August 2025
Radio On + Other Voices – Proto-punk/Punk/Post-punk Showcase
Sanctuary Events presents RADIO ON + OTHER VOICES Proto-punk + Punk + Post-punk showcase Christchurch bands RADIO ON & OTHER VOICES join forces to perform an evening of classic Proto-punk, Punk and Post-punk songs. Both bands will be covering songs that influenced the Punk Evolution from the late 60s Proto-punk through to mid 80s Post-punk. Featuring artists such as; Sex Pistols, The Clash, Ramones, Bowie, Buzzcocks, The Damned, Stiff Little Fingers, T-Rex, X-Ray Spex, Magazine, Joy Division, The Stooges, The…
Find out more »September 2025
Darkroom Open Mic Night
Join us for our Open Mic Night, on the first Weds of each month! Doors open 6:30pm with music from 7pm Sound person, drum kit, mics, and bass and guitar amps provided. Sign up on the blackboard on the night to play for up to 15mins. Spots are limited, first in first served. Musicians and bands of any genre, and any musical ability/experience level welcome to perform. Solo acts and group acts all welcome! Free entry R18 R.O.A.R.
Find out more »The Grogans ‘Stagger’ NZ Tour 2025
Ready to take these new tracks on the road, The Grogans new album Stagger is out, plus the band are excited to announce a headline tour across New Zealand. Exploring another side of The Grogans' music, Stagger is a patchwork of different sounds and sonic inspirations that all come together in the one album, it came from this idea that it was a jagged and stylistically different album track to track, explain The Grogans. Kicking off their tour at Loons…
Find out more »Scattered Sound Sessions Vol 2
Darkroom and MAINZ present Scattered Sound Sessions - showcasing our fave poets, wordsmiths, and folk, indie & acoustic musicians performing in nooks and crannies and cosy corners. Volume 2, the Spring edition, is coming up on Sept 4th. Line up announcement coming soon, but for now - save the date! Thurs Sept 4th 7pm doors, music from 7:30pm Volume 1 sold out quickly, so get your ticket asap for this time round! Join our host Deej Cooper as he guides…
Find out more »ŌHC FEST – Ōtautahi Hardcore Festival
ŌHC FEST - A SOUTH ISLAND HARDCORE/PUNK FESTIVAL. Hardcore music and culture lands in Ōtautahi. Lineup: Shuv It (Tasman) Shuriken (Pōneke) Internet Death (Ōtautahi) (Final show) Vagina Dry (Ōtepoti) Strap (Ōtepoti) Radium (Ōtautahi) Kisser (Ōtautahi Records, merch and zines from Ride On Super Sound. Sep 6th Space Academy Please be aware before buying a ticket: No pass outs No heavy intox
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