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 🍉
Community clubhouse. Home to @PizzaTrapnz.bsky.social pizzeria, Doki Hair Salon & @03sessions.bsky.social 🍉
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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
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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Stoked to announce the new album from dear pal of SB, Vera Ellen on Flying Nun Records via our mates at Collective Distro - out May 1!!
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February 11, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Stoked to announce the new album from dear pal of SB, Vera Ellen on Flying Nun Records via our mates at Collective Distro - out May 1!!
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Great news! The debut poetry collection by Kāi Tahu writer, musician, and NZ Arts Laureate Ariana Tikao is coming out 16 April. It's called Pepeha Portal, and will be published by Otago University Press · Te Whare Tā o Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.
oup.nz/library/pepe... #pukapuka #booksky ^DR
oup.nz/library/pepe... #pukapuka #booksky ^DR
Pepeha Portal - Otago University Press
shining like light on water a path for the next generation From ‘Intonation’ Pepeha Portal is the keenly anticipated debut poetry collection from New Zealand Arts Laureate Ariana Tikao. Rooted in Kāi ...
oup.nz
February 11, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Great news! The debut poetry collection by Kāi Tahu writer, musician, and NZ Arts Laureate Ariana Tikao is coming out 16 April. It's called Pepeha Portal, and will be published by Otago University Press · Te Whare Tā o Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.
oup.nz/library/pepe... #pukapuka #booksky ^DR
oup.nz/library/pepe... #pukapuka #booksky ^DR
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After a trial over the last few years, Ireland has launched a permanent scheme giving a basic income of €325 a week for artists.
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
Ireland announces scheme to provide basic income for artists
The Basic Income for Artists (BIA) project is believed to be the first permanent one of its kind in the world.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 2:16 PM
After a trial over the last few years, Ireland has launched a permanent scheme giving a basic income of €325 a week for artists.
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
Ōtautahi post punks Marsha & alt-rock outfit Velveteen are taking their loud & energetic live shows across the country! Joining them for their Space Academy show is Gracie Snow
Expect a night of alt-rock, post-punk, indie & electronica!
6/3- tix: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100488/M...
Expect a night of alt-rock, post-punk, indie & electronica!
6/3- tix: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100488/M...
February 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Ōtautahi post punks Marsha & alt-rock outfit Velveteen are taking their loud & energetic live shows across the country! Joining them for their Space Academy show is Gracie Snow
Expect a night of alt-rock, post-punk, indie & electronica!
6/3- tix: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100488/M...
Expect a night of alt-rock, post-punk, indie & electronica!
6/3- tix: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100488/M...
I tēnei pō (Thu), @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social is all yours for the evening! Make the most of a non-gig Thursday & enjoy a pizza & beer with us! Dine in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza 📸 - Neat Places 💚
February 11, 2026 at 8:18 PM
I tēnei pō (Thu), @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social is all yours for the evening! Make the most of a non-gig Thursday & enjoy a pizza & beer with us! Dine in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza 📸 - Neat Places 💚
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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✨
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
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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
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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!
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
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:30 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!
The late show sold out quick smart last month!
āwhina / support from up & coming youth band 'Mental Joy' 🫶
Bring your sprogs!
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
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
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
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
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...
28/2: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100866/P...
February 8, 2026 at 9:01 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...
28/2: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100866/P...
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 🫶
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9PM for dine in or take away 🫶
February 8, 2026 at 12:41 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 🫶
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9PM for dine in or take away 🫶
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
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
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Waitangi Day reflections: yeehawtheboys.substack.com/p/waitangi-d...
February 6, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Waitangi Day reflections: yeehawtheboys.substack.com/p/waitangi-d...
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
spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
February 6, 2026 at 3:17 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
spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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 🎸💥
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
Couple of the deepest, truest SA lovies on āwhina in @adamhattaway.bsky.social + Best Bets
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
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
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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...
stereogum.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Hear Holy Fuck's propulsive new track "Elevate"
Mōkarakara (endemic magpie moth) breed in our driveway & courtyard 😍
Often they cocoon & hatch inside.
Go well little one 🦋
Often they cocoon & hatch inside.
Go well little one 🦋
February 4, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Mōkarakara (endemic magpie moth) breed in our driveway & courtyard 😍
Often they cocoon & hatch inside.
Go well little one 🦋
Often they cocoon & hatch inside.
Go well little one 🦋
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
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 🌈
www.facebook.com/share/g/1ARq...
www.facebook.com/share/g/1ARq...
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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-...
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
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-...
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-...
Good sort
Pop singer Lorde will donate the $204,000 she made on merchandise sales from her sold-out Minneapolis shows last fall to two Minnesota immigrant rights groups.
Lorde donates merchandise proceeds from Minneapolis shows to immigrant rights groups
Pop singer Lorde will donate money she made on merchandise sales from her sold-out Minneapolis shows last fall to two Minnesota immigrant rights groups, she shared in a post on Instagram on Tuesday.
bit.ly
February 4, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Good sort
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 🌿
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
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 🌿
Doors open 7:30PM - tīkiti here: events.humanitix.com/richter-city...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7:30PM for dine in or take away 🌿
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...
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
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...
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...