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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TŪREI: Queer Supper Club - 6PM - free
WENEREI: Catalyst poetry evening - 6PM - koha
TAITEI: Ted Meager 03 Sessions - 7:30PM
PARAIRE: Earth Tongue:
all ages w/ Mental Joy - 5:30PM
evening show - 8:45PM - SOLD OUT
HĀTAREI: CLOSED
RĀTAPU: Clube do Choro Brazilian Jam - 6:30PM - free
TŪREI: Queer Supper Club - 6PM - free
WENEREI: Catalyst poetry evening - 6PM - koha
TAITEI: Ted Meager 03 Sessions - 7:30PM
PARAIRE: Earth Tongue:
all ages w/ Mental Joy - 5:30PM
evening show - 8:45PM - SOLD OUT
HĀTAREI: CLOSED
RĀTAPU: Clube do Choro Brazilian Jam - 6:30PM - free
I tēnei wiki!
TŪREI: Queer Supper Club - 6PM - free
WENEREI: Catalyst poetry evening - 6PM - koha
TAITEI: Ted Meager 03 Sessions - 7:30PM
PARAIRE: Earth Tongue:
all ages w/ Mental Joy - 5:30PM
evening show - 8:45PM - SOLD OUT
HĀTAREI: CLOSED
RĀTAPU: Clube do Choro Brazilian Jam - 6:30PM - free
TŪREI: Queer Supper Club - 6PM - free
WENEREI: Catalyst poetry evening - 6PM - koha
TAITEI: Ted Meager 03 Sessions - 7:30PM
PARAIRE: Earth Tongue:
all ages w/ Mental Joy - 5:30PM
evening show - 8:45PM - SOLD OUT
HĀTAREI: CLOSED
RĀTAPU: Clube do Choro Brazilian Jam - 6:30PM - free
February 16, 2026 at 2:16 AM
I tēnei wiki!
TŪREI: Queer Supper Club - 6PM - free
WENEREI: Catalyst poetry evening - 6PM - koha
TAITEI: Ted Meager 03 Sessions - 7:30PM
PARAIRE: Earth Tongue:
all ages w/ Mental Joy - 5:30PM
evening show - 8:45PM - SOLD OUT
HĀTAREI: CLOSED
RĀTAPU: Clube do Choro Brazilian Jam - 6:30PM - free
TŪREI: Queer Supper Club - 6PM - free
WENEREI: Catalyst poetry evening - 6PM - koha
TAITEI: Ted Meager 03 Sessions - 7:30PM
PARAIRE: Earth Tongue:
all ages w/ Mental Joy - 5:30PM
evening show - 8:45PM - SOLD OUT
HĀTAREI: CLOSED
RĀTAPU: Clube do Choro Brazilian Jam - 6:30PM - free
To witness Guitar Wolf live is to experience the magnificent & unfathomable power that is JET ROCK & ROLL. The Japanese garage-punk gods have proven to be a major influence on distorto-riff lovers
Touring their upcoming album MORE JET at Space Academy 9/3- www.undertheradar.co.nz/news/22625/G...
Touring their upcoming album MORE JET at Space Academy 9/3- www.undertheradar.co.nz/news/22625/G...
February 14, 2026 at 10:48 PM
To witness Guitar Wolf live is to experience the magnificent & unfathomable power that is JET ROCK & ROLL. The Japanese garage-punk gods have proven to be a major influence on distorto-riff lovers
Touring their upcoming album MORE JET at Space Academy 9/3- www.undertheradar.co.nz/news/22625/G...
Touring their upcoming album MORE JET at Space Academy 9/3- www.undertheradar.co.nz/news/22625/G...
I tēnei pō (Sun), @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social is all yours for the evening. Bring your loved ones, enjoy a slice & a beer to end the week! Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
February 14, 2026 at 9:49 PM
I tēnei pō (Sun), @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social is all yours for the evening. Bring your loved ones, enjoy a slice & a beer to end the week! Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
I tēnei pō (Sat), Post Office w/ Ghost Parables - 8PM
Tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100478/P...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
Tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100478/P...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
February 13, 2026 at 8:34 PM
I tēnei pō (Sat), Post Office w/ Ghost Parables - 8PM
Tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100478/P...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
Tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100478/P...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
Still tix left for the ALL AGES matinee! (Evening show long SOLD OUT)
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 'Dungeon Vision' by Earth Tongue
Doomy occult rock influences meet stoner rock riffage, trippy psychedelia, and garage rock drive on the latest from the Wellington duo.
www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...
