May 2026
Echo Chamber
Darkroom presents the 6th annual Ōtautahi Christchurch Echo Chamber on Sat May 30th, featuring a line up of local Chch bands playing covers of songs by other local bands. Featuring performances by: - Anand (of Lafayette Hudson, and Saint Peter's Thursday) - Hunter Craig (of Too Woke For Toast) - Imperial April (feat. members who also play in The Response) - Karleshia - Matt Slaughter Band (featuring members of The Mulls, Grift Horse, Goodbye Starlet) - Nick Zero (of The…
Find out more »June 2026
Surfing USSR
Surfing USSR: James Bond on mescaline, Surf versions of Eastern Europe folk and anything else they feel like dealing to. Comprising the talents of Greg Malcolm on guitar, Marc Howe on bass and Joe McCallum on drums, Surfing USSR draw upon a diverse range of musical genres in their interpretation of Eastern European Melodies. Their versions stylistically range from Exotica to bad trip psychedelic freak-outs. Surfing USSR's authenticity was recently questioned after a media leak revealed that only one band…
Find out more »Crook – Murderous Intent Tour
Following the release of their debut album, Murderous Intent, Crook are undertaking a 9 date national tour through May-June to make friends and influence people. Come, listen and see. Crook; Aki (Girls Pissing on Girls Pissing, Horror in Clay), Hugh (Alec, Caroles), Fraser (Heroes for Sale, Juiceroof), and Aaron (Saturnian Noise Collective, The Pleasure Majenta), are playing their first gig down in Ōhinehou at Lyttelton Coffee Company, joined by: The Perfect Gun Abandoned Carparks Abandoned Carparks are an Ōtautahi Slowcore…
Find out more »Scattered Sound Sessions – Vol 5
Scattered Sound Sessions is back for volume 5! These cosy nights feature our fave poets and musicians performing in nooks and crannies throughout Darkroom and our neighbouring art gallery space! Line up announcement coming soon! Thurs June 18th 7pm doors, music from 7:30pm Tickets start at $15, available via UTR from March 24th R18. R.O.A.R.
Find out more »In The City, Little Fang, and the Rabbits live at Darkroom
Three of Christchurch best original bands playing live at the Darkroom! In The City - Punky bangers to spare! Little Fang - Epic Drops and sizzling riffs The Rabbits - Dark and mysterious rock Doors open 8pm First band on 8.30. Don’t miss it R18. R.O.A.R.
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