February 2026
Lakeward – Skylines EP Release Show
Cam Giddens' solo project Lakeward returns to one of his favourite places in the darkroom to celebrate the release of his EP Skylines, bringing with him a mix of breakdowns, vibes and a whole lot of bass guitar. Joined by the man Dean Gibson on the kit, the pair aim to induce emotional headbanging, as well as obligatory slappa da bass energy. Lakeward will be joined by the incredible indiegazers Minerva, as well as fabulous alt-rockers Steampunk Fish, thus promising…
Find out more »Gladstone 1981 to Embankment 2026
Embankment Tavern 181 Ferry Road Phillipstown on the 7th of Feb (Waitiangi weekend). Starts at 5.30pm and finishes at 12.00pm. Door Sales $25.00 waged $20.00 unwaged, cash or efpos available. The concept of the gig is people who played at the Gladstone in 1981 to people who are still playing music in 2026. There will be original music, some covers, back to 1981 to the future now!! The Andriodss have reformed to do a set.
Find out more »Party Of Special Things To Do – Night 1
Festival of adventurous music and deep listening. acoustic/solo, art/noise, Anna Fält (Finland, supported by Swedish Arts Grants Committee), Greg Malcolm, Joseph McCallum, Rory Dalley, Michael Kime, Haimoana Palmer, Luka Reardon, Ira Hadžić (Germany, supported by the Goethe-Institut), Jake Kīanō Skinner, Greg Larking, Reece McNaughten
Find out more »Plastic Manor
Come see Plastic Manor for a fun night at Darkroom for our debut headliner, we’ll be joined by our friends Abandoned Carparks and Hotel Emily!
Find out more »Party Of Special Things To Do – Night 2
Festival of adventurous music and deep listening acoustic/solo, art/noise, Luke Shaw, Heather Webb, Will Callaghan, Taipua Adams, Raquel Thomas, Stephanie Engelbrecht, Phil Durrant, Christoph Gallio (Switzerland/UK, supported by Stadt Baden, Fondation Suisa, Swiss Arts Council, Schweizerische Interpretenstiftung, and Aargauer Kuratorium), Jenny Ward, Nick Harte, James Robinson, Jean-Philippe Gross (France, supported by Rise / La Muse en Circuit - Musica, and La Spedidam)
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