June 2025
KWASI – Dr Bloopenstein – SQUARE MARKET
Come along to the darkroom from 8pm on Friday 6th of June for the return of KWASI with Dr Bloopenstein and Square Market KWASI is a collaboration between Christchurch Singer/Songwriter RMF Thomas (Mad Frank) and Noise Artist James Robinson (notv). Their powers combined, the results are fun, cosmic, and unpredictable. From a lab in the grid city of Ōtautahi, Dr. Bloopenstein mixes chemicals over the Bunsen burner. Fusing Hard Trance, Acid-Tech, Psychedelia, and House into an elixir of pure ecstasy.…
Find out more »Missed Exit ‘Get You’ Single Release Party
Join Missed Exit at Wunderbar for a night of good vibes and better music, with support for Big John's House and Detour! Celebrating the upcoming release of Missed Exit's newest single 'Get You' on the 12th, the 6th of June is set to be a show of some of Christchurch's best local talent. 'Get You' is the latest in a series of classic New Zealand indie tracks from Hamilton-born Missed Exit, with a new reggae twist to the band's sound.…
Find out more »Instant Fantasy – The Wet Ep – 10th Anniversary
CoCA is excited to host Gemma Syme at Ō Papa Gallery to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her work, The Wet EP. Delve into a captivating exploration of digital identity and sonic landscapes of Syme’s multimedia project Instant Fantasy. Weaving together music, sound, visuals, and live performance, Gemma will explore how both authentic and mediated personas are constructed, documented, represented and ripped apart. This special event sees a bold reimagining of The Wet EP, recently reissued by Tāmaki Makaurau's Sunreturn…
Find out more »Mel Parsons
UTR Presents After a watershed year in 2024 with SABOTAGE, multi award-winning and 2025 Taite Prize finalist Mel Parsons brings a taste of things to come with her upbeat, introspective new single and video ‘Post High Slide’. Parsons will celebrate the new single with a run of shows through Aotearoa and Australia in June 2025.
Find out more »Single Malt
As they near the release of their new single Making My Way, get ready for a night of high-energy live music as Single Malt takes the stage at Darkroom, Christchurch, on Friday, June 7th. Known for their skux sound and unforgettable live presence, Single Malt will be joined by special guests King Tides and Crown for one massive night of local talent. ? Venue: Darkroom, 336 St Asaph Street, Christchurch ? Doors Open: 8:00 PM ? Tickets: Available at the…
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