Wellington City Council presents Gardens Magic, Pōneke’s iconic summer event with its free Concert Series, an evening Light Display, daytime Kids Garden Trail and Kids Explorer Days, 6 to 25 January in the Botanic Garden ki Paekākā.

Enjoy the sounds of our capital’s talent from 7pm, Tuesday to Sundays, and see the gardens transform with a magical Light Display as the sun sets. Tamariki can explore the world of butterflies on the Kids Garden Trail.

Head to Wellington.govt.nz/gardens-magic for more info

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The mighty Newtown Rocksteady Return with their massive house of sound for two shows this month, at St Peters hall, paekakeriki, on Friday 9th Janurary at 8:30pm and the Rogue and Vagabond on Saturday 10th at 9:00pm.

The bonfire will be lit with bass, dowsed in drums, and then fed with vocals, guitars, keys, horns, dancing, banter, laughter and special guests.

The band has its roots firmly embedded in the traditions of Jamaican rocksteady, ska and reggae music and is further nourished by its connection with its community.

Tickets available from TicketTailor: https://buytickets.at/newtownrocksteady/

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On Friday the 16th at Moon Bar in Newtown it's time for celebrations, both Torque Sounds & Club Medder have birthdays in January. 

Now it’s time to celebrate with Torque Sounds the only way we know how:

big tunes, big system, and a stacked multi-genre lineup.

We’re taking over Moon for a full-spectrum birthday bash. Expect everything from Bolly Bhangra and Bass-heavy Dubstep through to Garage, Jungle/DnB, Tech House and Techno, all powered by Tub's Audio.

With all an all Active line up you know it's gonna be good!

We have:
Nam Chucks (HomeBass)
Seini (Friday Flow)
Claire-voyant (Houseing Project)
DJ Finnie (Housing Project)
Babetech (Te Āo Tech)
Club Medder (Wednesday Drive)

Tickets: 
$15 from Humanitix
$20 on the door ...

Stargazing 101: Astronomy for Beginners, returns to Wellington space science museum Space Place this February.

Learn the basics of astronomy in the two-hour live planetarium show and impress your friends with newfound skills like identifying constellations and finding south without Google Maps.

No science background necessary. Student discounts available. Wednesday the 4th of February, at 7PM. Book your visit at spaceplace.nz

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Wellington you are all invited to Volume 3 of The Bass Sound Garden, brought to you by Afro Delight and Radio Active, powered by the Echo Vibes Sound System.

A family event to celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday, Music of African Origins, Bass Music and Waitangi Day.

Featuring Selectas:
Awa
Antsman
Ras Stone
Babetech
DJ Grassroots 

Gather your friends and family and join us from 1-7pm for another awesome day like last year.

See you there….Boom Faayah!!! ...

Twominds Festival cannot wait to welcome everyone back to Spencer Beach Holiday Park in March 2026 for a boutique festival experience set amongst the trees at our uniquely beautiful site just 20 minutes away from the Christchurch City CBD.

Over 80 artists from all around Aotearoa and beyond are converging to deliver a weekend of music, discovery, and endless dancing. Escape the stress, and breathe in the fresh air while connecting with the community around you.

Headliners include: Salmonella Dub, Shy FX, Mala, MESSIE, Mungo’s Hi Fi, Tom Scott, TRUTH b2b Paige Julia and many more!

Find more information and tickets at www.twomindsfestival.co.nz

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