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Space Academy (Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ)
@spaceacademy.bsky.social
GRASSROOTS MUSIC VENUE. Ōtautahi, Aotearoa; Christchurch, New Zealand.
Community clubhouse. Home to @PizzaTrapnz.bsky.social pizzeria, Doki Hair Salon & @03sessions.bsky.social 🍉
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WENEREI: Canterbury Socialist Society debate - 6:30PM - free

TAITEI: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social dine in or take away - 5-9PM

PARAIRE: Bad Llamas w/ Paperwaves & Not Yet Landed - 8PM

HĀTAREI: Post Office w/ Ghost Parables - 8PM

RĀTAPU: Pizza Trap 5-9PM
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"We’ve sustained it and grown it completely through passion."

Port Noise co-founders Rose Smyth and Ben Woods talked about their ever-evolving vision for Ōhinehou Lyttelton's music & arts fest + shared a photo gallery of highlights!

Port Noise 2026 is happening on 21st Feb, tix at portnoise.co.nz✨
Interview: Port Noise Festival 2026 + Photo Gallery
Ōhinehou Lyttelton's multi-venue music and arts festival returns on 21st February.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
February 11, 2026 at 3:25 AM
I tēnei pō (Wed), Canterbury Socialist Society debate - 6:30PM - free & open to anyone & everyone

More info here: facebook.com/events/s/sho...

@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
February 10, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Reggae/Indie Band Rèver are heading on their first ever Aotearoa tour to celebrate the release of their debut EP ‘Mr Spaceman’

This will be Rèver’s first time playing in Ōtautahi, so they have called in local groovers King Tides to open the show!

5/3- www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100826/R...
February 10, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Still tīkiti left for Earth Tongue's, ALL-AGES, early-evening matinee show (5.30PM) - NEXT FRIDAY

The late show sold out quick smart last month!

āwhina / support from up & coming youth band 'Mental Joy' 🫶

Bring your sprogs!
Earth Tongue - Dungeon Vision (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Earth Tongue
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February 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
I tēnei wiki!

WENEREI: Canterbury Socialist Society debate - 6:30PM - free

TAITEI: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social dine in or take away - 5-9PM

PARAIRE: Bad Llamas w/ Paperwaves & Not Yet Landed - 8PM

HĀTAREI: Post Office w/ Ghost Parables - 8PM

RĀTAPU: Pizza Trap 5-9PM
February 9, 2026 at 2:28 AM
PROSA bring their infectious blend of 80s post punk & 90s post hardcore to Space Academy for their EP release show. Joined by two of the city's best local bands, Hoihoi, & Mental Joy, this will be an extravagant night of alternative rock & punk music!

28/2: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100866/P...
February 8, 2026 at 9:01 AM
I tēnei pō (Sun), Party Of Special Things To Do is closing out their weekend of free events with a concert of adventurous music & deep listening - 7:30PM

@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9PM for dine in or take away 🫶
February 8, 2026 at 12:41 AM
I tēnei pō (Sat), Pizza Trap is all yours this evening! Come on in for a cheeky slice & beverage, or order online to enjoy in the comfort of your own home 💚 spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
February 6, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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February 6, 2026 at 4:32 AM
I tēnei pō (Fri), @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online for your pizza fix 💚

spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
February 6, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Matinee show! ! !

Friday 20th - Pēpuere / February
at 6PM

Āwhina / support from 'Mental Joy' (up and coming youth band!!!)
+ 'Ride on Supersound' DJs

All ages

(Evening show SOLD OUT)
Earth Tongue have revealed supports for their Dungeon Vision album release tour of Aotearoa NZ — Sulfate, Dateline, Bandwidth Riot, Pesk, Mental Joy + more ⚔️

Tour starts on launch day Friday 13th Feb! Get tickets via UTR & earthtongue.co.nz
Earth Tongue 'Dungeon Vision' Aotearoa NZ Tour - Supports Announced
Tūī-winning duo are touring their new album in Aotearoa New Zealand this summer.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
February 5, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Couple of the deepest, truest SA lovies on āwhina in @adamhattaway.bsky.social + Best Bets
Aotearoa NZ gods of garage rock fuzz The Datsuns have unveiled special guests for their March nationwide tour — Warm Leather, Arthur Ahbez, Adam Hattaway and Best Bets!

