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January 2025
Party Of Special Things To Do
Anna Fält (Finland/Sweden)Nic Woollaston - Gemma Syme - Mahina-Ina Kingi-Kaui - Michael Kime - Ariana Tikao - Luka Reardon - Rory Dalley - Mike Minchington - Heather Webb - Reece McNaughten - Nicole Reddington - Chris Reddington - Hannah Everingham - Theo Henderson - Reuben Derrick - Ryan Chin - Jonty O’Connor - William Callaghan Thursday 23/01 Space Academy 8pmFriday 24/01 Lyttelton Coffee Co. 8pm Koha
Find out more »Reuben Ishrahm | Ridin’ High Release Show
After a long stint playing in several well-known Otautahi bands, Reuben Ishrahm is releasing his debut solo single Ridin' High on January 24th. Ishrahm's sound combines influence from his time playing indie, rock, country and folk - with Rawlings-esque dissonant guitars, and powerful rhythm section - cradling the bittersweet, heart-on-his sleeve lyrical content that Ishrahm is known for. Alongside the single, Ishrahm will be performing a full catalog of yet-to-be released songs for the first time with his full band.…
Find out more »Sure Boy – The Orbiting Tour
Sure Boy are set to take the southern hemisphere by storm this summer with five huge shows across New Zealand and, for the first time, Australia! Fresh off the release of their upcoming single, ‘Orbiting,’ the band will touch down in Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, and Melbourne. Audiences can expect punchy riffs, powerhouse lead vocals, and thoughtful songwriting, all coming together to create an energetic and unforgettable live show experience.
Find out more »February 2025
Twine (AUS) Live In Aotearoa February 2025
This February, audiences across Aotearoa will be treated to four pristine performances from Australia's finest post-rock exports, Twine. Traveling over three thousand kilometers to deliver some of the most raucous, devastating rock 'n' roll you'll hear all year, Goose Garden is thrilled to welcome one of our all-time favorite bands to New Zealand. Twine’s return to our shores coincides with the release of their highly anticipated new LP, Old New Horse—a bolt of lightning expertly captured in the studio by…
Find out more »Bazurka Summer Tour ’25: Space Academy
Bazurka is a dynamic seven-piece band based in Wellington, New Zealand, bringing together an electrifying blend of vocals, trumpet, saxophone, double bass, guitar, percussion, and violin. Specializing in traditional folk songs from the rich tapestry of the Balkans, as well as captivating Greek folk music, Bazurka delivers an exhilarating musical experience that transports audiences to vibrant cultural landscapes. Having last performed in Te Waipounamu in 2023, they are returning again to bring their music to the people of Mohua, Whakatū,…
Find out more »C.O.F.F.I.N
C.O.F.F.I.N - OZ slam-bam raw punk pub rock, these Sydney-side cretins of cool been caning the floor boards & stages since they were pre-teens. Five albums old, 19 years young as a band, it’s a mix of blunt street level Ocker humour as only Aussies can deliver, Thin Lizzy/Rose Tattoo twin guitar assault, & a singing drummer who carries the same vibe as a young Ross Knight of the Cosmic Psychos. Part of the current wave of OZ gut punch,…
Find out more »Chlochella
Chlochella is an art auction and live music fundraiser to support Chloe in her cancer journey. Chloe is a devoted mother of two boys, aged 14 and 6. Her parents have been travelling from different parts of the motu to support her and her children, alternating every two weeks, as daily life becomes challenging during her chemotherapy treatments. Chloe's next steps include surgery followed by radiation therapy. Throughout her career, Chloe has been a pillar of the community, working tirelessly…
Find out more »Georgia Gets By – Softly Tour
Georgia Gets By is thrilled to announce an intimate run of Aotearoa headline shows this February. The Georgia Gets By Softly Tour will see her performing sets as a duo on stage in Auckland, Wellington, Nelson & Christchurch. When asked about the tour, Georgia said, “I’ll be performing songs from Fish Bird Baby Boy, Split Lip, and some new songs that no one has heard yet. GGB Softly is an extra special show since it will just be me and…
Find out more »Izaak Opatz (solo)
U.S. folk/prog-country singer-songwriter Izaak Opatz stops by Space Academy (Christchurch) to share his narrative, confessional, humor-inflected brand of American country while on a self-supported bike trip throughout Aotearoa. He'll be joined by Adam Hattaway of Adam Hattaway and the Haunters. Since 2018, Opatz has released three albums with Mama Bird Recording Co., including Hot & Heavy-Handed, a compilation of country covers. He's shared stages with Jonny Fritz, Jackson Browne, and Langhorne Slim, and won praise from RollingStone.com, who called him…
Find out more »March 2025
Frankie and The Teardrops
Born out of sheer desperation to dance on stage like a silly goose, with a full noise hyper fem band painted in pink and all shades complementary, the Teardrops are a fun loving yet rebellious party. They sing and play for all humans, no matter what style, whatever vibe, there’s a song for you and all your pals! Alt pop turns danger disco, the Teardrops have a bad bitch only brass section to send you into the night with hooks…
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