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Three decades after the originals, Ultrasonic is back for one night only at the Sydenham Underpass with an exclusive performance from legendary 1990s techno giant Denver McCarthy aka MECHANISM. A pioneering figure in New Zealandâs electronic music scene, Denver McCarthy will be performing an exclusive one-off set as MECHANISM in tribute to the techno heads […]
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF THE ICONIC FESTIVAL – THIS IS NEW YEARS AT ITS PEAK! Rhythm and Alps returns for its 15th anniversary this December with its biggest event yet – featuring a stacked first lineup featuring international heavyweights and homegrown faves. From December 29 – 31, Rhythm and Alps will once again transform the […]
Itâs late 1995 â A peak time for electronic music in Ćtautahi Christchurch. Ultrasonic 1 & 2 have just taken place at the derelict West End Picture Theatre. The vintage cinema saw 1,000s of ravers descend upon Cathedral Square for a legendary night of sonic mayhem. Thirty years after the originals, Ultrasonic 3 returns to […]
SALTBOX Studios, RDU 98.5FM, with support from the Christchurch City Council, presents the final recordings from the 2024 Ćtautahi Music Access Programme! 8 local artists were selected to bring their unreleased musical works to life. The artistsâ works were then reimagined, rearranged, re-recorded, or even reproduced entirely, to deliver the artistâs final vision and sound […]
Get ready! The taste sensation like no other is back again for 2025! The Great Kiwi Beer Festival 2025! This mega celebration is once again bringing together the vibrant tales and friendly faces driving New Zealand’s craft beer scene! Taking place at Hagley Park – always basking in the beautiful summer sun and sky – […]
Christchurchâs favourite music festival returns in 2025, boasting a strong lineup. Electronic music heavyweights Chase & Status and The Prodigy headline the Friday and Saturday respectively, bringing their driving big beats to the Ćtautahi massive. Joining them across four stages is a stacked lineup of over 50 international and New Zealand artists, including The Kooks, […]
Christchurchâs beloved all-ages festival returns to Ferrymead Heritage Park, next February 8th. Experience local food and drinks, laid-back atmosphere, and a strong selection of local and international artists! Explore the vintage streets to find the roving theatre, markets, and other surprises! New Zealand favourites Sir Dave Dobbyn and LEISURE are set to headline the festival, […]
On Saturday 2 November, 9 National Awards were presented to our favourite musicians and bands across the motu. As well as recognising and awarding each stationâs favourite music, best broadcasters, and most loyal supporters. The 2024 MAAAâs featured over 100 nominees, and represented a wide array of our countryâs best independent and alternative musical acts. […]
After much discussion and deliberation, The Student Radio Network (SRN) of Aotearoa New Zealand, in association with NZ On Air, is proud to announce the nominees for this yearâs awards! The ceremony will be streamed live and simulcast on all five SRN stations across Aotearoa New Zealand. The main ceremony will be held in Ćtautahi […]
To celebrate hosting the 2024 Aotearoa Alternative Awards right here in Ćtautahi, RDU 98.5FM is throwing an after-party.
