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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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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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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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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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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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