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September 2025
Thabani Gapara Presents Dzindza
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…
Find out more »October 2025
The Newz 2025 Reunion
The Newz return in full swing to bring their classic hits back to Christchurch this October. The Newz make very contemporary, witty and stylish pop music, incorporating many influences, such as Talking Heads, Devo and much more. They were active on both the New Zealand and Australian pub circuit throughout 1980-1981, with them clocking up scores of gigs over that time. Catch them live at A Rolling Stone with a series of gigs. Supports to be announced
Find out more »November 2025
OTHER VOICES perform the music of THE CURE
Sanctuary Events present The Music of THE CURE Performed Live by OTHER VOICES A 30+ song showcase of music from THE CURE’S most prolific period, 1979 to 1989. OTHER VOICES will be performing a selection of songs from EVERY album throughout that decade. Expect to hear fan favourites, deep cuts and classic songs from the albums; Three Imaginary Boys, Boys Don’t Cry, Seventeen Seconds, Faith, Pornography, Japanese Whispers, The Top, Head on the Door, Standing on a Beach, Kiss Me…
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