoming album recording!!! We are finally putting on our Debut Headliner show. Get Ready for some mean, hard hitting riffage, not only from kenring as they have rangled together RAGWEED and RVÀ to round out this amazing show. RAGWEED are a three piece alternative metal/post-rock band that have been around since 2022, we have a lot of fun gigging with this…
Diffrent
The German UKG prodigy Diffrent! Known for blending classic UK garage with jungle, breaks and bass, his music has earned support from the biggest names in the scene. On an unstoppable run, he's taking over the Sydenham Underpass this September, we’re in for a fast sell with this show. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Sydenham Underpass | Christchurch Friday 11th September | 9:00pm - 2:00am Local Support from: TBA