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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…
Stone Temple Pilots / Radiohead Tribute Show – Christchurch!
THE DEAD CIRCUS – STP Experience With Radiohead & Weezer Tributes !! LIVE AT THE LOONS, LYTTELTON | SAT 8TH NOV 2025 (After sold-out shows in 2023, 2024, and 2025) THE DEAD CIRCUS — the world’s #1 Stone Temple Pilots tribute return to Aotearoa’s stages to bring the noise once again. Get ready for Plush, Interstate Love Song, Creep, Down and all the STP anthems in a full-throttle set drenched in 90s alt-rock power. No backing tracks. No half-measures. Just…
Tess Liautaud And Band – Jolie Louise Single Release
“Ma jolie, how do you do?” Franco-American, now Aotearoa's folk-country sweetheart Tess Liautaud is releasing a new song (June 18th), for the first time she showcases her two mother tongues in a bilingual ballad. For this feat Tess Liautaud chose to sing ‘Jolie Louise’ written by French-Canadian singer and producer Daniel Lanois. Liautaud’s version is saturated in unbridled rawness and honesty, she leans into the song's lyrical heartbreak while her band roll out a country romp. It is a song…
Oh My Goth! Dark Music Club Night
Sanctuary Events present OH MY GOTH! Dark Music Club Night DJs Regress & 59 to 1 will take you on a journey celebrating the Dark 80s featuring Goth Rock, Post-Punk, Dark Wave, Industrial, Death Rock, Future Pop, Cold Wave, Synth Pop +more Expect to hear music from a selection of these artists and more; ALIEN SEX FIEND, AND ONE, BAUHAUS, CABARET VOLTAIRE, CHRISTIAN DEATH, CLAN OF XYMOX, COCTEAU TWINS, COVENANT, DEAD CAN DANCE, DEATH CULT, DEPECHE MODE, ECHO AND THE…
Steffany Beck – Boots Bound For Africa
After an unforgettable run of shows — from rocking One Stadium, Country in the Country, Nostalgia and hitting the road supporting Deacon Blue NZ tour — it’s time for one final send-off before our lead guitarist Nick Burson heads off on his next adventure in Africa. Join us for a massive night of live country music, good vibes, and a proper country farewell celebration for one of the finest guitar slingers around. This is the last hoorah before Nick rides…
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