June 2025
Jed Parsons
Jed Parsons returns to Lyttelton on his nationwide tour! Solo and serious. With two critically acclaimed albums, millions of streams, and a string of high-profile tours and collaborations under his belt, Jed Parsons has cemented his place as one of New Zealand’s standout indie singer-songwriters and live performers. His latest album ‘Brunch’ drew praise from Rolling Stone and RNZ, the latter declaring “nobody is writing catchier choruses in NZ right now.” Since its release, Parsons has branched out creatively—venturing into…
Find out more »Marlon Williams Te Whare Tīwekaweka Tour
Marlon Williams (Kāi Tahu, Ngāi Tai) is about to release his first Māori language album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka, (out April 4th) and today, also announces a 11-date album tour of Aotearoa. Performing with his long-time band The Yarra Benders as well as some special appearances from some of the album’s collaborators, Marlon Williams will bring Te Whare Tīwekaweka to life across the main stages in our most illustrious theatre venues. In another first, Marlon will make his debut headline appearance…
Find out more »July 2025
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…
Find out more »Eamon Sprod/ Syme & Woollaston/ Roads to Toads
SPACE, HOW SO CAN YOU GO ? A mid-week evening of rare activity. Three live acts utilising differing approaches in working directly with the spatial properties of sound. Visiting Naarm/ Melbourne soundmaker Eamon Sprod graces Space Academy with support from local space shifters Roads to Toads and Gemma Syme & Nic Woollaston (with mystery guest). EAMON SPROD Working with sound borrowed from urban spaces australian-based sound artist eamon sprod/TARAB pursues what might be called an anti-naturalist field recording practice. Fragmenting…
Find out more »03 Sessions: Harry Harrison & InsideOut
03 Sessions presents: Harry Harrison & InsideOut After a 25-year hiatus, Christchurch jazz guitarist and composer Harry Harrison reunites his iconic band InsideOut for a one-night-only performance at 03 Sessions. Known for his melodic flair and inventive compositions, Harry will be performing a mix of his original material—old and new—alongside a handpicked selection of his favourite jazz tunes. Joining him on stage are some of Aotearoa’s finest: Darren Pickering (piano), Pete Flemming (bass), Joe McCallum(drums), and special guest Jimmy Rainey…
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