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Aotearoa Prog Alliance 2
We’re stoked to announce the return of the Aotearoa Prog Alliance Tour, featuring Pull Down the Sun, Claemus, and Elidi! The first round was an absolute blast, so we’re hitting the road again to bring an epic mix of progressive heaviness to Wellington, Christchurch, Whanganui, and Auckland.
Thank God, It’s Techno Vol.2
4 DJs 7h on the dancefloor Rooftop view of Lyttleton Harbour and …… Thank God It’s Techno ? We are back for another night on the dancefloor, where the relentless bass vibrates through your chest, the hypnotic rhythm pulls you into the unknown. At the Temple of Techno, we believe in the transcendent nature of the communal dancing experience and we want to share that with you. Our goal is to provide a dedicated platform for techno DJs while also…
Craze (US) & Dillinja (UK)
Dillinja & Craze are coming back to Christchurch! Hide Club | 172 St Asaph Street Saturday 24th May | 9:00pm - 2:00am Support from: RYDR & ARTEMIZIA CRAZE If the first thing you know about Craze is that he's the only solo DJ to win the DMC World Championships 3 times over, prepare to get yourself schooled. By the age of 20, Craze had won his first DMC World Championship. Two more consecutive wins later, he was (and…
Sassafras: Bluegrass From Blue Ridge Mountains North Carolina
The Sassafras Bluegrass Band invites you to a HOOTENANNY What is a HOOTENANNY? It is a banjo-brained hoedown-throwdown-don't slow down until the cows come home! Sassafras is from the Foothills and the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in the USA, which is home to some of the best bluegrass music you will find. Sassafras pays homage to the Father of Bluegrass music, Bill Monroe, as well as other bluegrass pioneers such as the Country Gentlemen, Lester Flatt & Earl…
Darkroom Free Pub Quiz
Join us for a FREE pub quiz hosted by Feather Unsure. Last Wednesday of every Month Doors open at 7pm Quiz kicks off 7:30pm Darkroom 336 St Asaph St Free entry! Teams of up to 6 people welcome. Bar tab up for grabs for the winning team, plus spot prizes throughout the night. Bookings essential, email info@darkroom.bar to book a table for your team R18. R.O.A.R.
Rufous Whistler (AUS) and Butter Wouldn’t Melt
Rufous Whistler 'National Panic' album launch (AUS) and Butter Wouldn't Melt (NZ) WEDNESDAY MAY 28, 7:30PM Rufous Whistler (AUS) and Butter Wouldn't Melt (NZ) Live at Wunderbar Celebrate the release of National Panic, the debut album from Rufous Whistler, the Australian folk & alt-country act turning heads across the globe. Hailing from Northeast Victoria, AUS (Wiradjuri Country), Rufous Whistler combines raw, heartfelt storytelling with modern arrangements, warm, commanding vocals, and virtuosic musicianship. Their live shows are dynamic and gripping, featuring…
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
Lads On Tour Cabaret
Lads On Tour Cabaret is back with another jam packed variety show of drag, circus, burlesque, comedy, dance, and poetry! Fri May 30th at Darkroom, 336 St Asaph Street Doors open 7pm and show starts 7:30pm Tickets start at just $15 from Eventfinda! About Lads On Tour Cabaret: Lads on Tour first took to the stage in March 2015. What was originally meant to be a one off informal variety show of weird and wonderful acts quickly became an ongoing…
Voom – ‘Something Good Is Happening’ Tour
Auckland indie-rock legends Voom — after years of slow-burning genius, cult-adored releases, and sporadic-yet-memorable live performances — are finally back with their long-awaited new album, Something Good Is Happening, out Friday 16 May via Flying Nun Records. To celebrate, the band have announced a four-date New Zealand tour, taking their new songs (and some beloved classics) on the road for the ‘Something Good Is Happening Tour’. Beginning at Auckland’s hottest new venue Double Whammy on Friday 23 May, the band…
FOOTMAHI 2025 Release Party
It’s an absolute privilege that we want to announce that the crew at Flux have invited The Big Fresh Collective to host a bi-monthly residency for the rest of the 2025 - kicking things off with the much anticipated FOOTMAHI 2025 RELEASE PARTY 🚨 Closing off New Zealand Music Month in style on Friday the 30th of May - Big Fresh heavyweights Liam K. Swiggs/Young Gho$t/Caru make there way back down to the mighty city of Ōtautahi with an…
Echo Chamber – CHCH Covers Night
Join us for the 5th annual Ōtautahi Christchurch Echo Chamber - a night celebrating our music community as local bands take to the stage to cover songs by other local bands! Featuring a stacked line up of artists from a mix of genres covering songs from historic and currently active Chch bands! This year's line up is: Anand Big John's House Bin Day The Bohemian Bunglenuts Charlotte Crone Electric Starfi Goodbye Starlet The Mulls Velveteen Sat May 31st Darkroom, 336…
UNLEASHED: The Drop Before the Beat
A Women-Only Nightclub Gathering for Release, Voice & Movement Lights off so the self-conscious can go. Before the party starts… we gather. Before the music hits… we drop into ourselves. This is not a wellness workshop. This is not a lecture on chakras. This is something new. Something needed. We’re taking over a nightclub, before the crowd comes in, for an unfiltered evening of: 💥 Grounded, no-fluff meditation for real mental release 🗣 Vocal expression, scream,…
Swallow the Rat – Face Unpopular EP Release Tour
Auckland post-punk outfit Swallow the Rat return with a new EP called Face Unpopular. Featuring 3 new songs including a title track which has been doing the rounds on student radio, and a blistering remix by A Place To Bury Strangers. Otautahi/Christchurch imprint Leather Jacket Records are releasing an accompanying 7 Inch on May 23. Catch em on tour through May/June with a new live configuration and host of special guests to be announced. Fri 23 May - Auckland @…
FLUX & 103 SOUNDSYSTEM PRESENTS | PARALLELS
PARALLELS returns this King’s Birthday—Sunday, June 1st—for a full takeover across three stages, represented by 3 groups of top choice Ōtautahi promoters throughout the Boxed Quarter. Presented by Flux and 103 Soundsystem, Parallels is back for round four, and as always we’re going all in. Expect three distinct zones, each with their own energy and intention—a carefully curated blend of DJs and live acts that spans the full spectrum of dance. From deep bass pressure to late-night blessings, there’s something…
THE 60 PACK
The World's Fastest Festival Is Back this King's Birthday Long Weekend! 60 DJ's, 5 Hours, 4 Stages, 2 Venues, and only One Ticket. Bought to you by Brand+New, Hide Club, The Mud, and Sunshine Brewery. Full Lineup: ---- BRAND+NEW STAGE ---- Ali-B Bax from the Office Ciko Damage Control Dylano (AV) Fairbrother Grey Matter Indecisive Jenhippo Jet A-1 KAIZN Lange Little Bird Malarda McNilla Mrunderstood (AV) Rothman Reds (AV) Thorn Tweed Willy Mav Yen ---- SUNSHINE…