Nau mai, haere mai! Papakura power pompers The Situations are coming to Ōtautahi to celebrate the release of their forthcoming fourth album Winning Home and Away! The trio will be slinging songs from the new record, as well as some favourites from their extensive catalogue, and a selection of their coveted covers. Joining the fun is Biters NZ, the world’s premier Biters tribute act, playing a plethora of punk piledrivers to get you pogoing like it’s 1978. Get tickets now…

Roster is playing at Space Academy on the 9th of August from 8pm to 10pm. If you missed them before, nows your chance to groove the night away with this high energy funk band. Be there or be square.

After the success of Volume I, Poets & Prophets is back with two new artists, hosted again by Reuben Ishrahm. Poets & Prophets is a space for artists to present their art at it's most vulnerable. Set in a writers round, artists take turns sharing the deep cuts, the personal and raw songs that you may not usually hear at a traditional show - and the stories that shape them. This will be an intimate event, showcasing a side of…

Friday night fun at Space Academy.. William John Hooker no.1 Bad Blues Band The baddest of bad blues from William John Hooker and his no.1 Bad Blues Band, featuring W.J Hooker on cigarbox guitar & vocals, Joseph 'Carrots 'n' Eggs' McCallum on drums, Heather 'the Katipo' Webb on bad bass and Reuben 'Bubblecheeks' Derrick on horns. Moider Mother Aotearoa's original dance-punk dream-pop miserablist Nick Harte (Shocking Pinks — Flying Nun / DFA) is back with his wholesome family band. Fed…

Earlier in the year, a trio of brave musicians known as Beware the Goatman successfully summoned the Goatman from the crags of Lyttelton. Since that night, the Goatman has been rampaging his way across the city, leaving chaos and goat hair in his wake. Beware the Goatman have enlisted their friends S.E.I.S.M.I.C and Bin Day to help capture the Goatman - join us for; THE ABDUCTION. Venue Details: SPACE ACADEMY Doors: 8pm AGE: R18 - Wheelchair accessible ACTS: Beware The…

Daniel Madill and Violet French, both from the icy depths of Otepoti Dunedin, channel the great “Southern Storyteller” through the voice of Big Jamie Little. Songs of love, loss and living off the land, tell the tale of days gone by. French and Madill aim to make the stories of Southland and Otago alive once more, through the influence of Little.

Dunedin Band Seafog coming up to Christchurch to play with Coal. Seafog are performing songs from their new album this August 17th at Pearl Diver in Ōtepoti and 31st at Space Academy in Ōtautahi. Having received some exceptional press, the band is over the moon with the work that Thomas Bell has done with the production and recording, the band thought time to deliver. Seafog, a four-piece band hailing from Koputai, Ōtepoti , has been active since 2006. Over the…

Peter Gutteridge is considered a giant in New Zealand music for his hand in forming some of Flying Nun’s most celebrated bands such as The Clean, The Chills, The Great Unwashed, and Snapper. Sunday September 15 marks 10 years since his death. Whether you knew and loved Peter as the Christchurch label broke onto the scene (some called him the “architect of the Dunedin Sound”) in the 1980s, were lucky enough to bear witness to his musical renaissance in the…

Two modern day troubadours brought together by the poetry of two Sylvia’s. Just Janie and Sig Wilder are banding together to tour their new double single 'Sylvia'. Fusing nostalgic Laurel Canyon folk and alt-country grit onstage in a 'songwriter rounds' format, they will be sharing the songs and stories of the music that made them. Sig and Janie met earlier this year in Te Whanganui-a-Tara and realized they'd both written songs titled 'Sylvia', influenced by poetry collections from Sylvia Plath…

Paulo Santo is the alias of Sam White, well known jazz guitarist and multi instrumentalist. These songs are an internal exploration. The mind is as endless as the universe and Paulo Santo doesn’t have any space ships, but they have pens and journals and guitars and are excited to share what they found. The songs are a collection of nonsensical word vomit, heartbreaking love songs and just some good ol’ rockers.

Girls In Space is an immersive party that highlights and celebrates incredible female musicians. With beautiful music to hear, sparkly decorations to look at, 'Girls In Space' cocktails to taste, raspberry oils to smell, as well as bubbles and dress ups to play with, Girls In Space will blast you into its own sparkly stratosphere for a night like no other! Girls in Space creates an atmosphere to explore some of our brightest and most talented female musicians and what…

SOMEBODY DO SOMETHING shot into the Christchurch music scene in 2020, and have since paved a way for themselves across the motu with their unique set up and genre-bending live shows. They draw on the bands backgrounds of classical, metal, jazz and pop to create the SDS soundworld of soul-fuelled, funky alt-rock and R&B. Leading the group with delicious husky vocals is Marlee Spear, hailing from Portland Oregon. The band weaves together violin, sax, spine-tingling harmonies and lush liquid grooves…

The Daze are a rock and roll band based out of the Dunedin student scene, set to release their debut single, 'Pretty Girls Break Hearts,' on the 4th of October. The single is a tune about one of those stubborn facts of life we all come to face - musically, it calls back to the days when the Beatles and Elvis ruled the world, and picks up the attitude of bands like the Clash and Oasis along the way. Two…