Get tickets NOW via UTR & thedatsuns.com 🎸💥
The Datsuns Aotearoa New Zealand Tour Supports Announced
Aotearoa garage rock titans are touring nationwide.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
February 5, 2026 at 7:13 AM
I tēnei pō (Thu), @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9PM for dine in or take away. Pop in to see our lovely staff for a pizza & beer, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
February 4, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Hear Holy Fuck's propulsive new track "Elevate"
Holy Fuck Share New Single "Elevate": Listen
In March, Holy Fuck are returning for the first time in the better part of a decade with new album Event Beat. The Canadian quartet kicked off their rollout with “Evie,” a grooving dance-rock tune wit...
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February 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Mōkarakara (endemic magpie moth) breed in our driveway & courtyard 😍

Often they cocoon & hatch inside.
Go well little one 🦋
February 4, 2026 at 8:51 PM
The Queer Supper Club is a monthly meet up & safe space for the rainbow community to meet like-minded people, share a pizza & grab a beer, & create meaningful connections! Join the FB group to find out more, or to RSVP - the next one held at Space Academy is 17/2 🌈

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February 4, 2026 at 5:29 AM
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There was sad news in the Otago Daily Times last week: Ōtepoti Dunedin's Beneficiaries Hall has been demolished.⁠
The Hall is just one of the places that changed Dunedin – and from there, changed the world. Here's our Dunedin Music Map, by Amanda Mills.⁠ www.audioculture.co.nz/.../dunedin-...
February 2, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Good sort
February 4, 2026 at 3:25 AM
I tēnei pō (Wed), Richter City Rebels join us on their summer tour for their big band energy!

Doors open 7:30PM - tīkiti here: events.humanitix.com/richter-city...

@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7:30PM for dine in or take away 🌿
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
LIVE FAST, DIE YOUNG PRESENTS:
All Ages Gig featuring Only You, Evergreen Terrace & ANTIBODY live at Space Academy for an energetic night of local music for all ages!

27/2 - Get in quick for the U18 tix - last release available here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100740/A...
February 3, 2026 at 12:51 AM
03 Sessions are back in the Space Academy building for 2026 to bring your Thursday’s to life with song! Follow them to see what’s coming up 💚
We are back for 2026! Starting our first seaons in a couple of weeks with local act Ted Meager and Band! Thurs 19 Feb 8pm @spaceacademy.bsky.social

events.humanitix.com/teds-band-03...

Head to 03sessions.com for more acts:
26 Feb Lockie Bennett Quartet (WGTN)
12 March Dillastrate Waiata Reo Māori
Ted's Band
Ted's Band go Coast to Coast with the sounds of New York City's hard bop era, showcasing the Nuyorican influence.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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Billie Eilish wins Song Of The Year for "Wildflower" at the Grammys, announces, "No one is illegal on stolen land"
Grammys 2026: Billie Eilish Wins Song Of The Year For "Wildflower"
Billie Eilish’s “Wildflower” won the Grammy for Song Of The Year. The songwriters’ award was presented to Eilish and her brother/creative partner Finneas by Carole King, whose magnum opus Tapestry tur...
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February 2, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Lockie Bennett is a jazz guitarist who specialises in bop-oriented music & is regarded as one of NZ’s most in-demand jazz guitarists

The 03 Sessions performance features, Alex Trask- alto saxophone, Elijah Mulheron- upright bass, & Cameron Finlay- drums

26/2: events.humanitix.com/lockie-benne....
Lockie Bennett Quartet
Lockie Bennett Trio delivers bop classics by Parker, Powell & Dameron with Wellington stalwarts Alex Trask and Elijah Mulheron.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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Bad Bunny condemns ICE while accepting the Grammy for Best Música Urbana Album
Grammys 2026: Bad Bunny Condemns ICE While Accepting Award For Best Música Urbana Album
Bad Bunny released his latest album Debí Tirar Más Fotos in January of last year, and now it’s the Puerto Rican star’s third studio album to receive a Grammy Award. While accepting the trophy for Best...
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February 2, 2026 at 2:41 AM
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“Before I say, ‘Thank God,’ I’m going to say, ‘ICE out.' We’re not savage. We’re not animals. We’re not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans.”

#GRAMMYs 🏆 www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
February 2, 2026 at 3:00 AM