June 2025
Abandoned Carparks
Abandoned Carparks are back, this time taking the stage at Flux and getting ready to fill the air with melancholic guitar and slow rhythms to drift off to. Not only that, but there may be a live debut of some new songs, fresh from the practice room. Joining them on the bill are Polson, the eclectic duo ready to make some noise with influences ranging from ambient, to breakcore with a set that is sure to keep you on your toes.
Find out more »Central Noise Survey Party With Bin Day, Bad Llamas, and Little Fang
Join Bin Day, Bad Llamas, and Little Fang at Darkroom on June 27th for a night of live music, while having your say on our city's future. Soon the Christchurch City Council will be asking for public feedback on the proposed Central City Noise Plan Change (PC21). The responses from members of the public will be used to inform proposed changes to the District Plan’s rules about noise in the Central City, particularly when it comes to live music, entertainment,…
Find out more »Hide presents: Halogenix & Strategy
Two legends of the Drum & Bass world are coming to Hide Club. Hide is excited to present Halogenix & Strategy (DJ/MC set) this June!
Find out more »Dirty Dike w/ Sammy B-side: The Golden Lobster Tour
Pigeon Touring & Events and SMB Live presents Dirty Dike w/ Sammy B-Side, live all the way from London (UK). Brace your earholes and hide your seafood—UK rap renegade Dirty Dike is crash-landing in Australia and New Zealand this June and July with his most outrageous escapade yet: The Golden Lobster Tour. Expect raw bars, surreal stories, and shellfish-related nonsense in this most rambunctious of live show experiences. Dike’s diving headfirst into chaos, claws out, dragging his trademark filth and…
Find out more »Velveteen
Velveteen is the solo project of Jai Oakley. A musician and artist living in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, New Zealand. Jai has emerged as a captivating solo artist, blending shoegaze, 90s alternative rock with elements of punk and electronica. Velveteen's music carries an infectious raw energy, emotional depth and authenticity. Velveteen delves into themes of introspection, self- discovery, love, and the human experience. Velveteen’s debut album ‘Heavy Machinery’ has a mix of fuzzy Corgan esque guitars with heavy drums and emotional vocal…
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