GIG GUIDE
Future events for your diary
15th Nov. The Skeatles FB event
16th Nov. Punk Evolution FB event
24th Nov. Hendrix Birthday Bash Tickets
29th Nov. 666 A tribute to the beast (Premier Iron Maiden tribute) Tickets https://cosmicticketing.co.nz/event/6994
November 2024
Friday 1 Nov 8pm – Land Mine Records Presents Blindfolded and Led to the Woods in their only NZ show for 2024, with guests Bloody Hell, Sawnoff, and Extorted, tickets $20+BF from cosmicticketing.co.nz or $30 door sales, show is a fundraiser for USA tour;
Saturday 2 Nov 8pm – Orion Touring presents Damage Effect - Classic Metallica Tribute with special guests Prisoners of War, tickets $30+BF from cosmicticketing.co.nz or door sales if available;
Sunday 3 Nov 2pm – Doubtful Sounds, mellow sounds of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, free entry;
Sunday 3 Nov 6pm – Canterbury Blues Club 1st Anniversary Show. Featuring The Penny Blues band w/Davey Backyard, Midnight Delta, Moonflower Duo
Monday 4 Nov 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, phone 03-377-4787 for table bookings
Tuesday 5 Nov 7.30pm – In The Spotlight feat Harry Harrison, live interview chat show feat icons of the arts and music, tickets $10+BF from UTR.co.nz or door sales;
Wednesday 6 Nov 6pm – Nerd Nite Christchurch
Thursday 7 Nov 5pm – Hagley Jazz ‘After 3’ End of Year Performances, all welcome, free;
Thursday 7 Nov 7pm – NZ Songwriters in the Round presents Songwriters’ Open Mic Night, all original material welcome, write your name on the board, free;
Saturday 9 Nov 7pm doors, 8pm show – The Burlesque Collective presents ‘The Funhouse – A Bizarre Carnival to Shiver Your Spine’ feat Emcee Tony Chestnut, and performances from Michelle Kasey, Fay Belle, Karisma, Cydonia, Poisoned Darkness, Alexis Stoned, Mythical Haze, Miss Retro Rebel, Zella, and Raven Bedlam, tickets VIP $40+BF or GA $25+BF from Eventfinda.co.nz, or door sales;
Sunday 10 Nov 2pm doors, 3pm show – Odyssey’s 51st Anniversary Show! with Special Guests, Colin Bayley (MiSex/Bayley) and Justine Snelgrove (Boogie House/King Tubbs), tickets $15+BF from Eventfinda.co.nz, door sales $20;
Monday 11 Nov 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings 03-377-4787, lots of fun & prizes, free;
Thursday 14 Nov Thursday 8.30pm – Christchurch Pride presents ‘Leather & Lace – Taboo’, a safe, gender non-specific, queer nite of dress-up fun, feat performances from Jack Swallows, Miss Evie X, Angela Rose, Jack Sh*t, and Mr Morningstar, tickets $27+BF from humanitix.com or door sales $30, both include coat-check;
Friday 15 Nov Show Day 4pm – The Return of The Skeatles, Sensational Show Day Skiffle Session 3 feat a cream of Skiffolicious talent having fun with The Beatles – David Thorpe (Li’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine/Davey Backyard), Paul Kean (The Bats), Dan Heatley (Shane MacGowan & The Popes), JC Collins (Cement Garden/The Bends), Liam Collins (Little Paper Planes), and Gregory Shannahan (Malarkey Irish Band), tickets from humanitix.com Adults $22.50+BF or Kids $12+BF, or door sales if available;
Friday 15 Nov 8pm – Beckah’s Buddies: Better Together Volume III, a ‘loving get-together and fundraiser’ for mens’ mental health charities, feat S.E.I.S.M.I.C, Rapids, Ron Guevara, and Cherry Red, entry by canned goods for City Mission, second-hand clothes for St Vinnies, and cash for Movember Foundation;
Saturday 16 Nov 8pm – Sanctuary Events presents ‘Punk Evolution’ Proto Punk + Punk + Post-Punk, feat Radio On, and Other Voices feat artists such as Sex Pistols, Clash, Ramones, PiL, Dead Kennedys, Cure, Damned, Killing Joke, and more, tickets $15+BF from UTR.co.nz or $20 door sales if available;
Sunday 17 Nov 4pm – Boogie House, get your groove on with Boogie House and their tasty melting pot of smokin’ blues, feat Steve Driver, Harry Harrison, Justine Snelgrove, Allan Cattermole & Rob Carpenter, koha entry;
Sunday 17 Nov 7pm – Desafyar presents The Desafyar Festival 2024 Party at A Rolling Stone, tickets as part of Desafyar Festival;
Monday 18 Nov 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings on 03-377-4787, lots of fun and prizes, free;
Tuesday 19 Nov 7pm – ARA Contemporary Music Student Mini-Capstone Performance Night, all welcome, free.
October 2024
Thursday 3 Oct 7pm – Open Mic on the big stage, all welcome, full set-up incl drums & piano, free;
Friday 4 Oct 7.30pm – Skule B4 Mule feat ‘Bloom’ from Shirley Boys’ High playing rock & grunge classics, followed by
Friday 4 Oct 8.30pm – The Mule, 10-piece party dancing fun with horns playing rock, ska, pop, funk, soul, koha entry;
Saturday 5 Oct 9pm – Urge Events presents Impulse Christchurch, feat DJ Johnny Hawt, DJ Gregor, & from Sydney, DJ AFRENASIA, tickets from iticket.co.nz, students $25+BF, GA $45+BF, Final Release $50+BF;
Sunday 6 Oct 2pm - Japanese Family Music & Social Day, feat 5 Japanese bands playing modern & traditional music, all welcome, free;
Sunday 6 Oct Doors 5pm, Music 6pm – Canterbury Blues Club presents Monthly Club Night feat Norwest, & Lachlan Platt & the New Generation, cash-only door sales, Members $5, Non-Members $15, Annual Memberships $30;
Monday 7 Oct 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, lots of fun & prizes, table bookings 03-377-4787, free.
Thursday 10 Oct 7pm – Open Mic on the big stage, all welcome, full set-up incl drums & piano, free.
Friday 11 Oct, Doors 7pm, Show 7.30pm - Grace Petrie (UK) with support from Ben Moss, tickets $40+BF from UTR.co.nz
Saturday 12 Oct 9pm - Taking Back Saturday: Emo & Pop Punk Night, presales sold out, limited cash-only door sales $22;
Sunday 13 Oct 2pm - Monster Music Showcase, featuring some of Monster’s most talented primary-aged performers, koha entry;
Sunday 13 Oct 8pm – Sensual Sundays – October Social Dancing, feat guest DJs playing Bachata, Kizomba, Zouk, and Salsa, $5 entry for dancers, non-dancers free;
Monday 14 Oct 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, lots of fun & prizes, table bookings on 03-377-4787, free;
Wednesday 16 Oct 7.30pm – The Thin White Ukes (AUS): NZ Tour – performing the songs of David Bowie with love and harmony, direct from Australia, tickets $35+BF from Eventfinda.co.nz or door sales.
Thursday 24 Oct 7pm – Open Mic on the Big Stage, all welcome, full set-up incl drums & piano, free;
Friday 25 Oct 11am – Christchurch Big Band Festival (WET WEATHER VENUE ONLY) feat Middleton Grange, Christ’s College, Shirley Boys’, St Andrew’s College, Hagley College, & ChCh Boys’ High Bands, free;
Friday 25 Oct 7pm - Christchurch Big Band Festival Meet & Greet feat Mainland Big Band, and Sideline Swing, followed by Big Band Jazz Jam – sit in with the band and take over a chart for a bracket! All welcome, free entry but $5 & $10 festival donations welcome at the bar;
Saturday 26 Oct 11am – Christchurch Big Band Festival (WET WEATHER VENUE ONLY) feat Ellesmere Big Band, Mainland Big Band, Dunedin City Jazz Orchestra, Sideline Swing, & Nelson Big Bands, free;
Saturday 26 Oct 9.30pm – Christchurch Big Band Festival ‘Jazz Up Christchurch’ Festival Jam, all welcome, players and spectators, free entry but $5 & $10 festival donations welcome at the bar;
Sunday 27 Oct 11am - Christchurch Big Band Festival (WET WEATHER VENUE ONLY) feat Papanui High Jazz Band, Rangi Ruru Jazz Band, Chisnallwood Jazz Band, ChCh Boys’ High, & Christ’s College Jazz Band, free;
Sunday 27 Oct 6pm – Uncle Funky’s Uncut Jams, Labour Weekend Schroeder Special feat Mark Shroeder (LXXV) plus bands, and friends, come and jam, all welcome, free;
Labour Day Monday 28 Oct 10.30am - Christchurch Big Band Festival, Labour Day Picnic (WET WEATHER VENUE ONLY) feat Mainland Big Band, CSM Big Band, Ellensburg Big Band (USA), Garden City Big Band, Christ’s College Big Band, & Cashmere High Stage Band, free;
Labour Day 28 Oct Monday 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, lots of fun & prizes, table bookings 03-377-4787, free.
Thursday 31 Oct 7pm – Open Mic on the big stage, all welcome, bands, solos etc, full back-line provided including drums and piano, free;
Friday 8pm – Land Mine Records Presents Blindfolded and Led to the Woods in their only NZ show for 2024, with guests Bloody Hell, Sawnoff, and Extorted, tickets $20+BF from cosmicticketing.co.nz or $30 door sales, show is a fundraiser for USA tour;
Saturday 8pm – Orion Touring presents Damage Effect - Classic Metallica Tribute with special guests Prisoners of War, tickets $30+BF from cosmicticketing.co.nz or door sales if available;
Sunday 2pm – Doubtful Sounds, mellow sounds of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, free entry;
Sunday 6pm – Canterbury Blues Club 1st Anniversary Show
Monday 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, phone 03-377-4787 for table bookings
Tuesday 7.30pm – In The Spotlight feat Harry Harrison, live interview chat show feat icons of the arts and music, tickets $10+BF from UTR.co.nz or door sales;
Wednesday 6pm – Nerd Nite Christchurch
September 2024
Sunday 1st Sept 12pm – Monster Music Dad Jam, celebrating Fathers’ Day with Monster Music Dads performing with their child/ren, all welcome to this super-fun event, koha entry;
Sunday 1st Sept 6pm – Canterbury Blues Club – Club Night feat House of Kahurangi, Epicenta Duo, & Nick Burson, $5 Members, $15 Non-Members, Annual Memberships available, membership gives 10% discount on food & drinks at A Rolling Stone for all events;
Monday 2nd Sept 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings on 03-377-4787, prizes, dinner specials, free entry;
Wednesday 4th Sept doors 6pm, quiz 7pm – Quiz Night : Divergence 2024 Edition, Public Event by Thriving Madly and Divergence: A Festival of Madness, book in a team of 3 to 5, or purchase a solo ticket and join a team on the night, tickets Eventfinda.co.nz teams $25+BF or single tickets $5+BF, all welcome.
