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October 2024
Jam Henderson Hands Single Release
Jam Henderson are celebrating the release of their single "Hands", the first single from their upcoming album. Hands marks another step in the evolution of Jam Henderson and they are stoked to share it in what is their first Ōtautahi headline show of the year. They're joined by the excellent Pixie Platoon.s
Find out more »Pickle Darling + Ryan Fisherman tour
100% GOOD are stoked to announce a joint solo tour by indie folk troubadours Pickle Darling & Ryan Fisherman in October this year. Beginning in Nelson on October 12, the pair will visit Christchurch Oct 19, Wellington Oct 26 and finish in Auckland on Sunday the 27th. Lukas Mayo (Pickle Darling) says of the tour “this will my first ever solo tour, but also my last bunch of shows for a while before I hunker down and focus on finishing…
Find out more »Velveteen Single Release/come Back
A night of noise at space academy with extraterrestrial overlords S.E.I.S.M.I.C and loud grungy bullshit rock band RAPIDS supporting crazy freakshow VELVETEEN in their comeback/single release be there or be square
Find out more »Barbadoes – EP Release Show
Barbadoes The second EP from Otautahi 'garage-pop' band Keeltys. A collection of earlier songs written from 2020-2021. Featuring setlist regulars such as Humans of Hanrahan, and Two Twenty Five Zen. Follow the fun at the Darkroom on Friday the 25th of October. Featuring support from local artists Seraphim, Bobby Mayo, and Jam Henderson (solo). Tickets available from UTR for $10. Doors at 8.30pm, Music at 9pm.
Find out more »Tess Liautaud Album Release Show
In celebration of her new album 'Blue Mind' Tess Liautaud will play one live intimate show with her band. This album takes a leap from the previous indie-folk warmth of her self-titled debut into the natural conclusion of all Liautaud has to offer. While her song-writing stems from the same reflective place she now leads her band into thunder clouds, bringing this collection of songs alive in all their folk, roots and rock & roll glory. The full band with…
Find out more »花溪 Flowerstream Aotearoa Tour
After performing in Europe and touring in China, 花溪 Flowerstream are finally going on their first ever Aotearoa tour! The Tāmaki Makaurau genrefluid guzheng and drums duo released their debut EP Flowers Dream in April, toured China in May, and now they’re bringing their home-engineered electric guzheng, drums and distorted vocals dreamcore punk psychedelic sonic experience to super special venues around the country. Ōtautahi/ Christchurch: 27th of October at Space Academy w/ Moider Mother & Bin Day
Find out more »Revulva Album Release Tour
Over the last five years, Wellington octet Revulva has won over audiences around New Zealand with their impassioned tracks Bush Bash, Beep Beep, and Heroin Chic and frenzied, high-energy stage shows. Get ready for the Revulva-lution - to celebrate their self-titled album, releasing on October 11, Revulva will play a nationwide tour this October and November! REVULVA ALBUM RELEASE NZ TOUR 31st October - Space Academy, Christchurch 1st November - Yours, Dunedin 2nd November - Secret Garden, Hāwea Flat, Wānaka…
Find out more »November 2024
Halloween Spooktacular
It's the spookiest time of the year, and that means it's time to come have a boogie at The Space Academy with your favourite bands! Be prepared to dance and sing along to fantastic originals and classic creepy covers as Alice Tozer and Pixie Platoon give you a late halloween to remember. Stay to the end for a special supergroup session. Dressing up is heavily encouraged but not mandatory, there will be a prize for best dressed so dust off…
Find out more »Goodwill ‘Kind Hands’ Album Release Show
To celebrate the release of his stunning debut record Kind Hands, Goodwill is excited to announce an album release show, his first full-band headline in 2 years. Following a string of critical acclaim with his debut EP Incontrol, including a nomination for Best New Artist from Rolling Stone, Will's new record displays a great leap in his songwriting and production. Including singles Kind Hands, Goner and Plans, the album has been pressed to vinyl in partnership with Winegum Records and…
Find out more »Phoebe Rings 12″ EP Release Tour
Phoebe Rings are pleased as punch to announce the re-release (and debut 12 vinyl release) of their self-titled EP, and subsequent signing to US based Carpark Records! The dream pop quartet have gone from strength to strength since their appearance on the scene four years ago. They’ve opened for likes of Arlo Parks and The Beths, and played in Fringe Festival (Outsider Sounds Festival) 2020, Nestfest 2020, Festival of Lights 2024, and Future Future Festival 2024. The momentum is infectious,…
Find out more »Sin City’s Another Round Tour – Christchurch
Look out!! The prodigal sons of kiwi country-soul SIN CITY are returning to Aotearoa! Currently based in Melbourne, the 70s country rock loving pair were last on home shores back in 2022 after the release of their much acclaimed, Delaney Davidson produced debut LP. Now they're back with 'Another Round,' their sophomore long player recorded in the wild Victorian hinterlands and to celebrate, this November SIN CITY will be bringing their raucous live show back home! With their leery eyed…
Find out more »NZ Jazz – The Vocal Experience
For one of her last performances of 2024, jazz vocalist Betty Barouni has created a show with original Jazz music from around New Zealand. Originally instrumental songs have been rearranged for vocals with brand new lyrics, written by Betty. Music includes work from Callum Allardice, Cameron Finlay, Darren Pickering Small Worlds and SPACE FOE. Supporting Betty are Jono Blackie (drums), SungWoo Han (piano), Theo Henderson (double bass). Come down and enjoy some Kiwi jazz.. with a vocal twist! Pizza, snacks…
Find out more »Living Clipboards + Minisnap
Leather Jacket Records presents Living Clipboards & Minisnap! Living Clipboards is a Dunedin/Wellington trio made up of Mark Williams (MarineVille, Cookie Brooklyn and the Crumbs) with Denise Roughan (3Ds, Ghost Club) and Jim Abbott (Ghost Club). Their debut album All Over Tawa features nine songs that veer between “low-slung menace, petulant snarl and languid pop”. All Over Tawa was recorded on equipment rented from the Wellington public library, then mixed and mastered by Tex Houston. Originally released on Record Store…
Find out more »Napoleon Baby
Napoleon Baby hit the road to celebrate a release of a run of singles ahead of their debut album Napoleon Baby write with an angular perspective on life. The trio, borne two thirds from England, a third from New Zealand, have been working hard at brewing a heady concoction of anthems, that speak to the injustices, irritations and painful daily observations of life. Authenticity, that current buzzword being thrown about with liberal abandon, actually lands with Napoleon Baby, whose current…
Find out more »December 2024
Khaki Department + Pining Radiata Tour w/ Model Home + Carb On Carb
Leaders of the Manawatū Renaissance Khaki Department have been steadily instilling their searing shoegaze anthems across Te Ika-a-Maui throughout 2024, crafting a widely regarded and memorable live performance. With a signature sound defined by waterlogged pedal boards, ripping guitar melodies and cavernous synthscapes all tightly bound together by sludgey basslines and playfully heavy drumming, the band are excited to play tracks off their forthcoming full length album set for release in October. Dynamic alt-rock quartet Pining Radiata are making themselves…
Find out more »Tali ‘Flip The Script’ 20 Year Anniversary Show – Christchurch
Space Academy and RDU present 'Flip The Script' A live and Intimate show, featuring songs from Tali's back catalogue, encompassing an illustrious 25 year career, - and 20 years since Tali released her first ever record. Accompanied by the musical talents of Cam Sangster on Drums, and Harry Charles on Guitar, (also incorporating Abelton Live and a diverse pedal board), this show infuses elements of Jazz, Soul and Low Fi beats. While Tali is usually known for her prowess as…
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