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SUMMARY:LX Liquid Exchange Final Show!
DESCRIPTION:Liquid Exchange mark their final show celebrating Monika’s LP release on Spearhead Records. \nHow We Saw Forever LP comes out 21st August\, marking Monika’s first full length solo dnb project. He’s bringing together his favourite DJs in Christchurch to help him mark the occasion \nCome party with us one last time\nhttps://spearheadrecords.bandcamp.com/…/how-we-saw-forever \nMonika (Spearhead Records)\nAndy Zero\nLittle Bird\nRasty \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/lx-liquid-exchange-final-show/
LOCATION:Galaxy Bar\, 206 Barbadoes Street\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Dance,DJ Night,Music
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260822T173000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260822T173000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
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SUMMARY:Big Sima And Boomtown - The Price Of Peace Ep Release Tour!! (Chch/AA)
DESCRIPTION:The road warriors are back for their 6th national tour and they’re closing out the Peace Trilogy in style. Three years\, three EPs\, and Big Sima and Boomtown show no signs of slowing down. \nThe Price Of Peace EP Release Tour brings fresh material alongside that signature horn-driven hip hop\, funky breaks and soulful grooves delivered live by one of NZ’s hardest working 7-piece ensembles. Five cities\, special guests\, and a chapter worth celebrating. Don’t sleep on this one. \nSupport TBA. \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/big-sima-and-boomtown-the-price-of-peace-ep-release-tour-chch-aa/
LOCATION:A Rolling Stone\, 579 Colombo Street\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Gig,Release,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260822T190000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260822T230000
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SUMMARY:Go Live Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Bringing 13 live and local Aotearoa acts to the Christchurch Town Hall. Across 4 stages\, Go Live is stacked with local talent from Ōtautahi and beyond. \nCheck out the epic lineup: \n\nOpshop\nPush Push\nThere’s a Tuesday\nPluto\nVolts\nThe Boondocks\nInto The Void\nCaitlin\nThe Eastern\nVelveteen\nSaint Peter’s Thursday\nLunar Intruder\nDig The Gig Winner\n\n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/go-live-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Christchurch Town Hall\, 86 Kilmore St\, Christchurch Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Festival,Gig
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260822T200000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260822T200000
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SUMMARY:Stop Dead Fest 2026 With Lovers Anonymous\, The Mulls And More
DESCRIPTION:* Lightning bolt emojis! * \nGet ready\, Stank Asaph Street\, it’s time for Stop Dead! \nSat Aug 22 at Darkroom! \nFeaturing sets from old faves THE MULLS\, new faves LOVERS ANONYMOUS\, plus two new acts\, LOOK OVER THERE and REVERBERATORS playing their first ever gigs! \nShowcasing a mix of local artists from indie and acoustic\, to heavier and more experimental\, this event offers a taster session of the many different musical communities and genres who take to the Darkroom stage in any given week! \nThis is an celebration of just the tiniest snippet of the huge wealth of talent & community coming up through our local small venues. Reconnect with your old faves\, or discover your new fave act. \nDarkroom is an R18 premises. IDs will be checked at the door. We can only accept a current NZ drivers license\, a passport\, or a KiwiAccess card. Right of admission reserved. Respect each other\, yourselves and the space. \nPlease note the building is only accessible by stairs\, Hāpai cards are welcome. For all inquiries including accessibility assistance please email info@darkroom.bar \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/stop-dead-fest-2026-with-lovers-anonymous-the-mulls-and-more/
LOCATION:Space Academy\, 371 St Asaph St\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Festival,Gig
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260822T203000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
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SUMMARY:Marlee Spear and Cherry Red
DESCRIPTION:You’re in for a night of sonic delights with two stand out acts – first Cherry Red\, followed by Marlee Spear. \nThere will be rock\, there will be roll\, there will be indie\, there will be soul. There will be chance to dance\, and dance to chance\, and all in all\, an opportunity to get lost in the feeling of MUSIC in all caps. We’re here to make a place where you can come spend the evening being alive with us\, or your money back\, guaranteed. \nBut who are these acts? \nMARLEE SPEAR –\nMarlee Spear is a four-piece indie unit that reaches into the fabric of being a person and shakes it a bit\, and then hands you back something powerful. It’s not all fast\, it’s not all slow\, but it all comes with feeling. Vocally dynamic\, playful\, emotive\, and with a strong sonic backbone\, Marlee Spear might just be a one-stop-musical-shop for those keen on catharsis. \nCHERRY RED –\n\nbio incoming x \n— Doors at 8pm; Cherry Red at 8:30pm; Marlee Spear at about 9:30pm — \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/marlee-spear-and-cherry-red/
