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 🍉
Reposted by Space Academy (Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ)
Lucy Dacus performs "Bread and Roses" - the Labor Anthem - at the Inauguration of Zohran Mamdani.
January 1, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Lucy Dacus performs "Bread and Roses" - the Labor Anthem - at the Inauguration of Zohran Mamdani.
Bring on Peace 2026
Safe holidays e te whānau
Safe holidays e te whānau
December 31, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Bring on Peace 2026
Safe holidays e te whānau
Safe holidays e te whānau
Our sweet Belal 💛
Much of the money collected at Space Academy goes to the very brave young person 🫶
Thank you for every note and coin
Much of the money collected at Space Academy goes to the very brave young person 🫶
Thank you for every note and coin
Our tent😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
We are struggling under the rain and freezing cold.
If you can’t donate, please at least share..
🔗 gofund.me/2f400fb2
We are struggling under the rain and freezing cold.
If you can’t donate, please at least share..
🔗 gofund.me/2f400fb2
December 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our sweet Belal 💛
Much of the money collected at Space Academy goes to the very brave young person 🫶
Thank you for every note and coin
Much of the money collected at Space Academy goes to the very brave young person 🫶
Thank you for every note and coin
Look at what you did e te whānau!
Through the gorgeous generosity of artists & crew (volunteering a delectable show)
& through you, the community showing up with cans, boxes & packets,
4 crates were filled to the brim & donated to the local City Mission
Kirihimete magic ✨
🫶🌲
Through the gorgeous generosity of artists & crew (volunteering a delectable show)
& through you, the community showing up with cans, boxes & packets,
4 crates were filled to the brim & donated to the local City Mission
Kirihimete magic ✨
🫶🌲
December 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Look at what you did e te whānau!
Through the gorgeous generosity of artists & crew (volunteering a delectable show)
& through you, the community showing up with cans, boxes & packets,
4 crates were filled to the brim & donated to the local City Mission
Kirihimete magic ✨
🫶🌲
Through the gorgeous generosity of artists & crew (volunteering a delectable show)
& through you, the community showing up with cans, boxes & packets,
4 crates were filled to the brim & donated to the local City Mission
Kirihimete magic ✨
🫶🌲
With genuine lyrics & a rock’n’roll meets pop energy, breaking the mould of Invercargill has driven
Sam Cullen since picking up a guitar
Celebrate his self-titled debut album - a reflection of experiences coming of age in Aotearoa - here at Space Academy!
30/1 www.ticketfairy.com/event/sam-cu...
Sam Cullen since picking up a guitar
Celebrate his self-titled debut album - a reflection of experiences coming of age in Aotearoa - here at Space Academy!
30/1 www.ticketfairy.com/event/sam-cu...
December 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
With genuine lyrics & a rock’n’roll meets pop energy, breaking the mould of Invercargill has driven
Sam Cullen since picking up a guitar
Celebrate his self-titled debut album - a reflection of experiences coming of age in Aotearoa - here at Space Academy!
30/1 www.ticketfairy.com/event/sam-cu...
Sam Cullen since picking up a guitar
Celebrate his self-titled debut album - a reflection of experiences coming of age in Aotearoa - here at Space Academy!
30/1 www.ticketfairy.com/event/sam-cu...
Ā tērā tau/ next year!
First gig for 2026 (Jan 15)
First gig for 2026 (Jan 15)
Repulsive Woman Touring Aotearoa New Zealand in January
Best Independent Debut award winner plays in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin this January.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
December 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Ā tērā tau/ next year!
First gig for 2026 (Jan 15)
First gig for 2026 (Jan 15)
Kia ora Space Academy family! We are now closed for the holidays. If you came along last night, thanks for making it amazing! Can’t wait to see you next year ⭐️
December 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Kia ora Space Academy family! We are now closed for the holidays. If you came along last night, thanks for making it amazing! Can’t wait to see you next year ⭐️
The one & only @emilycbrowning.bsky.social is joining the lineup!
Emily is a heroine of (Silver Scrolls nominated) alt-pop!
Craigslist have a whānau emergency ❤️🩹 & we send our aroha.
We are too stoked that Emily is stepping into the finale spot this evening 👌
🪩Be prepared; she brings a party 🪩
Emily is a heroine of (Silver Scrolls nominated) alt-pop!
