June 2025
Connor Hartley-Hall Trio – Gypsy Jazz
Join guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall alongside Chris Dabinett (guitar) and Dan Robertson (piano) for an evening of vibrant Gypsy Jazz. From fast-paced swing to soulful ballads, bossa novas, and musette waltzes, this trio brings the genre to life with rich melodies and dazzling improvisation—a high-energy showcase of the flair, elegance, and spontaneity that define Gypsy Jazz. Connor Hartley-Hall is a New Zealand-based guitarist inspired by the timeless music of Django Reinhardt and his modern interpreters. After discovering Gypsy Jazz, he fell…
Find out more »Joe Cocker Mad Dogs & Englishmen: NZ Tribute
Step into the electrifying world of music legend Joe Cocker with this powerhouse NZ tribute show! Get ready for an unforgettable journey through time as we celebrate the magic of one of rock and soul's most iconic voices. This show will whisk you back to the iconic Mad Dogs & Englishmen period, channelling the electrifying performances that made Cocker a legend and a rock icon. Featuring a star power 8 piece band, fronted by NZ'S very own Ari Freeman, whose…
Find out more »July 2025
n The City, Little Fang, And Seraphim Live At The Darkroom!
In The City, Little Fang, & Seraphim are live at the Darkroom Friday 11 July. Three of Christchurch's rockiest band all in one night. 8.30pm Seraphim 9.15pm Little Fand 10pm In The City $10 Tickets available at Undertheradar.co.nz
Find out more »OH MY GOTH! Dark Music Club Night
Sanctuary Events present OH MY GOTH! Dark Music Club Night DJs Regress & 59 to 1 will take you on a journey celebrating the Dark 80s featuring Goth Rock, Post-Punk, Dark Wave, Industrial, Death Rock, Future Pop, Cold Wave, Synth Pop +more Expect to hear music from a selection of these artists and more; ALIEN SEX FIEND, AND ONE, BAUHAUS, CABARET VOLTAIRE, CHRISTIAN DEATH, CLAN OF XYMOX, COCTEAU TWINS, COVENANT, DEAD CAN DANCE, DEATH CULT, DEPECHE MODE, ECHO AND THE…
Find out more »Eamon Sprod/ Syme & Woollaston/ Roads to Toads
SPACE, HOW SO CAN YOU GO ? A mid-week evening of rare activity. Three live acts utilising differing approaches in working directly with the spatial properties of sound. Visiting Naarm/ Melbourne soundmaker Eamon Sprod graces Space Academy with support from local space shifters Roads to Toads and Gemma Syme & Nic Woollaston (with mystery guest). EAMON SPROD Working with sound borrowed from urban spaces australian-based sound artist eamon sprod/TARAB pursues what might be called an anti-naturalist field recording practice. Fragmenting…
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