LOCATION:Space Academy\, 371 St Asaph St\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260823T020000
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SUMMARY:Haven: DJ Ali (AUS) // Brutal Fairy // Hunter
DESCRIPTION:With the end of the winter on the horizon HAVEN are back with another Galaxy Arcade rave and a guest from across the Tasman to bring that warmth and sweat back in to your life… \nWe are proud to invite Naarm’s master of Techno-Trance mutations DJ Ali to perform in Aotearoa for the first time. With a sound that straddles euphoria\, driving 4-4 rhythms\, and live electronic manipulation his productions have been released on a raft of leading techno labels – including Blue Hour Music\, Global Pulse\, Amniote Editions\, BCCO and Live From Earth Klub. This has led to tours throughout Europe and Asia – with performances at the likes of Berghain\, RSO\, Æden\, and Club OST in Berlin\, Geheimclub in Magdeburg\, Area 51 in Eindhoven\, Baggen in Copenhagen\, STRECK Warehouse in Gothenburg and Abyss in Shanghai. As a stand-out live act and DJ from his local Australian scene he has also regularly performed at many of our neighbour’s finest club institutions – including Sub Club\, Solace\, New Guernica\, and Club 77\, as well as festivals including Pitch Music and Arts\, Beyond the Valley\, Woodburnia\, Outsider\, and Ballista Festival. \nOn support we are excited to have Ambient Headquarters member and regular artist across the Ōtautahi and South Island outdoor scene Brutal Fairy opening the arcade floor\, while HAVEN resident and Hang The Saints co-founder Hunter is back from recent European adventures with a fresh collection of techno stompers before our guest… \nHigh quality audio provided by 03 legends Subtle Sound System // Artwork by HAVEN co-founder Marie Celeste \nFREE EXPRESSION ENCOURAGED // COME AS YOU ARE\, ACCEPT AS THEY COME \nLINE-UP (ALPHABETICAL): \nBRUTAL FAIRY\nDJ ALI (AUS // BLUE HOUR\, GLOBAL PULSE\, BCCO\, LIVE FROM EARTH KLUB)\nHUNTER \n9pm-2am // Saturday 22nd August // Galaxy Bar\, 206 Barbadoes St \nTickets are available via Resident Advisor. \nRespect the venue\, respect the DJs\, and respect your fellow dancers. We have zero tolerance for any racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, ageism\, or any other forms of prejudice in the club. The same goes for any creepy\, abusive\, or violent behaviour\, unwanted touching\, or harassment. Photography is also banned from our dance-floor – be in the moment and respect people’s privacy. \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/haven-dj-ali-aus-brutal-fairy-hunter/
LOCATION:Galaxy Bar\, 206 Barbadoes Street\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Dance,DJ Night
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DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260822T210000
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SUMMARY:Taste Slumcuts
DESCRIPTION:bass//club//140//footwork//160//dnb\nWhat’s this then? \nFollowing the release of UNDERCUTS VOL.1 we thought it right to put on a night of bass\, footwork\, 140s\, 160s and whatever else we feel like playing. \nThis first installment of a Slumcuts party features a lineup of tasty producers and DJs from across Te Wai Pounamu: \nBahns\nLuna\nNevermind\nMixgril\nBulla \nGet amoungst with these fine few for a damn good party. 9pm until deep into the night. \nTicket prices are not based on when you hit the button (no early birds) instead all ticket prices are available for everyone. Please choose a ticket price which fits your income. No job? hit that Subsidised button. Doing ok? Standard is for you. Got some ca$h to spare? Go for the Supporter tier. We are a non-profit venue that pays all artists and crew fairly. \nMore details to come! ::)) \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/taste-slumcuts/
LOCATION:XCHC\, 376 Wilsons Road\, Waltham\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Dance,DJ Night
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260822T213000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260822T213000
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SUMMARY:Big Sima And Boomtown - The Price Of Peace EP Release Tour!! (Chc/R18)
DESCRIPTION:The road warriors are back for their 6th national tour and they’re closing out the Peace Trilogy in style. Three years\, three EPs\, and Big Sima and Boomtown show no signs of slowing down. \nThe Price Of Peace EP Release Tour brings fresh material alongside that signature horn-driven hip hop\, funky breaks and soulful grooves delivered live by one of NZ’s hardest working 7-piece ensembles. Five cities\, special guests\, and a chapter worth celebrating. Don’t sleep on this one. \nSupport: IVRSN. \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/big-sima-and-boomtown-the-price-of-peace-ep-release-tour-chc-r18/
LOCATION:A Rolling Stone\, 579 Colombo Street\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Gig,Release,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260823T193000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260823T193000
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SUMMARY:Al Park: celebrating 50 years of Chch Singing & Strummin’
DESCRIPTION:Al Park: celebrating 50 years of Christchurch Singing & Strummin’ \nLyttelton based musician\, Al Park\, is celebrating his fiftieth year of strumming\, singing and playing his music around the Canterbury region. \nFrom the early days of his Mollet Street venue; through the 80’s at Sumners\, Marine Tavern; the 90’s with the Latter Day Sinners; to Al’s bar at the start of the century; then the Harbour Union after the earthquakes and\, his solo shows and the very popular\, regular\, Wednesday nights (Al P and his P.A.L’s) at Commoners Bar in Lyttelton. \nPark has never stopped playing or writing and recording. His songwriting has always had a strong folk element- “The Vauxhalls song”\, “ThePrentice Boys” through to his recent\, “Lights of Lyttelton” and they will be the core of a show that covers his fifty years. \nAccompanied by the superb guitar of Gordon Goodinson and\, deft bass playing of Chris \nVoisin\, the concert will be a celebration of Park’s time through a fertile period of Canterbury music. \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alparknz/ \nMusic NZ: https://www.muzic.nz/artists/al-park/ \nAudio Culture: https://www.audioculture.co.nz/profile/al-park \nRock HappeNZ: https://www.rockhappenz.com/al_park.html \nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1eb73ltrZBcPbrkLnOr8gv \nBandcamp: https://alpark.bandcamp.com/ \nNZ Musician: https://nzmusician.co.nz/features/better-already-the-songs-of-al-park/ \nMedia Markers over the 50 years \n2015: Stuff interview: https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/christchurch-life/a-great-place-to-be/73670785/al-park-on-jamming-and-having-a-good-time \n2019 a pictorial review of Al’s performance history till then: https://www.audioculture.co.nz/profile/al-park \n2019 RNZ Interview: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/nat-music/audio/2018682808/al-park-better-already \n2019 Interview with Rosa Shields re venues: https://www.audioculture.co.nz/articles/al-park-talks-venues-music-gigs \n2022 Releasing tune ‘Running Away From A Broken Heart’: https://www.flyingnun.co.nz/blogs/news/al-park-releases-new-video-single-for-running-away-from-a-broken-heart?srsltid=AfmBOopMCPc2abkLnznFhF20rDu0cf8qPjtM3YMjA3lV0OkXnq6Fz0h- \n2024 Mart Duda interview: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=829013242545836 \nSupport act is from\, KAITO MASA \nAl has watched and supported Kaito for many years and once you have heard his voice- definitely a touch of James Taylor and\, his silky guitar playing\, you will be witnessing a young man on the edge of becoming a major artist. \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/al-park-celebrating-50-years-of-chch-singing-strummin/
LOCATION:Christchurch Folk Music Club\, 29 Domain Terrace\, Christchurch\, 8024\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Concert,Gig
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260826T080000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260826T170000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
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SUMMARY:Darkroom Free Pub Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE pub quiz hosted by Feather Unsure.\nLast Wednesday of every Month \nDoors open at 7pm\nQuiz kicks off 7:30pm \nDarkroom\n336 St Asaph St \nFree entry! Teams of up to 6 people welcome. Bar tab up for grabs for the winning team\, plus spot prizes throughout the night.\nBookings essential\, email info@darkroom.bar to book a table for your team \nR18. R.O.A.R. \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/darkroom-free-pub-quiz/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Darkroom\, 336 St Asaph Street\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Quiz
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260827T200000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260827T230000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
CREATED:20250216T224737Z
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SUMMARY:A Thursday Noise Situation
DESCRIPTION:A Thursday Noise Situation is a monthly event showcasing a variety of experimental\, ambient\, noise\, and art music.  \nRanging from traditional rock-band line-ups to a person with a drill. Come down and enjoy the more out there side of music\, last Thursday of the month at Darkroom. \nDoors 8pm\, music from 8:30pm \nFree entry \nR18\nR.O.A.R \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/a-thursday-noise-situation-2/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Darkroom\, 336 St Asaph Street\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260828T180000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260828T180000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
CREATED:20260814T035333Z
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SUMMARY:KATABASIS
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n“KATABASIS” is going to be an incredible night with a stacked lineup of local favourites! \n  \nFeaturing: \nCrisis (Hardcore)\, Exanimus (Death Metal)\, Kurupted (Street Metal)\, Swamp Meet (West Coast Grunge)\, Bludgeoner (OSDM)\, Exentera (OSDM)\, and The Lost Haven (Death / Groove Metal) \n  \nJoin us at Churchills Tavern on the Descent to Hell for unmatched energy\, atmosphere and passion for the scene. Whether you’re there to chill and enjoy the bands\, or get rowdy in the mosh – come and support your locals that are ripping it up\, and experience a night that you won’t soon forget.  \n  \nDoors at 5:30. First band at 6:00. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/katabasis/
LOCATION:Churchills\, 54 Battersea Street\, Christchurch\, 8023\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260828T193000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260828T193000
