October 2026
Anthonie Tonnon – Cinematographer
Taite Music Prize-winning songwriter Anthonie Tonnon presents his immersive new live show, Cinematographer. Three years in the making, Cinematographer combines live electronic music, cinematic storytelling and visual design into an immersive performance. Featuring visual DJing by Erica Sklenars, videography by Theo Taylor, styling by Karlya Smith and design by Daniel Alexander, the show sees Tonnon playing the roles of DJ, singer, documentarian and revolutionary lecturer. The show explores two timelines: the Situationist International in France and Italy during the 1960s, and Whanganui, New Zealand…
Find out more »Yurt Party – Street Party Music | Christchurch
Street party music! Born in Ōtautahi, Yurt Party have spent the past few years riling up dancefloors around Aotearoa, playing backyards, clubs and festivals including Electric Avenue, CubaDupa, Twisted Frequency, Shipwrecked and Woodford Folk Festival (Aus). Their high-energy instrumental music takes inspiration from Balkan, Latin and Dub. The tunes are made for dancing, leaving you with a smile on your face and sore legs in the morning! 2026 kicked off with their Australian debut at Woodford Folk Festival, where they…
Find out more »Darkroom Halloween Special – S.E.I.S.M.I.C, By Design, Kool Aid And More
It's time for the 8th annual Darkroom Halloween Special! This year's line up: BY DESIGN ELIZABETH AND THE COVEN KOOL AID PLASTIC MANOR S.E.I.S.M.I.C Dress ups are encouraged, with prizes to be won for best dressed! Sat Oct 31st Presale tickets start at just $10 Doors 7pm First band 7:30pm R18. R.O.A.R.
Find out more »November 2026
Old Mervs
Australia's favourite indie-rock duo Old Mervs are hitting the road to play their biggest capacity venues yet, celebrating the release of sophomore album Carparks. This October and November, Dave and Henry will play a string of shows across Australia and New Zealand, stepping up into rooms including Melbourne's Forum and Sydney's Enmore Theatre for the first time. The tour comes hot on the heels of Carparks official release date of Friday 2 October. Reuniting with producer Chris Collins (Royel Otis,…
Find out more »Shonen Knife – Aotearoa Tour 2026
Fist-pumping, fun-loving, “candy”-shouting punks, unite! In the most southerly tour yet, this NOVEMBER Shonen Knife generously offer one of the most joyous live-music gifts people will ever receive, bringing their quirky, food-focused pop punk performance to the good folk of Ōtepoti, Ōamaru and Ōtautahi - in addition to their Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Tāmaki Makaurau. “…a Shonen Knife gig is exactly what my soul has been crying out for. An electric and unashamedly fun, pop-punk masterclass. 2026 live show review, Leeds,…
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