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November 2018
Battle of the Bands 2018 National Championship – WLG FINAL
BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Wellington Regional Final Valhalla Friday 16th November bands to be announced ENTRIES OPEN NOW Entries are now open via the website. http://battleofthebands.co.nz TIME LINE OF THE EVENT The first 2018 events are taking place in late-September with nationwide events running through October & November. Finals will be in November and early December 2018. All dates and additional venues are currently being confirmed. As dates are announced they will appear in the ‘event dates’ section…
Find out more »Sticky Filth
The pioneers of New Zealand punk and hardcore, Sticky Filth are embarking on a North Island Tour. Sticky Filth, with Craig Radford on vocals and bass, Chris Snowdon on guitar and vocals and Mark ‘Boot’ Hill on Drums, will be playing venues in Auckland, Raglan, Mount Manganui, Wellington and New Plymouth during October and November 2018. One of New Zealand’s most iconic bands, Sticky Filth have been playing for over thirty years and have released four albums, two EP’s, singles,…
Find out more »Amenra
There are not enough words to describe the sheer magnificence of Amenra, a band whose powerful and unorthodox music has created waves in the metal world for almost two decades. Hailing from the eerie depths of Kortrijk, Belgium, AMENRA will bring forth the fierce, pulsating sounds of their music to consume New Zealand for the very first time. Known for their soul-crushing and electrifying live performances, there is no doubt of the band’s genre-defying style and dynamic, combining the best…
Find out more »Eight Eyed Orchid
EEO’s debut EP ‘One By One & Two By Two’ drops on 8 November. Come celebrate with us after dark on Thursday the 22nd at Valhalla. With unwavering support from art rock mystics Sheeps and cosmic riff masters Planet Hunter. <o> <o> <o> <o> <o> <o> <o> <o>
Find out more »Dead Fest
Deadly Records Presents DEADFEST 2018 Two nights of non stop hardcore, metal and hip hop from AU / NZ SAVING GRACE, DEPTHS, XILE, ALPHAWOLF, SILENT TORTURE, DEPRAVED, SEAS OF CONFLICT Also featuring live sets from Rich James, Hxrman, Chronic Shnxman, Young Gho$t, Jinzo and Nico Friday November 23 and Saturday November 24 at Valhalla Full schedule released 8pm October 12 Strictly limited to 100 early bird 2 night passes available for only $25.00 from deadboyrecords.com
Find out more »1OUTS WLG: Area Codes
Wellington is back at it again! Hosting battlers from all over NZ intent on bringing that fire to set history for National battle rap once again! What's more!? We're in the semi finals of the Championship Tournament!! 2 Events away from Crowning a Wellington Champion!!! Don't miss out on NZ Hip Hop History!!!
Find out more »Dead Fest
Deadly Records Presents DEADFEST 2018 Two nights of non stop hardcore, metal and hip hop from AU / NZ SAVING GRACE, DEPTHS, XILE, ALPHAWOLF, SILENT TORTURE, DEPRAVED, SEAS OF CONFLICT Also featuring live sets from Rich James, Hxrman, Chronic Shnxman, Young Gho$t, Jinzo and Nico Friday November 23 and Saturday November 24 at Valhalla Full schedule released 8pm October 12 Strictly limited to 100 early bird 2 night passes available for only $25.00 from deadboyrecords.com
Find out more »Wanaka Fire Eating Workshops | Billy Tempest
In Billy Tempests Wanaka fire eating workshops on the 25th November you will learn . BEGINNERS FIRE EATING - Fire Safety Palm Extinguishes Trail Transfers/Fleshing AKA setting yourself on fire Tongue Transfer Basic Fire Eat Shoot the Moon Shoot the River Beginners workshop starts at 12pm and finish at 2pm Early bird tickets are $60 On the door tickets are $70 Both beginners and advanced tickets are $130 ADVANCED FIRE EATING - Advanced Fire Safety Advanced jellyfish The 5 Vapour…
Find out more »Capital Buzz Album Release Party
After a whole lotta blood, sweat and broken guitar strings it's time to celebrate some of the awesome Wellington bands featured on our local compilation album 'Capital Buzz'. Come on down to Valhalla and get your boogie on!! John, If You're Out There Lucifer Gunne Bingo Fighter Dream State Empire Transistor
Find out more »Strats N’ Stacks
Strats and Stacks present a night of high octane rock n' roll, Featuring four exciting bands. 8:30pm - Skitz Hydro 9:15pm - To Be Announced 10pm - Mavericks - NZ 10:45pm - ELK Fresh on the local rock scene, ELK have quickly made a name for themselves with a series of explosive high energy shows. Unpredictable, ruckus, and oozing with the spirit of rock n' roll, ELK's live show is one not to be missed. Mavericks have been on the rise since they…
