March 2024
Kiki Pounamu presents Whanau o Tangaroa ~ Taonga Pūoro Wānanga + Sound Immersion
Nau Mai Haere Mai ki a koutou katoa Would you like to learn more about Taonga Pūoro? Join us on the first of a series of talks on Taonga Pūoro from Waitaha*** Pūoro collective Kiki Pounamu, where you will experience stories of Pūoro & then be immersed in an oro hekenga, an aural watery voyage of sounds. First up is a deep dive into Te Whanau o Tangaroa and Hine Moana, Nga Atua ~ Elementals of the Waters & their…
Find out more »In The Spotlight – Charlie Jemmett
A Rolling Stone, in association with Musicworks, presents 'In The Spotlight'. 'In The Spotlight' is a monthly series recorded live for posterity in front of a studio audience. Featuring your host, Dan Crossen, bringing you in-depth interviews celebrating the lives of local icons, legends and veterans, old and new, involved in the arts and music in Christchurch and New Zealand. March features an up-close and personal chat with the legend himself - Charlie Jemmett or 'CJ' - a cornerstone for…
Find out more »DjRUM
Flux, Notion Touring and Grass Fed Sound System are incredibly proud to present the return of DjRUM to the '03. In what will promise to be a special night in the courtyard powered by Grass Fed and supporting sounds from Basalt, Reach and Tikka B2B Trivial. Don't miss out on seeing this top tier producer and DJ this coming Easter Thursday DjRUM Flux, Notion Touring and Grass Fed Sound System Thursday 28th of March (Easter Thursday) 7pm-12am Flux …
Find out more »Monotovoko, COAL, Pneumatic Fever
Join us from 8pm, 28mar, at darkroom for the return of some a Thursday Noise Situation favourites; monotovoko, Pneumatic Fever, and COAL. monotovoko - Motoko Kikkawa and James Robinson, fluid sound collaborators with samplers and violin, dance music with world influences Pneumatic Fever - the reanimated discontents of an alien arcade claw machine COAL - yet another line up change 8pm 28mar darkroom note - due to Easter licensing laws the venue will have to close by midnight R18. R.O.A.R.
Find out more »03 Sessions – Simurgh Ensemble
Simurgh is a Christchurch-based fusion ensemble of traditional instruments from Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, India, and the Arabic world. The group was born out of the collaboration between multi-instrumentalists Esmail Fathi, Liam Oliver, Nelson & Pragunya Myers-Daly, as well as other local musicians and singers experienced in these rich music traditions. Esmail and Liam are known for co-founding the eponymous Simurgh Music School, Aotearoa’s first organization aimed to teach the performing arts from Persia and surrounding regions. Nelson and Pragunya are…
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