Craigslist have a whānau emergency ❤️🩹 & we send our aroha.
We are too stoked that Emily is stepping into the finale spot this evening 👌
🪩Be prepared; she brings a party 🪩
December 20, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The one & only @emilycbrowning.bsky.social is joining the lineup!
Emily is a heroine of (Silver Scrolls nominated) alt-pop!
Craigslist have a whānau emergency ❤️🩹 & we send our aroha.
We are too stoked that Emily is stepping into the finale spot this evening 👌
🪩Be prepared; she brings a party 🪩
Emily is a heroine of (Silver Scrolls nominated) alt-pop!
Craigslist have a whānau emergency ❤️🩹 & we send our aroha.
We are too stoked that Emily is stepping into the finale spot this evening 👌
🪩Be prepared; she brings a party 🪩
I tēnei pō (Sat), Space Xmas fundraiser & food drive
5pm - door sales ($20 suggestion + bring a non-perishable for the city mission) option to donate here if you can’t make it to see us: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99796/Sp... ⭐️⭐️⭐️
5pm - door sales ($20 suggestion + bring a non-perishable for the city mission) option to donate here if you can’t make it to see us: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99796/Sp... ⭐️⭐️⭐️
December 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I tēnei pō (Sat), Space Xmas fundraiser & food drive
5pm - door sales ($20 suggestion + bring a non-perishable for the city mission) option to donate here if you can’t make it to see us: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99796/Sp... ⭐️⭐️⭐️
5pm - door sales ($20 suggestion + bring a non-perishable for the city mission) option to donate here if you can’t make it to see us: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99796/Sp... ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Āpōpō / tomorrow (Sat) is our last night for the year, for Pizza & for gigs & events
Tomorrow night is a fundraiser for the space itself (sailing on through tough seas 🌊)
Last chance until mid January to catch a pihapiha/pizza with us!
Tomorrow night is a fundraiser for the space itself (sailing on through tough seas 🌊)
Last chance until mid January to catch a pihapiha/pizza with us!
Our Xmas fundraiser & food drive party is THIS HĀTAREI!!! Below are our set times, come along early to get a spot, door sales only ($20 min. suggestion, & don’t forget your non-perishable) but options to add a donation here if you can’t make it in to see us: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99796/Sp... ⭐️
December 19, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Āpōpō / tomorrow (Sat) is our last night for the year, for Pizza & for gigs & events
Tomorrow night is a fundraiser for the space itself (sailing on through tough seas 🌊)
Last chance until mid January to catch a pihapiha/pizza with us!
Tomorrow night is a fundraiser for the space itself (sailing on through tough seas 🌊)
Last chance until mid January to catch a pihapiha/pizza with us!
I tēnei pō (Fri), Mitch Zachry War In The Garden tour w/ Cheena, Tom & friends - doors open 8pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99372/Mi...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm for dine in or take away, order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza or pop in to see our lovely staff 💚
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm for dine in or take away, order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza or pop in to see our lovely staff 💚
December 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I tēnei pō (Fri), Mitch Zachry War In The Garden tour w/ Cheena, Tom & friends - doors open 8pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99372/Mi...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm for dine in or take away, order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza or pop in to see our lovely staff 💚
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm for dine in or take away, order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza or pop in to see our lovely staff 💚
Evan wrapped up their Space Academy work experience by putting final touches on the Rangiora leaves that now adorn our wharepaku/toilets sign.
December 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Evan wrapped up their Space Academy work experience by putting final touches on the Rangiora leaves that now adorn our wharepaku/toilets sign.
🙌
The lineup for Port Noise 2026 fest in Ōhinehou Lyttelton is absolutely mega — feat. HTRK, Die! Die! Die!, Jim White & Marisa Anderson, Tina Disco, Roy Montgomery, Our Carlson, Georgia Knight, Waiwhai, Jujulipps, Sam Harmony + many more!
