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January 2024
Curlys Jewels Album Release Tour, Christchurch
Up in Smoke Entertainment, Madhouse Studios and White Wall presents Wellington rock band, Curlys Jewels supported by The Snake Behaviour, Hexscape and Hecates Cult! Come along to the epic A Rolling Stone for a MASSIVE night of hard rock and metal! This is the FIRST time that Wellington rockers Curlys Jewels have ever played a show Christchurch! Celebrating the release of their self titled album be prepared for a huge performance by one of NZ’s most dynamic rock acts. Grab…
Find out more »Traficante, The High Kats, Anti Warhol, The Dismemberists
Traficante - Heavy Soul Rock & Roll The High Kats - Higher than the 32nd Degree (LAST SHOW!!!!!) Anti Warhol - Proper Bad Bois The Dismemberists - They will dismember your mind Don't miss the most exciting show to happen in 2024
Find out more »AOSI’s Metal Mixer w/Floodgate, Desoration and Singularity
Get ready for your boring ol' Tuesday to be bombarded with extreme amounts of high energy and entertainment from 4 up and coming NZ rock/metal acts. With 'AOSI' on their very first tour of the South Island, 'FLOODGATE' quickly becoming Chch's next big metal act, the newly formed Death Metal powerhouse 'Desoration' making their first live appearance, and familiar favourites 'Singularity' kicking the evening off with some hard rock classics we all love, it's a night you WON'T WANT TO…
Find out more »February 2024
Russian Circles
Underground legends RUSSIAN CIRCLES have announced their return to New Zealand after 9 years, touring in support of their new album GNOSIS. Known for their combination of epic walls of sound with technical dexterity and driving rhythms, their intense compositions have earned them a loyal cult following that has seen them tour extensively worldwide since forming in the windy city of Chicago in 2004. Across the span of their previous seven studio albums, the Chicago-based post-metal group have traversed a…
Find out more »Manuela Centanni and Rob Zielinski Live In Concert
Rob Zielinski & Manuela Centanni Robert Zielinski (Western Australia) and Manuela Centanni (Italy) met in New Zealand three years ago. They have performed many concerts since, becoming known for their tone and uncanny unison playing, weaving lively jigs and reels, haunting slow airs and Rob's original compositions inspired by the remote Great Southern region of WA. Robert grew up in the Perth hills, learning traditional Irish music since he was eight years old, first with Sean Doherty and later Mick…
Find out more »March 2024
Vagina Dry And Uno Juno On Tour
Vagina Dry is Otepoti's hottest new Riot Grrl band and they've decided to start 2024 off big with a South Island Tour. Accompanying them is Alternative band Uno Juno from Dunedin aswell.
Find out more »In The Spotlight – Charlie Jemmett
A Rolling Stone, in association with Musicworks, presents 'In The Spotlight'. 'In The Spotlight' is a monthly series recorded live for posterity in front of a studio audience. Featuring your host, Dan Crossen, bringing you in-depth interviews celebrating the lives of local icons, legends and veterans, old and new, involved in the arts and music in Christchurch and New Zealand. March features an up-close and personal chat with the legend himself - Charlie Jemmett or 'CJ' - a cornerstone for…
Find out more »April 2024
Stonechild Comes Back!
After a long couple of months, Stonechild is officially back on the scene with new music and even more energy. Come down on the 6th of April for Stonechild's biggest headlining show yet. With even more energy, passion and angst than you could hope for in a band. Joining them on this night are local acts: Monotones - Indie Legends Ragweed - Heavy Riff Aficionados Stonechild is the self-described Worst Grunge Band in Ōtautahi. After bursting onto the scene in…
Find out more »Remembering John Prine
On April 7th (4 years after his passing) we will remember John Prine at A Rolling Stone Bar in Christchurch . The show will start at 6.00pm with the screening of The House of Strombo concert from 2018 and at 7.00pm John's songs will be performed by Patrick Doyle, Gary Elford, Adam Hattaway, John Hillier, Tess Liautaud, Stephanie Mcewin, Blair Morgan, Jess Shanks, Andy Thompson and The Wax Birds .
