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 🍉
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Welcome back to Space Academy for 2026! We’re so excited to open up our doors this Taitei!
TAITEI: Repulsive Woman w/ Pickle Darling - 8PM
PARAIRE: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social - 5-9PM
HĀTAREI: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social - 5-7:30PM
RĀTAPU: J-Kaiwa Japanese Language event - 6:30PM
TAITEI: Repulsive Woman w/ Pickle Darling - 8PM
PARAIRE: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social - 5-9PM
HĀTAREI: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social - 5-7:30PM
RĀTAPU: J-Kaiwa Japanese Language event - 6:30PM
I tēnei pō (Sun), J-Kaiwa are hosting their free Japanese language event & quiz night. 6:30PM - everyone welcome!
Pizza Trap is open 5-9PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
Pizza Trap is open 5-9PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
January 18, 2026 at 3:55 AM
I tēnei pō (Sun), J-Kaiwa are hosting their free Japanese language event & quiz night. 6:30PM - everyone welcome!
Pizza Trap is open 5-9PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
Pizza Trap is open 5-9PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
I tēnei pō (Sat), @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social is open 5-7:30PM for dine in or take away before we host a private event. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza 💚
January 16, 2026 at 11:08 PM
I tēnei pō (Sat), @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social is open 5-7:30PM for dine in or take away before we host a private event. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza 💚
Reposted by Space Academy (Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ)
Pizza Trap is ALL YOURS this evening!
Following a beautiful opening show from Repulsive Woman & @pickledarling.bsky.social last night and with some amazing shows coming up (including a sold out night with Dartz), this evening offers up a rare gig-free Friday night
See you here🍕
Following a beautiful opening show from Repulsive Woman & @pickledarling.bsky.social last night and with some amazing shows coming up (including a sold out night with Dartz), this evening offers up a rare gig-free Friday night
See you here🍕
January 16, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Pizza Trap is ALL YOURS this evening!
Following a beautiful opening show from Repulsive Woman & @pickledarling.bsky.social last night and with some amazing shows coming up (including a sold out night with Dartz), this evening offers up a rare gig-free Friday night
See you here🍕
Following a beautiful opening show from Repulsive Woman & @pickledarling.bsky.social last night and with some amazing shows coming up (including a sold out night with Dartz), this evening offers up a rare gig-free Friday night
See you here🍕
Reposted by Space Academy (Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ)
Kia ora! Ano Pascoe + The Floating Moon are rehearsing for a gig at Space Academy, CHC NZ, probably in May!
January 11, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Kia ora! Ano Pascoe + The Floating Moon are rehearsing for a gig at Space Academy, CHC NZ, probably in May!
I tēnei pō (Fri), @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social is all yours for the evening! Open 5-9PM for dine in or take away, pop in to see our lovely staff, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
January 15, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I tēnei pō (Fri), @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social is all yours for the evening! Open 5-9PM for dine in or take away, pop in to see our lovely staff, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
A festival of sonic delights, adventurous music & deep listening, Party Of Special Things To Do is a weekend long offering of experimental music throughout Lyttelton Coffee Co., Space Academy, & the red zone!
Space Academy 8/2 - free entry!
More info here: facebook.com/events/s/par...
Space Academy 8/2 - free entry!
More info here: facebook.com/events/s/par...
January 15, 2026 at 7:50 PM
A festival of sonic delights, adventurous music & deep listening, Party Of Special Things To Do is a weekend long offering of experimental music throughout Lyttelton Coffee Co., Space Academy, & the red zone!
Space Academy 8/2 - free entry!
More info here: facebook.com/events/s/par...
Space Academy 8/2 - free entry!
More info here: facebook.com/events/s/par...
I tēnei pō (Thu), Repulsive Woman is at Space Academy for their tour joined by Pickle Darling - doors open 8PM - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99758/Re...
Pizza Trap open 5-8PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/live
Pizza Trap open 5-8PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/live
January 15, 2026 at 3:12 AM
I tēnei pō (Thu), Repulsive Woman is at Space Academy for their tour joined by Pickle Darling - doors open 8PM - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99758/Re...
Pizza Trap open 5-8PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/live
Pizza Trap open 5-8PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/live
Welcome back to Space Academy for 2026! We’re so excited to open up our doors this Taitei!
TAITEI: Repulsive Woman w/ Pickle Darling - 8PM
PARAIRE: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social - 5-9PM
HĀTAREI: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social - 5-7:30PM
RĀTAPU: J-Kaiwa Japanese Language event - 6:30PM
TAITEI: Repulsive Woman w/ Pickle Darling - 8PM
PARAIRE: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social - 5-9PM
HĀTAREI: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social - 5-7:30PM
RĀTAPU: J-Kaiwa Japanese Language event - 6:30PM
January 12, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Welcome back to Space Academy for 2026! We’re so excited to open up our doors this Taitei!
