August 2026
Born Under Punches w/ YEA
Born Under Punches is a new ensemble comprised of improvisers Reuben Derrick, Theo Henderson and Reece McNaughten. Together they will play quiet sounds, loud sounds, gentle sounds, crude sounds, wise sounds, foolish sounds… sounds brought screaming into the world, sounds abandoned in the dark, sounds raised up into the terrible light. Y.E.A is the experimental sonic culmination of two musician doppelgangers taking a stab at a miasma of local social afflictions, shared observations of sardonic hedonism in the information age,…
Find out more »Levi Genes And The Moon Spins Band
Bands: Levi Genes and The Moon Spins Band Groovy Train Venue: darkroom Christchurch doors open 7 Thursday Aug 20 R18
Find out more »UNDERCURRENTS
21 August Doors 7.00pm | 7.30–9.00pm Cloisters Studio, Te Matatiki Toi Ora | The Arts Centre Featuring Folina E. Vili, TJOPI and KOMMI 16+ Rukuhia mai rā. Dive with us into the undercurrents of our Māori–Pacific music scene — the rich, dark depths of Moana sound, undeniable in their pull, draw and influence. These innovative ringa puoro take us beneath the surface, into sounds that conjure conceptions of Rarohenga and Pulotu — places beyond the seen world, and the…
Find out more »Trouble with Normal, The Perfect Gun, Silicone for Skin
To celebrate the release of trouble with normal's new single 'Are you being served', they will be playing their own brand of quirky indie pop, along with Ōtautahi four peace, the perfect gun, and 80s-inspired synthwave husband and wife duo Silicone For Skin. Come along and enjoy a great night of music. First band on at 8:30pm.
Find out more »Debt Club – Foothold Release Tour w/ Model Home
Following the release of their recent single, “I Do Mine”, Debt Club announce their first Aotearoa nationwide tour. The tour will celebrate the release of their debut album “Foothold” which is out August 12th & available for vinyl pre-order now! Debt Club are a Pōneke based indie / folk rock six piece who blend jangling indie rock, folk, alt-country and emo into a sound defined by rich arrangements, soaring saxophone melodies, and emotionally direct songwriting. Since forming in 2023, the…
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