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March 2025
MJ Lenderman & The Wind – NZ Tour 2025
Banished Music & Strange News Present MJ Lenderman & The Wind New Zealand Tour - March / April 2025 Sunday 30 March - Loons, Lyttelton Monday 31 March - Meow, Wellington Tuesday 1 April - Double Whammy, Auckland Pre-sale tickets - 10AM, Friday 22 Nov General tickets - 10AM, Monday 25 Nov “the Poet Laureate of Indie Rock” — Interview Magazine “Manning Fireworks is a masterpiece about quotidian misery that’s as playful and comforting as a best friend.” — Stereogum…
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The Doors Live
Come and celebrate the music of Jim Morrison and The Doors with The Doors Live! The world’s greatest Doors tribute band. You will be transported to the past as you dance and sing your heart out to 2.5 hours of classic Doors songs including Light My Fire, Riders On The Storm, Break On Through and many more. Doors open at 7:30, music starts at 8.30pm.
Find out more »May 2025
Pete Murray Solo Acoustic New Zealand Tour
Iconic Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray is gearing up for his highly anticipated return to New Zealand, announcing his first tour here since 2008. This four-date solo tour beginning on April 30 will offer Kiwi fans an intimate, up-close experience with one of Australia’s most beloved artists. This tour marks Pete Murray’s first solo tour of New Zealand in 17 years. It’s been a long time coming,” says Pete. “I’ve done solo tours overseas, and the feedback has always been amazing,…
Find out more »Pitch Black – Freqs In Flux Tour
This autumn Pitch Black are touring to celebrate the inaugural vinyl release of Rude Mechanicals, their fourth album, on Record Store Day. Also coming out will be a new collection of remixes, Freqs in Flux, which features mixes from the album's original era plus contemporary reinterpretations. Joining Pitch Black at Loons will be Pylonz digging deep into his collection to set the vibe, then Tom Cosm with a special live Dub set.
Find out more »Old Mervs Album Tour
Australia’s fastest rising indie-rock outfit and loveable larrikins Old Mervs are heading on an absolutely mammoth tour around Australia & New Zealand in 2025. Kicking off in May, the WA duo are celebrating the release of their highly awaited debut album, released 21 March 2025. Recorded with ARIA award-winning producer Chris Collins, the self-titled album features “What You’ve Lost”, “Parched”, “Forget It”, See You Again, Everyone One Will See It and a stack of new tunes. Old Mervs have quickly…
Find out more »Bootleg Rascal | Christchurch
Kia ora, New Zealand! Get ready to groove as Bootleg Rascal hits our shores for an epic tour this May! The Aussie legends are bringing their infectious mix of reggae, rock, and hip-hop to four amazing cities, and they’ll be joined by special guests The Darlings from Tauranga. Tour Dates: - Thursday, 15th May 2025 - Auckland - The Mothership - Friday, 16th May 2025 - Wellington - San Fran - Saturday, 17th May 2025 - Christchurch - The Loons…
Find out more »Aotearoa Prog Alliance 2
We’re stoked to announce the return of the Aotearoa Prog Alliance Tour, featuring Pull Down the Sun, Claemus, and Elidi! The first round was an absolute blast, so we’re hitting the road again to bring an epic mix of progressive heaviness to Wellington, Christchurch, Whanganui, and Auckland.
Find out more »August 2025
Amigo The Devil (solo)
In the vast realm of modern folk and alternative rock, Amigo The Devil is an artist who channels a voice of unsettling beauty and raw truth. Nestled within the corners of his haunting melodies and daring experimentation is a tale as profound as the dirges he sings. Despite his growing notoriety, Amigo the Devil remains enigmatic. He isnt one to bask in the limelight, choosing once again to let the music speak for itself.
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