TAITEI: Repulsive Woman w/ Pickle Darling - 8PM
PARAIRE: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social - 5-9PM
HĀTAREI: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social - 5-7:30PM
RĀTAPU: J-Kaiwa Japanese Language event - 6:30PM
TAITEI: Repulsive Woman w/ Pickle Darling - 8PM
PARAIRE: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social - 5-9PM
HĀTAREI: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social - 5-7:30PM
RĀTAPU: J-Kaiwa Japanese Language event - 6:30PM
The Richter City Rebels guarantee a rousing New Orleans experience with a sound that blends RnB, soul, hip-hop, jazz & funk with the heart of New Orleans brass band music
Trumpets, trombones, saxes, sousaphone, & percussion bring the ultimate party to the Space Academy stage next month - tix below!
Trumpets, trombones, saxes, sousaphone, & percussion bring the ultimate party to the Space Academy stage next month - tix below!
Richter City Rebels - Christchurch
Rammed with their signature explosive beats and good-feel vibe, the Rebels are hitting the South Island this summer!
events.humanitix.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:13 AM
The Richter City Rebels guarantee a rousing New Orleans experience with a sound that blends RnB, soul, hip-hop, jazz & funk with the heart of New Orleans brass band music
Trumpets, trombones, saxes, sousaphone, & percussion bring the ultimate party to the Space Academy stage next month - tix below!
Trumpets, trombones, saxes, sousaphone, & percussion bring the ultimate party to the Space Academy stage next month - tix below!
A night of local music brought to you by Bad Llamas - hot off the heals of a sold out show, they make music to move to or be moved by, expect them to get you dancing with their high energy indie-rock
Joining them are Paperwaves & Not Yet Landed!
13/2 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99855/Lo...
Joining them are Paperwaves & Not Yet Landed!
13/2 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99855/Lo...
January 9, 2026 at 12:27 AM
A night of local music brought to you by Bad Llamas - hot off the heals of a sold out show, they make music to move to or be moved by, expect them to get you dancing with their high energy indie-rock
Joining them are Paperwaves & Not Yet Landed!
13/2 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99855/Lo...
Joining them are Paperwaves & Not Yet Landed!
13/2 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99855/Lo...
Welcome to the first J-Kaiwa event of 2026!
Come & meet new people, brush up on your Japanese language skills, ask questions about English!
The event is free, & open to everybody who is interested in practising English/Japanese
18/1 - Find out more here below!
Come & meet new people, brush up on your Japanese language skills, ask questions about English!
The event is free, & open to everybody who is interested in practising English/Japanese
18/1 - Find out more here below!
January J-Kaiwa- Japanese/English Language Exchange 日本語・英語ランゲージエクスチェンジ, Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup
Hi everyone,
Welcome to our first J-Kaiwa event of 2026.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Event starts at 7pm. We spend 40 minutes in only English, 40 minutes in only Japanese, with
www.meetup.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Welcome to the first J-Kaiwa event of 2026!
Come & meet new people, brush up on your Japanese language skills, ask questions about English!
The event is free, & open to everybody who is interested in practising English/Japanese
18/1 - Find out more here below!
Come & meet new people, brush up on your Japanese language skills, ask questions about English!
The event is free, & open to everybody who is interested in practising English/Japanese
18/1 - Find out more here below!
Come for a set from NZ's reigning defending champions of rock music, complete with:
* new songs fresh from the Album 3 hangi pit
* old friends from TBFWNZ & DDTBACO
* warm smiles & firm handshakes for merch buyers
Support from KISSER & Out Of Luck!
23/1 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98983/DA...
* new songs fresh from the Album 3 hangi pit
* old friends from TBFWNZ & DDTBACO
* warm smiles & firm handshakes for merch buyers
Support from KISSER & Out Of Luck!
23/1 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98983/DA...
January 4, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Come for a set from NZ's reigning defending champions of rock music, complete with:
* new songs fresh from the Album 3 hangi pit
* old friends from TBFWNZ & DDTBACO
* warm smiles & firm handshakes for merch buyers
Support from KISSER & Out Of Luck!
23/1 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98983/DA...
* new songs fresh from the Album 3 hangi pit
* old friends from TBFWNZ & DDTBACO
* warm smiles & firm handshakes for merch buyers
Support from KISSER & Out Of Luck!
23/1 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98983/DA...
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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.
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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
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