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SUMMARY:Mel Parsons - Castle Hill Album Release Tour
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriting luminary\, Mel Parsons\, has announced a seven-date national theatre tour with her band in August and September 2026\, celebrating her much-anticipated new album\, CASTLE HILL\, to released on August 7. \nPlus1 proudly presents Mel Parsons live around Aotearoa in some of our country’s most beautiful theatres. \nThursday August 27 – Theatre Royal\, Nelson\nFriday August 28 – Isaac Theatre Royal\, Christchurch\nSaturday August 29 – Glenroy Auditorium\, Dunedin\nThursday September 3 – Clarence St Theatre\, Hamilton\nFriday September 4 – Q Theatre\, Rangatira – Auckland\nSaturday September 5 – Opera House\, Wellington\nSunday September 6 – Globe Theatre\, Palmerston North \nFull tour info at plus1.co.nz and MelParsons.com \nTaking its name from the remote mountain town in the Southern Alps where it was recorded\, CASTLE HILL was produced by Josh Logan and recorded live with Mel’s longtime band members Aaron Stewart (bass) and Jed Parsons (drums); joined by Ben King (Goldenhorse\, Grand Rapids) on guitars. Parsons says of these sessions: “it was a full immersion recording experience over a stolen summer holiday” \nFollowing the release of SABOTAGE in 2024\, multi-award winning Parsons toured the country with Crowded House\, performed in Canada and Australia\, and has continued her stellar run including a finalist nod for Best Folk Artist at the 2026 AMA’s. \nSingles already released from the record include the alternative radio chart toppers Post High Slide\, Brick By Brick\, Be Here Now\, Don’t Leave The Light On\, and Caravan\, as well as new single Grain By Grain. Castle Hill album release tour is funded through NZ On Air and supported by the NZ Music Commission. \nExpect soaring harmonies\, a dynamic live show\, and a feel-good vibe throughout as Mel Parsons performs live this August and September. Come and celebrate one of Aotearoa’s finest live artists! \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/mel-parsons-castle-hill-album-release-tour/
LOCATION:Isaac Theatre Royal\, 145 Gloucester Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Gig,Release,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260828T200000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
CREATED:20260807T013736Z
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SUMMARY:Steampunk Fish - 'Agency & Reality' EP Release Show
DESCRIPTION:ITS HAPPENING! ITS FINALLY HAPPENING!!! \nOver the last 2 years\, Steampunk Fish have been working tirelessly to put together a concoction of music they can be proud of…and they have done it!!! They’re so proud of it that they want you to be able to sonically assault your eardrums on demand. Which is why on 28th August\, SPF are celebrating their debut 6-track EP “Agency & Reality” and they want you there with them. \nJoin them alongside prog-metal beauties Tephra and sludge-grunge powerhouse Tam Duugi for a night of heavy riffs\, and a writhing mosh. \nGet your tickets now via Cosmic Ticketing \nLimited Door Sale Tickets Available \nR18 \nR.O.A.R \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/steampunk-fish-agency-reality-ep-release-show/
LOCATION:darkroom\, 336 St. Asaph St\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Gig,Release
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260828T203000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
CREATED:20260807T011416Z
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SUMMARY:Plastic Manor With Achtung! And The Charlotte Sometimes
DESCRIPTION:Plastic Manor is back for our second-ever headliner! Come and get lost in some hazy\, dreamy shoegaze as we welcome Nico on as our new bassist. \nJoining us are The Charlotte Sometimes\, serving some Alternative/Indie bangers and Achtung! bringing their signature blend of cathartic emo-adjacent post-punk! \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/plastic-manor-with-achtung-and-the-charlotte-sometimes/
LOCATION:Space Academy\, 371 St Asaph St\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260828T203000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
CREATED:20260807T011951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T011951Z
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SUMMARY:Wunderbar Slam
DESCRIPTION:WUNDERBAR SLAM \n28TH AUGUST 2026 \nThis 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… \nLEWIS 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 with no other than drummer Ralph Hall playing precise percussion & dynamic live bass sampling. Subtle yet bold and best enjoyed live. \nKENRING – are hard hitting\, powerful and a musical force to be reckoned with. Powered by the influence of artists such as Alice in Chains\, Black Sabbath and The Smashing Pumpkins – mixing it with the psychedelic\, psycho flare of The Brian Jonestown Massacre. @kenring \nTHIRD JUNCTION – are a chch based 4 piece indie\, pop rock band\, need no introduction – @thirdjunctionband \nGECKO – crazy live electronica original music – @gecko \nWULFIE – known for creating emotional songwriting with cinematic electronic production and he also just released a brand new single ‘Paradise’. Indie electronic pop/synth pop – @wulfie \nTickets are available via Under The Radar\, such a cool event\, first release tickers as per are cheapest. For me it’s a long time since I’ve played Wunderbar so very excited to run it back. \nFRIDAY 28TH AUGUST — DOORS 8PM \nand the name ? Well since its so cold the wunderbar slam will be when we slip on the icey stairs after the gig. But only after ofc. 😉 \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/wunderbar-slam/
