April 2025
Will Kao Quintet
William Kao, an accomplished 19-year-old trombonist, multi-instrumentalist and composer from Christchurch, has just returned from a prestigious full scholarship at Berklee’s summer program. There he studied with musical legends Victor Wooten and Simon Moullier. Since the age of 16, William has showcased his exceptional jazz talent nationwide and recently internationally, performing in top venues from The Bebop (Boston) Smalls jazz club (NYC) to East Shore jazz club (Beijing). William is committed to growing as a musician and eventually making his…
Find out more »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 »May 2025
JOY DIVISION Music Night
Sanctuary Events presents Celebrating the Music of JOY DIVISION This May marks the 45th anniversary of Ian Curtis’ passing. Let’s celebrate Ian’s legacy and the music of Joy Division by experiencing every single song they wrote. DJ Regress will take you on a journey from early raw recordings, when they were known as Warsaw, thru to their synth laden masterpieces. Tickets from UTR.co.nz R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »Atomic! 2.0
Following the resounding success of last year’s concerts, Atomic is thrilled to announce the return of its all-femme line-up with Atomic! 2.0. This electrifying event celebrates the trailblazing women who have shaped the rock genre and continues to champion those who push its boundaries. Prepare for an unforgettable evening featuring a dynamic roster of artists performing the iconic hits of Blondie, Eurythmics, Pretenders, Patti Smith, Garbage, Alanis Morissette, Hole, Joan Jett, and many more. Atomic! 2.0 will be led by…
Find out more »Greg Johnson – 30th Anniversary Tour – Vine Street Stories
Greg Johnson returns from Los Angeles in April 2025 for a six-date national tour celebrating his landmark album Vine Street Stories, originally released in 1995. Plus1 proudly presents Greg Johnson and band live in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga and Palmerston North. To coincide with the 30th Anniversary, Universal Music are releasing Vine Street Stories (1995) on vinyl for the first time, following on from the vinyl release this month of Greg Johnson’s Sea Breeze Motel (2000) double album. The…
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