Find out more »Shady Brain Farm Aotearoa Tour 2024
Shady Brain Farm's 2024 Tour of Aotearoa New Zealand at A Rolling Stone Christchurch with MOONFLOWER
Find out more »Orange Goblin
Cut from the same beer-stained cloth as the greats, UK stoner rock metal act ORANGE GOBLIN are still riding high and leading the pack in balls to the wall heavy metal thunder. Emerging amid the exhilarating melee of the mid-‘90s stoner rock and doom explosion, ORANGE GOBLIN immediately endeared themselves to a generation of metal fans by simply going for it at full, beer-swilling pelt and some twenty five plus years later, nothing has changed! Moving towards 2024 it’s all…
Find out more »May 2024
In The Spotlight – Elizabeth Braggins
A Rolling Stone, in association with Musicworks Christchurch and Liquorland Wigram, presents 'In The Spotlight'. 'In The Spotlight' is a monthly series, recorded live for posterity, in front of a studio audience. Featuring your host, Dan Crossen, bringing you in-depth interviews celebrating the lives of local icons, legends and veterans, old and new, involved in the arts and music in Christchurch and New Zealand. May7th features an up-close and personal chat with the delightful Liz Braggins, uniquely styled & talented…
Find out more »New Zealand Music Month Special 2024
NEW ZEALAND MUSIC MONTH SPECIAL – WEDNESDAY MAY 8th - A ROLLING STONE . 4 different acts will play a variety of kiwi songs and originals starting at 7.30pm . ANDY THOMPSON Andy is from the West Coast and has been an active performer since the 70s as a soloist, fronting bands like Beyond a Joke and a playwright with a very memorable production about Rewi Alley and others. He has recently returned from playing Peace Concerts in Oregon, Vancouver…
Find out more »Roster
Get ready to groove with Roster a high-energy 7-piece funk band at A Rolling Stone on the 17th of May! With something in their set for everyone to enjoy, this dynamic group promises an electrifying evening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. But that's not all – we have a special treat in store as the one and only Will Luhrs makes a guest appearance. Whether you're a die-hard funk fan or simply looking for a night of exhilarating music,…
Find out more »Hone Live
Hone Pirini, a 19-year-old RNB Māori artist from Ōtautahi/Christchurch, making waves in the New Zealand music scene. Hone's live performances are as mesmerizing and electric as his recordings. Hone is performing live with support from Evile Laloata on the 24th of May. Tickets will sell fast so get in quick!
Find out more »In The Spotlight – Al Park
In The Spotlight is a monthly chat show, recorded live in front of a studio audience. Featuring interviews with local icons, legends & veterans of the Christchurch, and NZ, arts and music scene. Don't miss your chance to hear the legendary AL PARK up close and personal, in an intimate chat with host, Dan Crossen. Doors open 5pm Show commences 7.30pm ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM A ROLLING STONE or undertheradar.co.nz Proudly brought to you by A…
Find out more »Mannequin Hand ‘lose Your Mind’ EP Release Show
Prepare for a night of pure rock energy as Christchurch's own Mannequin Hand celebrates New Zealand music month with the launch of their Debut EP, Lose Your Mind, at A Rolling Stone this May! Featuring opening performances from Ōtautahi rockers Little Fang and Crown, this is sure be a night of Rock, Riffs, and Revelry you don’t want to miss! Featuring: - Mannequin Hand - Little Fang - Crown
Find out more »June 2024
Casual Disregard with Mental Joy, MC1R and Peaking in High School
Entering the Ōtautahi punk scene, Casual Disregard headlines this local lineup, followed by MC1R, Mental Joy and Peaking in High School. Performed at A Rolling Stone, doors open at 2pm, all ages are welcome. $10 tickets at the door or online. See you there!
