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January 2024
Rosina and The Weavers
Join us for the second show of our 2024 Summer Tour at the iconic Wunderbar. We are stoked to have the scintillatingly cool Ōtautahi based band 'Model Home' joining us for this show. But who the heck are we? Well, we are a tight-knit band all the way from Pukekohe, the land of potatoes and onions. We've been sitting on our album for too long and like an expectant mother hen we cannot wait for it to be hatched! Our…
Find out more »Saurian with I See Tomorrow
Well, well, Lyttelton, brace yourselves! Dunedin's rock renegades, Saurian, are swaggering into Wunderbar on January 13th, armed with their latest sonic oddity, Octopedal Rock Unit. If you're scratching your head over the title, you're not alone. Rumor has it even the band members aren't quite sure what it means—but who cares when the music speaks volumes? Following the release of their EP, Saurian is geared up to deliver a performance that defies expectations. Picture this: a sonic cocktail of blistering…
Find out more »February 2024
An Octave Below, Flynn Adamson, Midnight Buzz, and Lucy Munro
An Octave Below, Flynn Adamson, Midnight Buzz and Lucy Munro have teamed up to give you the best of Ōtautahi's youth music all in one gig at Wunderbar, Lyttleton for only $10! Each act has their own unique sound ranging from indie to pop to surf rock so there is music for everyone. Doors 8pm | Starts 8:30pm
Find out more »May 2024
Isabelle Wolff
Gypsy-jazz Songstress and Poet Isabelle Wolff takes the stage at the Wunderbar. Call it gypsy pop if you will, no matter how you hear her, Isabelle Wolff’s vocal styling will have you dancing on the tables and revelling in the joy of song. She will take you on a musical odyssey, a soulful songstress whose captivating melodies and evocative storytelling transcends genres. Hailing from Germany, her warm and authentic voice, shaped by experiences on the Camino de Santiago and studies…
Find out more »Oddisee & DJ Unown
Brooklyn based, Sudanese-American artist Oddisee makes an anticipated return to the shores of Aotearoa / New Zealand for three live shows. Since the release of his album ‘To What End’ in 2023 and more recently ‘Odd Sketches, Vol. 1’ in March 2024, Oddisee has performed extensively across Europe and North America, re-uniting with fans along the way. Born Amir Elkhalifa in Washington D.C. to a Sudanese father and African American mother, and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Oddisee bore…
Find out more »June 2024
Gen X Party: A Night of 80’s Music & Dress Up
Christchurch's most popular 80's party of 2023 is back - for one night only Do you remember when... -- You ripped up the suburbs on your BMX and didn't come home till the sun went down? -- Ready to Roll was the hottest show in town? -- Shoulder pads and slouch socks were the ultimate in cool? If you do, then this Gen X Party is for you! All the hits you know and love from across the genres: pop,…
Find out more »July 2024
Adam Hattaway and The Haunters – High Horse Tour
New music is on the horizon! With a new sound Adam Hattaway along with his band The Haunters are getting back on the road. A snap quick tour of Aotearoa, hitting Tāmaki Makaurau & hometown Ōtautahi. In celebration of upcoming single 'High Horse' out on 7 July 12th via Leather Jacket Records. Support from Milan Borich (Pluto) Pre-sales $25 ($15 Artist / Unwaged tickets) All tickets $30 on the door Tickets via Under the Radar, 7 inch on the door…
Find out more »Hannah Everingham Spring Tour
Bad Gin Sanctuary & Leather Jacket Records presents HANNAH EVERINGHAM SPRING TOUR Following from the release of her spectacular second album Siempre Tiene Flores (Leather Jacket Records/underunderground Records) New Zealand born Hannah Everingham tours the country again this spring. Last touring in fall across a series of intimate solo shows, Everingham is this spring touring with her bandmate & co-producer of the album Thomas Isbister on drums, in celebration of the album’s title; ‘to always have flowers’. Including two hometown…
Find out more »August 2024
The Temple of Techno Presents “Thank God It’s Techno”
Friday Night 5 DJs 7h on the dancefloor Rooftop view of Lyttleton Harbour and …… Thank God It’s Techno At the Temple of Techno, we believe in the transcendent nature of the communal dancing experience and we want to share that with you. Our goal is to provide a dedicated platform for techno DJs while also creating a safe and welcoming space for devotees to experience the raw power of repetitive beats and deep bass. RAVE = inclusivity and acceptance,…
Find out more »Seraphim With Monotones
From the shadowed recesses of the Christchurch underground, where dreams and echoes of the arcane converge, Seraphim have emerged as prophets of a new dawn. On the 31st of August, at the hallowed ground of the Wunderbar, join them at 8:30pm for a transcendental evening where tender harmonies, primal rhythms, celestial melodies and face melting fuzz combine to herald a vision of the end times. Opening the night, local favourites MONOTONES will electrify the crowd with their gritty indie and…
Find out more »September 2024
Lee Scott & Black Josh
Blah Records heavy hitters Lee Scott and Black Josh are without a doubt two of the most formidable lyricists in the underground UK hip hop scene. With an undeniable cult following that spans across the globe, this pair are setting out to give the South Pacific a taste of the dark and witty madness they are known so well for bringing. Lee Scott AKA Leezus reps a uniquely intelligent style of “Gonzo Lyricism” sharp, hard hitting, fuckin hilarious. Co founder…
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