LOCATION:Wunderbar Lyttelton\, 19 London St\, Lyttelton\, 8082\, NZ
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260828T220000
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SUMMARY:Enter a STATE OF TRANCE
DESCRIPTION:STATE OF TRANCE AT THE GALAXY\nFriday 28 August 2026 | 10 PM–2 AM\nThe Galaxy Bar\, 206 Barbadoes Street\, Christchurch \nEnter a new dimension and STATE OF TRANCE at The Galaxy. \nCome and enjoy a night of uplifting\, euphoric and driving trance\, powered by the Galaxy sound system and surrounded by lights\, lasers and pure dance-floor energy. \nHosted by DJ NAME HERE (41st Birthday)\nEJACK\nTHE CAPTAIN\n& GUESTS \nExpect TRANCE\nExpect to TRANCE\nLOVE TRANCE \nWhether you have followed trance for years or are discovering the sound for the first time\, this is your invitation to leave the outside world behind\, meet us beneath the lights and devour TRANCE. \nTHE BAR\nConcept brews on tap\, along with beers\, wines\, spirits\, mixed shots and cocktails. Come and find your flavour. \nTHE KITCHEN\nThe kitchen will be cooking until close. Whether your late-night munchie fix calls for fish and chips\, burgers\, mac ’n’ cheese toasties or nachos\, we have what it takes to keep you going. \nTHE GAMES\nBetween sessions on the dance floor\, play retro arcade games\, console games or challenge someone to a game of pool. \nOUTDOOR CHILL ZONE\nTake a break\, grab a drink and meet some of the people you have been sharing the dance floor with. \nThe Galaxy: Burgers\, Beers and Video Games through the week. On the weekend\, we party. \n$10 presale tickets\n$15 at the door \nJoin us for a journey through sound.\nGALAXY SOUND — PURE TRANCE ANTHEMS\nNICE HUMANS ONLY — ROAR\nPLUR VALUES\nBE KIND BE WISE DANCE \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/enter-a-state-of-trance/
LOCATION:Galaxy Bar\, 206 Barbadoes Street\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Galaxy":MAILTO:mathew.glanville@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260829T180000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260829T180000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
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SUMMARY:THIS IMPERFECT LIGHT - BOOK LAUNCH
DESCRIPTION:BOOK LAUNCH \nTHIS IMPERFECT LIGHT \nby BEN BROWN \n​ \nSATURDAY 29th AUGUST / 6pm \n​ \nLyttelton Poet Ben Brown and Dead Bird Books invite you to the launch of Ben’s new book This Imperfect Light featuring original artwork by the luminary Lyttelton artist\, Bill Hammond (29 Aug 1947 – 30 Jan 2021).Please join us for an evening of poetry\, art\, music\, good company and cake as we launch Ben’s latest book into the world on Saturday the 29th of August 2026 at 6.00 pm. The cake is for Bill Hammond’s birthday. \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/this-imperfect-light-book-launch/
LOCATION:lyttelton coffee company\, 29 London Street\, Lyttelton\, chch\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Release
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260829T200000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260829T200000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
CREATED:20260807T012619Z
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SUMMARY:103\, Fantasia And Kāwai Pres: Crossroads Xl
DESCRIPTION:103\, Fantasia and Kāwai proudly present CROSSROADS XL: \nFollowing numerous bustling multi-stage parties at Sydenham Underpass this year\, we decided it’s time to take things even BIGGER \nCrossroads XL brings together some of the finest Producers and Selectors from across Ōtautahi and Te Ika-a-Māui to celebrate music across the Bass\, Breaks and Soundsystem Culture spectrum\, with 3 mighty stage and system builds. \n3 Stages\nLong Sets\nZero Compromise \nFeaturing:\n103 Stage:\nPorcelain (Tāmaki)\nSiligrl (Queer Horizons)\nToronja (Kind of Green) \nFantasia Stage:\nFluid Haunts (Tāmaki/Ireland\, Future Retro\, Hardcore Energy)\nJumbo\nMadam Mim \nKāwai Stage:\nBig Badaboom Sound System (Pōneke)\nLimbo (Tāmaki)\nMezsiah\nSouthside T \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/103-fantasia-and-kawai-pres-crossroads-xl/
LOCATION:Sydenham Underpass\, 15 Sandyford St\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Dance,DJ Night
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260829T203000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
CREATED:20260807T012320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T012320Z
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SUMMARY:Dale Kerrigan - Heavy Greasy Noise Bitch
DESCRIPTION:Heavy Greasy’s release\, along side Noise Bitch’s 5th anniversary will be celebrated at Space Academy on the 29th of August. Supported by Homesick? and Grift Horse \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/dale-kerrigan-heavy-greasy-noise-bitch/
LOCATION:Space Academy\, 371 St Asaph St\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260829T203000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260829T203000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
CREATED:20260807T012434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T012434Z
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SUMMARY:Bin Day With Plastic Manor And The Perfect Gun