Find out more »Neversoft Slappers
I'm back with another night of audial assault featuring a HUGE bill of some of NZ's finest/my friends. $5 - DOOR SALES ONLY. Starting the night off with a punch; Dielizm are longtime Wellington spitters with a respectable repertoire of bangers that'll surely grease the dance floor up and get you moving. https://soundcloud.com/dielizm/storm-clouds-video-in-description We have sad boys; SADHECTORR and LUCI pulling up with some candy coated songs, filled with creamy alternative goodness and of course a bit of ruckus thrown into the…
Find out more »December 2018
Vertigo
A night of visual immersion and deep groovy tunes mixed by some of the best DJs in town. Come down to Valhalla for good vibes until 3am. $10 Cash on the door or $5 before 10:30. Lineup: 09:00 - Edwyn 10:00 - Livestock Pixel 10:30 - MyEARS B2B Joshua B 12:00 - Rollout B2B Filthy Tomo 01:30 - Ed Zuccollo VJs: CUBEMAN Hi-Dez Jesse Hermans
Find out more »Merry Xmas Wellington w Goya, Die Glocke, & friends
CHURCH OF GOYA DIE GLOCKE THE FOUR STARS BRENDAN CONLON
Find out more »Dark Divinity
Wellington melodic death metal act DARK DIVINITY are pleased to present their debut headlining show in support of their upcoming single/video SET IN STONE. Joining them will be special guests Ovus & Akashic Index. In just over a year as a band, DARK DIVINITY have made significant progress, releasing two well-received singles, going viral with an accidental d*ck t-shirt and supporting international acts PSYCROPTIC & THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER. The recent addition of Jolene Tempest brings a new dimension to…
Find out more »Emergence Presents: Samari & Body Beat Ritual
Emergence returns to the Wellington clubbing scene after a short hiatus and we are very excited to be bringing you a collection of the most exciting artists from the North island for our return. First up we are very pleased to have Auckland's Samari returning to the capital for the event with an Audio/Visual performance. He has been quite busy of late with the release of his EP Demise earlier this year on Art Style: Techno Records, As well as…
Find out more »Temtris (AUS) NZ Tour
Heavy Metal Thunder NZ in assocation with Black Roos Entertainment Presents: **TEMTRIS - (AUS) RAPTURE NEW ZEALAND TOUR** Temtris from Australia are a 5 piece metal band with elements of traditional , melodic and thrash styles. They have just released their 5th Album "Rapture" to rave reviews worldwide and have completed a hugely successful tour of Australia. The band now has their sights set on New Zealand and will play two "not to be missed shows". www.temtris.com https://www.facebook.com/Temtris/ Supports: Forsaken Age -…
Find out more »Plum Green Album Release Show
Plum Green is returning to Wellington and will play at Valhalla, this time bringing along a full band with new and fresh material in the mix of much beloved earlier songs. Born in a squat in Brixton, growing up in New Zealand and presently residing in Melbourne, Plum Green combines elements of grunge, goth, and post-rock with her dark lyrical prose. Having just come back from touring Europe, Plum will be releasing the new album 'Sound Recordings' Waterfalls and The…
Find out more »Earthless
EARTHLESS TO RETURN TO AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND IN FEB/MARCH 2019 California psychedelic heavyweights Earthless will return to Australia and New Zealand next February and March in support of their acclaimed 2018 studio album Black Heaven and their new live album From the West. Comprised of singer/guitarist Isaiah Mitchell, drummer Mario Rubalcaba and bassist Mike Eginton, Earthless have previously toured down under four times; the last time in 2015. In the intervening years, the primarily instrumental trio has embraced Isaiah’s…
Find out more »Hex – Radar Angel – Witchblade- Moody.V And The Menstrual Cycle
Ghost Gigs Premiere Gig for Ghostly Good! Hex: https://witchesofthehex.bandcamp.com/ Radar Angel: https://radarangel.bandcamp.com/ Witchblade: https://witchblade.bandcamp.com/ Moody.V and the Menstrual Cycle: https://moodyvandthemenstrualcycle.bandcamp.com/ $10 on the door, presales from UTR. All proceeds go to Wellington RapeCrisis Invite your mates, your mum and your mates mums. Please be good to each other. If anyone is making you feel unsafe during the event please let the staff know or message Ghost Gigs (our medium will keep her phone on)
Find out more »Shadow Play Winter 2018
Shadowplay returns for Summer 2018 with Keller Kinder, Slow, and Viii!
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