October 2026
Luna And The Aether – The Metanoia Album Tour
Visceral, heavy and expansive, Luna and the Aether’s debut album ‘Metanoia’ is “a record that presents itself both as a musical statement and as a pilgrimage through grief, surrender, forgiveness and spiritual renewal.” - John Hastings, 13th Floor. The project, birthed at the convergence of tenderness and turmoil, blend ethereal textures, heavy rock elements and vulnerability. Luna's dark folk essence exists at the heart of the heavy instrumentation, “moving between moments of intimacy and intensity” - John Hastings, 13th Floor.…
Find out more »Yurt Party – Street Party Music | Christchurch
Street party music! Born in Ōtautahi, Yurt Party have spent the past few years riling up dancefloors around Aotearoa, playing backyards, clubs and festivals including Electric Avenue, CubaDupa, Twisted Frequency, Shipwrecked and Woodford Folk Festival (Aus). Their high-energy instrumental music takes inspiration from Balkan, Latin and Dub. The tunes are made for dancing, leaving you with a smile on your face and sore legs in the morning! 2026 kicked off with their Australian debut at Woodford Folk Festival, where they…
Find out more »November 2026
Old Mervs
Australia's favourite indie-rock duo Old Mervs are hitting the road to play their biggest capacity venues yet, celebrating the release of sophomore album Carparks. This October and November, Dave and Henry will play a string of shows across Australia and New Zealand, stepping up into rooms including Melbourne's Forum and Sydney's Enmore Theatre for the first time. The tour comes hot on the heels of Carparks official release date of Friday 2 October. Reuniting with producer Chris Collins (Royel Otis,…
Find out more »Shonen Knife – Aotearoa Tour 2026
Fist-pumping, fun-loving, “candy”-shouting punks, unite! In the most southerly tour yet, this NOVEMBER Shonen Knife generously offer one of the most joyous live-music gifts people will ever receive, bringing their quirky, food-focused pop punk performance to the good folk of Ōtepoti, Ōamaru and Ōtautahi - in addition to their Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Tāmaki Makaurau. “…a Shonen Knife gig is exactly what my soul has been crying out for. An electric and unashamedly fun, pop-punk masterclass. 2026 live show review, Leeds,…
Find out more »Downriver
Spring has sprung, and there are no promises - Downriver is rolling down the Tahunanui hills to a town hall near you! With the release of their debut album looming, the six-piece folk-rock troupe is hitting the road. From Blenheim to Christchurch, Greymouth and Takaka, no stone shall be left to rock alone. Prepare yourself for a barn-burning, harp-bleating, flannel-fraying evening. WHAT TO EXPECT Pragmatic poetry takes centre stage while the rustic twang of an acoustic guitar drives the band.…
Find out more »