August 2026
Big Sima And Boomtown – The Price Of Peace EP Release Tour!! (Chc/R18)
The road warriors are back for their 6th national tour and they're closing out the Peace Trilogy in style. Three years, three EPs, and Big Sima and Boomtown show no signs of slowing down. The Price Of Peace EP Release Tour brings fresh material alongside that signature horn-driven hip hop, funky breaks and soulful grooves delivered live by one of NZ's hardest working 7-piece ensembles. Five cities, special guests, and a chapter worth celebrating. Don't sleep on this one. Support:…
Find out more »Al Park: celebrating 50 years of Chch Singing & Strummin’
Al Park: celebrating 50 years of Christchurch Singing & Strummin’ Lyttelton based musician, Al Park, is celebrating his fiftieth year of strumming, singing and playing his music around the Canterbury region. From the early days of his Mollet Street venue; through the 80’s at Sumners, Marine Tavern; the 90’s with the Latter Day Sinners; to Al’s bar at the start of the century; then the Harbour Union after the earthquakes and, his solo shows and the very popular, regular, Wednesday…
Find out more »KATABASIS
"KATABASIS" is going to be an incredible night with a stacked lineup of local favourites! Featuring: Crisis (Hardcore), Exanimus (Death Metal), Kurupted (Street Metal), Swamp Meet (West Coast Grunge), Bludgeoner (OSDM), Exentera (OSDM), and The Lost Haven (Death / Groove Metal) Join us at Churchills Tavern on the Descent to Hell for unmatched energy, atmosphere and passion for the scene. Whether you're there to chill and enjoy the bands, or get rowdy in the mosh - come and…
Find out more »Mel Parsons – Castle Hill Album Release Tour
Singer-songwriting luminary, Mel Parsons, has announced a seven-date national theatre tour with her band in August and September 2026, celebrating her much-anticipated new album, CASTLE HILL, to released on August 7. Plus1 proudly presents Mel Parsons live around Aotearoa in some of our country's most beautiful theatres. Thursday August 27 - Theatre Royal, Nelson Friday August 28 - Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch Saturday August 29 - Glenroy Auditorium, Dunedin Thursday September 3 - Clarence St Theatre, Hamilton Friday September 4…
Find out more »Steampunk Fish – ‘Agency & Reality’ EP Release Show
ITS HAPPENING! ITS FINALLY HAPPENING!!! Over the last 2 years, Steampunk Fish have been working tirelessly to put together a concoction of music they can be proud of...and they have done it!!! They're so proud of it that they want you to be able to sonically assault your eardrums on demand. Which is why on 28th August, SPF are celebrating their debut 6-track EP "Agency & Reality" and they want you there with them. Join them alongside prog-metal beauties Tephra…
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