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Karleshia – ‘Church Trauma’ E.P Release Show!
Come along to your local fav - The Darkroom to hear some sweet tunes and celebrate Karleshia's E.P Release 'CHURCH TRAUMA' You'll hear all four songs from Karleshia's EP release and also from Elizabeth and the Coven Pyrrhic Deborah Wilding CHURCH TRAUMA releases on the 30th of October Head to the links below to have a listen.
Old Mervs
Australia's favourite indie-rock duo Old Mervs are hitting the road to play their biggest capacity venues yet, celebrating the release of sophomore album Carparks. This October and November, Dave and Henry will play a string of shows across Australia and New Zealand, stepping up into rooms including Melbourne's Forum and Sydney's Enmore Theatre for the first time. The tour comes hot on the heels of Carparks official release date of Friday 2 October. Reuniting with producer Chris Collins (Royel Otis,…
IRATION STEPPAS (UK) meets ROOTS FIRE SOUND
Roots Fire Sound proudly presents, for the first time in Aotearoa IRATION STEPPAS (UK) FeaturingRoots Fire soundMysical HifiKawai Sound system @ Evil Genuis7pm - 1am Iration Steppas have been innovating and driving the soundsystem scene in the UK and around the world since the early 90's, Inspiring many producers and operators (including ourselves) for over 30 years. Now, their quintessential steppas sound makes its way to Ōtautahi for one night of high energy reggae music in a year 3000 style.…
Louie and The Hotsticks – Two Final Shows!
Exciting news for all those people who remember those fun filled nights at the MARINE TAVERN in Sumner with LOUIE and the HOTSTICKS. The band is coming back for one final time this NOVEMBER, 6 and 7 . Two shows are booked. November 6th - Lyttelton Arts Factory - Fully Seated November 7th - The Loons - All Standing Sadly both Wayne Beecroft and Wayne Jamieson are no longer with us but we have found two John's to take their…
Candice Milner – A Night Of Songs And Stories
Join Candice Milner, a previous Aotearoa Music Award (AMA) nominee for an intimate night of story-telling and song-sharing. In the leadup to Candice's third studio album, she invites her audience to this real, raw and intimate show; giving them the opportunity to hear her upcoming and unreleased songs stripped back, hear their stories their inspirations. Milner says that her third album came after a hiatus of five years, “I quit music after feeling traumatised by the music industry, I became…
Shonen Knife – Aotearoa Tour 2026
Fist-pumping, fun-loving, “candy”-shouting punks, unite! In the most southerly tour yet, this NOVEMBER Shonen Knife generously offer one of the most joyous live-music gifts people will ever receive, bringing their quirky, food-focused pop punk performance to the good folk of Ōtepoti, Ōamaru and Ōtautahi - in addition to their Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Tāmaki Makaurau. “…a Shonen Knife gig is exactly what my soul has been crying out for. An electric and unashamedly fun, pop-punk masterclass. 2026 live show review, Leeds,…
Louie and The Hotsticks – Two Final Shows!
Exciting news for all those people who remember those fun filled nights at the MARINE TAVERN in Sumner with LOUIE and the HOTSTICKS. The band is coming back for one final time this NOVEMBER, 6 and 7 . Two shows are booked. November 6th - Lyttelton Arts Factory - Fully Seated November 7th - The Loons - All Standing Sadly both Wayne Beecroft and Wayne Jamieson are no longer with us but we have found two John's to take their…
OH MY GOTH! Dark Music Club Night
Sanctuary Events present OH MY GOTH! Dark Music Club Night DJs Regress & 59 to 1 will take you on a journey celebrating the Dark 80s featuring Goth Rock, Post-Punk, Dark Wave, Industrial, Death Rock, Future Pop, Cold Wave, Synth Pop +more Expect to hear music from a selection of these artists and more; ALIEN SEX FIEND, AND ONE, BAUHAUS, CABARET VOLTAIRE, CHRISTIAN DEATH, CLAN OF XYMOX, COCTEAU TWINS, COVENANT, DEAD CAN DANCE, DEATH CULT, DEPECHE MODE, ECHO AND THE…
Downriver
Spring has sprung, and there are no promises - Downriver is rolling down the Tahunanui hills to a town hall near you! With the release of their debut album looming, the six-piece folk-rock troupe is hitting the road. From Blenheim to Christchurch, Greymouth and Takaka, no stone shall be left to rock alone. Prepare yourself for a barn-burning, harp-bleating, flannel-fraying evening. WHAT TO EXPECT Pragmatic poetry takes centre stage while the rustic twang of an acoustic guitar drives the band.…
Finding Balance Album Launch/Live Concert Recording – Alex Boot
I’m really excited to present and record my debut solo album, Finding Balance. This project draws on influences from modern jazz, hip-hop, fusion and cinematic soundscapes. The work will be performed by a six-piece jazz ensemble featuring Cameron Pearce, Nick Pitts, Sam McKay, Luke Belcher, and Cameron Finlay. The music shifts between energetic, groove-driven passages and more spacious and atmospheric moments. I want my album Finding Balance to reflect the journey so many people go through at high-pressure moments in…
Gareth Thomas
The Christchurch show on a cosy Sunday evening. Performing songs from a huge 30 year catalogue - from Goodshirt through to the new Bits album. Expect a mixture of familiar & new and a healthy dose of experimentation.
Flight of the Conchords: New Zealand Tour 2026
After 14 years, New Zealand's self-proclaimed fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo acappella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo Flight of the Conchords are embarking on a nationwide tour.
Negative Approach 2026 AUS & NZ Tour
Check it out! At long last, one of the most vital bands to ever help start the movement are finally bringing their legacy-level, household hardcore anthems to Aus & NZ! Negative Approach. Yep, that one. Formed back in 81 and thought to be gone soon after, NA left us a short but permanent set of songs that still stand strong above the majority to this day. Reformed again only in 06, they pummelled their way right back through with even…
Imperial Slave – Existential Threat Tour – Christchurch
Friday The 13th gig! IMPERIAL SLAVE unleash their third album EXISTENTIAL THREAT - October 16th 2026 on LP, CD and digitally. Produced by legendary German producer WALDEMAR SORYCHTA who has worked with some of the biggest names in Metal. Most notably DAVE LOMBARDO, CHUCK SCHULDINER, OVERKILL and produced GRIP INC., SODOM, UNLEASHED, SENTENCED, MOONSPELL, LUCUNA COIL and so many more.... WALDEMAR has bought a more professional sound to the band, as well helping out with arrangements and even plays some…
Ha The Unclear – Astigmatic! EP Release Tour
Ha the Unclear have announced their first new material since 2024, 'Cumberland St (Astigmatic)'. It's the first single from the group's forthcoming EP, Astigmatic! – due out 16 October. Of the track, vocalist Michael Cathro says: The song came from living in Dunedin after being away for a long time – Cumberland Street is this stretch of State Highway 1 going through the city, past the hospital and the university with heaps of traffic lights. The way the phasing is…