Discover art with heart at the IHC Art Awards exhibition now on at Webb’s Gallery.

More than 500 artworks by artists with intellectual disabilities are on display, and you can vote for your favourite in the Forté Recruitment People’s Choice Award.

Support these fantastic artists. Help get their talent recognised, their voices heard and their art sold.

Open from Friday 24 July to Thursday 6 August. Webb's Gallery, 23 Marion Street.

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Aotearoa Music Award-winning and Taite Award-winning artist Vera Ellen has just released her new album Heaven Knows What Time via Flying Nun Records. Alongside the album release, Vera Ellen returns to Aotearoa in July for a six-date national tour in celebration of 'Heaven Knows What Time'.

Vera will be heading to Whanganui, Auckland, Hamilton, Lyttleton, Dunedin and the Wellington stop is on Friday the 24th of July at Meow.

To find more information and tickets head to banishedmusic.com

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After a long hiatus we’re back with a big one! Lamchopz & Bari, Saturday 25th July at Cuba St Tavern.

Two of the brightest names on the jazz house frontier are joining forces for a B2B you won’t want to miss. Collectively, they have a whopping 750k monthly Spotify listeners and ears tuned in from all over the world, putting Aotearoa on the map. Expect deep grooves, soulful selections and disco woven through the night as our artists bring the funk.

Featuring: Lamchopz & Bari Legspin Rick

Saturday 25th July 8:00 pm - 1:00 am Cuba St Tavern Wellington

R18

This is an open, all inclusive party for people from all walks of life. We are fully committed to creating a safe space for everyone and anyone who wants to have a good time and enjoy some live music. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.

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Te Whanganui-a-Tara's BADTAB return to celebrate the release of their sophomore album, The Year of Sincerity, with a special hometown performance.

BADTAB have carved out a kaleidoscopic sound of their own, blending neo-psychedelia with elements of psych rock, electronic, neo-soul and funk pop. Their immersive soundscapes weave swirling guitars, lush synths, groove-heavy rhythms and dreamy vocal harmonies into a sonic journey.

Now, after months of anticipation, BADTAB return with their sophomore album, a bold new chapter that expands on their signature sound while exploring fresh sonic territory. Join them as they celebrate the album's release with an unforgettable night of immersive psychedelia, infectious grooves and brand-new music performed live for the very first time.

Join BADTAB on the 30th of July at San Fran. Get your tickets from Moshtix.co.nz

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Welly quartet ISKRA are celebrating the release of their debut EP on the 1st of August at Havana. After three years of house parties, packed bars and festival stages, ISKRA have bottled five tracks and are ready to unleash them back into the world. ISKRA will bring fire, fury, and moments of reflection inspired by the London Jazz Scene, Afro-beat, Balkan and Brass-House. Think: dance party at the end of the world.

Joining ISKRA are Pōneke's own The Temple - a mesmerising sax-led ambient trio taking you on transcendental journeys through electronica, dub-techno, jazz and jungle. Two saxophone led groups, two very different worlds - one huge night.

DJ Torchie rounds it out with jungle and liquid drum & bass till late.

Join ISKRA - Saturday the 1st of August at Havana Bar. Get tickets at Under the Radar, or on the door. $20 waged, or $10 unwaged.

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XYZZY – the award-winning planetarium experience by Jess Johnson and Simon Ward - returns to Pōneke for one special night.

On Saturday 15 August, Space Place celebrates the release of the XYZZY soundtrack on vinyl with planetarium screenings, artist talks and live music from Stef Animal, Eyeliner and Lachlan Anderson. Book your tickets and secure your LP preorder at spaceplace.nz

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Torque Sounds are back!

Presenting our first Girls Torque here in Aotearoa. Celebrating the wāhine DJs of Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Expect quality selectors playing on the classic Torque Sounds rig that you've heard all over Pōneke and beyond.

Girls Torque is the modern revival of a night that made its mark in London rave scene back in 2004 at the legendary venue; Fridge in Brixton. Two decades on, the scene has transformed. The talent is undeniable, the ranks are deep, and the dancefloor belongs to everyone. This is not a nostalgia trip. It's a resurrection: same name, same energy, new city, new era!

On the line up we have:
M.CAP
Fortuna
Malware
Claire-voyant
Fluffcore

Saturday August 15th at Valhalla 9pm-3am

Tickets available now via humanitix.com  ...

Following the release of their recent singles, “I Do Mine” and "Brand New Lovers", Wellington indie/alt rock band Debt Club have announced their first Aotearoa nationwide tour.

The tour will celebrate the release of their debut album “Foothold” which is out August 12th & available for Vinyl and CD pre-order now on Bandcamp.

Debt Club's Wellington show is on September 18th at San Fran with support from First Reserve & Dillon Jo - tickets are on sale now at moshtix.co.nz  ...

WOMAD Aotearoa is back in 2027 and you're invited to the party!

WOMAD Aotearoa is confirmed to return to the iconic Bowl of Brooklands, Brooklyn Park in Taranaki, from 12–14 March 2027, with tickets on-sale now for the three unforgettable days of music, culture, creativity and discovery.

In welcome news for festivalgoers, ticket prices have been held for a fourth consecutive year, allowing attendees to secure the same great value despite rising costs across the events industry.

The artist lineup will be announced in the coming months, but as always, WOMAD Aotearoa promises an extraordinary weekend where internationally acclaimed performers, emerging talent, inspiring talks, global cuisine, workshops and family-friendly experiences come together in one of New Zealand's most spectacular festival settings.

Get your tickets now at womad.co.nz

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