Thursday 5th Sept 7pm – Open Mic on the big stage, all welcome, full back-line incl drums & piano, free;
Friday 6th Sept 9pm - Up and coming young rockers Powder Chutes (Wanaka) & Haast Hunter (Hamilton) Co-Headline NZ Tour with special guests Red Weekend, tix $15+BF from UTR.co.nz or door sales;
Saturday 7th Sept 2pm – Only You presents an All-Ages Show feat Mental Joy, Crustaceanz, and Only You, tix $10+BF from UTR.co.nz or door sales, unaccompanied under-18s welcome;
Saturday 7th Sept 8pm – Live Music – TBC, koha entry;
Sunday 8th Sept Doors 6pm, Show 7pm (open earlier for drinks and dinner) – Young pianist extraordinaire Josh Metzger Plays Billy Joel, Elton John, Queen, and Others, feat Josh and his band, Josh Keating, Carl Scurr, Tim Millar, and Nick Metzger, plus guest vocalists, tix $20+BF on UTR.co.nz or door sales;
Monday 9th Sept 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, all welcome, table bookings 03-377-4787.
Thursday 12th Sept 7pm – NZ Songwriters in the Round presents Songwriters’ Open Mic, all original material welcome, free;
Friday 13th Sept 7.30pm – Skule B4 Mule feat Late Night Big Breakfast (Kaiapoi High School), followed by
Friday 13th Sept 8.30pm – The Mule, everyone’s favourite 10-piece party band, playing all your dancing favourites, koha entry;
Saturday 14th Sept 8pm – Divergence Festival & Thriving Madly present A Burlesque Variety Showcase ‘Wonderland After Dark : Revolutions’, feat spoken word, burlesque, circus & comedy, hosted by MC Feather Unsure, and feat artists Tod Fox Reynard, Jor Dansaren, Constance Mayhem, Mad Poets & Creatives Collective, Mythical Haze, Snap, Sapphire Matizze & Steel, Aurora Storm, Zella, & Firefly Belly Dance, tix from Eventfinda.co.nz – VIP cabaret tables $35+BF per person, GA $25+BF or door sales;
Sunday 15th Sept 2pm – Christchurch School of Music presents Concert Band, Big Band, & Rock Band Showcase, all welcome, free;
Sunday 15th Sept 6pm – Canterbury Blues Club presents CBC Jam Night feat house band (6pm), open mic slots (6.30pm), & jam session (8.30pm), koha entry;
Tuesday 17th Sept 7.30pm – In The Spotlight Live Interview Series, feat Dan Crossen in conversation with outstanding musician, composer, & music teacher Elizabeth Braggins, tix $10+BF from UTR.co.nz or door sales.
Thursday 19th Sept 6pm – Hagley’s After 3 Jazz at A Rolling Stone, showcasing Hagley’s adult Jazz Course performances, all welcome, free;
Thursday 19th Sept 8pm – Open Mic on the big stage, full back-line incl drums & piano, all welcome, bands, soloists, free;
Friday 20th Sept 7pm – The Wild Colonial Boys feat Drummie Dan (Heatley) (ex Shane MacGowan & The Popes), Brendan Gregg (ex Black Velvet Band) and Adam Gallagher (ex Black Velvet Band), footstomping Irish, koha entry;
Saturday 21st Sept 8.30pm – The Deadlights, Christchurch’s rockingest hard-rock/classic-rock covers band feat mighty vocalist Anna Hagenaar, with support from Outboard Motors, koha entry;
Sunday 22nd Sept 3pm – 3Kg at A Rolling Stone, Sunday Arvo Dance Show, feat an afternoon of Honky Tonk, Swing, Blues, Funk & Rock all played for your dancing pleasure! Koha entry;
Sunday 22nd Sept 7.30pm – Leigham Fitzpatrick & Hyram Twang Live in Concert, with special guest Sophia Bidwell, Dunedin Singer-Songwriters with Americana/Folk/Cohen influences, tix $10+BF from UTR.co.nz or $15 door sales;
Monday 23rd Sept 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings 03-377-4787, lots of prizes and fun, free;
Tuesday 24th Sept 7pm – St Andrew’s College showcases their 2024 Rock School Album – Album Release Party feat 10 of StAC’s best rock bands, all welcome, free.
August 2024
Thursday 1st August 7pm – Open Mic on the big stage, full back-line incl drums and piano, all welcome, free;
Friday 2nd August 8pm – Karaoke Fun on the big stage, great sound, all welcome, free;
Saturday 3rd August 7.30pm – Skule B4 Mule, featuring Papanui High School band Veyament, koha/donation entry;
Saturday 3rd August 8.30pm – The Mule, 8-piece party band with horn section, playing funk, soul, r’n’b, rock, ska & more, koha/donation entry;
Sunday 4th August 1pm – Showbiz Choir Friends & Family Show, presales sold out, no door sales;
Sunday 4th August 6pm – Canterbury Blues Club, Blub Night feat The Kay Duncan Band, Seb Warren, & Stephanie McEwin, cash only at the door - members $5, non-members $15, annual membership $30, members get 10% on food & drinks at A Rolling Stone at all times;
Monday 5th August 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, lots of fun & prizes, table bookings on 03-377-4787, free;
Wednesday 7th August 6.30pm – Nerd Nite Christchurch #23, like TED-Talks with beer, feat John ‘the Robert’ Rynearson on “What a Time To Be Alive! (Seriously)”, Sharon McIver on “My Life in Trash 2002 – 2022”, and Patrick Boudreau on “Riding the Rollercoaster of Polyamory: Research on the Highs and Lows”, tickets $10-$15 on humanitix.com
Thursday 8th August 7.30pm doors - Eccles Entertainment presents Shepherds Reign NZ Tour with support from Locked in Stasis, tix $35+BF from Moshtix.co.nz or door sales;
Friday 9th August 8pm - Stompgoblin and Yeah the Boyz, with friends Post Office, and Goats vs Tortoise Band and the Silver Beets, tix $20+BF wired records.com or door sales;
Saturday 10th August 8pm - 'First Time, Last Goodbye Show' presented by Cherry Red & Friends, Big John's House, and S.E.I.S.M.I.C., door sales only, $10, all proceeds going to support the Cancer Society;
Sunday 11th August 4pm - Andy Thompson, Kristina and ....... Leonard Cohen Tribute Show Part 1, door sales only, $10 entry;
Sunday 11th August 8pm - Desafyar & Max G present Sunday Sensual Social Latin Dancing feat guest DJs Dave and Yuri playing Salsa, Bachata, Zouk & Kizomba, $5 to use the dance floor;
Monday 12th August 7pm - Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings 03-377-4787;
Tuesday 13th August 7.30pm - In the Spotlight feat special guest Isabella Miller Bell, live in a studio-style chat with host Dan Crossen, recorded live in front of an audience, tix $10+BF from UTR.co.nz or from A Rolling Stone.
Thursday 15th August 7pm – NZ Songwriters in the Round presents Songwriters’ Open Mic Night, all original material welcome, put your name on the board, free;
Friday 16th August 7pm – ‘Dirty Old Town’ Irish Night with The Wild Colonial Boys, feat Johnny Ginger & Brendan Gregg (ex Black Velvet Band), and Drummie Dan Heatley (ex Shane MacGowan & The Popes), koha entry;
Saturday 17th August 2pm – ALL AGES Show feat Video Nasty (AKL), The Dud Uglys (DUN), Peaking in High School (DUN), Mental Joy (CHC), & MC1R (CHC), tix $10+BF from UTR.co.nz or cash door sales;
Saturday 17th August 8pm – Christchurch Pride presents ‘Winter Drag Night – Kings, Queens & Everything In Between’ Show with performances from Tucker Inn, Carina Nebula, Adam Straddle, Amara Morningstar, & Tony Chestnut, plus audience games and a DJ After-Party, tix $15+BF from humanitix.com
Sunday 18th August 6pm – Canterbury Blues Club Monthly Jam Night feat house band, open mic slots on the board, followed by jam session, CBC memberships available for purchase, members 10% discount on food & drinks at A Rolling Stone (at all times), koha entry;
Monday 19th August 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz Night, table bookings on 03-377-4787, all welcome, free.
Thursday 22nd August 7pm - Open Mic on the big stage, full back-line incl piano and drums, all welcome incl bands, free;
Friday 23rd August 7.30pm (doors) - Valhalla Touring presents Full of Hell/Thou Aus & NZ 'Why God, Why?' Tour, feat Maryland, USA death grind outfit, Full of Hell, and Baton Rouge, USA sludge/doom greats, Thou, with support from locals, Borer, tix $64+BF from UTR.co.nz or door sales (if not sold out prior);
Saturday 24th August 8pm - Boardgames for Blondes Debut Album Launch 'On the Run', feat catchy pop tunes, 80s power ballads and rock anthems, with support from The Starters, then party on with Boardgames' alter ego Mockingbird playing all your fave hits, tix $10+BF from UTR.co.nz or $15 cash door sales;
Sunday 25th August 4pm - Boogie House bring their smoking hot melting pot of blues & Boogie, feat Steve Driver, Rob Carpenter, Allan Cattermole, Harry Harrison, & Justine S, koha entry;
Monday 26th August 7pm - Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings on 03-377-4787, lots of prizes, free entry.
Thursday 29th August 7pm – Open Mic on the big stage, full back-line incl drums & piano, all welcome including bands, free;
Friday 30th August 9pm - Superficial presents Pink Pony Club Pop Party, presales sold out, limited cash door-sales available $25;
Saturday 31st August 8pm – 3KG, 8-piece band playing music for dancing from the 1930’s to today, koha entry;
July 2024
Monday 1 July 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings phone 03-377-4787, free;
Tuesday 2 July 4.30pm & 6pm – Monster Music Performances, all welcome, door sales available;
Wednesday 3 July 4.30pm & 6pm – Monster Music Performances, all welcome, door sales available;
Wednesday 3 July 7.30pm – Cathedral Grammar Primary School Performance Night, all welcome, free.
Thursday 4 July 4.30pm and 6pm – Monster Music performance night, all welcome, door sales available;
Friday 5 July 4.30pm and 6pm – Monster Music performance night, all welcome, door sales available;
Friday 5 July – Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm – Steffany Beck and Miranda Easten - Saddle-Up Sisters National Tour, feat Steffany Beck and her band, Miranda Easten and her band, with special guest Karra Rhodes and her band, tickets $20 from UTR.co.nz or door sales;
Saturday 6 July 12pm and 1.30pm – Monster Music performance afternoon, all welcome, door sales available;
Saturday 6 July Doors 8pm, Show 8.30pm – Sanctuary Events presents Other Voices performing the music of The Cure & Siousxie and the Banshees Live, tickets $17.50+BF from UTR.co.nz or door sales if not sold out prior;
Sunday 7 July 12pm, 1.30pm, and 3pm – Monster Music performance afternoon, all welcome, door sales available;
Sunday 7 July Doors 5pm, Show 6pm – Canterbury Blues Club presents CBC Club Night featuring Andy Genge, Adam McGrath, and the Steven Gill Quartet with guest vocalist, Stephanie McEwin - $5 members, $15 non-members, annual membership $30, cash only;
Monday 8 July 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, phone 03-377-4787 for table bookings, all welcome, free;
Tuesday 9 July 3pm, 4.30pm and 6pm – Monster Music Performance Night, all welcome, door sales available;
Wednesday 10 July 7.30pm – Dig The Gig - UC Band Competition Grand Finals, featuring Red Weekend, By Tomorrow, Big Angry, Honey for Jupiter - with House Band Con Carne, and special guests Crown, free.