DESCRIPTION:Bin Day formed in the Spring of 2020\, and six years on the band that started as a joke and accidentally became a real thing is still out here having a cathartic scream about the state of it all. \nCatch them on Sat Aug 29th at Darkroom! Doors open 8pm with Plastic Manor serving up some dreamy shoegaze to warm the stage ahead of rowdy yet peaceful noise makers The Perfect Gun. Then Bin Day will close out the night with their punchy two minute punk bangers. \nR18. R.O.A.R. \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/bin-day-with-plastic-manor-and-the-perfect-gun/
LOCATION:darkroom\, 336 St. Asaph St\, Christchurch\, 8011\, NZ
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260829T220000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260829T220000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
CREATED:20260814T033654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T033654Z
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SUMMARY:POLA & BRYSON
DESCRIPTION:POLA & BRYSON HITS NEW ZEALAND THIS AUGUST & SEPTEMBER \n  \nAudiology Touring presents \n_____________ \nPOLA & BRYSON (UK) \n  \n  \nSimply put\, Pola & Bryson’s deeply rooted love for music makes it their primary creative \noutlet. Always striving to be inspired\, innovate\, and experiment\, the duo have no final goal in music other than continuing to create what they enjoy. \n  \n  \nTheir fourth studio album\, Overgrown\, released on May 16\, 2025\, via Shogun Audio\, marks \na pivotal moment in their journey. The album showcases their stunning approach to \nelectronic music production across fifteen tracks\, featuring collaborations with IYAMAH\, \nCharli Brix & Monrroe\, Kelli-Leigh\, Jelani Blackman\, Cimone\, Emily Makis\, MPH\, goddard.\, \nand Break. \n_____________ \nSaturday 29th August \nThe Assembly \nChristchurch \n10:00PM – 3:00AM \nR18 \n_____________ \n  \nTickets on sale Tuesday 14th July 7:00PM via www.audiologtouring.com \n  \nTICKET LINK –>> bit.ly/PB_CHCH \n\n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/pola-bryson/
LOCATION:The Assembly\, 153 Madras Street\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:DJ Night,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260903T190000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
CREATED:20260807T012735Z
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SUMMARY:Canterbury Soul Vinyl Night
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Soul Sounds of the Canterbury Soul Weekender Warm Up! ✨\nCurious about the soul scene? Come along and discover what it’s all about at our Pre-Weekender Warm Up & Meet & Greet at The Rambler\, Thursday evening 7pm–11pm.\nEnjoy a night of incredible music as our DJs spin a selection of rare vinyl sounds — from Northern Soul and Modern Soul to Motown classics and other hidden gems — bringing the dancefloor to life.\nWhether you’re a longtime soul fan\, a vinyl lover\, or simply looking for a great night out with something a little different\, this is the perfect chance to come along\, soak up the atmosphere\, and experience the sounds and friendly vibe that make the Canterbury Soul scene special.\nEnjoy a bite to eat\, grab a drink\, dust off your dancing shoes\, and meet a great mix of locals\, visitors\, and soul fans arriving from across New Zealand and Australia for the Canterbury Soul Weekender.\nA free night of great music\, good company\, and a taste of what’s to come.\nCome along and join us at The Rambler — Thursday 7pm–11pm ? \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/canterbury-soul-vinyl-night/
LOCATION:Rambler\, 96 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Dance,DJ Night
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260904T190000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260904T220000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
CREATED:20260623T233155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T233155Z
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SUMMARY:Scattered Sound Sessions Vol 6
DESCRIPTION:Scattered Sound Sessions is back for volume 6! These cosy nights feature our fave poets and musicians performing in nooks and crannies throughout Darkroom and our neighbouring art gallery space! \nFri Sept 4th\n7pm doors\, music from 7:30pm \nTickets start at $15. There will be no door sales!\nTickets on sale from UTR from June 24th \nR18. R.O.A.R. \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/scattered-sound-sessions-vol-6/
LOCATION:Darkroom\, 336 St Asaph Street\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, New Zealand
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DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260904T233000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T085139Z
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SUMMARY:Ride On Super Sound Needs A Lawyer
DESCRIPTION:Ride On Super Sound (Ōtautahi’s favourite non-profit volunteer-run record\, comic\, zine and bad idea store) is throwing another benefit gig (for legal reasons) featuring saturnine indie portsider Ben Woods\, art-rap reo swamp witch Kommi\, pop trash troublemaker missrosevalentina\, liquid DnB terraformer Monika\, lo-fidelity fuzzgaze urchins The Perfect Gun\, synth-flagellating soul casualty Uncle Quentin\, some special homeopathic DJ sets from the usual local suspects\, and visuals from Fantasia A.V. \nWitness a lineup of the city’s finest purveyors of beats\, strings and rhymes\, enjoy quality Space Academy beverages\, purchase some local band merch and help Christchurch’s least popular shop raise some money for our latest ill-advised scheme. ❤ \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/ride-on-super-sound-needs-a-lawyer/
