January 2026
S.E.I.S.M.I.C Australia Tour Fundraiser
S.E.I.S.M.I.C is ripping into the new year and they're kicking it off by raising funds for their first trip across the ditch! The Ōtautahi psych rock four piece is super excited to be a part of a new reciprocal touring programme being run by Massey University, the Darkroom and Altar bar. They'll be making the trek to Tasmania this coming May and they need your help to make it back home. Come hang out on the 31st of January with…
Find out more »February 2026
Wytones, One32nd, Dull Drones
Ease yourself into Waitangi weekend with this gig offering a buffet of sounds. Thursday Feb 5th Doors open at 8pm Tickets $10 at door and Under the Radar. Wytones - Check out the insane grooves of the Wytones. Part riffs, part grooves, all killer. One32rd - Gritty guitar and bass rhythms, operatic growlings. How punk can you get. dull drones - Check this first appearance at the darkroom by local band.
Find out more »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
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