Tephra are storming back with a darkroom debut on May 15th joined by local music titans Troika and Ragweed! Tephra are a post rock trio whose sound expands upon the genre unique to New Zealand. Come see atmospheric lush textures form into crushing soundscapes and piercing melodies. Using busy delays and massive reverbs, Tephra bring the familiar melancholy of the genre whilst also bringing the metal with extended range guitars and modern metal tones. Ragweed are an alt metal powerhouse!…

It’s about time for the Dou Bros to return to the fabled darkroom to sink some Double Browns and regale legendary true tales. The Dou Bros are the inevitable fusion of rigorous jamming and a lifetime of Double Browning. With classic songs such as “Everybody Want’s a Double Brown” and “Double Brown Eyed Girl”, their saucy nature and unforgettable stories will have you reconsidering your next slab purchase at the supermarket. If you’re into silly songs, tasty jams, and the…

The first stop of Sentient Muds south island tour to celebrate releasing our second EP. With support from: Saint Peter's Thursday The Perfect Gun $10 Door sales R18 R.O.A.R.

? LEWIS PARKE - LIVE AT DARKROOM - SATURDAY 23 MAY - DOORS 7:30PM ? SUPPORT FROM EVERGREEN TERRACE Lewis Parke is an emerging indie songwriter from the Christchurch area, indie with a bite: The act features Lewis's lush vocals and intricate guitarwork alongside Ralph Hall's delicate percussion and sampling. The set is a portfolio of released and unreleased material from his catalog. The two just played their first headline show last month which sold out, this emerging duo is…

Join us from 8pm, 28may, at darkroom for the debuts of Blank Susan vs Lazy Susan, Barren Landscape and Trine. Blank Susan vs Lazy Susan: Lazy Susan decelerates like a music box ballerina. Blank Suzan walks into the sunset humming a tune. Barren Landscape: On the beach. Waves hit the shoreline as a strong wind rushes through. The smell of salt is strong, and the sand kicks up. You think you hear seagulls, but they died out years ago. All…

Darkroom presents the 6th annual Ōtautahi Christchurch Echo Chamber on Sat May 30th, featuring a line up of local Chch bands playing covers of songs by other local bands. Featuring performances by: - Anand (of Lafayette Hudson, and Saint Peter's Thursday) - Hunter Craig (of Too Woke For Toast) - Imperial April (feat. members who also play in The Response) - Karleshia - Matt Slaughter Band (featuring members of The Mulls, Grift Horse, Goodbye Starlet) - Nick Zero (of The…

Scattered Sound Sessions is back for volume 5! These cosy nights feature our fave poets and musicians performing in nooks and crannies throughout Darkroom and our neighbouring art gallery space! Line up announcement coming soon! Thurs June 18th 7pm doors, music from 7:30pm Tickets start at $15, available via UTR from March 24th R18. R.O.A.R.

Two psych-rock bands from Nipaluna/Hobart, Australia and Ōtautahi/Christchurch, New Zealand are teaming up this winter for a touring exchange! 03 faves S.E.I.S.M.I.C will be heading over to Hobart in May to perform at Altar Bar with Tasmanian locals Spooky Eyes, and then in July the two bands reunite in Ōtautahi/Christchurch to perform together at Darkroom. Acid rock trio Spooky Eyes have been making waves across the ditch, paying shows across Tasmania and mainland Australia alongside a stacked list of emerging…