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Space Academy (Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ)
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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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Space Academy (Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ) @spaceacademy.bsky.social · 3d
I tēnei wiki!

WENEREI: Lawrence Arabia - 7pm

TAITEI: Toody Cole w/ Jenny Don’t & the Spurs - 7pm

PARAIRE: Death & the Maiden w/ Big Flip & the Massive - 8pm

HĀTAREI: Tom Cunliffe & Ali Whitton - 8pm

RĀTAPU: Pizza Trap open 5-9PM
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I tēnei pō (Thu), Toody Cole & her band (US) joins us on her Aotearoa tour w/ āwhina from Jenny Don’t & the Spurs (US), & The Transistors

Doors open 7pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98548/Ro...

@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm for dine in or take away 💚
November 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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I tēnei pō (Wed), Lawrence Arabia plays a solo show - doors open 7pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98769/La...

@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm for dine in or take away. Pop in,’or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
November 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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If you need a soundtrack for your internal monologue on love, doom, & the slow, grinding collapse of your mental health in late-stage capitalism - or if you simply want to dance - join Too Woke For Toast along w/ Big John’s House & Secret Admirer 🍞

12/12 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99732/To...
November 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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I tēnei Taitei / This Thurs 🙌 at Space Academy

Playing Whammy right now & we just had word, "she's goddam incredible"

Tīkiti/Tix 🎟️ : www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98548/Ro...
In her seventh decade punk legend Toody Cole shows no sign of stopping
Portland punk legend Toody Cole speaks to Emile Donovan ahead of travelling to Auckland for music festival The Other's Way.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Molipane combines ambient textures & emotionally charged walls of sound, hexxer provides heavy tones & cryptic lyrics

They come together to raise funds for Palestine Children's Relief Fund, who provide medical care to children who lack access

11/12 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99666/Mo...
November 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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I tēnei wiki!

WENEREI: Lawrence Arabia - 7pm

TAITEI: Toody Cole w/ Jenny Don’t & the Spurs - 7pm

PARAIRE: Death & the Maiden w/ Big Flip & the Massive - 8pm

HĀTAREI: Tom Cunliffe & Ali Whitton - 8pm

RĀTAPU: Pizza Trap open 5-9PM
November 24, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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The Dead Moon bassist, who once turned down an opening slot for Nirvana to tour Aotearoa, is back - two years ago when she was 74, an age when most have retired, Toody Cole started another rowdy rock band! They join us this Thursday for an epic show!

Tix: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98548/Ro...
November 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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I tēnei pō (Sun), Clube do Choro Brazilian jam opens the floor to anyone who wants to join in for a jam, or sit back & enjoy the music - 6:30pm - free entry

@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away 💚
November 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Very excited to announce our Christmas party for 2025

The line up is bound to get you into the holiday spirit!

This year donations go towards keeping Space Academy doors wide open, we recommend a $20 minimum (on the door) as well as a non-perishable food item that will go to the City Mission ⭐️
November 22, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Closed i tēnei pō e te whānau

Closed tonight 👯‍♀️

Kia pai te pō/have a good one
November 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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I tēnei pō (Fri),

Dylan Kemp ‘Bird Astronaut Aeroplane’ book launch w/ guest poets Jessica Arcus & Kat Cheer - 6pm

Dick Move w/ Kisser, Mental Joy, & Violet French & The Woolston Operatic Society - 8pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98901/Di...

@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm
November 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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2025 has led us to become more aware of who's providing our products & services

We looked into our website & decided Wix does not align with the kaupapa,
so we switched

We're now happily on @neocities.org 🙌 Back to HTML baby

spaceacademy.co.nz 👈 see you there
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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I tēnei pō (Thu), Christchurch Envirohub presents ‘Beyond the Bin’ green drinks - 6pm - free entry - RSVP here: events.humanitix.com/green-drinks...

