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July 2025
Out Of Luck – Album Release Party Chch
on july 18th darkroom in christchurch will be hosting NZ pop punk band Out of lucks Album release for their new album weekends https://reefisoutofluck.bandcamp.com/album/weekends they will be joined by The Mulls, U-no Juno and Peaking in high school. doors at 8pm first band 8.30
Find out more »Bloodbags + Bin Day + Kisser
Taking their loose noisy groove rock on the road, BLOODBAGS leave the comfortable confines of Tamaki Makaurau & head down to Otautahi fer the first time. Bringing vinyl copies of their jus birthed LP. Helping these guys out at the Darkroom are local outfits, the trash punk of BIN DAY & the fast core riffs of KISSER…
Find out more »No Pass Outs #2
Paraire tekau mā whā o Hurae Friday 25th of July Another Fucking Problem - Tāmaki Makaurau Ram-Raid - Ōtepoti Mental Joy - Ōtautahi KISSER - Ōtautahi $10 unwaged $20 waged Doors 8pm First band at 9pm No passouts!
Find out more »Only You EP Release Tour – Ōtautahi w/ This Dog and Hoihoi
Ōtautahi emos Only You are releasing their first EP on July 4th and are taking it on tour across the country shortly after. They'll be stopping in Dunedin, Christchurch, and for the first time ever, Wellington! With melodies and guitars fuelled by 90s emo nostalgia and performances inspired by the intensity of modern hardcore, Only You have become local favourites among kiwi emos and punk kids alike. Supported in their hometown by Ōtautahi legends this dog and HOIHOI, this isn't…
Find out more »August 2025
Ahinui – Launch Party
Join us for an unforgettable night of music, story, and soul as AHINUI takes the stage for a special pre-launch party ahead of their debut album release. Born in Ōtautahi Christchurch, AHINUI blends rock, blues, RnB ballads, and DnB into a sound that is raw, mystical, and emotional. This intimate performance is a celebration of the journey behind their first record: exploring themes of forgiveness, love, sorrow, and breakthrough. Line-Up AHINUI + special guest Ananda Massa Venue: Darkroom 336 St…
Find out more »September 2025
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 »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…
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