The Dead Moon bassist, who once turned down an opening slot for Nirvana to tour Aotearoa, is back - two years ago when she was 74, an age when most have retired, Toody Cole started another rowdy rock band! They join us this Thursday for an epic show! Tix: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98548/Ro...

I tēnei pō (Sun), Clube do Choro Brazilian jam opens the floor to anyone who wants to join in for a jam, or sit back & enjoy the music - 6:30pm - free entry @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away 💚

Very excited to announce our Christmas party for 2025 The line up is bound to get you into the holiday spirit! This year donations go towards keeping Space Academy doors wide open, we recommend a $20 minimum (on the door) as well as a non-perishable food item that will go to the City Mission ⭐️

Closed i tēnei pō e te whānau Closed tonight 👯‍♀️ Kia pai te pō/have a good one

I tēnei pō (Fri), Dylan Kemp ‘Bird Astronaut Aeroplane’ book launch w/ guest poets Jessica Arcus & Kat Cheer - 6pm Dick Move w/ Kisser, Mental Joy, & Violet French & The Woolston Operatic Society - 8pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98901/Di... @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm

2025 has led us to become more aware of who's providing our products & services We looked into our website & decided Wix does not align with the kaupapa, so we switched We're now happily on @neocities.org 🙌 Back to HTML baby spaceacademy.co.nz 👈 see you there

I tēnei pō (Thu), Christchurch Envirohub presents ‘Beyond the Bin’ green drinks - 6pm - free entry - RSVP here: events.humanitix.com/green-drinks... @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza

Tarn PK brings his EP F.O.M.O to life with newly formed band; funky drum breaks, soaring synths & crunchy guitars F.O.M.O- a reflection on burnout, ambition, & identity in a digitally overwhelmed world Āwhina from CAITLIN with her alt-pop/folk sound 7/12 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99027/Ta...

Kaitiaki/guardian-season for our wee Mōkarakara (native day-time Magpie moth) friends is getting full-serious on the driveway 🫡

Too excited 😆

I tēnei pō (Wed),THE GLIM short film fundraiser featuring a showing of Jae Hulburt films, a talk, & a performance from Saint Peters Thursday- 7pm - tīkiti here: www.cosmicticketing.co.nz/event/7122 @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm for dine in or take away 💚

psych-rock reggae trio Left or Right are set to record their 4th album! The multi-sensory barrage of Left or Right isn’t to be missed, with a reputation for larger-than-life performance w special guest Frankie & the Teardrops, alt pop turns danger disco 6/12 www.undertheradar.co.nz/tour/30673/L...

Kia ora to our evening crew. Graham Reid is our quizmaster this week, and people seem to be enjoying his questions. How did you fare score-wise?

I tēnei wiki! WENEREI: The Glim fundraiser w/ Saint Peters Thursday- 8pm TAITEI: Envirohub green drinks - 6pm PARAIRE: Dylan Kemp Bird Astronaut Aeroplane book launch - 6pm Dick Move w/ Kisser, Mental Joy, & Violet French - 8pm HĀTAREI: Private event RĀTAPU: Clube do Choro 6:30pm

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With plenty of sadness we're letting the fam know tonight's 'The Fadeaways' (Japan) gig has been cancelled. In fitting style the plane they were scheduled to board was struck by lightning ⚡& they can't fly till morning Big aroha to Evergreen Terrace @gracelbw.bsky.social who were going to open 🫶

🩷✊ "Five thousand dollars would go behind the bar at seven of the city's small live music venues immediately... At a grassroots level, an industry that saw the losses of the pandemic compounded by changes in spending (and drinking) habits is being squeezed by rising operating and regulatory costs."

Today's early-evening book launch to celebrate 'Tusiata Avia' releasing her book of poetry, ‘Giving Birth to My Father’. A gorgeous, goosebumps, heart-spilling-over sort of event ❤️

After months of building momentum, POLSON are ready to unveil some new tracks Known for their experimental, varied, & high-octane sets, they’re sure to have you wanting more Joining them are upcoming talents from the '03 underground, Gracie Snow & BWD 5/12- www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99568/Po...

I tēnei pō (Sat), Tusiata Avia - ‘Giving Birth to My Father’ book Launch - 5pm - free entry - more info here: scorpiobooks.co.nz/event/book-l... High Alter w/ āwhina from No Exit - 8pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98333/Hi...

'Toody Cole' 🙌 with 'Jenny Don't & The Spurs'!!! NZ Tour interview, part 1! & Playing the Acad Thursday/Taitei 27 November/Noema Tīkiti/tix/🎫: www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/30815...

Experience the Glyn MacDonald quartet for an unforgettable night of original jazz at the next @03sessions.bsky.social This music has already made waves overseas - don’t miss this chance to experience that same energy and creativity live in concert! 4/12 - events.humanitix.com/glyn-macdona...

I tēnei pō (Fri), Arthur Ahbez & The Hot Burrito Boys w/ āwhina from @adamhattaway.bsky.social & The Haunters - 8pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98143/Ar... @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm for dine in or take away 💚

Pizza news from Pizza Trap (fyi, we are Pizza Trap!) 😋

I tēnei pō (Thu), Aoraki Greens monthly catch up & pizza - 5-7pm - free entry. More info: www.greens.org.nz/aor_se_251113 Greens Fundraiser: Philosophy Lecture - 7pm - koha entry. More info here: events.humanitix.com/greens-fundr.... @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away

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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

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

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!)

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I tēnei Rātapu / this Sunday at Spacies!!!

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 🏆🫡

"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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

Space Academy OG Maki made a guest appearance on pizza inapō/last night 🌃 🍕 🍕 🍕 Joined by the ever lovely @hannahpgx.bsky.social on bar

❗‼️❗‼️❗‼️ And playing Spacies Nov 21 🙌

Rā whānau ki a koe @03sessions.bsky.social 🎈🎈🎈 ♥️ Happy flippin 5th!

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-...

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

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 💔

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

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...

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-...