@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Tarn PK brings his EP F.O.M.O to life with newly formed band; funky drum breaks, soaring synths & crunchy guitars

F.O.M.O- a reflection on burnout, ambition, & identity in a digitally overwhelmed world

Āwhina from CAITLIN with her alt-pop/folk sound

7/12 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99027/Ta...
November 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Kaitiaki/guardian-season for our wee Mōkarakara (native day-time Magpie moth) friends is getting full-serious on the driveway 🫡
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Too excited 😆
undertheradarnz.bsky.social UnderTheRadar @undertheradarnz.bsky.social · 8d
Dick Move are touring their knockout new album Dream, Believe, Achieve (1:12 Records, Flying Nun Records) nationwide – this week hitting Ōtautahi's @spaceacademy.bsky.social + Ōtepoti's Yours (afternoon gig, all-ages) & Pearl Diver!

Get tickets NOW via UTR 💥
Interview: Dick Move Speak About Their New Album 'Dream, Believe, Achieve'
Aotearoa punks are touring their new 1:12 / Flying Nun Records album nationwide.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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I tēnei pō (Wed),THE GLIM short film fundraiser featuring a showing of Jae Hulburt films, a talk, & a performance from Saint Peters Thursday- 7pm - tīkiti here: www.cosmicticketing.co.nz/event/7122

@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm for dine in or take away 💚
November 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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psych-rock reggae trio Left or Right are set to record their 4th album! The multi-sensory barrage of Left or Right isn’t to be missed, with a reputation for larger-than-life performance

w special guest Frankie & the Teardrops, alt pop turns danger disco

6/12 www.undertheradar.co.nz/tour/30673/L...
November 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Kia ora to our evening crew. Graham Reid is our quizmaster this week, and people seem to be enjoying his questions.
How did you fare score-wise?
November 17, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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November 17, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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I tēnei wiki!

WENEREI: The Glim fundraiser w/ Saint Peters Thursday- 8pm

TAITEI: Envirohub green drinks - 6pm

PARAIRE: Dylan Kemp Bird Astronaut Aeroplane book launch - 6pm

Dick Move w/ Kisser, Mental Joy, & Violet French - 8pm

HĀTAREI: Private event

RĀTAPU: Clube do Choro 6:30pm
November 17, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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pizzatrapnz.bsky.social Pizza Trap @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social · 11d
Unfortunately this evening's event cannot go ahead ✈️⚡

We have decided to close @spaceacademy.bsky.social & Pizza Trap this evening

Big love to anyone who intended to drop in for Pizza 🪤 I tēnei pō/this evening. We ❤️ yous

We'll be back at it on Wenerei/Wednesday 🌞
spaceacademy.bsky.social Space Academy (Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ) @spaceacademy.bsky.social · 11d
With plenty of sadness we're letting the fam know tonight's 'The Fadeaways' (Japan) gig has been cancelled.
In fitting style the plane they were scheduled to board was struck by lightning ⚡& they can't fly till morning

Big aroha to Evergreen Terrace @gracelbw.bsky.social who were going to open 🫶
November 15, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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With plenty of sadness we're letting the fam know tonight's 'The Fadeaways' (Japan) gig has been cancelled.
In fitting style the plane they were scheduled to board was struck by lightning ⚡& they can't fly till morning

Big aroha to Evergreen Terrace @gracelbw.bsky.social who were going to open 🫶
November 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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🩷✊ "Five thousand dollars would go behind the bar at seven of the city's small live music venues immediately...

At a grassroots level, an industry that saw the losses of the pandemic compounded by changes in spending (and drinking) habits is being squeezed by rising operating and regulatory costs."
November 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Today's early-evening book launch to celebrate 'Tusiata Avia' releasing her book of poetry, ‘Giving Birth to My Father’.

A gorgeous, goosebumps, heart-spilling-over sort of event ❤️
Tusiata Avia reading excerpt from her book or poetry ‘Giving Birth to My Father’, at the book launch. Reading to a full room with a toddler and a large leaf in the foreground. Stacks of Tusiata Avia's new book, ‘Giving Birth to My Father’ stacked on th Space Academy merch table
November 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM