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Free Artist Development Session – Developing Safer Music Communities
Darkroom’s free, informal, peer-run sessions are back - and this time, we’re diving into the real shit that doesn’t get talked about enough in the music world. Want to be part of creating a safer, more inclusive music scene? Wondering how to use your words, art, and presence to help set a positive tone in our community? Not sure what to do if you see or experience something that makes you feel uncomfortable? Want to find out about what tools,…
Darren Pickering Small Worlds – ‘Three’ (Album Release Show)
Renowned Ōtautahi pianist Darren Pickering returns to the Space Academy stage yet again, to celebrate the release of his 3rd album 'Three'. Come hear his 'Small Worlds' jazz project live at 03 Sessions, with Heather Webb (guitar), Pete Fleming (bass), & Jono Blackie (drums). "With the 3rd instalment of their series of albums (following on from critically acclaimed ‘Volume One’ & ‘Volume Two’), Darren Pickering Small Worlds continue their through-composed & improvisational explorations into the melding of jazz, folk, song-based…
Monotones, Swipers, Rappids And Isolar Playing Music In Technicolor
Monotones are returning to Darkroom to play some music in technicolor and we'll be bringing our loud n lovely pals from Swipers, Rappids and Isolar to make some extra fuzzy noise for all who know a good lineup when they see one... So come one, come all for only $10 see 4 stellar bands playing loud original groovy tunes with maybe a crowd pleasing cover or two thrown in. It'll be something much needed for you ears, and you might…
Martin Sagadin – Martin iz Zgornje Bele – Album Announcement Show
Martin Sagadin’s debut solo album weaves together their Slovenian roots with Aotearoa’s rich folk music scene. Martin iz Zgornje Bele refers to the village Martin grew up in, and the album transports the listener to a pastoral but deeply internal space, casting a meditative and emotionally charged spell. An album announcement show is to take place at Space Academy in Ōtautahi Christchurch, as Martin’s first headlining show with support from Georgia Knight. The album was produced by Brooke Singer (French…
Adrenochrome Babies, Slightly Imperfect, Carne Verde
Adrenochrome Babies are back... After a busy couple of months of recording and fighting off systemically induced malaise, we’re looking forward to performing live again for the first time in 2025 and bringing you more of that internet-rotted, drug-addled, spoken word mania you know and love. Completing the lineup on this musically varied evening will be the poly-rhythmic musings of CARNE VERDE and the surreal folk duo Slightly Imperfect. CARNE VERDE - CARNE VERDE is the malformed brainchild of percussionist…
Techno Tunnel
Geezers Playing Tunes & Speaker Fraker NZ Present: Techno Tunnel!! Wunderbar Lyttelton 23/05/25 9pm - 2am Loose yourself in mind-bending beats, pounding baselines, and hypnotic melodies, welcome to a night of pure techno energy! Local Artists: Krispy (Speaker Freaker) DJMJ (Speaker Freaker) Solo (Speaker Freaker) Lou Bizzle (Geezers Playing Tunes) Tom7 (Geezers Playing Tunes) Tickets Available- Under the Radar - $10 + booking fee $10 on the Door Check yo self…..offer alert!!! Early Bird 2 x Tickets = $10 +…
Haven: Boris (de // Berghain) // Keepsakes B2b The Rat // Mapmaker
With the sun disappearing and the cold season setting in HAVEN are here to tempt you in to the warm embrace of the Galaxy Arcade for a special sweat session with one of our most beloved international artists… It is our pleasure to invite Berghain resident and Berlin queer icon BORIS back to the arcade floor after his Ōtautahi debut with us last year. Influenced equally by the industrial club-land of Berlin and the joy and community of legendary NYC…
Flowidus (NZ)
FLOWIDUS IS BACK IN TOWN! Bringing their all new EXOGRID experience. Think AV install, bespoke lighting and a 360-degree setup 😤 Hide Club | 172 St Asaph Street Friday 23rd May | 10:00pm - 3:00am Support from: Bad Birds, Mike Nicholas, Crater ABOUT FLOWIDUS: Born just prior to the early 90’s rise of drum & bass, producers Raphael (based in Raglan, New Zealand) and Garo (based in Perth, Australia) have rooted their sound in the form, both…
FLUX PRESENTS: PAIGE JULIA
FLUX PRESENTS | PAIGE JULIA Flux welcomes the return of one of Aotearoa’s most groundbreaking bass artists Paige Julia for a three hour set—bringing their signature blend of breakbeat, jungle, dubstep, techno, and hip-hop back to the courtyard! A force in the underground, now embraced worldwide, Paige has released with 1985 Music, Deep Dark & Dangerous, Drum&BassArena, Unchained Recordings and more. Their fearless productions navigate the grey area between breakbeat, jungle, dubstep, and techno, earning her a Best Electronic…
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.
Munch: Sapphic Club Night, Part 1
Ōtautahi’s sapphic club night has arrived. MUNCH isn’t just a night out—it’s a sapphic revolution. A high-energy, unapologetically queer club night packed with drag, DJs, interactive performances, and all the sapphic magic you’ve been craving. ? TICKETS & ENTRY ? ? A Rolling Stone (579 Colombo St, Christchurch) ? Doors open: 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM (doors will close, don't be late!!) ? Acts kick off: 8:30 PM sharp Capacity is strictly limited, and we’re expecting a sell-out. Grab your…
Little Fang With I See Tomorrow and Mudbelly
Christchurch Bands Unite for Unmissable Night of Rock, Blues & Indie at Space Academy – May 24 Christchurch, NZ – May 2025 – Mark your calendars and clear your schedules – on Friday, May 24, Space Academy will be pulsing with raw energy and local talent as three standout Christchurch bands take the stage for a night of unforgettable music. Headlining the evening is Little Fang, a powerful four-piece known for their magnetic blend of rock, blues, and indie vibes.…
No Pass Outs
Rāhoroi, te rua tekau mā whā o Mei Saturday 24th of May RAM-RAID - Ōtepoti, hardcore punk Kisser - Ōtautahi, hardcore punk - first show! Out of Luck - Ōtepoti, pop punk Only You - Ōtautahi, emo $10 unwaged $20 waged Doors 8pm First band at 9pm No passouts!
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…
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.