October 2025
The Newz 2025 Reunion
The Newz return in full swing to bring their classic hits back to Christchurch this October. The Newz make very contemporary, witty and stylish pop music, incorporating many influences, such as Talking Heads, Devo and much more. They were active on both the New Zealand and Australian pub circuit throughout 1980-1981, with them clocking up scores of gigs over that time. Catch them live at A Rolling Stone with a series of gigs. Supports to be announced
Find out more »THE SMITHS Music Night
Sanctuary Events present An evening of THE SMITHS Music Night with DJ Regress Come dance and sing the night away to all your favourite Smiths songs! We will attempt to play every Smiths song in a 4 hour showcase! Tickets available from UTR.co.nz R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »November 2025
OTHER VOICES perform the music of THE CURE
Sanctuary Events present The Music of THE CURE Performed Live by OTHER VOICES A 30+ song showcase of music from THE CURE’S most prolific period, 1979 to 1989. OTHER VOICES will be performing a selection of songs from EVERY album throughout that decade. Expect to hear fan favourites, deep cuts and classic songs from the albums; Three Imaginary Boys, Boys Don’t Cry, Seventeen Seconds, Faith, Pornography, Japanese Whispers, The Top, Head on the Door, Standing on a Beach, Kiss Me…
Find out more »Minuit ‘Encore performance’
Aotearoa electronic act Minuit are returning to Ōtautahi. Following their sold out performance at Go Live Festival in August, the trio will play their full 90min reunion set at LOONS in Lyttelton. After over a decade away, this is an intimate encore show not to be missed.
Find out more »The Skeatles Showday mini album release show
We are releasing our Mini album on Show Day and celebrating with the return of a sensational showday skiffle session 4 This is an afternoon 3.30pm music kick off, family friendly 1.5 hour show so bring the kids and Grandma and grab some of Rolling Stone’s famous Chips and Gravy! (Doors open at 3pm, music at 3.30pm) Who are The Skeatles? Well, The Beatles evolved from The Quarrymen Skiffle Group and The Skeatles take the Fab Four back their Skiffle…
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