Award-nominated saxophonist and composer Thabani Gapara presents Dzindza — a powerful celebration of African jazz fusion. Nominated for Best Jazz Album at the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards, Dzindza showcases Gapara’s deep connection to his Southern African heritage, blending the sounds of Afrobeat, Highlife, Mbaqanga, and Mbira with influences from across the African diaspora, including Zouk, funk, and soul. This dynamic live show features a high-energy band delivering rich musical storytelling, infectious grooves, and genre-defying improvisation. Dzindza is both a tribute…

Di-lemma are back, bringing their unique indie pop sound to the Darkroom! Hannah’s beautiful soulful voice weaves over Hugh’s intricate guitar playing, resulting in finely crafted original songs. Ranging from light acoustic to wall-of-noise, the strength of the songs and interplaying between the duo will always surprise and delight.

*SHOW STARTS 8.30PM* S E Y M O U R . S T O C K S . D U O Original, Electric, Unexpected SEYMOUR STOCKS is the magnetic duo of Porp Seymour and Genevieve Stocks, two seasoned artists blending soul-stirring vocals, beautiful harmonies, acoustic intimacy and bold, electrified originality. From tender, folky confessionals to rock-infused anthems, their performances are anything but ordinary. Porp’s decades of experience in bands and studios bring a gritty, masterful edge, while both of their…

Yurt Party are stepping out of winter hibernation and firing up for what’s set to be their biggest summer yet! With their second album on the horizon later this year, the band are swinging back into action with their brand new single ‘Ding Dong Swing’ — a cheeky, high-energy groove designed to get the dancefloor moving. This is the first taste of what’s to come, and it’s going to be a wild one! Born in Ōtautahi, Yurt Party have become…

PURE PSYTRANCE Step into the Dance Temple of Christchurch. Driving Psy bass lines guide us through a Psy-Trance journey at The Galaxy. Calling all lovers of Psy. We have rebuilt the old Psy-Pirates sound system and incorporated it into The Galaxy sound array allowing for a quad dance experience with phat boosted bass and crisp highs perfect for our Psy dedicated djs. 10pm : DJ EJAK : Galaxy Resident : 11pm : The Captain : Tribal Infused Psy 12am :…

Imagine winning 4.5 million dollars! Then forget about it and buy a ticket to this instead. You might hit the JACKPOT! Maximum Wage harnesses song-writer Charlotte’s playful rage at the general current State of It with evocative, elevator-punk bangers about friendship, jobs and not-jobs, dogs, wedding rants and the environmental decline of the Waitaha Canterbury plains. It’s angry, but in a fun way. It’s Blondie, but with a brunette and a rural kiwi accent. It’s Yeah Yeah Yeahs, but more…

ULTRA*SONIC III ULTRA*SONIC III - 30 YEAR REVIVAL BACK FROM THE (G)RAVE It’s September 1995 – A peak time for electronic music in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Ultrasonic 1 & 2 have just taken place at the derelict West End Picture Theatre. The vintage cinema saw 1000s of ravers descend upon Cathedral Square for a legendary night of sonic mayhem. Thirty years after the originals, Ultrasonic 3 returns to commemorate and celebrate rave culture in Ōtautahi. The third installment will revive the…

Step onto the dance floor for Local Motion—a night of deep, funky, adventurous house music at one of Christchurch’s most unique, intimate venues right by the water in Ferrymead. We’re inviting house heads and lovers of Ibiza-inspired journeys to experience something truly special, guided by DJ wattsson. Wattsson brings a signature blend of lush grooves, hypnotic synths, and authentic artistry—a journey celebrated at NZ’s biggest festivals. Immerse yourself in music carefully curated for connection and joy. This isn’t about the…

Tāmaki Makaurau post-punk outfit Soft Bait are hitting the road this September in celebration of their new album Life Advice, out July 25 via Flying Nun Records. Known for their sharp lyricism, driving basslines and chaotic-but-considered live shows, the four-piece are bringing their wiry energy and weird charm to stages across the motu. Life Advice is a hook-heavy record full of tightly wound rhythms, jagged guitars and lines that sound like overheard wisdom from a mate you probably shouldn’t be…

Taking their lead from classic analog synth acts of the late 1970s and early '80s, as well as progressive and rock luminaries of both decades, General Kala have been described (by others) as "Ultravox meets Kate Bush", and "the fusion of visceral, soaring, melodic dance composition with vintage synthesis and syncopated rhythm". GK EPs are now available on compact disk, cassette and digital download from generalkala.com. The EP collection includes the re-recorded debut HEXAD, alongside SLEEPWALKER, NIGHT FLIGHT, THE PRETERNATURAL…