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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 🍉
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I tēnei wiki!

WENEREI: Canterbury Socialist Society- 6:30 - free

TAITEI: Aoraki Greens - 5-7 - free

Greens Fundraiser - 7 - koha

PARAIRE: Arthur Ahbez w/ Adam Hattaway & the Haunters - 8

HĀTAREI: Book Launch - 5 - free

High Alter w/ No Exit - 8

RĀTAPU: The Fadeaways w/ Blisster - 7:30
I tēnei pō (Wed) Canterbury Socialist Society presents: Fred Evans Memorial Lecture by Grace Millar - 6:30pm - free entry & open to everyone

@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
November 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Dylan Kemp celebrates the release of their poetry book BIRD ASTRONAUT AEROPLANE

Guest poets Jessica Arcus & Kat Cheer will be featured for an evening of celebration & wonderful literature

21/11 - 6pm
November 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Oh hey Fam,

Here are heaps of Bluesky accounts from the Aotearoa/NZ music scene, all in one happy little starter pack

Check in out (& let us know who needs to be added too!)
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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So many people are stepping up to save the Denniston Plateau from being turned into a monstrous coal mine that spews climate pollution equivalent to NZ's entire emission! This is the fight of our lifetimes.

Join us for more actions like this at 350.org.nz/coal
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
I tēnei Rātapu / this Sunday at Spacies!!!
UTR proudly presents fuzz-busting Tokyo rockers The Fadeaways for the first time in Aotearoa NZ — this Sunday at Ōtautahi's @spaceacademy.bsky.social + next week at Tāmaki Makaurau's Whammy Bar!

Get tickets NOW via UTR 🎸💥
Interview: The Fadeaways (Tokyo) - Debut Aotearoa NZ Shows
Japanese garage-punks are playing headline dates in Auckland and Christchurch.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Huge congratulations to the winners of the Aotearoa Alternative Awards 2025 — brought to you by SRN member stations Radio Control 99.4FM, 95bFM, RadioActive 88.6FM, RDU 98.5FM & Radio One 91FM 🏆🫡
Aotearoa Alternative Awards 2025 Winners Announced
Brought to you by SRN member stations Radio Control 99.4FM, 95bFM, RadioActive 88.6FM, RDU 98.5FM and Radio One 91FM.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
November 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
"LOU'ANA's new album Disco Witch combines July's knockout Disco Witch (So Below) EP with a five fresh tunes, a shimmering and ensorcelling, nighttime-loving odyssey compelling listeners to let loose and dance"

Album Release at SA! - March 21st (2026)

🎫: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99431/Lo...
Dive into our Release Roundup — Aotearoa highlights from Hallelujah Picassos, Bic Runga, BENEE, LOU'ANA, Sam Cullen, Em, Horn, Bunchy's Big Score, Michaela Tempers 🌞✨
Release Roundup: Hallelujah Picassos, Bic Runga, BENEE, LOU'ANA, Sam Cullen, Em, Horn, Bunchy's Big Score, Michaela Tempers
New and recent Aotearoa sonic treasures unearthed.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I tēnei wiki!

WENEREI: Canterbury Socialist Society- 6:30 - free

TAITEI: Aoraki Greens - 5-7 - free

Greens Fundraiser - 7 - koha

PARAIRE: Arthur Ahbez w/ Adam Hattaway & the Haunters - 8

HĀTAREI: Book Launch - 5 - free

High Alter w/ No Exit - 8

RĀTAPU: The Fadeaways w/ Blisster - 7:30
November 10, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Tom Cunliffe releases his most intimate album 'Spit Out Your Gum'. Vivid, offbeat & full of heart, this is Cunliffe at his most direct

Ali Whitton blends folk, alt-country, & storytelling rooted in nature & honesty, exploring longing & cosmic wonder

29/11 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99260/To...
November 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I tēnei pō (Sun), @blairmorganmusic.bsky.social celebrates his album, joined by Florida Man, & āwhina from Luca Joass
Doors 3pm - tīkiti: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99044/Su...

