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Christchurch’s 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 Ōtautahi massive. Joining them across four stages is a stacked lineup of over 50 international and New Zealand artists, including The Kooks, […]
Christchurch’s 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 station’s favourite music, best broadcasters, and most loyal supporters. The 2024 MAAA’s featured over 100 nominees, and represented a wide array of our country’s 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 year’s 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 Ōtautahi […]
To celebrate hosting the 2024 Aotearoa Alternative Awards right here in Ōtautahi, RDU 98.5FM is throwing an after-party.
The Student Radio Network (SRN) of Aotearoa New Zealand is proud to announce the return of the SRN Awards for 2024. With a fresh new facelift! Introducing: The Mighty Aotearoa Alternative Awards 2024! Presented by NZ On Air, and with the incredible support of our sponsors, The Mighty Aotearoa Alternative Awards 2024 will celebrate the […]
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Ōtautahi’s premiere winter festival is back on the calendar for 2024! Yes, the city’s beloved Go Live Festival is taking place again in 2024, on August 17th to be exact. Everything you know and love is returning for this year; the venue, the atmosphere, and the talent! Taking place at the Town […]
On the 20th July – Boxed Quarter will host a homecoming. A celebration of origins. Of electronica. Deejays. Rave. A return to the source. Ōtautahi Christchurch. This sleepy city has an undisputed historical reputation around the world, as a powerhouse for dance music. The history of this story about dance music has been relatively obscured. […]
By Rosie Leishman On Thursday evening, an indie rock trifecta took Christchurch’s Town Hall for the first show of their nationwide tour. A mix of attendees waited for their favourite of the line-up, from eclectic Vera Ellen listeners, soul-searching Reb Fountain fans to long-time Voom patrons. Starting with a lush piano intro, Vera-Ellen created ethereal […]
Saltbox Studio’s Ōtautahi Music Access Program has been greenlit for its second season in 2024! To celebrate, we sat down with ŌMAP’s director, Simon Claridge, for an in-depth conversation about what the program does, and why it has been renewed for a second season. Okay so, in a nutshell, explain to me what ŌMAP is. […]
