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November 2024
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
Rendezvous w/ Gogorama
A new band with a sound here from our present future! GOGORAMA will be playing the Heavy Psych and mind melting synth space ambience inspired by Hawkwind. MOIDER MOTHER and LES FUZZ MINOU are there to support GOGORAMA in their combined effort for total cerebral catastrophe.
Find out more »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…
Find out more »Guideless, Jam Henderson And Lorena. Prototype Single Release Party!
Now that our latest single Prototype has (finally) been released into the wild, come celebrate with Guideless and our mates Jam Henderson and Lorena! Lorena will be kicking things off. She's an Ōtautahi based Spanish singer/songwriter who blends her folk inspired songwriting, with soulful guitar and rock infused vocals. Autumn surf rockers jam henderson melds thoughtful singer-songwriter sensibilities with dynamic indie-rock guitar lines. The tunes draw on the experiences of Sam Elliott who forms the core of the project. Guideless…
Find out more »Barnards Star 25th Anniversary Show With Support From T.G. Shand
Leather Jacket Records & Pinacolada records present Barnard's Star — an evening of ambient and mellifluous music. Ōtautahi's late 90’s hypnotic shoegaze legends Barnard's Star are reuniting for a 25th Anniversary Reunion Show to celebrate the vinyl release of their 1999 self-titled EP. Barnard's Star was formed in 1996 at Canterbury University, featuring Marcus Winstanley (Minisnap, Cowboy Machine), Nick Guy (Lytteltronics, Torlesse Super Group), Helen Greenfield (Mela, The L.E.D.s) and Tyrone Thorn (Swinging Tasty Bag). The band hit huge strides…
Find out more »An Evening With Lost Bird And Just Janie
Joint headliner: LOST BiRD and Just Janie ______________ LOST BiRD is singer-songwriter Ali Whitton. Born in Aotearoa but raised in the UK to British parents. Ali cut his teeth playing solo in the UK gig circuit in the early 2000’s including playing regularly with a then-unknown Ed Sheeran. During his time in the UK, Ali had local or tour support slots with Bill Callahan, James Yorkeston, Tom McRae, and other touring folk and alt-country acts. LOST BiRD is releasing his…
Find out more »Bad Llamas, Gibson XCVIII and Daytrip
Live Music from local Christchurch Bands playing at Space Academy. Get some Christmas jollies before the holiday period starts. Come down for a boogey and a good time. Performances from Bad Llamas, Daytrip & Gibson XCVIII. Ticket on Door $15. Doors open at 8pm.
Find out more »Space Academy Xmas Gig ’24
To celebrate the end of the year and the silliest season of all we're having a party / charity show with a bunch of fun bands! Featuring; Morgan Lafae Best Bets JOBS Kool Aid Model Home +DJs +MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED! All proceeds to the City Mission. Donation entry ($20 suggestion) Door sales only From 5pm!
Find out more »January 2025
Schizophonics (USA) All Ages Show
Heading back to the shores of NZ once again, Space Academy presents SCHIZOPHONICS. Playing two shows including an all ages matinee. Over the last few years, THE SCHIZOPHONICS have built up a formidable reputation around the world as an explosive live act. Tapping into the same unstoppable combination of rock 'n' roll energy and showmanship that fueled THE MC5 in the heyday of the Grande Ballroom, their wild live show is heavily influenced by artists like JAMES BROWN, IGGY POP,…
Find out more »Schizophonics (USA)
Heading back to the shores of NZ once again, Space Academy presents SCHIZOPHONICS. Playing two shows including an all ages matinee. Over the last few years, THE SCHIZOPHONICS have built up a formidable reputation around the world as an explosive live act. Tapping into the same unstoppable combination of rock 'n' roll energy and showmanship that fueled THE MC5 in the heyday of the Grande Ballroom, their wild live show is heavily influenced by artists like JAMES BROWN, IGGY POP,…
Find out more »February 2025
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,…
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