LOCATION:Space Academy\, 371 St Asaph St\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ride%20On%20Super%20Sound":MAILTO:rideonsupersound@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260904T193000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260904T193000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
CREATED:20260807T013859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T013859Z
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SUMMARY:ORGANECTOMY ALBUM FUNDRAISER
DESCRIPTION:Christchurch’s premier Slamming Death Metal act Organectomy are hosting a one off headliner in Christchurch raising money for their fourth full length album as they prepare to go independent. \nJoining them are local Deathcore heavy weights LUCID SHIFT\, Wellington based Hardcore legends SHURIKEN and local stoner riff masters ENFIRE. \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/organectomy-album-fundraiser/
LOCATION:A Rolling Stone\, 579 Colombo Street\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Gig
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260904T200000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
CREATED:20260814T040858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T040858Z
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SUMMARY:Dad Bods & Rock Gods
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nCalling all dad & aspiring dads. It’s time to break out the polo shirt\, denim shorts\, walking socks and white New Balance shoes! Father’s Day weekend is approaching\, so it’s we celebrate those that make terrible puns and utter the phrase ‘that’s not going anywhere’ when loading a trailer. \nCelebrate father’s day weekend at Wunderbar Lyttelton with the masters of the BBQs Rust Wire. This time they’re supported by nautical enthusiasts\, Steampunk Fish\, & new on the scene\, Heavenly Creatures. Tickets available via Tombstone Entertainment. \n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/dad-bods-rock-gods/
LOCATION:Wunderbar Lyttelton\, 19 London St\, Lyttelton\, 8082\, NZ
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260904T220000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260904T220000
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SUMMARY:HEAT II
DESCRIPTION:Friday 4 September | 10PM–2AM\nThe Galaxy — A Dive Bar\n206 Barbadoes Street\nOpposite One New Zealand Stadium\, Christchurch \nThe Galaxy is turning up the temperature for Round Two of HEAT. \nSpring is coming. The nights are getting warmer\, the pressure is building\, and now is the time to get out\, party\, eat\, sleep repeat.\nHEAT II is dedicated to the harder end of the electronic music spectrum\, bringing you a night of HARD HOUSE & HARD CORE \nYour life is all about expression—so express yourself. \nThe line up – experts in the field – well played locally and abroad – \nMACH1\nKIDBULL\nSTOMPISCOTTY\nFIREFLY (RINSED)(OMG)(HARDCORE) \nCome. Dance. You will not regret it. This is a line that is gauranteed to bring tune after tune of nostalgia and new energy. HARDCORE is my favourite and FIREFLY the CHCH Master. HARD HOUSE makes me go mmmmmm and those Waxformatsnz folk have it sorted. Come. Dance. \nTHE BAR\nConcept brews on tap\, along with beers\, wines\, spirits\, mixed shots and cocktails.\nCome and find your flavour\, grab something cold and get ready for the dance floor. \nTHE KITCHEN\nThe kitchen will be cooking until close.\nWhether your late-night munchie fix calls for fish and chips\, burgers\, mac ’n’ cheese toasties or nachos\, we have what it takes to keep you going until 2AM. \nGAMES\nBetween your sessions on the dance floor\, play retro arcade games\, jump onto the consoles or challenge someone to a game of pool.\nPush play\, catch your breath\, then head back when the bass calls. \nOUTDOOR CHILL ZONE\nTake a break from the heat\, grab a drink and make some new friends with the people you have been sharing the dance floor with.\nThen head back inside and do it all again. \nTICKETS\n$10 presale\n$15 at the door \nThe Galaxy is about burgers\, beers and video games through the week.\nOn the weekend\, we party.\nJoin us. \nHEAT II\nHard House | Hard Trance\nFriday 4 September | 10PM–2AM\nThe Galaxy\, 206 Barbadoes Street\, Christchurch\nNICE HUMANS ONLY — ROAR\nPLUR VALUES\nBE NICE PARTY WISE  \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/heat-ii/
LOCATION:Galaxy Bar\, 206 Barbadoes Street\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260905T203000
DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260905T203000
DTSTAMP:20260822T051557
CREATED:20260807T012903Z
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SUMMARY:The Broken Heartbreakers - Album Release Tour