Thursday 11 July 7pm – NZ Songwriters in the Round - 10th Birthday Show – feat Graham Wardrop, Allan Barron, Lana Doublet, Geoff Farmar, Sharon Miller, Elskan Fly, Peter Cairns, Kay Duncan, Blair Morgan and many more! Free, (SITR Open Mic returns 15th August);
Friday 12 July 8pm – The Late Starters – Final Farewell Show – Last chance to catch this true, blue, Kiwi rock act, koha entry at door;
Saturday 13 July 8pm – Back to the 80’s : Retro Music Nights Disco feat DJs Regress and 59 to 1 playing New Wave, Pop, Synth-Pop, New Romantic, Rock, & Cheese! tix $17.50+BF undertheradar.co.nz or $20 cash door sales;
Sunday 14 July 3pm – Odyssey presents the music of David Bowie, tix $15+BF Eventfinda.co.nz or from A Rolling Stone, $20 cash door sales, only if not sold out prior;
Sunday 14 July 8pm – Desafyar and Max G present Sensual Sundays Social Latin Dancing feat Guest DJs TBA playing Bachata, Kizomba, Zouk, & Salsa, all welcome, $5 floor fee for dancers;
Monday 15 July 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings 03-377-4787, lots of prizes and fun, free.
Thursday 18 July 7pm – Open Mic on the big stage, full set-up including drums and piano, solos, duos, bands, all welcome, free;
Friday 19 July 8pm – Tombstone Entertainment presents Valormae, feat Elidi, Apherion, & The Rainfall - Fundraiser for Snow Valormae, raising tuition fees for their Master’s Studio Guitar course at The University of Southern California, tix $20+BF (or donation option $40+BF) from cosmicticketing.co.nz or $30 door sales;
Saturday 20 July 9pm – One Direction : 14 Year Anniversary Party, feat DJs Superficial & Call Me Maybe spinning One Direction songs all night long! Tix $19+BF from undertheradar.co.nz;
Sunday 21 July 3pm – Believe It or Not Family Quiz, special 1 hour format, created especially for family holiday fun, bring the kids & the grandparents, bookings on 03-377-4787, lots of prizes, free;
Sunday 21 July 6pm – Canterbury Blues Club Jam Night, feat House Band, items, then jam session, all welcome, koha entry;
Monday 22 July 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings on 03-377-4787, free.
Thursday 25 July 7pm – Open Mic on the big stage, full set-up incl drums and piano, all welcome, groups, solos etc, free entry;
Friday 26 July 8pm – Bad Revivals, and The E.C.H.O, two lively young bands playing covers & some great originals, koha entry;
Saturday 27 July 7pm – Casual Healing hits Aotearoa – Casual Healing’s Te Waipounamu Tour with full band playing soul/funk/reggae/pop & more, plus support from Ayeluna, and Geomystica tickets $20+BF UTR.co.nz or door sales;
Sunday 28 July 4pm – Boogie House feat Steve Driver, Harry Harrison, Allan Cattermole, Robbie ‘Carps’ Carpenter, & Justine S, delivering a smoking melting pot of blues & boogie for your dancing pleasure, koha entry;
Monday 29 July 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings on 03-377-4787, free.
June 2024
Saturday 1st June 2pm – Casual Disregard - All Ages Show – with support from Mental Joy, MC1R, and Peaking in High School, tickets $9+BF from UTR.co.nz or door sales;
Sunday 2nd June 6pm – Canterbury Blues Club June Club Night, feat Andy Thompson, Mudbelly Duo, and Ari Freeman & The Birthday Blues Band, $5 Members, $15 Non-Members, $30 Annual Membership (includes entry), cash door only;
Monday 3rd June 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings on 03-377-4787, free;
Wednesday 5th June 6.00pm – Ner Nite ChCh #21: From the Ring to the Heart and Mind – Speakers this month: Taylor Ruddle on “The Four Flavours of Pro Wrestling”, Dr Tracy Clelland on “What can young people teach adults about better sex and relationships?”, and Julia Rucklidge on “It’s NOT all about sugar: ultra processed foods and their impact on mental health” – tickets $10-$15 from humanitix.com
Thursday 6th June 7.30pm - NZ Battle of the Bands 2024, South Island Semi-final 1 feat IVY, Killshot Medics, Red Weekend, & The Outboard Motors, tickets $15+BF from eventfinda.co.nz or $20 door sales;
Friday 7th June 7.30pm – NZ Battle of the Bands 2024, South Island Semi-final 2 feat Bad Revivals, Hazel Diez, The E.C.H.O, The Rainfall, & Ultimatum, tickets $15+BF from eventfinda.co.nz or $20 door sales;
Sunday 9th June 4pm – All Star Band Reunion featuring Cameron Walsh, Joshua Blaikie, Phil Doublet, Brian Lewis, & Mike Kane, plus guests, free;
Monday 10th June 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings on 03-377-4787, all welcome, free;
Wednesday 12th June 7pm – Dig The Gig, University of Canterbury Band Competition, Heat 3 feat Honey For Jupiter, Seraphim, Detour, Single Malt, and By Tomorrow, plus House Band - Castaway, free.
Thursday 13th June 7pm – NZ Songwriters in the Round presents Songwriters’ Open Mic Night hosted by Phil Doublet, all original material welcome, free;
Friday 14th June 7pm – ‘Dirty Old Town’ Irish Night Special Edition dedicated to Ian Costello RIP, with The Wild Colonial Boys feat Brendan Gregg and Johnny Ginger (ex Black Velvet Band) and Drummie Dan Heatley (ex Shane MacGowan and the Popes), dinner specials, free;
Saturday 15th June 8.30pm – ‘Fixing Heads & Chasing Tails’ – Nyree Huyser (The Voice Australia) Debut Album Release Party, with a live 1 hour set and plenty of dancing, tickets $20+BF from trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/12525 or door sales;
Sunday 16th June 2pm – Christchurch Musicians’ Club Day Jam, free;
Sunday 16th June 6pm – Canterbury Blues Club Jam Night with house band, all welcome, members free, non members koha entry;
Monday 17th June 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings 03-377-4787, all welcome, lots of fun and prizes, free.
Thursday 20th June 7pm – Open Mic, with host Phil Doblet, all welcome – solos, duos, bands, full backline provided, free;
Friday 21st June 8pm – Love Shack 80’s Super Band – cream of NZ players – live band 80’s party – tickets Eventfinda.co.nz $45+BF;
Saturday 22nd June 8pm - Love Shack 80’s Super Band – cream of NZ players – live band 80’s party – tickets Eventfinda.co.nz $45+BF;
Sunday 23rd June 4pm – Only You NZ Tour feat MC1R & Stonechild – All Ages Show – tickets UTR.co.nz 18+ $10, under-18 $5;
Monday 24th June 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz – table bookings on 03-377-4787, free;
Tuesday 25th June – In The Spotlight, live chat show recorded in front of a studio audience, feat legendary recording engineer Arnie Van Bussel chatting with Dan Crossen, tickets $10+BF from UTR.co.nz or A Rolling Stone;
Weds 26th June 7pm – Dig The Gig UC Band Competition Semi Final, feat Swamp Meet, By Tomorrow, Honey for Jupiter, Third Junction, Big Angry, Red Weekend, & Seraphim, plus House Band to be announced, free.
Thursday 27th June 6.15pm – Hagley Jazz ‘After 3’ Performance Night, all welcome, free;
Friday 28th June 8pm – The Underground (Nelson) bringing The Best of BritRock! Presales SOLD OUT, sorry no door sales;
Saturday 29th June 2pm – QueenB’s Music Students’ Performances, all welcome, free;
Saturday 29th June 7pm – Battle of the Bands Regional Finals feat Bad Revivals, The E.C.H.O., Red Weekend, The Rainfall, Ultimatum, tix Eventfinda.co.nz $15+BF or door sales $20;
Sunday 30th June - The Skeatles present 60th Anniversary show of The Beatles visit to Christchurch June 1964. - Performing The Beatles the set from The Majestic Theatre. Presales SOLD OUT, sorry no door sales;
Sunday 30th June 8pm – Desafyar & Max G present Sensual Sundays June Social Dancing with guest DJs playing Bachata, Zouk, Kizomba, & Salsa, all welcome, $5 floor fee for dancers;
May 2024
Thursday 2nd May 7pm – NZ Songwriters in the Round presents Songwriters’ Open Mic Night, all welcome, original material, free;
Friday 3rd May 8pm - Sabotage Theory presents Rage Against The Machine & Soundgarden 2024 NZ Tour, Live Tribute Experience with special guests InExile – SOLD OUT – New show added Saturday 5th May;
Saturday 4th May 8pm – New show added - Sabotage Theory presents Rage Against The Machine & Soundgarden 2024 NZ Tour, Live Tribute Experience with special guests InExile – tix $30+BF from cosmicticketing.co.nz and door sales;
Sunday 5th May 1pm – Monster Music Mum Jam – the kids from Monster Music take the stage with their Mums to celebrate Mothers’ Day! All welcome, koha entry;
Sunday 5th May doors 5pm, music 6pm – Canterbury Blues Club presents CBC Club Night with performances from Jonathon Tressler Quintet – Mojo Junction, Rosanna Harvey Duo, & Harry Harrison. Club members 10% off food & drinks, entry $5 members, $15 non-members, $30 annual membership (includes entry), cash only;
Monday 6th May 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, all welcome, table bookings on 03-377-4787, free;
Tuesday 7th May doors 5.30pm, show 7.15pm – In The Spotlight feat Elizabeth Braggins – In The Spotlight is a monthly chat show series recorded live in front of a studio audience, tickets $20 from A Rolling Stone or undertheradar.co.nz;
Wednesday 8th May 7.30pm – Dave Mitchell presents NZ Music Month Special feat Co-op Music, Tony Hale & Kristina Godfrey with Cyril Hector, Sideways, & Andy Thompson, free entry.
Thursday 9th May 7pm – Open Mic on the big stage, all welcome, back-line provided including drums & piano, free;
Friday 10th May 5.30pm – Olivia Lily, young singer-songwriter plays a lovely dinner mix of music, free;
Friday 10th May 8.30pm – Live Music TBC;
Saturday 11th May 8.30pm – Karaoke on the big stage, all welcome, great sound and stage set-up, free;
Sunday 12th May 7pm – Overdrive Touring presents Dwarven Metal pioneers, Wind Rose (ITALY) – Warfront Over New Zealand Tour, tickets $85 from overdrivetouring.com
Monday 13th May 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings 03-377-4787, great prizes, great quiz host, great fun;
Wednesday 15th May 7pm – Dig The Gig 2024 UC Band Competition, Heat 1 feat Gibson XCVIII, Monotones, Big Angry, Third Junction, & Swap Meet, free entry.
Thursday 16th May 8pm – Renata Rubini – The Mix Tape Gig – Renata will be singing and playing some Brazilian and some English tunes in this sometimes random, but always beautiful show, free entry;
Friday 17th May 7pm – Roster Debut Show – Roster are a high-energy, 7-piece, young, groove funk & soul outfit featuring the amazingly talented line-up of Monet Schutte, Alex Boot, Alex Gibson, Ciaran Kingi-Booth, Jacob Mullen, Nicolae Didenco, & Peter Croker, plus special guest appearance by Will Luhrs. Show is ALL AGES so bring the family for some funky fun! Tickets $10 from UTR.co.nz or $15 cash on the door.
