Hīkoi mō te Tiriti, the powerful march against the Treaty Principals Bill was an important part of recent Aotearoa history.
Key hīkoi organiser and renowned photographer Te Rawhitiroa Bosch takes you behind the lens in ‘Capturing Te Hīkoi’ - an illustrated kōrero at Wellington Museum.
Learn how photography can uphold mana and support kaupapa Māori storytelling. 
No bookings needed, just koha. Join Wellington Museum on Saturday 30th of August at 3pm.
Head to wellingtonmuseum.nz to learn more.  ...

THE COWPOKERS: Foot-tappin' Onekaka Swamp Rock, World Famous in Golden Bay!
Golden Bay's finest local boys are rounding up and riding North to bring their unique brand of rock, blues and ska to the capital.
Tagging along for the ride is Wellington-based guitarist/singer/songwriter Tyson Smith, bringing his unique, original music combining elements of rock, blues, folk, world music and freeform improvisation.
Don't miss out on witnessing the raw, barnstorming, rural-rock-and-roll sensation that 23 years of gigging has utterly failed to hone, polish, or refine.
Tickets from undertheradar.co.nz  ...

Ghost Media and Support Your Local Collective are joining forces for a next-level rave experience at an inner city warehouse, headlined by one of the all time legends of dubstep - COKI! One half of Digital Mystikz, alongside Mala, Coki has been making basslines do crazy things since 2005, and it is an absolute privilege to welcome him to Poneke for the first time.
On support duties we have the city's finest, featuring sets from Babetech, Dusty, Young Gho$t and 0800.
This one will be taking place at a secret warehouse location, with thunderous sound provided by the Banshee Soundsystem, delivering that bass weight you know and love. If you had fun at Cuba Dupa's Valhalla stage this one is for you!
Tickets are available now from Humanitix.com - secure yours now and prepare for the party of the year! ...

Great Sounds Great, and the RadioActive.FM 13 Garrett Street Stage sounds even greater!

This year, RadioActive.FM have teamed up with the flatmates of 13 Garrett Street to bring you a new Great Sounds Great stage.

Featuring the sounds of Eveline Breaker, Bad Taste, and The Spectre Collective's live-scored cinema, this is a stage not to be missed!

Find more info, and get your tickets from eyegum.co.nz - and keep your ears peeled for the announcement of a secret set...

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Eyegum Music Collective presents GREAT SOUNDS GREAT, a multi-venue music and arts festival taking over Pōneke's Cuba Street precinct for one night only on Saturday 6 September 2025.

Showcasing 40 of Aotearoa's best artists across 10 neighbouring venues, this is one big party you shouldn't miss.

Excitingly for 2025, we will be adding three new venues: St Peter's on Willis, Flying Nun Records and 13 Garrett Street, as well as a travelling electronic stage curated by Tonic Collective. This means more artists and music to experience in a variety of special and unique spaces throughout the night.

More info on this year's lineup and tickets on sale now at eyegum.co.nz/great-sounds-great ...

Fabric Entertainment presents an incredible orchestral tribute to the Rap icon Dr Dre.
Hear his biggest tunes come to life like never before with vibrant string and horn sections, performed by some of the best musicians the capital has to offer at Meow on the 19th of September.
Featuring powerful rappers Rapp Scallion and Dez Rydah tearing up the mics alongside the incredible soaring vocals of Linda Joy + Support.
Tickets are available now at www.meow.nz - don't miss out, this one's going to be huge. ...

Earlybird tickets have sold out! Get your GA ticket before they're all gone!

30+ DJs - 3 Stages - 1 Fundraiser

Fund-Raise the Dead for BATS Theatre and RadioActive.FM!

Join us as we transform the Kent Tce theatre into a pumping, all-night celebration on Halloween night. With three unique dance spaces across all of BATS’ venues, ravers can choose their vibe, from blissed-out chill, to deep grooves, to high-energy bass.

🚨 Tickets are strictly limited so be quick! 🚨

🎟️ Earlybird: $49.5 SOLD OUT!

🎟️ General Admission: $55.9

🎟️ VIP: $99.5 (VIP tickets include a free drink and snack on arrival, plus a mystery goodie bag!)

🎟️ Can't make it? You can still donate!

More than 30 RadioActive.FM DJs will be behind the decks, from all your favourite shows, including The Jewel School, Midnight Marauders, The Floor, Homebass, The Session, and more!

Both BATS and RadioActive.FM, as charitable organisations, must continually raise funds to keep their doors open and their creative voices alive, ensuring that audiences can continue to enjoy bold, independent theatre and iconic local broadcasting.

‼️ This event is R18 ‼️

Get tickets now from: www.radioactive.fm/ravetothegrave

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