Tickets are now on sale via portnoise.co.nz
Tickets are now on sale via portnoise.co.nz
Port Noise 2026 Full Lineup Announced - HTRK, Die! Die! Die!, Jim White & Marisa Anderson, Roy Montgomery, Jujulipps, Georgia Knight + More
Ōhinehou Lyttelton's multi-venue music and arts festival returns on 21st February.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
December 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
🙌
Our Xmas fundraiser & food drive party is THIS HĀTAREI!!! Below are our set times, come along early to get a spot, door sales only ($20 min. suggestion, & don’t forget your non-perishable) but options to add a donation here if you can’t make it in to see us: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99796/Sp... ⭐️
December 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Our Xmas fundraiser & food drive party is THIS HĀTAREI!!! Below are our set times, come along early to get a spot, door sales only ($20 min. suggestion, & don’t forget your non-perishable) but options to add a donation here if you can’t make it in to see us: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99796/Sp... ⭐️
The worst
The Nelson community has united in protest after a decision to deport a five-year-old autistic boy whose parents both work on the front line and hold residency.
‘You can’t recruit healthcare workers and then deport their children’
The Nelson community has united in protest after a decision to deport a five-year-old autistic boy whose parents both work on the front line and hold residency.
dlvr.it
December 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The worst
@03sessions.bsky.social Presents Hamish Smith ‘Elsewhere Now’ - doors open 7:30PM - tīkiti here: events.humanitix.com/hamish-smith...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7:30PM for dine in or take away 😊
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7:30PM for dine in or take away 😊
December 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
@03sessions.bsky.social Presents Hamish Smith ‘Elsewhere Now’ - doors open 7:30PM - tīkiti here: events.humanitix.com/hamish-smith...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7:30PM for dine in or take away 😊
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7:30PM for dine in or take away 😊
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I'm quite critical of our media but I think it's equally important to recognise when something is done well, and this piece is really good.
Another very useful thing to come out of this case regardless of final result. Finally an on the record position from the leader on behalf of the party.
"Hipkins said Labour's position was that it was a matter for the young person concerned, their family, and their physician."
"Hipkins said Labour's position was that it was a matter for the young person concerned, their family, and their physician."
Puberty blockers ban delayed by judicial review
The ban on new prescriptions of puberty blockers to treat gender dysphoria in young people was due to come into effect this week.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 17, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I'm quite critical of our media but I think it's equally important to recognise when something is done well, and this piece is really good.
Whoop whoop
It's time to unwrap our UTR 2025 End Of Year Playlist — including Bandcamp playlist!
More than 100 standout Aotearoa tracks by Phoebe Rings, Marlon Williams, Tom Lark, Earth Tongue, Alphabethead, UMO, Beastwars, Geneva AM, Ladi6, Tom Scott, Dick Move, Troy Kingi, The Beths, Bub + many more 🎵✨
More than 100 standout Aotearoa tracks by Phoebe Rings, Marlon Williams, Tom Lark, Earth Tongue, Alphabethead, UMO, Beastwars, Geneva AM, Ladi6, Tom Scott, Dick Move, Troy Kingi, The Beths, Bub + many more 🎵✨
Listen To UTR's 2025 End Of Year Playlist
Our team's favourite Aotearoa tracks released in 2025.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
December 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Whoop whoop
Lovely write up by @undertheradarnz.bsky.social about our fundraising Christmas pāti/party this Hātarei/Saturday 🫶
The absolute champions at @spaceacademy.bsky.social in Ōtautahi are hosting a special Christmas gig, venue fundraiser and food drive for the City Mission this Sat 20th December 🎄 🌟
Koha / donation ticketed options for those who can't make it irl via UTR.
Koha / donation ticketed options for those who can't make it irl via UTR.
Space Academy Xmas Gig / Fundraiser ft. Hannah Everingham, Holly Arrowsmith, KOMMI, Adam Hattaway & Tess Liautaud + More
Ōtautahi venue fundraiser and food drive for the City Mission this Saturday 20th December.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
December 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Lovely write up by @undertheradarnz.bsky.social about our fundraising Christmas pāti/party this Hātarei/Saturday 🫶
I tēnei pō (Wed), @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social is open 5-7PM for dine in or take away. Pop in to see our lovely staff, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
Yum 💚🫶🌿
Yum 💚🫶🌿
December 17, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I tēnei pō (Wed), @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social is open 5-7PM for dine in or take away. Pop in to see our lovely staff, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
Yum 💚🫶🌿
Yum 💚🫶🌿
I tēnei wiki!