Friday 17th May 9.30pm – M-22 rock the stage with all your fave 70s and 80s rock and glam rock classics – Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Heart, Van Halen, Survivor, Bon Jovi etc, free entry;
Saturday 18th May 8pm – Back to the 80s – Glow Party Edition – DJs Regress and 59 to 1 will be playing all your favourites – Synth Pop, New Wave, New Romantic, Rock, & Cheese! Prizes for best dress-ups, get out the neon! Tickets $17.50+BF from UTR.co.nz or $20 cash door sales;
Sunday 19th May 3pm – Boogie House – smoking hot blues and boogie feat Steve Driver, Harry Harrison, Justine S, Robbie Carpenter & Allan Cattermole, free entry;
Sunday 19th May 5pm doors, 6pm music – Canterbury Blues Club Jam Night, House Band kicks off from 6pm, then all welcome to take the stage and play (up to 3 songs) no matter your skill or experience level, koha entry;
Monday 20th May 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings on 03-377-4787 or text 021-078-6037, lots of fun and prizes, free entry;
Tuesday 21st May 8pm – ARA Music 2024 Year Two Students Performance Night, all welcome, free entry.
Thursday 23rd May 7pm – Open Mic on the bug stage, full backline, all welcome, free;
Friday 24th May 8pm – Hone Live at A Rolling Stone – up & coming young Māori artist from Ōtautahi, making waves in the NZ music scene, Hone Pirini performs live with support from Evile Laloata, tickets $15+BF from UTR.co.nz or door sales;
Saturday 25th May 8pm – The Burlesque Collective presents ‘Diamonds vs Denim’, A Burlesque & Variety Show, feat MC Constance Craving and introducing Twice as Nice, Iridescence, Cherry Tart, Lady Rose, Muika, Raven Bedlam, Mercedes Myracle, Aurora Storm, Sour Cherry, Missy Bluebell, & Bonita Danger Doll, VIP tickets sold out, GA tickets $25+BF from eventfinda.co.nz or door sales if available;
Sunday 26th May 8pm – Desafyar & Max Gallagher presents Sensual Sundays - May Social Latin Dancing feat guest DJs playing Bachata, Kizomba, Zouk, & Salsa, $5 floor fee for dancers, spectators free, all welcome;
Monday 27th May 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz Nights, table bookings on 03-377-4787, free entry;
Tuesday 28th May 7.30pm (doors 5pm) A Rolling Stone, in association with Liquorland Wigram and Monster Music NZ, presents monthly chat show ‘In The Spotlight’ – May features Al Park, up close and personal, in an intimate chat with host, Dan Crossen - entry by free ticket, available from A Rolling Stone, or phone 03-377-4787 to book;
Wednesday 29th May 7.30pm – Dig The Gig, University Band Competition, Heat 2, feat In The City, Lakeward, Red Weekend, & Isolar, drink deals, free entry.
Thursday 30th May 7pm – Open Mic of the big stage, full back-line provided including drums and piano, all welcome, free;
Friday 31st May 8.30pm – Mannequin Hand ‘Lose Your Mind’ EP Release Show, with support from Little Fang, & Crown, tickets $10+BF from UTR.co.nz or door sales;
April 2024
Thursday 4th April 6.15pm – Hagley After 3 Jazz students present a selection of blues, ballads & Latin for your enjoyment, all welcome, free;
Friday 5th April 7.30pm – The Great Variety Tribute Show, Fundraiser for Child Cancer, in memory of Tim Gregory Hunt, feat live band The Candy Men, plus artists Tony Gregory Hunt, Brian Skinner, George Tanner, Ray Harris, Eva Tiari & Richey, Kevin Kearns, Steve Blakemore, Sandy Toa, Jayson Roberts, Gordan Hubbard, Myra Nelmes, Geraldine Gregory Hunt, Wally Enwright, Errol Turei, & Betsie Petrie, tickets $20 available at the bar, or ph Tony on 0273316093 or Peter on 0212537922, or door sales;
Saturday 6th Arpil 8pm – Stonechild with special guests Monotones, and Ragweed, tickets from UTR.co.nz $5 or door sales;
Sunday 7th April 12pm – Avonside Girls’ High Fundraiser event for Japanese trip – featuring solo sets from Kori Reardon, and Glen Bodger, and bands from Avonside Girls’ High;
Sunday 7th April 6pm – Dave Mitchell presents his Annual Remembering John Prine Show, featuring Adam Hattaway, Jess Shanks, Tess Liautaud, Andy Thompson, Patrick Doyle, Gary Elford, John Hillier, Stephanie McEwin, Blair Morgan, & The Wax Birds. Show starts with a screening of John Prine’s House of Strombo concert on the big screen with great sound, free;
Monday 8th April 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings on 03-377-4787, free.
Thursday 11th April 7pm – NZ Songwriters in the Round presents Songwriters’ Open Mic Night, with host Phil Doublet – all original material welcome, free;
Friday 12th April 8pm – Moonflower w/ special guests Shady Brain Farm (AKL) and Bad Revivals – rock, soul & indie, tickets $10 from UTR.co.nz or door sales;
Saturday 13th April 7pm – Rock out with Red Weekend & special guests M-22 – free entry;
Sunday 14th April 4pm – Live music TBC
Monday 15th April 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, all welcome, phone 03-377-4787 for table bookings, lots of prizes, free entry;
Tuesday 16th April 7.30pm – UK stoner rock act Orange Goblin NZ Tour w/ special guests Pieces of Molly, and Stonehurst – presales $60+BF from UTR.co.nz (SOLD OUT) very limited cash door-sales available.
Thursday 18th April 7pm – Open Mic, all welcome, full backline provided incl drums and piano, free;
Friday 19th April 8.30pm – ‘Dirty Old Town’ Irish night featuring Davey Backyard, The Norwesters, and O’Neills’ Irish Dancers, koha entry;
Saturday 20th April 7.30pm – ‘Skule B4 Mule’ featuring She Said from Avonside Girls’ High – rock classics, followed by The Mule – 8-piece party fun, koha entry;
Sunday 21st April 3pm – School Holidays special - Believe It or Not FAMILY Quiz, one-hour quickie format, aimed at all the family, bring the kids plus granny & grandad – bookings 03-377-4787, free;
Sunday 21st April 6pm – Canterbury Blues Club – Blues Music Jam Night, full stage set-up, all welcome, koha entry;
Monday 22nd April 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz Night, bookings 03-377-4787, free;
Tuesday 23rd April 7.30pm – Battle of the Bands 2024 National Championship, Heat 1, tickets $15+BF Eventfinda.co.nz or door sales;
Wednesday 24th April 7.30pm – Battle of the Bands 2024 National Championships, Heat 2, tickets $15+BF Eventfinda.co.nz or door sales.
Thursday 25th April 7.30pm – Battle of the Bands 2024 National Championships, Heat 3, tickets $15+BF Eventfinda.co.nz or $20 door sales;
Friday 26th April 5.30pm – Olivia Lily, talented young singer, guitarist & artist entertains over dinner time;
Friday 26th April 8pm – Blues & Boogie Fridays – The Blues Mamas feat Susan Leigh Grant & Isabella Miller Bell warm up the house, then 9pm Boogie House feat Harry Harrison, Steve Driver, Justine S, Robbie Carpenter & Allan Cattermole bring their smokin’ hot blues melting pot, koha entry;
Saturday 27th April 8.30pm – Cooking young trio Bad Revivals play a great selection from across genres and ages, with support TBC, koha entry;
Sunday 28th April 3pm – Believe It or Not School Holiday Special – Family Quiz – one hour fun format for the whole family, table bookings on 03-377-4787;
Sunday 28th April 8pm – Desafyar, Max G, & Michael H present Sensual Sundays – Social Latin Dancing – feat DJs Micheal & Yuri playing Bachata, Kizomba, Zouk & Salsa, all welcome - $5 floor fee for dancers;
Monday 29th April 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, lots of fun & prizes, table bookings 03-377-4787.
March 2024
Friday 1st March 8pm – The E.C.H.O., Sandfly, & Zephyr, with special guest, singer-songwriter Olivia Lily – four great young acts, classic rock covers and original music, koha entry;
Saturday 2nd March 8pm – Karaoke, all welcome, free;
Sunday 3rd March 6pm – Canterbury Blues Club Night feat Cameron Walsh, Billy Vallance, and Sign of the Firebird (Blues set),
Monday 4th March 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz Night, lots of prizes, dinner specials, hamper to be won – table bookings on 03-377-4787;
Wednesday 6th March 6.30pm – Nerd Nite Christchurch, monthly events, think Discovery Channel meets Drunk History, or TED Talks with beer! Nerd Nite #18 features the following speakers and topics: “Stayin’ alive with chest pain – why Christchurch is the best place to be” by John Pickering; “Is the North Island Really a Giant Fish?” - a deep dive into the myths and realities of geological events by Bernard Darnton; and “Ten Minutes to Millionaire: Unveiling the Hidden Fortune You Never Knew You Had!” by Dan Lewis - tix $5-$10 from humanitix.com
Thursday 7th March 7pm – Monthly Open Mic on the big stage, full back-line provided incl drums and piano, all welcome, free;
Friday 8th March 8pm – tbc
Saturday 9th March 8pm – Rock Night with Passenger (Acoustic), The Deadlights, & I See Tomorrow – classics from 1960’s to 2000’s, plus some stonking originals, rock across the ages for all tastes, koha entry;
Sunday 10th Match 4pm – Li’l Chuck’s – The One Man Skiffle Machine’s SO/LO Album Release Show – Recently released to rave international reviews, Li’l Chuck presents his album in its entirety, full one-man-band style with multiple guitars – “He highlights his love & knowledge of The Blues to great effect. Great slide & harmonica.” Blues Matters Magazine (UK) 2024 – don’t miss this tea-time show for all-ages, come and see what this genuine one-man-band is all about, koha entry; Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/2706095159568179/
Monday 11th March 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, dinner specials, lots of prizes and fun, table bookings on 03-377-4787, free.
Thursday 14th March 7pm – NZ Songwriters in the Round presents Songwriters’ Open Mic Night, all original material welcome, come and put your name on the board, free;
Friday 15th March 7.30pm – Skule B4 Mule features DJ Drowsy spinning house classics, followed by The Mule, everyone’s favourite party band, 8-10 piece band with horns, good -time music, koha entry;
Saturday 16th March 2pm – ALL AGES Show, Dunedin Riot GRRRL band ‘Vagina Dry’ NZ tour with UNO JUNO, support from MC1R, Carradine Choke, and Mental Joy, tickets $10+BF from UTR.co.nz or door sales;
Saturday 16th March 7pm – Southern X Irish Dance presents their annual Pride Ceili, no experience necessary, lots of called simple & fun ceili dances, Irish dance displays, live Irish music, part of Christchurch Pride Week, everyone welcome at this family-friendly event – tix www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/pride-ceili-tickets, children $5, adults $15, door sales available;
Sunday 17th March – St Patrick’s Day Festivities – Open from 10am for full Irish breakfast, 12pm - Traditional Irish Music Session, all players welcome to join, 2.30pm – Davey Backyard, 5pm – Dancers from the O’Neill School of Irish Dance, 5.30pm – Da Banjaxed, 9pm – Johnny & the Fox & Drummie Dan (ex Black Velvet Band members Johnny Ginger & Brendan Gregg, with Dan Heatley, ex Shane MacGowan and The Popes – Irish Stew and Soda Bread, Curry Chips plus more great food all day, free;
Monday 18th March 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, lots of fun, lots of prizes, dinner specials, table bookings on 03-377-4787, free.
