Moonflower have entered their new phase as four. With the tasty grooves and sweet harmonies from new drummer/ backing vocalist Adrian Barnett, the band invites you to witness their first show with the new line-up. Bunny Reid has stepped out from behind the kit and is ready to blow the roof off with some of the biggest vocals you’ll hear from a human being. The four are playing a lengthy set and have the lovely Mudbelly opening the show with…

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…

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!

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…

Lakeward is the solo project and pseudonym of bassist Cam Giddens, who has just released his second EP entitled 'The Passage'. Joined by drummer Josh Meads, Lakeward will perform their discography thus far, complete with Cam's solo bass tunes to cleanse the palate. Their unique mix of progressive rock and metal must be heard to be believed. Joining Lakeward will be the incredible Dr Bloopenstein, who will be presenting their latest offerings from the Glarb Dimension. They possess an amazing…

Come along to the darkroom from 8pm on Friday 6th of June for the return of KWASI with Dr Bloopenstein and Square Market KWASI is a collaboration between Christchurch Singer/Songwriter RMF Thomas (Mad Frank) and Noise Artist James Robinson (notv). Their powers combined, the results are fun, cosmic, and unpredictable. From a lab in the grid city of Ōtautahi, Dr. Bloopenstein mixes chemicals over the Bunsen burner. Fusing Hard Trance, Acid-Tech, Psychedelia, and House into an elixir of pure ecstasy.…

As they near the release of their new single Making My Way, get ready for a night of high-energy live music as Single Malt takes the stage at Darkroom, Christchurch, on Friday, June 7th. Known for their skux sound and unforgettable live presence, Single Malt will be joined by special guests King Tides and Crown for one massive night of local talent. ? Venue: Darkroom, 336 St Asaph Street, Christchurch ? Doors Open: 8:00 PM ? Tickets: Available at the…

Outsiders Pay Tribute to legendary Rocker Little Stevie McCabe of The Axemen with a Double-A Side Limited 7” Vinyl Outsiders release “Festival of Saints,” a song written by the late Stevie McCabe. Stevie gifted us this song but sadly, didn’t get to hear it as he passed away a few days before we played it live. The song was recorded as a tribute: Outsiders on one side, McCabe on the other. Double A side whammy!! This will be a one…