WENEREI: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm
TAITEI: 03 Sessions Presents Hamish Smith - 7:30pm
PARAIRE: Mitch Zachry w/ Cheena, Tom & friends - 8pm
HĀTAREI: Space Academy Xmas Party, fundraiser & food drive - 5pm
RĀTAPU: Closed for holidays! See you next year ❤️💚❤️💚
WENEREI: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm
TAITEI: 03 Sessions Presents Hamish Smith - 7:30pm
PARAIRE: Mitch Zachry w/ Cheena, Tom & friends - 8pm
HĀTAREI: Space Academy Xmas Party, fundraiser & food drive - 5pm
RĀTAPU: Closed for holidays! See you next year ❤️💚❤️💚
December 15, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I tēnei wiki!
WENEREI: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm
TAITEI: 03 Sessions Presents Hamish Smith - 7:30pm
PARAIRE: Mitch Zachry w/ Cheena, Tom & friends - 8pm
HĀTAREI: Space Academy Xmas Party, fundraiser & food drive - 5pm
RĀTAPU: Closed for holidays! See you next year ❤️💚❤️💚
WENEREI: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm
TAITEI: 03 Sessions Presents Hamish Smith - 7:30pm
PARAIRE: Mitch Zachry w/ Cheena, Tom & friends - 8pm
HĀTAREI: Space Academy Xmas Party, fundraiser & food drive - 5pm
RĀTAPU: Closed for holidays! See you next year ❤️💚❤️💚
I tēnei pō (Sun), Clube do Choro Brazilian Jam - 6:30pm - everyone welcome to come along & join in, or sit back & enjoy the music!
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
December 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I tēnei pō (Sun), Clube do Choro Brazilian Jam - 6:30pm - everyone welcome to come along & join in, or sit back & enjoy the music!
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
I tēnei pō (Sat), Ride On Super Sound Ruins Christmas - 8pm - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99805/Ri..
Ft. Adrenochrome Babies, Avon Dads, Martian Law, Mr Meaty Boy, Salad Boys, S.E.I.S.M.I.C., Toyota, surprise sets, & visuals from VJ Gary
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm for dine on or take away
Ft. Adrenochrome Babies, Avon Dads, Martian Law, Mr Meaty Boy, Salad Boys, S.E.I.S.M.I.C., Toyota, surprise sets, & visuals from VJ Gary
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm for dine on or take away
December 12, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I tēnei pō (Sat), Ride On Super Sound Ruins Christmas - 8pm - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99805/Ri..
Ft. Adrenochrome Babies, Avon Dads, Martian Law, Mr Meaty Boy, Salad Boys, S.E.I.S.M.I.C., Toyota, surprise sets, & visuals from VJ Gary
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm for dine on or take away
Ft. Adrenochrome Babies, Avon Dads, Martian Law, Mr Meaty Boy, Salad Boys, S.E.I.S.M.I.C., Toyota, surprise sets, & visuals from VJ Gary
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm for dine on or take away
Local legend
People call Tim Ward "Mr Cuba Street". He's been involved with Hole In The Wall, The Matterhorn, Shopping, Good Luck Bar, San Fran, and more, and helped nurture several generations of Wellington bands and DJs. A great read by Martyn Pepperell. www.audioculture.co.nz/articles/tim...
Tim Ward, Mr Cuba Street - Article | AudioCulture
Since 1994, Tim Ward has helped set and recalibrate the tempo and tone of nightlife and hospitality in Wellington. He’s played this role through operating and co-operating a multiplicity of music venu...
www.audioculture.co.nz
December 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Local legend
Reposted by Space Academy (Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ)
Iceland is the latest country to announce it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, the country's public broadcaster RUV said, after the European Broadcasting Union last week cleared Israel's participation reut.rs/4aEORj1
Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision in protest of go-ahead for Israel
Iceland will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, the country's public broadcaster RUV said on Wednesday, after organiser the European Broadcasting Union last week cleared Israel's parti...
reut.rs
December 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Iceland is the latest country to announce it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, the country's public broadcaster RUV said, after the European Broadcasting Union last week cleared Israel's participation reut.rs/4aEORj1