September 2024
Punk Vs Metal
Punk vs Metal 2024 How good is it that we have such a great variety of bands in Christchurch that we can throw 17 bands on one lineup, in one day?! The blend between the Punk and Metal scene here is great, and they typically support each other well. Punk vs Metal is back after a couple years hiatus. Pop down to The Embankment Tavern, 14th September. Doors open at 12.30pm. First band at 1:00pm.
Find out more »Troy Kingi – Leatherman and the Mojave Green Tour | Christchurch
Album number eight of the 10 | 10 | 10 series - ‘Leatherman & the Mojave Green’ is a homecoming of sorts for Troy Kingi, returning to the genre of music that ultimately enticed him in to the industry - rock music. Inspired in his mid teens by so many artists that have come from or created in the Mojave Desert region (Kyuss, QOTSA, Eagles of Death Metal) it was an easy decision for Troy to record this album in the…
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IVY “The Trees” Tour
Ōtepoti's "IVY" are a special breed of musician, perhaps a once in a generation of local talent, in our humble opinion. Come September, they embark on a tour of Aotearoa's South Island to promote their latest release, "The Trees". Haunting vocals, masterfully crafted melodies, and pure mesemerizing energy is what this show will comprise of. It is impossible to walk away from an IVY show feeling unchanged in some way, positively affected to view music as a means to transport,…
Find out more »Peter Gutteridge Listening Party: A 10-Year Memorial
Peter Gutteridge is considered a giant in New Zealand music for his hand in forming some of Flying Nun’s most celebrated bands such as The Clean, The Chills, The Great Unwashed, and Snapper. Sunday September 15 marks 10 years since his death. Whether you knew and loved Peter as the Christchurch label broke onto the scene (some called him the “architect of the Dunedin Sound”) in the 1980s, were lucky enough to bear witness to his musical renaissance in the…
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