Kraus returns to Christchurch on his 2024 NZ tour, with support from Blenheim duo Twin Rudders, and Stonehenge Aotearoa, featuring Gemma Syme and Bek Coogan. Kraus (aka Pat Kraus, he/him) is a producer of psychedelic music based in Tāmaki Makaurau. Starting his musical life as a drummer in Ōtepoti bands such as The Futurians, Kraus has released over twenty solo albums since the turn of the millennium and performed widely in Aotearoa, Australia and Europe. Drawing on an extremely wide…

Sam Bambery is a songwriter and impresario from Ōtautahi/Christchurch, currently based in Naarm/Melbourne. Exploring his love of semi-psychedelia through a twisted folk-rock lens, Bambery writes effectual and spacious songs burrowing into emotional identity and exhaustion. His sophomore album Rubricator released in May with local micro-label Under Underground Records, earning praise from RNZ Music's Tony Stamp as "...very considered, like Bambery lived with the album in his head for a while before bringing it into the world...a hint of mystery hangs over things...it's as ornate as these well-crafted tunes". Bambery presents all…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

GIBSON XCVIII are throwing a last hoorah for 2024 & celebrating their new single SEROTONIN (Out 20th December). ** TO CELEBRATE THIS THEY ARE PUTTING TICKETS AT $5 PER PERSON - FIRST IN FIRST SERVED ** Space Academy , doors at 8PM Please pre-save their upcoming single SEROTONING here : https://wearewaave.lnk.to/SEROTONIN Support acts TBA

Girls In Space is an immersive party with beautiful music to hear, sparkly decorations to look at, cocktails to taste, raspberry oils to smell, as well as bubbles and dress ups to play with, Girls In Space will blast you into its own sparkly stratosphere for a night like no other! Girls in Space creates an atmosphere to explore some of our brightest and most talented artists and what they have to offer. It’s also a time to be fully…

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,…

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,…

Georgia Bradley is performing her first headline show in Chch at Space Academy on the 17th of January 2025. The demand is high after her sold out live stream solo bedroom gig so she is bringing her band and full live set to Spacie's this summer. Georgia is also dropping her next single the day of the gig and will be playing it live for the first time. Early birds are $10+bf so get in quick

As the celestial spheres align, Motte and Whipping Star invite you to embark on a journey into contemporary sound, harnessing the sacred numerological essence and astrological resonance of the year 2025. In the words of William S. Burroughs, 'When you cut into the present, the future leaks out'. Join us as we slice through the fabric of time, unleashing a maelstrom of sound that will propel us into uncharted territories....... WHIPPING STAR A shiny new egg of sci-fi deliverance, birthing…

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

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…

Aotearoa singer-songwriter Just Janie & Canadian singer-songwriter James Gray get together for a Sunday evening of music in Christchurch. Just Janie released her newest single ‘Musings in the Breakfast Aisle’ on January 31st. Musings in the Breakfast Aisle is Just Janie’s first release following her successful debut EP Muse and Musician, released in July 2024 and garnering significant success with over half a million streams and her double single with Pōneke based Musician Sig Wilder Sylvia. 2024 saw Just Janie…

Whether you're freshly dusty off the back of Electric Avenue or simply searching for something sweet to do on a Sunday evening, join us for a Sunday session at the Space Academy. We've gathered all our tastiest tunes and stripped them back to solo/duo formations to plate an entirely delectable and wholesome gig for your pleasure! Marmalade Swinging somewhere between folk-pop and indie-rock, Tāmaki Makaurau based Jemilah & Koen bring you a stripped-back version of their usual full-band sound. Their…

Caitlin Bradley (CAITLIN) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter making a mark on the alternative music scene. Caitlin is known for her skilful lyricism, infectious energy, and her ability to win over audiences with captivating performances. Her first headline show in since 2022 follows the successful release of her alternative pop EP, ‘Legacy’, on the 8th of November, 2024. Her successful folk-pop single ‘Light Leak’ charted on the New Zealand Alt Music Charts and ‘What You Love’ reached #1 on the…

Berliner Thom Thom Geigenschrey (TTG) has been touring New Zealand performing his eclectic improv on electric violin with alumni from his favourite label Flying Nun. Favouring the driven mantric drive of the likes of Snapper, The Clean, Tall Dwarfs and Peter Jefferies he brings his Kraut Rock influences to share on instrumental versions of his top NZ picks along with variations on CAN, NEU and Faust. Sharing in this Kraut Kiwi Experience TTG will be joined at Space Academy by…

With full band, fresh off their appearance at Nostalgia Festival. AND it's Matt Andrews's first last gig ever of 2025 before he goes to America - he's currently back from America and (just like the last time he left) will never play another gig with Jed Parsons again. AGAIN! Also joining Parsons will be Will McGillivray (Goodwill), And Chris Wethey (Deva Mahal, Holly Arrowsmith). With two critically acclaimed albums, countless tours, and a string of high-profile collaborations under his belt,…

Come join us at Space Academy as we celebrate the release of our next pair of singles When The Time Comes and Love Waits For You. We are super excited to share the stage with local legend Adam McGrath and the wonderful Emily Fairlight.

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…

Come join Monotones at Space Academy on the night of March 28th for evening of song and sound joined by Big John’s House, Detour, and Blister!

Phoebe Rings started with Crystal Choi in 2019, eager for an outlet after finishing jazz school. “I got very sick of jazz. I just didn’t want that sound anymore,” she adds, “Dream-pop was my favourite thing to listen to. It fits the vibe and visuals of where I wanted to go.” Graham Reid praises the ethereal fantasy: “If the occasion arises for you to take a few moments to let the world go, this is the EP for you.” Choi…

“a brilliant album of anabolic, raw & classic kiwi power-jangle. An instant classic.” Byron Coley on Cuticles Siltbreeze lp socially awkward ranting, the frustration and nitpicking, bring to mind other obvious masters of the ‘underground man’ form, like the Sleaford Mods or The Fall. The Cuticles are completely non-derivative, however; they are far too defiantly unfashionable to be anything other than sui generis....This is true punk, in which lacking pretension is the purpose and the meaning. Stripping away social form…

Midnight Buzz and King Tides will take the stage on Saturday 26 April 2025!! With doors opening at 8pm kicking off with King Tides at 8:30 and then Midnight Buzz following from the captivating, surf indie rock of King Tides. Midnight Buzz are showcasing their new singles and upcoming EP contrasting their indie style with indie rock and pop style. This will be a gig you do not want to miss!! Space Academy (371 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City,…

On the 2nd of May Harry Burt will release his brand new EP 'Bonnie and Clyde', a collection of original songs and stories brought to life alongside producer LEVI. To celebrate, Harry will be playing his first ever headline show at Space Academy on the 1st of May on the eve of its release. Known for his clever lyricism and high-energy, care-free stage presence, Harry and his band will be sharing live versions of every song off the EP as…

Celebrating the release of their 2nd studio album, Dr Reknaw are bringing their psychedelic folk goddess roots vibrations ON TOUR, with 3 Aotearoa shows and 2 Australian shows, to share the songs from their new album entitled Miracles. Out May 3rd, Miracles is undoubtedly like anything you’ve heard before, a seamless collection of reggae, soul, folk, worship and dance music, and as always the vocals and harmonies of the 2 front woman sisters are ethereal and enchanting. Prepare to experience…

With the release of the stirring, hook-heavy I Believe in Dog, comes the first Salt Water Criminals headline tour. The band, one that 95bfm “implore(s) you to experience live”, returns after 2023’s House of Highs and their string of visceral and memorable shows in Auckland and Wellington. Word-of-mouth did all their PR work, and quickly Salt Water Criminals became the band that regulars of the underground knew to keep their eyes on. Their sophomore album I Believe in Dog, set…

Join acclaimed saxophonist Thabani Gapara on a musical journey through the rich and vibrant sounds of Southern Africa in his latest concert experience, The African Traveler. This special performance weaves together original compositions and beloved classics from the region, offering a deep and soulful exploration of heritage, rhythm, and storytelling. Rooted in the traditions of Afro-jazz, township grooves, and contemporary African fusion, Thabani and his dynamic ensemble bring to life melodies that echo across generations—celebrating the music that has shaped…

Ruby Kush Music – Stardust One-Year Anniversary Show May 11th | 7–10PM | Space Academy, Christchurch In Celebration of NZ Music Month Come and celebrate Rebecca Robin a.k.a. Ruby Kush Music as she marks the one-year anniversary of her debut EP, Stardust, and pays tribute to the incredible sounds of Aotearoa for New Zealand Music Month. Held at the beloved Space Academy, this special evening will feature live performances full of lush, soulful energy. With rising star Lexi Sandford opening…

A stunning young talent, Mim Jensen boldly showcases her vulnerability through her beautiful music and finely-crafted lyrics. With her fearless ability to do emotional deep-dives, Jensen is a unique and honest song-writer who readily shares of herself as she continues her mission towards living a life based on unconditional love and the interconnectedness of all.

Martin Sagadin’s debut solo album weaves together their Slovenian roots with Aotearoa’s rich folk music scene. Martin iz Zgornje Bele refers to the village Martin grew up in, and the album transports the listener to a pastoral but deeply internal space, casting a meditative and emotionally charged spell. An album announcement show is to take place at Space Academy in Ōtautahi Christchurch, as Martin’s first headlining show with support from Georgia Knight. The album was produced by Brooke Singer (French…

Christchurch Bands Unite for Unmissable Night of Rock, Blues & Indie at Space Academy – May 24 Christchurch, NZ – May 2025 – Mark your calendars and clear your schedules – on Friday, May 24, Space Academy will be pulsing with raw energy and local talent as three standout Christchurch bands take the stage for a night of unforgettable music. Headlining the evening is Little Fang, a powerful four-piece known for their magnetic blend of rock, blues, and indie vibes.…