Doomy occult rock influences meet stoner rock riffage, trippy psychedelia, and garage rock drive on the latest from the Wellington duo.
www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...
February 13, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Still tix left for the ALL AGES matinee! (Evening show long SOLD OUT)
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There’s hope for bars seeking a reprieve from late-night noise complaints – but it may not come in time for the opening of the new stadium.
Exemption granted for Christchurch city noise plan
There’s hope for bars seeking a reprieve from late-night noise complaints – but it may not come in time for the opening of the new stadium.
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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Reposted by Space Academy (Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ)
Earth Tongue's new album Dungeon Vision is a blazing triumph of heavy psych doom-fuzz — produced by Ty Segall ⚔️
Read our in-depth chat with Gussie Larkin, watch the new vid for 'Orbit of a Witch' and armour up for their release tour of Aotearoa NZ, starting tonight! Tix via UTR & earthtongue.co.nz
Read our in-depth chat with Gussie Larkin, watch the new vid for 'Orbit of a Witch' and armour up for their release tour of Aotearoa NZ, starting tonight! Tix via UTR & earthtongue.co.nz
Interview: Earth Tongue 'Dungeon Vision' New Album & Tour
Tūī-winning duo are touring their new album across Aotearoa New Zealand.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
February 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Earth Tongue's new album Dungeon Vision is a blazing triumph of heavy psych doom-fuzz — produced by Ty Segall ⚔️
Read our in-depth chat with Gussie Larkin, watch the new vid for 'Orbit of a Witch' and armour up for their release tour of Aotearoa NZ, starting tonight! Tix via UTR & earthtongue.co.nz
Read our in-depth chat with Gussie Larkin, watch the new vid for 'Orbit of a Witch' and armour up for their release tour of Aotearoa NZ, starting tonight! Tix via UTR & earthtongue.co.nz
Female-fronted Swiss garage psych punk trio THE JACKETS on their first New Zealand tour!!
“They’re one of the most exciting bands going today, holding one of the most exciting front women of this generation.”
– GEARHEAD
March 3rd:
www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100498/T...
“They’re one of the most exciting bands going today, holding one of the most exciting front women of this generation.”
– GEARHEAD
March 3rd:
www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100498/T...
February 12, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Female-fronted Swiss garage psych punk trio THE JACKETS on their first New Zealand tour!!
“They’re one of the most exciting bands going today, holding one of the most exciting front women of this generation.”
– GEARHEAD
March 3rd:
www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100498/T...
“They’re one of the most exciting bands going today, holding one of the most exciting front women of this generation.”
– GEARHEAD
March 3rd:
www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100498/T...
South African indie-folk star MAJOZI brings his anthems to us on the Old School Tri-Nations Tour. With his blend of sincerity, soul & soaring melodies, expect fan favourites such as “Darling” & “Fire” as well as new material from his upcoming EP!
7/3- www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99596/Ma...
7/3- www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99596/Ma...
February 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM
South African indie-folk star MAJOZI brings his anthems to us on the Old School Tri-Nations Tour. With his blend of sincerity, soul & soaring melodies, expect fan favourites such as “Darling” & “Fire” as well as new material from his upcoming EP!
7/3- www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99596/Ma...
7/3- www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99596/Ma...
I tēnei pō (Fri), Bad Llamas are starting the weekend off strong w/ Paperwaves & Not Yet Landed - 8PM
Tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99855/Lo...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
Tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99855/Lo...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
February 12, 2026 at 8:11 PM
I tēnei pō (Fri), Bad Llamas are starting the weekend off strong w/ Paperwaves & Not Yet Landed - 8PM
Tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99855/Lo...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
Tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99855/Lo...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
Reposted by Space Academy (Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ)
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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Reposted by Space Academy (Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ)
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
Reposted by Space Academy (Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ)
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
Reposted by Space Academy (Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ)
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