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April 2025
Marsha Single Release Feat This Dog And Velveteen
Ōtautahi post-punks Marsha, are coming together in celebration of their newest single 'Carpet'. The new song draws on their evolving inspirations to create a long, dramatic piece of work. Joining Marsha are their sibling bands This Dog and Velveteen, both of which are some of Ōtautahi's freshest and hottest.
Find out more »May 2025
Matt Slaughter – She’s From Hamilton Single Release Party
Matt Slaughter and his newly-formed band of friends are taking over Darkroom to celebrate the release of their new single She's From Hamilton on May 2. They'll be joined by two of Ōtautahi's best bands HOIHOI and Sentient Mud for a gig loud enough to be heard on the banks of the mighty Waikato River. Doors from 8pm Bands from 8.30pm
Find out more »Brouhaha With Keelty’s, Polson, Toronja
Brouhaha is a brand-new free jazz group formed in Ōtautahi that offers ecstatic, burning, tangled webs of improvised sound complete with howling saxophone and guitar effects over a volcanic bass & drums team. Supporting Brouhaha and completing this very eclectic sonic cheeseboard is: Keelty’s - a heartfelt and rockin’ indie group, Polson- swirling and psychedelic electronic duo, and Toronja - a deep, soulful ambient experience. Friday May 9th at Darkroom Doors open 8:00, music starts 8:30
Find out more »Other Voices – Post-Punk Showcase – Christchurch
Sanctuary Events proudly present.. OTHER VOICES : Post-Punk Showcase After SOLD OUT shows in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington & Auckland performing the music of THE CURE & SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES, OTHER VOICES are excited to announce a new show featuring the best music from the classic post-punk era. Expect to hear us perform music from; THE CURE, BAUHAUS, ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN, SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES, THE CULT, BUZZCOCKS, GANG OF FOUR, JOY DIVISION, KILLING JOKE, MAGAZINE, NEW ORDER, CHAMELEONS,…
Find out more »Scattered Sound Sessions Vol 1: Pixie Platoon, Post Office + More
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 1 features performances from Post Office, Pixie Platoon, Quiet Minds, and Melanie McKerchar. Thurs May 15th 7pm doors, music from 7:30pm $15 tickets from UTR Join our host Deej Cooper as he guides the audience through the space to enjoy performances onstage as well as in some not-so-ordinary spots in Darkroom Live…
Find out more »Velveteen Album Release
Come party to celebrate the release of heavy machinery with number 1 emoers only you and post punkers rapids on may 16th come freak out
Find out more »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!
Find out more »Echo Chamber – CHCH Covers Night
Join us for the 5th annual Ōtautahi Christchurch Echo Chamber - a night celebrating our music community as local bands take to the stage to cover songs by other local bands! Featuring a stacked line up of artists from a mix of genres covering songs from historic and currently active Chch bands! This year's line up is: Anand Big John's House Bin Day The Bohemian Bunglenuts Charlotte Crone Electric Starfi Goodbye Starlet The Mulls Velveteen Sat May 31st Darkroom, 336…
Find out more »July 2025
The Bunglenut Doubro Disco
come down to The Darkroom for a evening of dancing and laughter, complaments of Orautahi's own Bohemian Bunglenuts. with support from the one and only Double Brown worship band, The Doubros. The Bohemian Bohemian Ohautahis premier Junkcore band are a comedic mix of jazz, funk and hardcore punk with a dazzling dollop of disco for your dancing pleasure. With songs about everyday going ons such as proper toilet etiquette, having a hoon with Dr Who and the health benefits of…
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