February 2024
Club Do Choro – Brazilian Jam at Space Academy
Calling in all people interested in Brazilian music to join us for an evening jam. Open to all instruments and all levels. The goal is to get together and have a good time!!! In Brazil, roda (circle) de choro is an informal type of jam session taking place in a bar, with musicians sitting around a table. This type of event is very open, with experienced players welcoming new joiners and helping them learn the tunes on the fly.
Find out more »Sandfly 2024 Revival
The 3 piece classic rock band that took out 1st place in the SmokeFree RockQuest Canterbury reginal finals in 2023 are back, and hell do we have a show for you. With some of the grooviest riffs in town and some smashing new harmonies this night will be nothing short of epic, in fact, we think it will be pure bliss.
Find out more »Horizone and Wulfie Live!
Horizone are back playing live and they are hornier than ever (Featuring live guest Saxophonist Andy Manning). Bringing high energy DFS (DUB-FUNK-SOUL) that will pleasantly surprise your ear-holes and have your body involuntarily gyrating to climax. If you are DTF (Down to Funk) then join us for what's guaranteed to be an absolutely marvelous evening full of slick melodies and slinky grooves.. Opening band: Wulfie - a delectable synth pop sensation guaranteed to leave you wanting more. Tickets available from…
Find out more »Space Academy Presents: Jo Meares and Mark McCartney + Emily Fairlight and Shaun Malloch
Australian singer/songwriter Jo Meares and guitarist from his band the Silver Bullets Mark McCartney present a one off New Zealand show at The Space Academy. They will be joined by the extraordinary Christchurch artist Emily Fairlight and her glorious pedal steel player Shaun Malloch. Jo Meares released his 5th solo album ‘Dream Hotel’ in 2022. All Jo’s albums have been critically acclaimed and his 2009 release ‘A Handful of Smoke’ was awarded Australian album of the year on 2SER’s Outpost…
Find out more »JO MEARES + MARK McCARTNEY with EMILY FAIRLIGHT and SHAUN MALLOCH
Australian singer/songwriter Jo Meares and guitarist from his band the Silver Bullets Mark McCartney present a one off New Zealand show at The Space Academy. They will be joined by the extraordinary Christchurch artist Emily Fairlight and her glorious pedal steel player Shaun Malloch. Jo Meares released his 5th solo album ‘Dream Hotel’ in 2022. All Jo’s albums have been critically acclaimed and his 2009 release ‘A Handful of Smoke’ was awarded Australian album of the year on 2SER’s Outpost…
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