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Eamon Sprod/ Syme & Woollaston/ Roads to Toads
SPACE, HOW SO CAN YOU GO ? A mid-week evening of rare activity. Three live acts utilising differing approaches in working directly with the spatial properties of sound. Visiting Naarm/ Melbourne soundmaker Eamon Sprod graces Space Academy with support from local space shifters Roads to Toads and Gemma Syme & Nic Woollaston (with mystery guest). EAMON SPROD Working with sound borrowed from urban spaces australian-based sound artist eamon sprod/TARAB pursues what might be called an anti-naturalist field recording practice. Fragmenting…
Eamon Sprod/ Syme And Woollaston/ Roads To Toads
SPACE, HOW SO CAN YOU GO ? A mid-week evening of rare activity. Three live acts utilising differing approaches in working directly with the spatial properties of sound. Visiting Naarm/ Melbourne soundmaker Eamon Sprod graces Space Academy with support from local space shifters Roads to Toads and Gemma Syme & Nic Woollaston (with mystery guest). EAMON SPROD Working with sound borrowed from urban spaces australian-based sound artist eamon sprod/TARAB pursues what might be called an anti-naturalist field recording practice. Fragmenting…
03 Sessions: Harry Harrison & InsideOut
03 Sessions presents: Harry Harrison & InsideOut After a 25-year hiatus, Christchurch jazz guitarist and composer Harry Harrison reunites his iconic band InsideOut for a one-night-only performance at 03 Sessions. Known for his melodic flair and inventive compositions, Harry will be performing a mix of his original material—old and new—alongside a handpicked selection of his favourite jazz tunes. Joining him on stage are some of Aotearoa’s finest: Darren Pickering (piano), Pete Flemming (bass), Joe McCallum(drums), and special guest Jimmy Rainey…
The Songs Of The Rolling Stones
Not another bloody tribute show! And it’s The Stones this time. What cheek. Just as Adam Hattaway had finally gained some self respect and decided he wouldn’t be involved in any more tribute shows he saw the ticket prices when trying to buy Oasis tickets. He won’t even look at Stones prices. So fine we’ll do this for ya. If you poor souls in music starved chch know who Adam Hattaway is you’ll know he’s a total Mick Jagger wannabe…
Salmonella Dub Soundsystem
Salmonella Dub SoundSystem ft. Whirimako Black, the Mighty Asterix and Dub horns return to The Loons with their next release Look For Gold Note: Under 18 welcome with legal guardian.
Hera + Samuel R. Saffery
Join us for an intimate acoustic evening featuring two soulful singer-songwriters. Enjoy a night of heartfelt music and connection in a unique setting, Lyttelton's wonderfully quirky Wunderbar. HERA Hera is an award-winning Icelandic-Kiwi singer/songwriter who has lost count of how many times she has traveled around the world with her guitar. Her self-titled album released in 2020 to critical acclaim and reached #1 on the album charts in Iceland. She has been named 'Best Female Artist' at the Icelandic Music…
Out Of Luck – Album Release Party Chch
on july 18th darkroom in christchurch will be hosting NZ pop punk band Out of lucks Album release for their new album weekends https://reefisoutofluck.bandcamp.com/album/weekends they will be joined by The Mulls, U-no Juno and Peaking in high school. doors at 8pm first band 8.30
Freaks & Geeks (UK) | Presented by Euphonic & Boom Candy
This one goes out to everyone who is a bit geeky and maybe a little freaky. It's our pleasure to bring to you: FREAKS & GEEKS This project was born from the collaboration of Doctor P and half of Roksonix. The two have worked together in the 2010s but went in on their joint venture in 2020. Since then they have been killing the game with their hard-hitting dancefloor bangers. In their half decade they have released on Elevate, UKF,…
HANG THE SAINTS: TWO FLOORS CLUBNIGHT
HANG THE SAINTS: TWO FLOORS CLUBNIGHT TWO FLOOR TECHNO PARTY IN ŌTAUTAHI. DRESS TO SWEAT. We’re beyond excited and proud to announce this huge lineup sprawled across a two floor party hosted at the central venue Hide Club. A stacked lineup of artists each with their own signature sound and energy, yet united by quality and high energy. The "Main Floor" will be transformed into a proper techno stomping ground while "The Attic" will serve up a lighter sound with…
Rezone The Tone: Eamon Sprod (Naarm/ Melb.)/ Teen Haters/ Fan
REZONE THE TONE! Three distinct live sets from artists that redefine the sound on the variant foundations from which they spring forth a new… REZONE THE TONE! With direct vinyl interjections between sets from DJ Combover and Stanier Black 5, crossing (out) the maps, relocating and dislocating a variety of sonic sources. EAMON SPROD Working with sound borrowed from urban spaces australian-based sound artist eamon sprod/TARAB pursues what might be called an anti-naturalist field recording practice. Fragmenting and re-contextualising the…
Search For Yeti – Dark So Soon Aotearoa Tour
Te Whanganui-a-Tara based indie rockers Search For Yeti are hitting the road to take their new album 'Dark So Soon' around the country. Drawing influences from indie rock, britpop, folk and new-wave with an emphasis on hooks and melodies, the album shows a diverse range which has been praised as “a brilliant debut” (Chris Philpott), “warm, expansive and guaranteed to elicit a genuine emotional reaction” (13th Floor), “the songs stick with you, dreamlike in their form” (music.net.nz), and “hard rock,…
Bloodbags + Bin Day + Kisser
Taking their loose noisy groove rock on the road, BLOODBAGS leave the comfortable confines of Tamaki Makaurau & head down to Otautahi fer the first time. Bringing vinyl copies of their jus birthed LP. Helping these guys out at the Darkroom are local outfits, the trash punk of BIN DAY & the fast core riffs of KISSER…
Gatherings Winter Market
Join us for our beloved Winter Market! Step into the cosy glow of Gatherings and its charming alleyway, where a handpicked crew of talented artists and artisans will be sharing their beautiful creations. There will be spiced mulled wine, delicious snacks from chef-owner Alex Davies, and the sounds of live music. With braziers to keep you toasty and a relaxed Sunday vibe, it’s the perfect way to spend a winter’s afternoon.
Holly Kimber – House Concert
From small town Hororata, nestled in the glowing rivers and mountains of Canterbury, Holly has become a well recognised name in the live music scene. Her musical career began nine years ago in her final year at Rangi Ruru School, guided by Otautahi musician Henare Kaa (Dillastrate, H’Kaa) singing covers which then lead to being the front woman of the high-energy covers band Chilton House. This group had crowds dancing until the small hours of the night in iconic venues…