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November 2025

Wednesday Night Jam Live to Air!

Come and party with RadioActive.FM's Wednesday Night Jam -Aotearoa’s longest-running hip hop show, broadcasting live from Lulu Bar this Wednesday!

The night kicks off at 7 PM with banging beats, tasty kai, and drinks to get the vibe right. Then from 9–11 PM, we’re going live on 88.6FM straight from Lulu’s!

Join DJ Shan, Producer Hijack & friends for a night of hip hop, and live interviews and performances not to be missed!

The Wednesday Night Jam Live from Lulu's!

Free Entry ...
12 Nov
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Lulu Bar
31 Courtenay Place, Te Aro

Cuba St Tavern: Happy Fridays with Maximillian

Slide into the weekend with a rotating cast of the city’s finest selectors, hosted by FAM & the Jewel School.

From golden-hour grooves in the courtyard to late-night floor shakers, expect a soundtrack that moves seamlessly from dinner plates to dance moves. you’re guaranteed global flavours, deep cuts, and feel-good rhythms to get you jumping, grooving, and starting your weekend off just right!

Cuba St Tavern at 7pm and its free for your listening pleasure!

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14 Nov
7:00 pm
Cuba St Tavern
172 Cuba St Wellington 6011

Rohaan & Enigma Dubz at Meow Nui

Shellington season is in effect! Following the success of last month's Warehouse Rave featuring Coki, Ghost Media are bringing the heat to Meow Nui for the first time, and they've got a treat in store for us! This time it's a blockbuster double header featuring ROHAAN & ENIGMA DUBZ, with support from local legends Pulse and Barbwyre.

This will be the first time either of these artists has been to Aoteaora, and we're honored to be bringing their sounds together for this one-off showcase of global club music. Expect top notch production and a broad spectrum of sound, showcasing elements of dubstep, drum n bass, baile funk, jungle and more.

Completing the lineup we have two of our favourite local selectors warming things up - leftfield bass maestro PULSE and supreme dubstep selectress BARBWYRE. Both of these artists have been killing it on the global touring circuit all year, and vibes are expected to be extremely high at Meow Nui.

Catch the full lineup at Meow Nui on Saturday 15th of November.

Tickets from ticketek.co.nz

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15 Nov
9:30 pm
Meow Nui
92 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman Debut NZ Tour

Loop are proud to announce that Rhian Sheehan and Arli Liberman will bring their collaborative album Traces to life for the first time ever, with a three-show tour this November. 

This tour marks the long-awaited debut live performance of Traces, an instrumental journey blending electronic, ambient and post-rock soundscapes to create a world unlike anything else.

On Friday the 21st of November, this duo will be performing at Massey University's Great Hall - head to undertheradar.co.nz for tickets.

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21 Nov
Massey - The Great Hall

Cuba St Tavern Presents: Bontempo All Night Long

Bonnie, or Bontempo—which translates to “good times” - lives by the music motto “there is no such thing as a guilty pleasure”, and is known for flouting the norm. Her sets are a captivating, dynamic trip through a range of genres, which has made her a favourite for dancers across the nation during her six years DJing. Her vast music knowledge is evident in her sets, and her ability to connect to the audience and create a collective energy is unparalleled.

Bonnie loves to play a long set, so that she can take the dancefloor on a journey - don’t miss it!

Saturday 22nd November, Cuba St Tavern, 8pm - 1am

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22 Nov
December 2025

Happy Nui Year: Fur Patrol & The Phoenix Foundation

Ring in the New Year at Meow Nui with Wellington legends Fur Patrol & The Phoenix Foundation, then dance the night away with disco wünderkind You Should Be Dancing. 

Meow Nui is proud to present an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration featuring Fur Patrol (the best) and The Phoenix Foundation (also the best), together for one epic night. A double bill, to fulfil your will. WELLINGTONS NOT DEAD! It’s alive ALIVE I TELL YOU. Expect big tunes, good vibes, and a dance floor that just won’t quit, with special guest DJ You Should Be Dancing spinning through to 2026.

31st Dec 2025, Meow NUI, Doors from 7:30pm - tickets at www.meownui.com/

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31 Dec - 01 Jan
Meow Nui
92 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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