Find out more »Only You Does This Count As A Tour? Christchurch Show
Celebrating the release of their newest singles, and still fizzing from a streak of chaotic local gigs, Only You are taking their Emo Musings across two cities for two ALL AGES shows! The stars (bandmates schedules) have finally aligned and Only You are able to hit the road and finally Tour! (Using the word Tour very loosely here) Joining them in Christchurch we have Stonechild, and MC1R! UNDER 18 TICKET $5 OVER 18 TICKET $10
Find out more »July 2024
Steffany Beck And Miranda Easten – Saddle Up Sisters Tour
Rising Country Star Steffany Beck and Southern Belle Miranda Eastern are partnering up to bring you the Saddle up Sisters National Tour. Bringing their celebrated new original cowgirl country music to your town with a full band that will make you want to dive in Boots n’ all. Supported by local female artists in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch. It’s time to dust off your boots, grabs your hats, saddle up and join us for an unforgettable night of country music…
Find out more »Dig The Gig
After a gruelling 10 week campaign the DIG THE GIG UC Finals are here! The best four DIG THE GIG UC bands have been chosen by the FANS. These bands are about to step into the Ring of Rock N’ Roll to fight for the DIG THE GIG UC 2024 title. These incredible bands need your NOISE next Wednesday July 10th from 6.30pm. Wholly Cats Teeth it’s going to be insane! Don't get stuck in the queue - get your…
Find out more »Back To The 80s Dance Party
Back to the 80s Dance Party! Come along for a night of music from the best decade, the 80s! DJs Regress & 59 to 1 will be playing all your favourites! Featuring; New Wave, Pop, Synth-pop, New Romantic, Rock and of course, Cheese! Tickets on sale now from undertheradar.co.nz R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »Valormae Fundraiser Show
Valormae Elidi Apherion The Rainfall Fundraiser Event for Snow Valormae's Tuition at USC Thornton School of Music Date: 19th July Venue: A Rolling Stone Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music to support Snow Valormae as she embarks on an exciting journey to study at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music in August. This fundraiser aims to help cover the tuition costs for her Master's Studio Guitar Course! Featuring special acts: Elidi Apherion The Rainfall Don't miss…
Find out more »Casual Healing hits Aotearoa
One good thing about healing, when it hits - you feel no pain. Casual Healing will make the second stop of the Te Waipounamu tour in Christchurch at A Rolling Stones on Saturday 27th July.
Find out more »August 2024
Video Nasty And The Dud Uglys
uckland shoegaze Video Nasty & Dunedin punks The Dud Uglys tour the south this august. Video Nasty started off as a grunge band in 2020 but have recently started experimenting with a more shoegaze/pop influence with plenty of reverb, melodies, & even more noise. Nasty have been touring New Zealand on and off the past couple of years and toured Australia in March 2024. The Dud Uglys are a 3 piece punk band from Dunedin. They have been called the…
Find out more »Full of Hell / Thou
Ocean City, Maryland, Death grind outfit Full of Hell will make their long awaited Aotearoa debut this August along with Baton Rouge sludge / doom greats Thou. Full of Hell have just announced an upcoming album, Coagulated Bliss due out on April 26 th through Closed Casket Activities. This will be album number 6 for the band, following up from 2021’s Garden of Burning Apparitions. Since then they have released several EPs and splits collaborating with artists including Primitive Man,…
Find out more »Boardgames For Blondes Album Launch
Boardgames for Blondes will be launching their debut album, On The Run, at 8pm, 24 August @ A Rolling Stone with good friends The Starters. On The Run is a blend of catchy pop tunes, 80s power ballads and rock anthems as the group flexes their songwriting muscles for the first time. The group, consisting of Michele Webb on vocals and keys, Stephen Kennedy on lead guitar, Amanda Gray on bass, Rob Zipfel on drums and Andrew Groom on guitar…
Find out more »September 2024
Powder Chutes and Haast Hunter NZ Tour
Powder Chutes and Haast Hunter are beyond excited to announce a Co-Headline NZ Tour. The tour will see Powder Chutes playing the North Island for the first time, and Haast Hunter also popping their South Island cherry! We'll be swapping headline duties as we go, and also inviting other incredible bands to share the bill as we play cities and venues old and new to us. The Tour kicks off on 30th August in Hamilton / Kirikiriroa at Last Place Bar,…
Find out more »Only You Presents An All Ages Show! With Crustaceanz and Mental Joy
Ōtautahi emo rockers Only You return to A Rolling Stone to present their most ambitious all ages show yet. Come and spin kick out the last of your winter blues in the pit with your mates and get down on September 7th! Featuring support from local punk legends Crustaceanz, and young guns Mental Joy, this isn't one to miss!
