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July 2024
The Dancing Plant 4
The Dancing Plant is back and we are ready to entertain you all for another night of great music, the best people and a playful vibe.. All night long!!Get dressed up and come on down to-"THE PLANT PARTY!" *House/Tech-House/Techno* We will be celebrating a very special legends birthday- Aleks Dorrance, co-host of the event. Always a pleasure to be in this mans company, a true gentleman and party specialist . Lets goooo!!!! Theme- Nature, Jungle, Wildlife, Forest vibes. Dress up highly encouraged…
Find out more »September 2024
Kusht (UK) *live
madhat proudly presents KUSHT (UK) *live on his debut tour through Aotearoa. Here is a style of groove we hold close to our hearts. Down-beat, low-slung & outright delicious - this style of dance music will keep you slowly chugging away with us all night long with support from some of NZ’s finest downtempo acts. Ōtautahi (christchurch) XCHC Friday 20th September KUSHT (Live) Kusht hails from the Scottish lowlands and has made his mark in the downtempo scene with his…
Find out more »Kusht (UK) *live w/ Harry Charles
madhat proudly presents KUSHT (UK) *live on his debut tour through Aotearoa. Here is a style of groove we hold close to our hearts. Down-beat, low-slung & outright delicious - this style of dance music will keep you slowly chugging away with us all night long with support from some of NZ’s finest downtempo acts. Ōtautahi (christchurch) XCHC Friday 20th September KUSHT (Live) Kusht hails from the Scottish lowlands and has made his mark in the downtempo scene with his…
Find out more »October 2024
Antix XXV Album Release Tour – Chirstchurch
Antix are coming to Christchurch for their Album release - Oct 4 at The Exchange. ANTIX XXV Album Release Tour Christchurch At the heart of Antix XXV lies a 25-year story — a tale of exploration, growth, and the relentless pursuit of our sound. From the bustling streets of Harajuku in 1999, where we first began collecting analogue instruments, to our studio in Aotearoa today, our journey has been nothing short of transformative. With each passing year, as the digital…
Find out more »Dark Halloween Reverie
Stay tuned for the official announcement of performance times and get ready to be swept off your feet! 🦇 Join Us for a Night of Japanese Macabre: A Halloween Experience Like No Other! 🎃 Dive into the depths of the supernatural at our exclusive Halloween event, where the eerie charm of Japanese folklore merges with the spine-tingling thrill of Halloween. 🗓 Date: October 25, 2024 🕗 Time: 7 PM - Close 📍 Location: ✨ What to Expect: Ghoulish Delights: Savor…
Find out more »November 2024
Plant Party #5
Join us for an unforgettable journey to another world where nature reigns supreme! Step into the vibrant jungle of an alien planet, where lush forests pulse with life and the rhythm of the night beckons you to explore. Lose yourself in the wild, uncharted landscapes as you move to beats that transport you beyond the stars. This is more than a party; it's an interstellar adventure through a world where nature's beauty and power are truly out of this world.
Find out more »December 2024
Zuke “Come Closer” Album Release (CHCH)
Zuke Come Closer Album Release Show - Christchurch Saturday December 14 2024 - The Exchange Christchurch (XCHC) Celebrate the release of Zukes’ highly anticipated debut album, Come Closer. With support from long-time friends Paige Julia and Rosa. Zuke is the electronic project from producer & synth-wizard, Ed Zuccollo. Ed has honed his skills as a live musician while immersed in the vibrant music scene of New Zealand’s capital city of Wellington. Under his alias Zuke, his genre-fluid, instrumental productions have…
Find out more »INTERCAMBIO!
The inaugural Sunday Session at the Exchange.... If you: - think Sunday afternoons are prime time not to be wasted - love groovy soulful music - are interested in global culture then you might be into this! Join Ray Wenge and friends for an exchange of world music and celebration of global diversity. Funk, soul, disco, latin, afro and house music it's all on the menu so long as it puts a smile on your face and makes you wanna…
Find out more »Solaris
And so it was written, that the Sun shall arise to its zenith, and the summer months begin. In observance, Fae Lien and friends invite you to: SOLARIS - A Summer Solstice Celebration. Join us in seeing out the longest day, by raving through the shortest night to a stellar multi-genre lineup of local legends, amplified by a pristine Funktion One sound system, precisely tuned within the acoustically treated great hall of XCHC. The auditory ensemble: Tom Cosm Weka Tek LÜdic Òran…
Find out more »X-CHChristmadness
Looking for a chill way to spend the 24th of December? Come hang with us at XCHC for X-CHChristmadness – a super casual, non-religious, fun, and festive get-together! It’s a Potluck Hang, so bring a plate of your favorite food to share (extra points for festive flair ), and let's create a cozy, communal feast! Got some tunes in your back pocket? We’ll have open DJ decks for anyone who wants to jump on and share their beats – from…
Find out more »January 2025
Artist Focus: Madmoiselle
Get ready to move! XCHC presents "Artist Focus: Madmoiselle" – a night of high-energy dance music with the one and only Madmoiselle. Known for her "flavoursome energies" and eclectic sets that seamlessly blend melodic techno, dark disco, and indie dance, Madmoiselle will take you on a sonic journey that will keep you grooving all night long. Expect a vibrant atmosphere, a packed dance floor, and a chance to experience Madmoiselle's infectious energy firsthand. Full lineup & ticket link coming soon!…
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