DESCRIPTION:*Just announced\, Violet French & The Woolston Operatic Society will be joining in support at the Space Academy show!* \nŌtepoti’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. \nFULL BAND ALBUM RELEASE TOUR – SEPTEMBER 2026 \nFRI 4 SEPT – GRAINSTORE GALLERY\, OAMARU\nSAT 5 SEPT – SPACE ACADEMY\, CHRISTCHURCH\nTHURS 10 SEPT – WHAMMY\, AUCKLAND\nFRI 11 SEPT – ARTWORKS THEATRE\, WAIHEKE\nSAT 12 SEPT – VOGELMORN BOWLING CLUB\, WELLINGTON\nSAT 19 SEPT – HANOVER HALL\, DUNEDIN \nWith the ballad of The Broken Heartbreakers harking back all the way to 2002\, it’s clear that the band understand that the finer things in life take time. Their critically adored album How We Got To Now arrived over a decade ago in 2015\, with a smattering of non-album singles and live appearances over the years keeping the band in the hearts and minds of their ever-loyal fanbase. \nNow\, after four years of writing and self-producing in their North East Valley\, Dunedin home studio\, founding members John Howell and Rachel Bailey return with The Broken Heartbreakers’ most fully realised record yet. Featuring exquisite cover art from Dudley Benson\, and mixed by Aotearoa’s master of noise Nick Roughan (Skeptics\, Dimmer) Imagine If We Could Just Keep Driving expands the band’s world brilliantly. \n“Rachel and John are such gifted writers\, observers\, singers\, and players\,” says Slow Time Records founder Nadia Reid. “These songs are the stuff of life – life on life’s terms. They sound like Dunedin\, and Ireland\, like K’Road. I’m so grateful that this record is joining Slow Time’s stable of records.” \nMusic critic Graham Reid once described the band as having “a sound which draws equally on the Left Banke\, the Everly Brothers\, Brian Wilson\, Beatles\, alt-country harmonies and the Anglofolk tradition”. The Broken Heartbreakers’ music mixes the bleak with the beautiful\, drawing on deep roots of folk and classic pop melody\, but with a defiant\, subversive twist and more than a touch of modern electricity. \nHowell and Bailey’s new songs find them more defiant than ever\, proudly redefining what a band known for having a wistful folky element can or should represent. Whilst The Broken Heartbreakers certainly enjoy plumbing “the broken hearted depths of personal despair and loss”\, they also gleefully admit that their songs exist to take “well aimed barbs at the socioeconomic wasteland of the neoliberal era”. \nWith that said\, it only seemed fitting for the band to come out swinging against the state of things with the album’s softly raging first single. Fuck You\, Dangerous Age\, bravely risking their press releases being caught by spam filters. Follow-up single What Is For You was a more dreamy and encouraging affair\, inspired by a traditional Gaelic saying. Brand new single and opening track on the album How Long Is Too Long is a wintry song that will linger in your lungs for weeks. \nTo hear The Broken Heartbreakers on record is a special thing indeed\, but to witness them live with a full band is a rare pleasure. This September\, fans can hear these very special songs live in all their glory\, with six shows spanning the motu. As well as the band’s core pair\, the full touring band will feature drummer Paul McLennan-Kissel (who also performed powerfully and beautifully on the record)\, Ayumu Kobayashi on bass\, and a mystery figure on keys and synths. \nDon’t miss catching The Broken Heartbreakers on the Imagine If We Could Just Keep Driving album release tour; these magnificent stars may not align again for some time. \n“beautiful\, world-class music” – Victor Billot\, Audioculture \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/the-broken-heartbreakers-album-release-tour/
LOCATION:Space Academy\, 371 St Asaph St\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Gig,Release
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DTEND;TZID="Pacific/Auckland":20260905T203000
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SUMMARY:Hannah Everingham Big Surprise Album Tour
DESCRIPTION:BIG SURPRISE!!!!! ARE YOU COMING TO THE SHOW???? \nHannah 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 gifts flowers by lifting them\, roots and all\, from the earth. \nGarnering attention since the release of her debut album Between Bodies in 2022\, Hannah Everingham has been described as an artist beamed out of a timeless sonic realm – a seasoned navigator between shadow and jubilation. She has performed across New Zealand\, in Australia & New York. This tour includes her first NZ shows since the release of her acclaimed 2024 album Siempre Tiene Flores\, and will be a celebration of her new album across the country with a full band show in Lyttelton and duo shows in Te Ika-a-Māui. \nBig Surprise\, recorded in full takes between the former home of New Zealand children’s writer Margaret Mahy in Governor’s Bay & in Lyttelton captures a similar playfulness – an enchantment for children and adults alike\, a leaning towards the supernatural mystery. Love as\, and is\, the real force that leaps outside the body\, just as this music pours out of the record. Hopefulness in the island of the music\, the lightness of living within a deep blue darkness. This is\, like an island\, a world approaching its own boundary. The big surprise is life itself\, the road that unwinds only as you move. Yet these shifting melodies over thick rhythm give Big Surprise a fluidity\, much like seaweed that binds itself to the volcanic peninsula from where the album was made. Both bound and freely floating\, both made of the bright sky and the blue sea\, it is true\, just as Everingham sings\, that – \nin the morning\nI will wake up\nfree \nTickets for Whammy\, Loons & Pearl Diver shows are available via undertheradar\nTickets for Meow are available via flicket \n
URL:https://soundsgood.guide/gig/hannah-everingham-big-surprise-album-tour/
LOCATION:LOONS\, 16 CANTERBURY ST\, CHRUSTCHURCH\, LYTTELTON\, 8082\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Gig
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