June 2025
Connor Hartley-Hall Trio – Gypsy Jazz
Join guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall alongside Chris Dabinett (guitar) and Dan Robertson (piano) for an evening of vibrant Gypsy Jazz. From fast-paced swing to soulful ballads, bossa novas, and musette waltzes, this trio brings the genre to life with rich melodies and dazzling improvisation—a high-energy showcase of the flair, elegance, and spontaneity that define Gypsy Jazz. Connor Hartley-Hall is a New Zealand-based guitarist inspired by the timeless music of Django Reinhardt and his modern interpreters. After discovering Gypsy Jazz, he fell…
Find out more »Saint Peter’s Thursday
GET REAL. Of course, darkroom is the place to be. The Otautahi legends 'Saint Peter's Thursday' are here to cool your blues, raise your heart rate and then leave you reeling for the killer weekend ahead. Joining them are up and coming folk metal 4-piece 'Steampunk Fish' and blues rock 4-piece 'Phatsak' Doors: 8pm Phatsak: 8:30pm Steampunk Fish: 9:30pm Saint Peter's Thursday: 10:30pm
Find out more »Yugo Vol. 1
Yugo is an exciting new fusion band made up of four exceptional musicians: Jacob Mullen on guitar, William Kao on keys, Raph Shepard on bass, and Joel Coleman on drums. Together, they blend the intensity of rock with the complexity of jazz to create a sound that’s both innovative and dynamic. “Rock got smart, Jazz got loud,” Don’t miss their debut performance on June 13th at Darkroom.
Find out more »Juno Is | Where To Begin
Join Juno Is and her live band to celebrate the release of her ‘psychedelic dream pop’ debut album ‘Where To Begin’. For this celebration, Juno Is will be performing in two very special locations - Ōtautahi and Tāmaki Makaurau. After having a hiatus from playing shows in the South Island, Juno Is decided to announce a headline show in Ōtautahi at Space Academy. This show will be an exciting live exploration of her debut ‘psychedelic dream pop’ album Where To…
Find out more »Riff Riot
Riff Riot rock festival - 4 epic bands - 1 night only The lineup features powerhouse rock act Volts, north island guitar crunching duo The Boondocks, emerging alt-rock band Ragweed, and the phenomenal Rolling Stones tribute act, Tattoo Voodoo. Whether you like the raw power of modern rock or the timeless swagger of the Stones, Riff Riot has it all. LINE UP: VOLTS – This powerhouse rock act have performed throughout New Zealand including Homegrown Festival, The Rock 2000 @…
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