Under the Radar and 100% Good are thrilled to present tour dates for French for Rabbits' 2022 Taite Music Prize Nominated third LP, The Overflow. Thursday, April 7th • New Plymouth @ 4th Wall Friday, April 8th • Hamilton @ Never Saturday, April 9th • Auckland @ Tuning Fork Thursday, April 28th • Dunedin @ […]
Everywhere in the world news is bad. Russia has put sanctions on Peppa Pig, Boney M released a "pro Ukraine" version of their song Rasputin and the Nokia 3310 has finally been destroyed. So it is nice to know we all have moved to orange in the traffic light system and can finally have a […]
🎵 12 Bar presents King Tubbs 🗓 Wednesday 4th May ⏰ 7.30 - 10pm 🎟 FREE ENTRY King Tubbs is a class act with smooth vibes and a repertoire spanning everything from classic blues, funk and dub to instrumental twists on tunes by artists such as the Doors and Hendrix. Featuring renowned guitarist Harry Harrison […]
Calling calling calling all nice and decent people of Ótautahi! Run come rally around the Roots Fire and Chief Remedy sound systems as we invite you into 12 Bar. On the 6th of May two heavyweight systems step into the arena, string up the sounds and go round for round in a unity style meet. […]
Pretty Stooked are releasing their third single Wanted and to celebrate are putting on a home show at 12 Bar on May 7! Special guests Josette & Senica. We will be in orange light so get ready for a boogie 💃🕺
🎵 12 Bar presents: Dreamwood 🗓 Wednesday 11th May ⏰ 7.30 - 10pm 🎟 FREE ENTRY Callum and Georgia came together sometime in 2020 to form Dreamwood, an acoustic duo that is passionate about creating and performing both original works and cover songs. Georgia's powerful, dynamic and unique voice is a standout, to which Callum's […]
🎵 12 Bar presents: Sam Heselwood 🗓 Thursday 12th May ⏰ 7.30 - 10pm 🎟 FREE ENTRY Rugby player turned songwriter, Sam Heselwood’s music is warm and intimate, showcasing a refreshingly authentic sense of vulnerability. Influenced by the likes of Ed Sheeran and Lewis Capaldi, known for captivating listeners with honest and relatable lyrics, and […]
Bloody Hell - The world's premiere Blood Metal band. Black/Thrash/D-Beat. Hög - Rock n roll forever, baby. Dumbest band in hardcore. Ex members of Zhukov, The Tacks, Arm & Hammer, Grumble Strips. @hogrock666 Carradine Choke - Otautahi punks Carradine Choke play an uncompromising brand of hardcore punk heavily influenced by the UK82 sound. Oldhaven - […]
Imperial Slave return to Christchurch on the NZ Vinyl Release Tour 2022. With Locals LOCKED IN STASIS and EMPIRE. Tickets $15 from Under The Radar or $20 at the door
Crystal and Chris are an acoustic duo by the name of Fly By Night. They draw from the great songbooks of the last 100 years of popular music, bringing their own take on a wide range of styles and genres. They both sing and play guitar, adding harmonies, harmonica and percussion, depending on what the […]
🎵 12 Bar presents: Mac & TJ 🗓 Wednesday 18th May ⏰ 7.30 - 10pm 🎟 FREE ENTRY Mac and TJ are a local, down to earth acoustic guitar/vocal duo that are sure to have you singing along with them. Drawing inspiration from Blues, Motown, NZ Reggae and Soul, they like to keep things fun […]
🎵 12 Bar presents: House Of Groove Duo 🗓 Thursday 19th May ⏰ 7.30 - 10pm 🎟 FREE ENTRY House of Groove are a Christchurch band known for playing funk, R&B, and feel-good-vibe tunes. Their duo show at 12 Bar will see Maria on vocals and cajun percussion, and Jade on guitar and backing vocals. […]
Boom Candy Sessions is a new club night showcasing some of Christchurchs finest selectors and up and coming djs . We want to give more new djs a chance to preform a set on a world class sound system. This will be a epic night of sound system culture bought to life by the insane […]
'Women Up Front' is a celebration Female fronted bands of mixed genre. SINS of EVE - Hard Rock with a Massive Sound MOONFLOWER - Soulful Groove retro 3 piece THE DEADLIGHTS - Tasteful Versions with a Hard Edge Times have been super tough for everyone, especially the entertainment industry. Venues are really struggling to stay […]
🎵 12 Bar presents: Country Music with Steffany Beck & Nick Burson 🗓 Wednesday 25th May ⏰ 7.30 - 10pm 🎟 FREE ENTRY Steffany Beck is a local country-pop singer-songwriter who recently released her debut EP. Her original & cover tunes will get you singing along with a voice comparable to country Taylor Swift meets […]
An exceptional one man band performing drums, rhythm and lead guitar and vocals simultaneously, and with the ability to slide effortless from a gut-bucket gravel bass-baritone to a smooth tenor. The Blues Professor is well known around Canterbury and beyond for his energetic funky remakes of blues, rock and funk from the 1930’s to present, […]
AOTEAROA PROG ALLIANCE TOUR A showcase of progressive rock/metal over a 9 show tour in May, featuring three of Aotearoa's leading progressive rock/metal bands - Pull Down the Sun (Whanganui) / Elidi (Christchurch) / Claemus (Wellington) and diverse local supports at each stop. Pull Down the Sun Claemus Elidi Via Kaleidoscope Distance Doors - 8pm […]
After 3 years playing as a band Lunar Intruder finally debuted their headline “Moonlight Tour” venturing to Christchurch Wellington and Auckland! Renowned for their energetic and adventurously crafted live performances making a name for themselves within the local music scene in Christchurch, this will be no different with the shows to come so grab your […]
The Sign Of The Firebird acoustic duo features two members of the full band (Rob Tate and Pete Appleby) which has appeared on many occasions at 12 Bar over the past couple of years. They recreate in unplugged form the classic rock set that the band regularly plays as well as many other genres. -------------------------------------------------------------------- […]
Steph McEwin is a woman with a huge voice full of soul. Covering acoustic classics from Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Etta James, James Brown, Sam Cooke and Leon Russell, as well as originals that stay in the soulful groove and deliver a unique blend of modern blues -------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Bar is proud to play host […]
We are excited to reach Christchurch as part of SIT Sounz tour! Come join us and the team at 12 Bar for a fun evening of live entertainment with a range of great tunes. Will be a memorable night not to be missed. Free Entry!!
Tombstone Entertainment Presents.... Stonehurst - 'Sick Riffs and Dank Spliffs'. Live at 12 Bar, Friday 18th March, Featuring special guests... Pieces of Molly, Elidi, Distance and Borer! Doors open 8pm, $20. EFTPOS and merch available.
HAVEN // MUTANT AUDIO FOR MIDNIGHT CREATURES At HAVEN we are proud to present the first edition of MUTANT in Ōtautahi - a new party series focused on long-form multi-genre DJ sets from Aotearoa's top mixing miscreants... For this instalment we have local legend Ebb going b2b with HAVEN boss Keepsakes all night long on […]