J-Kaiwa Language event - doors 6:30pm - free & open to anyone who wants to join

@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm
November 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I tēnei pō (Sat) @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social is open 5-7pm for dine in or take away. Pop in to see our lovely staff & enjoy the courtyard, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
November 7, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Milestones! 600 pals on 💙☁️

We stopped using Meta for any social media activity earlier this year

It's been a slow but steady rebuild over here. Also heaps of focus on our newsletter & irl Space Academy hold-it-in-your-hands gig-guides! We even put up posters at hostels!

Here's to kinder tech
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
THE GLIM is the next project by amateur horror director Jae Hulbert, w/ producer Scott Doar, & cinematographer Clint Thambi

To help fund this, they are hosting a screening of all films directed by Jae, a talk, & performance by Saint Peter’s Thursday

19/11: www.cosmicticketing.co.nz/event/7122
November 7, 2025 at 7:09 AM
I tēnei pō (Fri), Shooless & S.E.I.S.M.I.C join forces for an epic night w/ āwhina from hexxer

Doors open 8pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98997/Sh...

@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm for dine in or take away spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Space Academy OG Maki made a guest appearance on pizza inapō/last night 🌃

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Joined by the ever lovely @hannahpgx.bsky.social on bar
November 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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And playing Spacies Nov 21 🙌
One week to go until Dick Move unfurl album number three Dream, Believe, Achieve (1:12 Records / Flying Nun Records) + anticipation is spiking with new single 'Shut Your Mouth' 🤐

Don't miss the Tāmaki punx touring nationwide! Get tickets NOW via UTR.
Listen to Dick Move's New Single 'Shut Your Mouth'
Aotearoa punks are touring their new 1:12 / Flying Nun Records album nationwide.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
November 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Rā whānau ki a koe @03sessions.bsky.social 🎈🎈🎈

♥️

Happy flippin 5th!
November 6, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Tonight 8pm! 5 Years Live of 03 Sessions
Come down to @spaceacademy.bsky.social 8pm to celebrate with us.
Local legend line up:
✨ Cheena Rae (jazz flute)
✨ Greg Malcolm (alt guitar solo)
✨ Crossroads (jazz/hip-hop piano trio)
✨ Mundi (afro-brazilian)

Tickets:
events.humanitix.com/03-sessions-...
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I tēnei pō (Thu), @03sessions.bsky.social celebrate 5 Years Live with an anniversary show! Ft. Cheena Rae, Greg Malcolm, Crossroads, & Mundi

Doors ope 7:30pm - tīkiti: events.humanitix.com/03-sessions-...

@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7:30 for dine in or take away: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
November 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Noema 5 / November 5th

Te Rā o te Pāhua / The Day of Plunder

Remembing (& learning more about) the pacifist settlement ko Parihaka, where Crown troops (& volunteers) destroyed homes and sacred sites, unlawfully arrested hundreds of men & abused the women who were left behind 💔
The invasion of Parihaka and why it needs to be remembered | Kaupapa on the Couch
YouTube video by The Spinoff
m.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I tēnei pō (Wed), Catalyst poetry evening creates a lovely atmosphere of language in our building

7pm - koha entry - everyone welcome

@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away. Pop in to see our lovely staff, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
November 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Death & the Maiden have been cooking up some new tunes over winter & are ready to test them out on the ears of Ōtautahi!

Joined by BIG FLIP THE MASSIVE - live drums with electronic experimentation & interactive 3D visuals, it will be an epic night!

28/11 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99465/De...
November 4, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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If you, or someone you know has come into contact with Seymour, please isolate for 7 days. Read more here: yeehawtheboys.substack.com/p/the-other-...
November 4, 2025 at 5:43 AM
@ratttie.bsky.social is working their last week (of regular hours) i tēnei wiki/this week before taking a solid Summer role at Smash Palace

Kaitie's a joyful part of the team bringing sweet signs, kindness & extremely delicious pizza to the SA whānau

Catch a Kaitie pihapiha/🍕 this week!
November 4, 2025 at 6:38 AM
I tēnei wiki!

WENEREI: Catalyst poetry evening - 7pm

TAITEI: @03sessions.bsky.social 5 Years Live anniversary show! 7:30pm

PARAIRE: Shooless & S.E.I.S.M.I.C w/ hexxer - 8pm

HĀTAREI: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm

RĀTAPU: Blair Morgan w/ Luca Joass - 3pm
& J-Kaiwa - 6:30pm
November 3, 2025 at 1:48 AM