August 2026
Al Park: celebrating 50 years of Chch Singing & Strummin’
Al Park: celebrating 50 years of Christchurch Singing & Strummin’ Lyttelton based musician, Al Park, is celebrating his fiftieth year of strumming, singing and playing his music around the Canterbury region. From the early days of his Mollet Street venue; through the 80’s at Sumners, Marine Tavern; the 90’s with the Latter Day Sinners; to Al’s bar at the start of the century; then the Harbour Union after the earthquakes and, his solo shows and the very popular, regular, Wednesday…
Find out more »Book Launch | This Imperfect Light by Ben Brown
Scorpio Books and Dead Bird Books warmly welcome you to the Ōtautahi Christchurch launch of This Imperfect Light by Ben Brown with original artwork by Bill Hammond (29 Aug 1947 – 30 Jan 2021). Shining on a selection of works from the poet Ben Brown and the artist Bill Hammond, This Imperfect Light is a collaboration born from too many glasses of wine in a bar between earthquakes. Gathered together here are 31 years of words in no particular order, other than exactly where they should be. Brown…
Find out more »A Thursday Noise Situation
A Thursday Noise Situation is a monthly event showcasing a variety of experimental, ambient, noise, and art music. Ranging from traditional rock-band line-ups to a person with a drill. Come down and enjoy the more out there side of music, last Thursday of the month at Darkroom. Doors 8pm, music from 8:30pm Free entry R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »KATABASIS
"KATABASIS" is going to be an incredible night with a stacked lineup of local favourites! Featuring: Crisis (Hardcore), Exanimus (Death Metal), Kurupted (Street Metal), Swamp Meet (West Coast Grunge), Bludgeoner (OSDM), Exentera (OSDM), and The Lost Haven (Death / Groove Metal) Join us at Churchills Tavern on the Descent to Hell for unmatched energy, atmosphere and passion for the scene. Whether you're there to chill and enjoy the bands, or get rowdy in the mosh - come and…
Find out more »Mel Parsons – Castle Hill Album Release Tour
Singer-songwriting luminary, Mel Parsons, has announced a seven-date national theatre tour with her band in August and September 2026, celebrating her much-anticipated new album, CASTLE HILL, to released on August 7. Plus1 proudly presents Mel Parsons live around Aotearoa in some of our country's most beautiful theatres. Thursday August 27 - Theatre Royal, Nelson Friday August 28 - Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch Saturday August 29 - Glenroy Auditorium, Dunedin Thursday September 3 - Clarence St Theatre, Hamilton Friday September 4…
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