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August 2025
hexxer – Debut Perfomance
Come and experience the debut performance of Christchurch alt-rock project - ɹǝxxǝɥ. hexxer is a four-piece alt-rock project by Sam Butler with members: Jono Blackie, Ezra Howell, and Ollie Hill. We are very passionate and excited to showcase our work that has been years in the making. Thank you. Support: - POLSON - Jam Henderson - Burning Monk Venue: Darkroom Doors open at 8PM C u there.
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Scattered Sound Sessions Vol 2
Darkroom and MAINZ present Scattered Sound Sessions - showcasing our fave poets, wordsmiths, and folk, indie & acoustic musicians performing in nooks and crannies and cosy corners. Volume 2, the Spring edition, is coming up on Sept 4th. Line up announcement coming soon, but for now - save the date! Thurs Sept 4th 7pm doors, music from 7:30pm Volume 1 sold out quickly, so get your ticket asap for this time round! Join our host Deej Cooper as he guides…
Find out more »Adrenochrome Babies – ‘Disorder’ – Single Release Party
Join Adrenochrome Babies at Darkroom as they celebrate the release of 'Disorder'; the first single from an upcoming album. Filling the bill are some of Christchurch's finest sonic craftsmen, including Kwasi, Are You Or Have You Ever Been and Necrum Select. Shall be an absolute ripper of an evening. R18 R.O.A.R.
Find out more »Maximum Wage Debut
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…
Find out more »Soft Bait – Life Advice – Album Release Tour
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…
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