December 2024
Barnards Star 25th Anniversary Show With Support From T.G. Shand
Leather Jacket Records & Pinacolada records present Barnard's Star — an evening of ambient and mellifluous music. Ōtautahi's late 90’s hypnotic shoegaze legends Barnard's Star are reuniting for a 25th Anniversary Reunion Show to celebrate the vinyl release of their 1999 self-titled EP. Barnard's Star was formed in 1996 at Canterbury University, featuring Marcus Winstanley (Minisnap, Cowboy Machine), Nick Guy (Lytteltronics, Torlesse Super Group), Helen Greenfield (Mela, The L.E.D.s) and Tyrone Thorn (Swinging Tasty Bag). The band hit huge strides…
Find out more »MEG RYAN FILM CLUB PERFORM THE SONGS OF J. ‘CHRISTMAS’ PHILLIPS
J. Christmas; conjuring hopes, dreams and the delicate sashay of satin against skin, an international touring festive song maven is delighted to extend his tour of Aotearoa to two thrilling evenings across the motu. These are the headiest of days, days in which it feels extraordinary to bear breath. To behold the sweet nectar of song, in the form of his latest album Spring Into... J. Christmas Phillips, performed live by one of Aotearoa's leading bands, is an almost unbearably…
Find out more »An Evening With Lost Bird And Just Janie
Joint headliner: LOST BiRD and Just Janie ______________ LOST BiRD is singer-songwriter Ali Whitton. Born in Aotearoa but raised in the UK to British parents. Ali cut his teeth playing solo in the UK gig circuit in the early 2000’s including playing regularly with a then-unknown Ed Sheeran. During his time in the UK, Ali had local or tour support slots with Bill Callahan, James Yorkeston, Tom McRae, and other touring folk and alt-country acts. LOST BiRD is releasing his…
Find out more »Oakley Grenell Echoes LP Summer Tour
Oakley Grenell returns home from his Melbourne base with a new 11-track album under his belt, Echoes, and a slew of NZ summer shows to promote it. The OG Anthology band will play tunes from his past Central Records catalogue, featuring bands Otautahi Allstars, Departure Lounge, Eskimo Squad, and O.G. This catalogue includes 9 LPs, 5 EPs, 2 best of albums, and plenty of singles to choose from. Some of his past collaborations have been with Ladi6, Mark Vanilla, Jeanine…
Find out more »PAPERCITY, Grip-Tape and The Rainfall – Summer Tour
PAPERCITY, Grip-Tape and The Rainfall have teamed up this summer for some unforgettable shows. Covering a wide range of genres from sad pop to pop punk and rock, this will be a tour you do not want to miss! Tour dates: Christchurch @ Darkroom - 20th of December - R18. Blenheim @ The Anderson Theatre - 21st of December - All ages (tickets via eventfinda). Nelson @ The Boathouse - 16th of January - All ages. Wellington @ Valhalla -…
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