Find out more »Josh Metzger Plays Billy Joel, Elton John, Queen And Others,
Josh Metzger, an up and coming 15yr old Piano master is finally making his skills available to the paying public. With his influences being mostly the music his Dad and Mum listened too, he's honed his skills playing the likes of Toto, Van Halen, The Doors, Lynard Skynard, Journey, G'n'R to name a few. But his real passion lies with fellow Pianomen, the likes of Billy Joel, Elton John, Freddie Mercury etc. Come and listen to 30+ songs from the…
Find out more »Leigham Fitzpatrick And Hyram Twang – Live In Concert
Leigham and Hyram come from different times, different places and different musical backgrounds but have found themselves on the same path and influencing each other's songwriting and musical direction. In this show they will perform separately and together playing their original songs, some newly minted, and covers that have influenced both of their musical personas. It is an unlikely pairing that works on many levels. Leigham is Dunedin based and quietly making a name for themselves as a compelling singer/songwriter.…
Find out more »Reef Brazendale And The Backstabbers
Reef Brazendale is just a nerdy punk guy that’s been playing in party punk, pop punk, nerd punk and hardcore bands for the last 7 years. He has recently started doing solo music. Why? Maybe because he has no friends? Who knows? He is going on a nz tour this year with a full band! Come check him out if you like fun party punk music yo!!!! he will be be joined in christchurch by mental joy, peaking in high…
Find out more »October 2024
Grace Petrie
Grace Petrie returns to Aotearoa to promote her new album 'Build Something Better' It’s two years since CONNECTIVITY (2021) smashed into the top 40 and debuted at #1 in the UK download chart, propelling the fiercely independent voice of GRACE PETRIE from critics’ choice to the main stages of major festivals across Britain, Australia and Canada. Now the songwriter is back - stronger, older and a whole lot angrier than ever before. As rightwing ideologues trade in suspicion and cynicism,…
Find out more »The Mule Ska Crew Presents A Very Special Kind Of Madness
Join The Mule Ska Crew at A Rolling Stone on Saturday 18th October kicking off at 8.30pm for some Pure Ska indulgence as we celebrate with classics from The Specials, Madness, Bad Manners, Jamaican Ska Classics & many more.
Find out more »November 2024
Blindfolded and Led to the Woods
Landmine Records Presents Blindfolded and Led to the Woods - USA Tour Fundraiser BLOODY HELL SAWNOFF EXTORTED As BALTTW head off on their first USA tour, they play their hometown of Christchurch for the first time since September 2023. Armed with a new lineup and new songs, this will be their only NZ show this year (with the exception of supporting Nile in Auckland!). Rounding out the lineup are thrash d-beat kings BLOODY HELL fresh off the vinyl release of…
Find out more »Jimi Hendrix Birthday Bash
Seattle, Washington, 27th November 1942: James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix entered the world. A musical pioneer for all of his tragically short career - his legacy continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world. Join us in celebrating Jimi’s music during his 'Birthday Week'. Performances by: Alex Glennie Andy Genge Ben Eldridge Harry Harrison Lachlan Platt Matt Hall Phil Doublet Reuben Anderson Richard Price Rosanna Harvey Snow Valormae Steven Gill Tim Heeringa With backing from Luke Smillie (Drums), Stephen McDaid…
Find out more »MAIDEN NEW ZEALAND with 666: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEAST
666: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEAST SCREAM FOR ME CHRISTCHURCH!!! 666: A Tribute To The Beast are back for 2024 with their new, bigger, better, BEAST of a show - MAIDEN NEW ZEALAND! HOLY SMOKE! Friday November 29th at A Rolling Stone, Aotearoa's premiere Iron Maiden tribute are bringing their longest, most EPIC set to date! More classic and deep cut Maiden tunes, more visuals, more stage effects, and a very special guest!!! You've seen Maiden England, you've seen Maiden…
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