Friday 22nd March 7.30pm – Radius Kink Presents Miss Corrine, Al P & his P.A.L.s, & Pavlova Paradise – 3 great local and 1 Aussie act - Miss Corrine tours extensively across the ditch and is not to be missed, local legend and favourite musician Al Park appears with his band, Pavlova Paradise & Radius Kink play a laid back mix of originals & covers, koha entry;
Saturday 23th March 7pm – The Burlesque Collective presents Garnets and Garters: A Burlesque & Variety Show, your genial host Tony Chestnut introduces performers from across Aotearoa, featuring Diamante Doll, Miss Retro Rebel, Lily Catastrophe, Heaven Z’dor, Delilah Deluxe, Afeyonce, Cydonia, Todd Fox Reynard, & Raven Bedlam – doors 7pm, show 8pm, tickets Eventfinda.co.nz VIP $40+BF, GA $25+BF or door sales;
Sunday 24th March 2pm – Stewie J Ladbrook presents The Child Within, a musical show of his original compositions telling the story of his life, performed live on stage, free;
Sunday 24th March 8pm – Desafyar & DJ Max present Sensual Sundays – Social Latin Dancing with DJ Max & friends, all welcome, $5 floor fee for dancers;
Monday 25th March 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, lots of prizes, dinner specials, bookings on 03-377-4787, free;
Tuesday 26th March 7.15pm – A Rolling Stone, in association with Musicworks & Liquorland Wigram, presents In The Spotlight feat ‘CJ’ Charlie Jemmett – In The Spotlight is a new monthly series filmed in front of a live audience, your host Dan Crossen brings you in-depth interviews with local icons, legends & veterans of the arts, tickets $20+BF from undertheradar.co.nz or at A Rolling Stone.
February 2024
Thursday 1st February 7pm – Live Music TBC;
Friday 2nd February 8pm (doors) – Russian Circles (USA) Gnosis New Zealand Tour, presales sold out, strictly limited door sales available $80 cash only;
Saturday 3rd February 8pm (doors) – Back to the 80’s Dance Party feat DJs Regress & 59 to 1, early birds sold out, presales $17.50+BF from UTR.co.nz or $20 cash door sales, spot prizes for best 80’s dress-up;
Sunday 4th February 7pm – Manuela Centanni (ITA) & Rob Zielinski (AUS) Live in Concert, Celtic traditional music & original compositions, presales $25+BF adults, $10+BF children, from UTR.co.nz or door sales, pre-show dinner available from 5pm, dinner bookings on 03-377-4787;
Monday 5th February 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, prizes, spot prizes, hamper draw, free entry, table bookings on 03-377-4787.
Friday 11th February 7.30pm - Skule B4 Mule feat Cannonball Collective, Jazz band from Cashmere High, followed by 8.30pm - The Mule, 8-piece with horns, rock, funk, soul, R'n'B party fun, koha entry;
Saturday 12th February 8pm - 3Kg, rock out or swing out to 3Kg, lots of dancing and wide range of music styles, koha entry;
Sunday 13th February tbc;
Monday 14th February 7pm - Believe It or Not Quiz, prizes, hamper, spot prizes, dinner specials, free entry. Table bookings 03-377-4787.
Thursday 15th February 7pm – NZ Songwriters in the Round present Songwriters’ Open Mic Night, hosted by Phil Doublet – all welcome, original material up to 3 songs, write your name on the whiteboard, free;
Friday 16th February 7.30pm – ‘Dirty Old Town’ monthly Irish series, February features Sionna (Helen Fahy & Lorcan Bolster), O’Neills’ Irish Dancers, Davey Backyard, & Johnny & the Silver Fox with Drummie Dan (Johnny Ginger, Brendan Gregg, & Dan Heatley), koha entry;
Saturday 17th February 8pm – Odyssey Live Concert & Album Release Party, Odyssey on stage from 8pm, plus very special guests Colin Bayley, Michael Scheele, Kelly Fletcher-Jones, and Pepper Hall, ticket sales $10+BF from Eventfinda.co.nz or cash only door sales $10, vinyl albums on sale $50 cash only - Odyssey’s recordings from 1974 to 1980, plus T-shirts and merchandise;
Sunday 18th February 2pm – Doubtful Sounds – classic country rock and soft rock from 1960s on, beautiful vocal harmonies, free;
Sunday 18th February 8pm – Sunday Sensuals Social Latin Dancing featuring DJ Max G and friends, all welcome, $5 floor fee for dancers;
Monday 19th February 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, hamper, spot prizes, all welcome, table bookings on 03-377-4787, free.
Thursday 29th February 8pm – Waxstar Touring & Valhalla Touring present Angelus Apatrida & Hidden Intent NZ Tour – Spain’s most successful thrash metallers Angelus Apatrida and South Australian pub thrash tycoons Hidden Intent hit New Zealand stages for the first time ever, with support from locals Locked in Stasis – don’t miss the international thrash tour of the year! Tix $34.95+BF from UTR.co.nz or door sales;
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Previous months
December 2023
Friday 1st December 4.30pm and 6pm – Monster Music Performance Showcases – Primary school kids taking over the stage, all welcome, adults $10 entry, under 16s free;
Friday 1st December 7.30pm – Skule B4 Mule support slot, featuring Veyament, koha entry;
Friday 1st December 8.30pm – The Mule, 8+ piece party band playing old-school ska, reggae, soul, R’n’B, blues & rock, koha entry;
Saturday 2nd December 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm, 5pm, – Monster Music Performance Showcases – Primary school kids taking over the stage, all welcome, adults $10 entry, under 16s free;
Saturday 2nd December 7.30pm – Closed for private function;
Sunday 3rd December 12pm – Monster Music Performance Showcases – Primary school kids taking over the stage, all welcome, adults $10 entry, under 16s free;
Sunday 3rd December 2.30pm – Doubtful Sounds, the beautiful sounds of 60s & 70s country-rock, The Eagles, Crosby Stills Nash & Young etc, free;
Sunday 3rd December 6.30pm – ALL AGES SHOW – Lucy Munro & her Band (CHC), with Fan Club (AKL), pop songs, and indie pop-rock, under 18s welcome, tickets $10 from UTR.co.nz or door sales $15;
Monday 4th December 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free;
Wednesday 6th December 7.30pm – Cathedral Grammar School Performance Showcase, all welcome, free entry.
Friday 8th December 8pm – Blues & Boogie Fridays feat The Blues Mamas, Susan Leigh Grant & Izzy Miller Bell from 8pm and the fabulous Boogie House from 9pm, feat Steve Driver, Harry Harrison, Justine S, Robbie Carpenter & Allan Cattermole, koha entry;
Saturday 9th December doors 8pm, show 9pm, Damage Effect presents their Classic Metallica Tribute Show, tickets $25+BF cosmicticketing.co.nz or limited door sales;
Monday 11th December 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free, bookings on 03-377-4787;
Wednesday 13th December 8pm – Christmas in Swingtown – Swingtown Rebels’ last dance night for the year, feat live music from Silverlocks and Her 3 Bears, AKA Katie Martin, Mike Bickers, Louie Moverley, Russel Steadman and special guest Lana Law, all welcome to dance or just enjoy the music, free.
Thursday 14th December 7pm – NZ Songwriters in the Round presents Songwriters’ Open Mic Night, original material, all welcome, free;
Friday 15th December 8pm – OMEKA – ‘Degradation’ Single Release Show, all-metal line-up featuring Empire, 3000AD, & Apherion, tickets $15, door sales only;
Saturday 16th December 2.30pm – Sense of Time (Dunedin) – ‘Dear God’ Album Release ALL-AGES Show feat [Allophones] (Dunedin), Mental Joy, Stonechild, & S.E.I.S.M.I.C., tix $10+BF from UTR.co.nz or door sales;
Saturday 16th December 8pm – The Norwesters – ‘The Goblin of Christchurch’ Single Pre-Release Show, feat Second Hand Goods, & Cherry Red, tix $10+BF from UTR.co.nz or door sales;
Sunday 17th December 6pm – J9 Jive Sunday Social Dancing, danceable music of all genres & an open dance floor for all styles, all welcome, $5 floor fee for dancers;
Sunday 17th December 8pm – Desafyar & DJ Max present Sensual Sundays – Social Latin Dancing feat Bachata, Kizomba, Afrobeats, Tarraxa, Ghetto Zouk, Brazilian Zouk & more, all welcome, $5 floor fee for dancers;
Monday 18th December 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, final Quiz for the year, Christmas theme, prizes for best-dressed, free raffle, bookings 03-377-4787, free;
Wednesday 20th December 8pm – A special showing for Zappadan of Alex Winter’s 2020 feature film ‘Zappa’, documenting the life of the unique musical genius & visionary Frank Zappa, all welcome, free.
Thursday 7pm – Open Mic and Jam Christmas Party, all welcome, full back-line provided, bands welcome, come and celebrate the end of the year with us!
Friday 8pm – Karaoke Christmas! – The stage is yours, sing your favourite Christmas songs, or any songs at all, all welcome, free;
Saturday 8pm – Christmas Eve Eve – catchy rock originals and banging covers with The Late Starters, and special guests Big John’s House, koha entry;
Sunday 7pm – A Rolling Stone Presents – A Toast to Shane MacGowan – a candle-lit Christmas Eve tribute to the great poet and songwriter and one of the most important Irish artists of our time, with MC Dan Crossen and feat Davey Backyard, The Norwesters, Johnny & The Fox (Johnny Ginger and Brendan Gregg) with Drummie Dan Heatley (ex Shane MacGowan & The Popes!) and special guest appearance by the fabulous Heather McFarlane – FREE event;
Monday 25th December – Christmas Day – Closed – Wishing all our patrons, supporters, and the music community of Christchurch a very Happy Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year;
Tuesday 26th December – Boxing Day – Closed;
Wednesday 27th December – Closed;
Thursday 28th December – Closed;
Friday 29th December 8pm – Live Music;
Saturday 30th December 8pm – Live Music;
Sunday 31st December 7pm – New Year’s Eve – All-rounder entertainer Mr Davey Backyard, followed by 8-piece party fun and New Year Countdown with The Mule – reserve a table on 03-377-4787, entry $10 on the door;
November 2023
Monday 6th Oct 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free.
