Aotearoa Gigs For The Weekend

The summer grace period for local gigs is well and truly kaput, now that Red traffic light restrictions are in place throughout Aotearoa. Our current Red era means that seated and safely spaced shows can still happen where My Vaccine Passes are used, with a maximum capacity of 100 physically distanced attendees (plus the specific detail of "no dancing" in hospitality venues). Bouncing back quickly from Sunday's announcement, which prompted the cancellation / postponement of numerous festivals and tours including The Others Way, there are a number of gigs taking place this weekend that have swiftly adapted to the new health and safety criteria. Please head along and help support our live music community during these trying times — secure your spot by grabbing presale tickets (where available) while you can, plus don't forget to bring your vaccine pass and photo ID...

Friday 28th January

Hans Pucket and Sulfate - Whammy Bar, Auckland [sold out]
Carnivorous Plant Society - The Wine Cellar, Auckland, tickets HERE
Powerfest Summer Series #3 feat. Art Wank, The Ideas, Ocean Beach, The Holy Loner — New Lynn Community Centre, Auckland, tickets HERE
The Gateways, Philadelphia Sunshine, Keeltys, Senica - darkroom, Christchurch, tickets HERE
Diablos Caravan — Sherwood, Queenstown, tickets HERE

Saturday 29th January

Julia Deans And Jazmine Mary - Whammy Bar, Auckland, tickets HERE
Hindustani Music w/ Balamohan Shingade - Move Space, Auckland [sold out]
The Holy Loner vs. Xanthe Waters - UFO, Auckland, tickets HERE
The Upbeats and Friends - The Whitianga Hotel, Whitianga, tickets HERE
In Loving Memory: Ingrid And The Ministers, Wiri Donna, Nahbo - San Fran, tickets HERE
Bad Llamas, Little Fang, Daisy Chains, Akshim Bindra - 12 Bar, Christchurch, tickets HERE
Diablos Caravan - St Johns Presbyterian Church, Arrowtown, tickets HERE

Sunday 30th January

Tall Folk - The Back Room, Thames, tickets HERE
Diablos Caravan - Ground Up Brewing, Wanaka, tickets HERE

Head over to our GIG GUIDE for more listings!!

Watch Finn Scholes' animated clip for 'My Mum is Proud of Me' from Carnivorous Plant Society present 'The Plants'...

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