Thursday 9th Oct 8pm – Songwriters in the round
Friday 10th Oct 8pm - ‘Blues & Boogie Fridays’ wiht Boogie House and guest Davey Backyard
Saturday 11th Oct 7pm - The Burlesque Collective presents ‘Hot Picks’ Burlesque & Variety Show with a derby of delightful performers from the length & breadth of the country, Tickets $25+BF Tickets for Hot Picks Burlesque and Variety Show - Christchurch - Eventfinda;
Sunday 12th November 2pm – 6pm – ChCh Musicians’ Club Day Jam;
Sunday 12th November – Dancing Sundays - 6pm – J9’s Modern Jive Sunday Social Dancing, 8pm – Desafyar’s Sensual Sundays – Latin Social Dancing – all welcome;
Thursday 16th November (Show Weekend) Aces High – The Australian Iron Maiden Show – Live After Death Australia & NZ Tour, with support from Sabotage Theory – Soundgarden Tribute, FB event here: (8) Aces High - Live After Death - Christchurch | Facebook Tickets $34.70 from redstar.flicket.co.nz Tickets | Redstar Entertainment - Flicket
Friday 17th Nov. 4.30pm. The return of The Skeatles, Sensational Showday Skiffle Session. All ages, family event. Koha entry. Info here
Thursday 23rd November 8pm – Open Mic, all welcome, full backline provided, free;
Friday 24th November 8pm – NZeppelin presents live - The Song Remains The Same – 2 hours of live Led Zep tribute, FB event here: (8) NZeppelin - The Song Remains The Same - Chch | Facebook Tickets $20+BF undertheradar.co.nz here: NZeppelin - A Rolling Stone , Christchurch - Fri, 24 November - Tickets at Undertheradar
Saturday 25th November – Other Voices performs The Cure in Orange – Live, FB event here: (8) OTHER VOICES Perform THE CURE IN ORANGE Live | Facebook Tickets $20+BF undertheradar.co.nz here: Other Voices Perform The Cure In Orange Live - A Rolling Stone , Christchurch - Sat, 25 November - Tickets at Undertheradar
Sunday 26th November 4pm – Jimi Hendrix Birthday Bash, with performances by Andy Genge, Harry Harrison, Ben Eldridge, Cameron Walsh, Rosanna Harvey, Richard Price, Phil Doublet, Matt Hall, Steven Gill, & Snow Valormae, with backing from Luke Smillie (Drums), Stephen McDaid (Bass), and Antony Pickard (Vocals), FB event here: (8) Jimi Hendrix Birthday Bash | Facebook Tickets $25+BF undertheradar.co.nz here: Jimi Hendrix Birthday Bash - A Rolling Stone , Christchurch - Sun, 26 November - Tickets at Undertheradar
Monday 27th November 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free;
Tuesday 28th November 4.30pm and 6pm – Monster Music Performance Showcases, all welcome;
Wednesday 29th November 4.30pm and 6pm – Monster Music Performance Showcases, all welcome.
Thursday 30th November 4.30pm and 6pm – Monster Music Performance Showcases – Primary school kids taking over the stage, all welcome, adults $10 entry, under 16s free;
October 2023
Sunday 1st Oct 6pm – J9 Jive Sunday Social Dancing – danceable music of all genres, open dance styles, all welcome, floor fee for dancers $5, non-dancers free;
Sunday 1st Oct 8pm – Sensual Sundays Latin Social Dance hosted by Desafyar and Max G – playing Bachata, Kizomba, Afrobeats, Tarraxa, Ghetto Zouk, Brazilian Zouk, & Remixes (other styles by request), all welcome, floor fee for dancers $5, non-dancers free;
Monday 2nd Oct 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free.
Thursday 5th Oct 8pm – Open Mic on the big stage, all welcome, full back-line, free;
Friday 6th Oct 7.30pm - Monk Seals EP Release Show, with special guests Pool House, and Crustaceanz, tix from UTR.co.nz – early bird $17.50+BF, GA $22.50+BF, door sales if not sold out prior;
Saturday 7th Oct 7.30pm – Skule B4 Mule featuring The C-Side from Rangiora High School, followed by The Mule, everyone’s favourite party dance band, 8-10-piece with brass, playing ska, soul, RnB, reggae, funk and all the rest, koha entry;
Sunday 8th Oct 6pm – La Mer (Taranaki), 5-piece authentic French gypsy swing band in concert, fresh from Akaroa French Festival, tickets $10+BF UTR.co.nz or $15 door sales;
Monday 9th Oct 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free;
Wednesday 11th Oct 7.30pm – Swing Dancers take over A Rolling Stone - Swingtown Rebels host a Band Night with 3Kg, plus free swing-dance taster class (taster class is at 7.30pm at St Michael’s School Hall, 249 Durham St, no registration required, just turn up). Then come join fab live act 3Kg for a night of dancing from 8.30pm at A Rolling Stone, kitchen open from 5pm, free entry!
Thursday 12th Oct 7pm – NZ Songwriters in the Round presents Songwriters’ Open Mic Night, all welcome, original material only, free;
Friday 13th Oct – Closed for private function;
Saturday 14th Oct 9pm – Urge Events and Burnett Foundation Aotearoa present URGE Christchurch with DJs Gregor and WinnerMick, tickets $40 from iticket.co.nz;
Sunday 15th Oct 3pm – Janes Refugees present Open Mic and Tribute to Butch, all welcome to listen, watch, play, & share stories, free;
Monday 16th Oct 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free;
Thursday 19th Oct – Open Mic
Friday 20th Oct 7pm – Christchurch Big Band Festival presents Meet, Greet, Bands, Swing & Jam at A Rolling Stone feat Mainland Big Band, Queenstown Jazz Orchestra, Swingtown Rebels Swing Dancers, plus Big Band Jam (take over a chair in one of the bands!), free but donations welcome;
Saturday 21st Oct 1pm – Girls’ High Music Performance Showcase, all welcome, free;
Saturday 21st Oct 8pm – Hell Freezes Over, Kiwi Eagles Experience NZ Touring Show, tickets $30+BF from kiwieaglesexperience.flicket.co.nz or available from the bar;
Sunday 22nd Oct 9.30pm – Christchurch Big Band Festival presents Jazz Up Festival Jam, all welcome to listen, watch, play, or chill out, free but donations welcome;
Monday 23rd Oct 7pm – Labour Day Believe It or Not Quiz, free.
Thursday 26th Oct 8pm – Open Mic on the big stage, all welcome, full back-line provided, free;
Friday 27th Oct 8.30pm – Cold Rosie, all the way from Greymouth, pumping out all your rock favourites, koha entry;
Saturday 28th Oct 1pm – Marian College Music Performance Showcase, all welcome, free;
Saturday 28th Oct 7.30pm – Danger80s Live Band 80’s Tribute, with special guest DJ Dwight, band on stage 9pm, tickets $30 from iticket.co.nz;
Sunday 29th Oct 7am – Rugby World Cup Final Live Coverage All Blacks vs South Africa, full breakfast available, bookings on 03-377-4787;
Sunday 29th Oct 2pm – All Ages Show – 2 kicking young bands - Zephyr, and Sandfly, originals and covers, koha entry;
Sunday 29th Oct 5.30pm – Mellow dinner time sounds with Folk/pop/rock collective Hudson Street, koha entry;
Monday 30th Oct 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free entry.
September 2023
Friday 1st Sept 8pm - Battle of the Bands, Christchurch Semi-final 1 feat The E.C.H.O., Guideless, Killshot Medics, Red Weekend, & Saurian, tickets $15+BF Eventfinda.co.nz or door sales $20;
Saturday 2nd Sept 2.30pm – CSM (Christchurch School of Music) Performance Day with Jazz Bands, Rock Bands, Big Bands, all welcome, free;
Saturday 2nd Sept 8pm - Battle of the Bands, Christchurch Semi-final 2 feat Caribou, Mannequin Hand, Phatsak, Third Junction, & Ultimatum, tickets $15+BF Eventfinda.co.nz or door sales $20;
Sunday 3rd Sept 2pm – Monster Music Dad Jam, featuring the kids from Monster Music playing a song with their dads! All welcome, free;
Sunday 3rd Sept 6pm – J9 Jive, Modern Jive Social Dancing, all welcome, floor fee for dancers $5;
Sunday 3rd Sept 8pm – Revolucion Latin Dancing, all welcome, floor fee for dancers $5
Thursday 6.15pm – Hagley Community College ‘After 3’ Jazz Performance Showcase, featuring jazz ensembles from tutors and course participants, all welcome, free;
Thursday 7th Sept 8.30pm – Open Mic, all welcome, full set-up incl drums & piano, free;
Friday 8th Sept – From 3pm playing The Rock 2000 final countdown, 8pm - Red Weekend’s EP Release Show, with support from Zephyr, merch & CD’s on sale (bring cash), free entry show;
Saturday 9th Sept 7pm – Odyssey’s ‘Rock & Remember’ 50th Anniversary Show, a Memorial to Ronnie Harris, Odyssey with Layna Hunt & feat Jimmy Taylor, special guests Colin Bayley, Kelly Fletcher-Jones, Pepper Hall, Patrick Doyle, & Mike Pannell – no ticketing, free entry show;
Saturday 9th Sept 10.30pm – Latin Dancing Competition After Party, playing Latin tracks till late, free;
Sunday 10th Sept 1pm – Jazz Jam feat talented young house band Chicks from Corea, all welcome to listen, watch, play, free;
Sunday 10th Sept 4pm – Andy Thompson presents ‘Songs from the Deep’ feat Kristina Godfrey (guitar, vocals), Satoko Nakamura (harp, piano) alongside Andy Thompson, with special guests Barry Smith (bass), Cyril Hector (sax), & Dave Mitchell, entry $5 at the door, koha kindly accepted;
Monday 11th Sept 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings on 03-377-4787 or 021-078-6037;
Tuesday 12th Sept 8pm – ARA Pop Students Performance Showcase, feat bands & solo artists, all welcome, free entry.
Thursday 14th sept 7pm – NZ Songwriters in the Round presents Songwriters’ Open Mic Night, all original material welcome, free;
Friday 15th Sept 7.30pm – Vorsen ‘World on Fire’ Tour, Vorsen are John Halvorsen (The Gordons, The Skeptics, Bailterspace), Hayden Ellis & Steve Cochrane, with special guests The Outsiders, and [Allophones], tickets $30+BF UTR.co.nz;
Saturday 16th Sept 8pm – Back to the 80s, Dance Party feat DJs Regress and 59 to 1, tickets $17.50+BF from UTR.co.nz;
Sunday 17th Sept 7pm – The Variety Spectacular, A Variety Show Out of This World! Tickets $25+BF from Humanitix.com;
Monday 18th Sept 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, ph 021 078 6037 for bookings, free;
Tuesday 19th Sept 7pm – St Andrew’s College Rock Night, feat a great line-up of talented performers, all welcome, free.
Thursday 21st Sept 7pm – SOLE Music Academy Performance Showcase ‘Emerge’, all welcome, free;
Friday 22nd Sept 8pm – Pull Down The Sun (Whanganui) with support from Coridian, Elidi, & Omeka, tickets $20+BF from waxstartouring.flicket.co.nz or door sales;
Saturday 23rd Sept 2pm – All-Ages Show feat Allophones (Dunedin) with support from Mental Joy, & Splinter, tickets $10+BF (earlybirds $8+BF) from UTR.co.nz or door sales;
Saturday 23rd Sept 8pm – The Late Starters, with support from Blackholestars, koha entry;
Sunday 24th Sept midday – ‘Half Way to Paddy’s Day’ with Traditional Irish Music Session, Celtic Orchestra, The Norwesters, Calian, O’Neills’ Irish Dancers, & Malarkey Irish Band, free;
Monday 25th Sept 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free;
Tuesday 26th Sept 8pm – ARA Pop Performance Night #2, all welcome, koha entry.
Thursday 28th Sept 7.30pm – Phil and Lana Doublet in Concert with their Band feat Andy Gilmour, Anton Harris, Jeremy Brownbrooke, & John Sanchez-Lloyd, tickets $15+BF on Eventfinda.co.nz or door sales;
Friday 29th Sept 8.30pm – The New Things (Paekakariki), The Fuzzies (AKL), and HOIHOI (ChCh), tickets $15+BF UTR.co.nz or $20 door sales;
Saturday 30th Sept 8pm – Battle of the Bands Christchurch Finals feat Killshot Medics, Saurian, Third Junction, The E.C.H.O., Red Weekend, & Ultimatum tickets $20+BF on Eventfinda.co.nz or door sales;
August 2023
Tuesday 1 August 8pm – Chump Changes, feat Austyn Mills, Cam Walsh & Josh Blaikie, Blues, Bloos, Funk & Junk, free;
Wednesday 3 August 8pm – NZ Battle of the Bands 2023, Christchurch Heat 1 feat Red Weekend, Saurian, Sun Becoming, and The E.C.H.O, tickets $15+BF from Eventfinda.co.nz
Thursday 10 August 8pm – Open Mic on the Big Stage, back-line provided incl drums and piano, all welcome, free;
Friday 11 August 7pm - Boogie House, smoking hot New Orleans and blues feat Steve Driver, Allan Cattermole, Rob Carpenter, Harry Harrison, and Justine S, koha entry;
Friday 11 August 9.30pm – Planet 4, music from the outskirts feat Toby Kearns, Brian Lewis, Marcel McAnally, & Alastair Olds, koha entry;
Saturday 12 August 2pm – All ages arvo of music feat StoneChild, ‘the worst grunge band in ChCh!’ with special guests Hog (Hardcore), and The Wendys (Surf Punk), tickets $5+BF from undertheradar.co.nz
Saturday 12 August 8.30pm – Rock out with The Deadlights, free entry;
Sunday 13 August 1pm – Jazz Jam feat House Band Chicks from Corea, free;
Sunday 13 August Social Dancing 6pm – J9 Jive, Modern Jive Social Dancing, all welcome, $5 floor fee for dancers, spectators free;
Sunday 13 August Social Dancing 8pm – Revolucion Latin Dance feat DJ Zee & Friends, $5 floor fee for dancers, spectators free;
Monday 14 August 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, all welcome, table bookings on 021 078 6037 or 03 377 4787.
Thursday 17 August 7pm – NZ Songwriters in the Round present Songwriters’ Open Mic Night, all welcome, original material only, free;
Friday 18 August 7.30pm – Skule B4 Mule feat Cannonball Collective (Jazz, Cashmere High), koha entry;
Friday 18 August 8.30pm – The Mule, 8-piece party fun, ska, reggae, funk, soul, and all sorts, koha entry;
Saturday 19 August 4.30pm – The Skeatles – taking the Fab Four back to their skiffle roots in a family-friendly, all-ages afternoon show, koha entry; FB Event
Saturday 19 August 8.30pm – Moonflower, When I Was Sexy, and Anti Warhole – powerhouse trio rock soundscapes, originals & covers, koha entry;
Sunday 20 August 2pm – All-Ages Fundraiser Show in aid of A Rolling Stone – feat Red Weekend, Singularity, Echoglows, Sandfly, Bad Revivals, Zephyr, The C Side, Markus Allott, and Morvern Tuathlaith & Ava Winstanley-Harris, tickets from undertheradar.co.nz, students $10, adults $20, door sales available;
Monday 21 August 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings on 021-078-6037, free;
Tuesday 22 August 7pm – ROFL - Rolling on the Floor Laughing – Comedy Benefit for A Rolling Stone, feat Matt Threadwell (MC) and 8 of Christchurch’s funniest comics, tickets from humanitix.com, choose your ticket price starting from $10.
Thursday 24 August 8pm – Open Mic on the Big Stage, all back-line provided incl drums and piano, all welcome, free;
Friday 25 August 7.30pm – Al Park & Unknown Legends feat Dan Healey, Lu Whiteley & Gordon Goodinson, and for one show only, Shaun Malloch on pedal steel. Supporting act are Lytteltonites Candice Milner & Shane Kovacs, folk, country rock musicians. Tickets $20+BF from undertheradar.co.nz or door sales;
Saturday 26 August 8.30pm – An epic night of fun-fuelled musical mayhem with Capitol City’s 70’s vs 80’s Show, 11-piece band with horns & backing singers, great night guaranteed, tickets $25+BF eventfinda.co.nz or door sales;
Sunday 27 August 1pm – Jazz Jam feat house band Chicks from Corea, friendly session, all levels of player welcome to join in, or watch and listen, free;
Sunday 27 August 5pm – Irish Sing-Along with Malarkey Irish Band, plus special guests O’Neills’ Irish Dancers, free;
Monday 28 August 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free;
Tuesday 29 August 7.30pm – Award-winning Elton John vs Billy Joel NZ Tribute Show, SOLD OUT, for more info visit camandsam.co.nz
Thursday 31 August 8pm – Open Mic, all welcome, full back-line, free;
Friday 8pm - Battle of the Bands, Christchurch Semi-final 1 feat The E.C.H.O., Guideless, Killshot Medics, Red Weekend, & Saurian, tickets $15+BF Eventfinda.co.nz or door sales $20;
Saturday 2.30pm – CSM (Christchurch School of Music) Performance Day with Jazz Bands, Rock Bands, Big Bands, all welcome, free;
Saturday 8pm - Battle of the Bands, Christchurch Semi-final 2 feat Caribou, Mannequin Hand, Phatsak, Third Junction, & Ultimatum, tickets $15+BF Eventfinda.co.nz or door sales $20;
Sunday 2pm – Monster Music Dad Jam, featuring the kids from Monster Music playing a song with their dads! All welcome, free;
Sunday 6pm – J9 Jive, Modern Jive Social Dancing, all welcome, floor fee for dancers $5;
Sunday 8pm – Revolucion Latin Dancing, all welcome, floor fee for dancers $5
July 2023
Saturday 1st July 7.30pm – One-time only, by popular demand, Cathryn & Salome’s Karaoke Party Special!! All the songs, big stage & lights – come and be a star for the night! Cocktail specials, free entry;
Sunday 2nd July 1pm – Jazz Jam feat cool jazz with talented young house band Chicks from Corea, all welcome to listen, watch or play, free;
Sunday 2nd July 5pm – Hudson St, 6-piece acoustic pop-folk, gorgeous arrangements, femme vocals, free;
Monday 3rd July7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free;
Tuesday 4th July 8pm – Chump Changes, blues, roots, funk & junk jams with blues masters Cameron Walsh, Austyn Mills & Joshua Blaikie, plus special guests, free;
Wednesday 5th July 7.30pm – Cathedral Grammar Primary School Music Performance Night, all welcome, free.
Thursday 6th July 8pm – Open Mic on the Big Stage, all gear provided incl piano and drums, all welcome, free;
Friday 7th July 8pm – Kattin’s Karaoke Party – come and sing yourself happy! All welcome, free;
Saturday 8th July 8.30pm – Back to the 80’s - Glow Party, dress up fluoro! All your favourite 80’s hits, tickets $17.50+BF UTR.co.nz or door sales if available; FB Event
Sunday 9th July 1pm – Jazz Jam with House Band Chicks from Corea, all welcome to listen, watch, or play, welcoming environment and band, free;
Sunday 9th July 5pm – Boaz and the Benzos – alt country, Americana, blues and roots with Adam Hattaway and his band, free;
Monday 10th July 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free, bookings on 03-377-4787;
Wednesday 12th July 7pm – Dig The Gig Grand Final – UOC Band Competition, feat House Band Con Carne, plus The Norwesters, Crown, FLOODGATE, Tusekah, and Red Weekend, free Sal’s Pizza, free entry.
Thursday 13th July 7pm – Songwriters In The Round, Songwriters’ Open Mic Night, all welcome, all original material, free;
Friday 14th July 8.30pm – Boogie House feat Steve Driver, Justine S, Harry Harrison, Allan Cattermole and Rob Carpenter, smoking blues and New Orleans, free;
Saturday 15th July 9pm – Illuminescent, a night of Psy Dub, Techno, & Progressive Trance feat DJs Bellsy, D-Funk, Jawzy, Cosmicality, Trippy Piranha, and Nomali, tickets from $11.43 eventbrite.com
Sunday 16th July 1pm – Jazz Jam feat young House Band Chicks from Corea, all welcome to listen, watch, or jam in a welcoming environment, free;
Sunday 16th July 4pm Dancing – all welcome, all social dancing - 4pm - Time Tunnel’s 60’s & 70’s Retro Grooves, free;
Sunday 16th July 6pm – J9’s Modern Jive Social Dancing, free;
Sunday 16th July 8pm – Revolucion Latin Dance feat DJ Zee, free;
Monday 17th July 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free;
Wednesday 19th July 7.30pm – Taking Steve to A Rolling Stone – A musical celebration of Steve Gainsford by friends and family, all welcome, free.
Thursday 20th July 6.30pm – Thriving Madly & Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art School present Dr Sketchy’s: Me, Myself & Mycelium, a night of life drawing starring Jack Swallows, tickets $10+BF, concessions $7+BF from Humanitix.com
Friday 21st July 8pm – Tombstone Entertainment presents World Famous in NZ 2, a special fundraiser in support of A Rolling Stone, Classic Hard-Rock & Metal Tribute Show feat Damage Effect (Classic Metallica Tribute), Lanthanum (Slayer/Megadeth/Sepultura Tribute), The Deadlights (early hard-rock covers) and Hired Guns (rock covers), tickets $30+BF from Cosmicticketing.co.nz or door sales if available;
Saturday 22nd July 7pm (Show 8pm) – Thriving Madly presents Wonderland After Dark: Starry Nights, A Burlesque Variety Show, feat MC Jack Swallows, and Aurora Storm, Belles of BOA, Firefly Belly Dance, Melanie McKerchar, Afeyonce, Mad Poets & Creatives Collective, Lacey Rose, Jor Dansaren, Rosie Girl, Constance Mayhem, Heaven Z’dor, and Sapphire Matizze, tickets VIP cabaret seating $35+BF, GA $25+BF from Eventfinda.co.nz
Sunday 23rd July 2pm – Doubtful Sounds, smooth harmonies of 60’s and 70’s country and soft-rock, Eagles, Little River Band, Neil Young, Crosby Stills & Nash feat Brian Smith, John Clarke, Andrew Lee & Trevor Wright, free;
Monday 24th July 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz Night, free.
Thursday 27th July 8pm – Open Mic on the big stage, back-line provided including drums and piano, all welcome, free;
Friday 28th July 7.30pm – Skule B4 Mule, feat The Kaiapoi High School Jazz Band, free;
Friday 28th July 8.30pm – The Mule, 8-piece party fun, soul, ska, reggae, brit-pop, free;
Saturday 29th July 4pm – Songs from the Deep feat Andy Thompson (guitar & vox), Kristina Godfrey (guitar & vox), and Satoko Nakamura (harp & piano) with Barry Smith & Dave Mitchell, $5 entry on the door, info phone 027 3874094;
Saturday 29th July 8.30pm – Kattin’s Karaoke Special, come and sing yourself happy! All welcome, free;
Sunday 30th July 3pm – ‘A Rolling Stone Needs You!’ Benefit Concert feat Adam Hattaway, Adam McGrath, Al Park, Candice Milner, Deborah Wilding, Emma Cameron, Flyn Adamson, Hera, Izzy Miller Bell & Susan Leigh Grant, Jess Shanks, Kay Duncan, Ken Hunter, Luca Joass, Markus Allott, Patrick Doyle, Richard Grist, Ryan Chin, Stephanie McEwin and more to be announced, tickets twenty bucks to keep us alive, undertheradar.co.nz or door sales if available;
Monday 31st July 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free;
June 2023
Thursday 1st June, 8pm – Open Mic on the Big Stage, full set-up including drums and piano, all welcome, free;
Friday 2nd June, 8pm – Pop/Rock covers with 30c Spins, and Planet 4, free;
Saturday 3rd June, 8.30pm – Rock out with Red Weekend, free;
Sunday 4th June, 1pm – Jazz Jam with house band Chicks from Corea, all welcome to listen, watch, or play, free;
Sunday 4th June, 8.30pm – King’s Birthday Special - Boaz and the Benzos – cool covers with local legend Adam Hattaway and his band, free;
Monday 5th June, 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free;
Tuesday 6th June, 8pm – Chump Changes feat Austyn Mills, Cameron Walsh, & Joshua Blaikie, new monthly show of Blues, Bloos, Funk & Junk, free;
Thursday 8th June, 7pm – NZ Songwriters in the Round, Songwriters’ Open Mic Night, all welcome, free;
Friday 9th June, 7.30pm – Skule B4 Mule feat Singularity (Kaiapoi High School), then The Mule – 9-piece funk, soul, ska, reggae party fun, free;
Saturday 10th June, 2.45pm – CSM Community Music Group Performances, all welcome, free;
Saturday 10th June, 7.30pm – The Great Variety Tribute Show for Child Cancer, feat The Candy Men, with Tony Gregory-Hunt, Brian Skinner, George Tanner, Kevin Kearns, Eva Tiari Stedman, Jayson Roberts, Gordon Hubbard, Myra Nelmes, Chrissy Hart, & Mark Cullen – tix $10 from A Rolling Stone;
Sunday 11th June, 12.30pm – Burnside High School Specialist Music Programme Performances, all welcome, free;
Sunday 11th June, 4pm – O’Neill School of Irish Dance Fundraising Quiz;
Monday 12th June, 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free;
Wednesday 14th June, 7pm – Dig The Gig, UC Band Competition, Heat 4, feat free Sal’s Pizza, house band Con Carne, and the hottest UC Bands – Only You, Gibson XCVIII, Tusekah, and FLOODGATE, free;
Thursday 15th June, 6.15pm – Hagley After 3 Jazz Programme Performance Evening, all welcome, free;
Thursday 15th June, 8.30pm – Open Mic on the Big Stage, full set-up including drums and piano, all welcome, free;
Friday 16th June, 7.30pm – Al Park & Unknown Legends feat Dan Heatley, Gordy Goodlinson & Lu Whiteley, with Special Guests, a fine night of musical vibrations guaranteed! Tix UTR.co.nz
Saturday 17th June, 3pm – Book Launch celebrating the release of Billy Valance’s beautiful art and poetry volume TURN THE TIDE, feat performances by Billy Valance and Jon Hooker, free;
Saturday 17th June, 8.30pm – Rock night with Singularity (Kaiapoi High), and second-place-getters at the Canterbury Regional Finals of 2023 Rockquest, The Bad Revivals (Darfield High), free.
Sunday 18th June, 1pm – Jazz Jam with house band Chicks from Corea, all welcome to listen, watch, or play, free;
Sunday 18th June – Dance Nights feat Time Tunnel’s Blast from the Past, retro grooves (4pm), J9 Jive’s Modern Jive Social Dancing (6pm), and Revolucion Latin Dancing feat DJ Zee (8pm), all welcome, all free, come and have some social dancing fun!
Monday 19th June, 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free;
Tuesday 20th June, 4.30pm & 6pm – Monster Music Primary School Music Performance Nights, all welcome, $10 entry at the door;
Wednesday 21st June, 4.30pm & 6pm – Monster Music Primary School Music Performance Nights, all welcome, $10 entry at the door;
Thursday 22nd June, 4.30pm & 6pm – Monster Music Primary School Music Performance Nights, all welcome, $10 entry at the door;
Thursday 22nd June, 8pm - Open Mic on the Big Stage, full set-up including drums and piano, all welcome, free;
Friday 23rd June, 4.30pm & 6pm – Monster Music Primary School Music Performance Nights, followed by Elly Ridge’s Choir Performance, all welcome, $10 entry at the door;
Friday 23rd June, 8pm – Boogie House, smoking hot blues & New Orleans, feat Steve Driver, Harry Harrison, Justine S, Allan Cattermole, & Rob Carpenter, free;
Saturday 24th June, 12, 1.30pm, 3pm, 5pm – Monster Music Primary School Music Performances, all welcome, $10 entry at the door;
Saturday 24th June at 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm & 5pm - Monster Music Primary School Music Performances, all welcome, $10 cash at the door.
Saturday 24th June 8.30pm – Boaz & the Benzos, feat Adam Hattaway and his band, blues, Americana, roots, R & B, free;
Sunday 25th June 1.30pm – Monster Music Primary School Music Performance, all welcome, $10 cash at the door, plus After-Party!
Sunday 25th June 5pm, Irish Sing-along with Malarkey Irish Band, feat O’Neills’ Irish Dancers, free.
Monday 27th June, 7pm - Believe It or Not Quiz, free;
Wednesday 28th June, 7pm – Dig The Gig, UC Band Competition, Semi-Final, feat House Band Con Carne, plus Crown, Kenring, The Norwesters, FLOODGATE, Tealskie, Red Weekend, Cam Giddens, and Tusekah, free Sal’s Pizza, free entry.
Thursday 29th June 8pm – Open Mic on the Big Stage, all welcome, all back-line provided incl drums and piano, bands welcome, free;
Friday 30th June 7pm – Laid-back favourite covers from 5-piece band The Fork Lots – not a bad bunch! Free;
Friday 30th June 9.30pm – Cherry Red, pop-rock covers and originals, free;
May 2023
Mon 1/5. 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free.
Weds 3/5. 7pm – Dig The Gig University of Canty Band Competition, House Band Con Carne, Heat 1 feat Tealskie, Big Angry, In The City, and Crown, free Sal’s Pizza from 7pm, free
Thurs 4/5. 8pm – Open Mic on the Big Stage, all welcome, all backline provided incl drums and piano, free
Fri 5/5. 8pm – Full Moon Friday with Rock from Passenger trio, The Deadlights, and Bad Revivals, free FB Event
Sat 6/5. 7.30pm – Love Shack 80’s Super Band (WTN), Live in Christchurch, super 80’s party night, tickets $35+BF from Eventfinda.co.nz, selling fast FB Event
Sun 7/5. 1pm – Jazz Jam feat house band Chicks from Corea, all welcome, free
Sun 7/5. 5pm – NZ Music Month Show feat Little Walk and guests Aura, free FB Event
Mon 8/5. 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free
Sat 13/5. 4pm WWF Quiz FB Event
Sat 13/5. 8pm - Rock & Blues Night with Moonflower, and guests Cherry Red, The Fabulous Blue Beats and Nicole Schaap opening with a solo set 8pm FB Event , free
Sunday 14/5. 1pm – Ukelele Jam with Paul Lee (AKL) – all welcome, bring your uke (or other acoustic instrument) and play along from the floor with Paul and the house band leading from the stage, Kiwi favourites for NZ Music Month, words and chords on the big screen, free.
Sun 14/5. 4pm – Time Tunnel Retro Cool Dance presents Blast from the Past, rare grooves and hits of the 50’s & 60’s, social dancing, all welcome, free; All welcome FB Event
Sun 14/5. 6pm J9 Jive Social Dancing. All welcome, free
Sun 14/5. 8pm Revolucion Latin Dance with DJ Zee. All welcome, free
Monday 15/5. 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free.
Wed 16/5. 7pm – Dig the Gig Heat 2, University of Canterbury band competition feat house band Con Carne, plus Isolar, Pariah, Kenring, Cam Giddens, and ZenGirl8, free Sal’s pizza from 7pm, free.
Thursday 18/5. - 7.30pm – Kerryn Fields & Matt Joe Gow ‘Your Heart of Gold’ NZ Tour, beautiful Alt-Country & Americana, tickets $25+BF from Undertheradar.co.nz or door sales; FB Event
Friday 19/5. 7.30pm – Boogie House feat Steve Driver, Justine S, Harry Harrison, Allan Cattermole and Rob Carpenter, smokin’ hot blues, Louisiana, R’n’B, free;
Friday 19/5. 10pm – Spektrum, femme-fronted, not your usual rock covers, free;
Saturday 20/5. 8pm – Tahu FM Presents 1 Drop Nation Live in Christchurch, with Special Guests The Hootz & Tay Renee, Hosted by Furious Hori – SOLD OUT;
Sunday 21/5. 1pm – Jazz Jam at the Stone feat House Band Chicks from Corea, all welcome to play or listen, free;
Sunday 21/5. 4.30pm – NZ Music Month Special with Andy Thompson, Kristina Godfrey & Tony Hale, Co-Op Music, & Famous Down Under, free;
Monday 22/5. 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free.
Wed 24/5. 7.30pm Songwriters’ Collective #2, a Music Month Special Presented by Deborah Wilding, featuring Darryl Baser, Deborah Wilding, and The Wax Birds, tickets $10+BF from Eventfinda.co.nz or $15 on the door. FB Event
Thursday 25/5. 8pm – Open Mic on the big stage, back-line provided incl drums & piano, all welcome, free;
Friday 26/5. 7.30pm – Skule B4 Mule feat Cannonball Collective (Cashmere High) free;
Friday 26/5. 8.30pm – The Mule, 8-piece Brit party band feat horn section, playing ska, reggae, soul favourites etc, free;
Saturday 27/5. 7pm – The Burlesque Collective presents Starlight Enigma – A Classic & Magical Variety Show, Doors 7pm, Show 8pm, tix GA $25+BF or VIP $35+BF from Eventfinda.co.nz;
Sunday 28/5. 1pm – Jazz Jam feat house band Chicks from Corea, all welcome to watch, listen, or play, free;
Sunday 28/5. 5pm – Irish Singalong with Malarkey Irish Band, feat O’Neills’ Irish Dancers, free;
Monday 29/5. 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz, free;
Tuesday 30/5. 8pm – NZ Music Month Special – Under the Wind Duo feat Keren Mara & Harry Finlayson-Hood playing old & new Kiwiana and laid-back folksy originals, free;
Wednesday 31/5. 7pm – Dig The Gig Heat 3 feat house band Con Carne, plus Hatch, Ragweed, The Norwesters, & Mannequin Hand, free Sal’s Pizza, free.
April 2023
Thursday 27/4. 7pm – Toastmasters Do Comedy, hosted by comedian Laura Bruce, and feat Taylor Ruddle, all welcome, tix $11+BF Humanitix.co.nz or door sales
Friday 28/4. 7.30pm – Skule B4 Mule feat Sandfly (Cashmere High), followed by The Mule, 8-piece party fun, R’n’B, funk, soul, reggae & ska, free
Sunday 30/4. 5pm – Irish Singalong with Malarkey Irish Band, feat O’Neill Irish Dancers, free