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WHAT'S ON
WUNDERBAR OPEN MIC
EVERY TUESDAY | FREE ENTRY
Our open mic runs from 7:00pm to 10:00pm every Tuesday.
The perfect first date night!
All performers get a complimentary drink plus can have their performance recorded by our phenomenal sound engineer.
HOLLIE SMITH: INTIMATE NEW SONG SHOWCASE
SATURDAY 17 AUGUST | SOLD OUT
After the sell-out success of Hollie Smith's North Island tour, South Island dates have been added to her solo winter tour run. Soulful singer Hollie Smith will be taking her talent to the South Island in August as a continuation of her Intimate Song Showcase tour. This special showcase will be hosted at a variety of unique venues with new material to hear.
Hollie Smith will be performing solo, highlighting the power of one of New Zealand’s most loved voices. With years of experience and a tasteful discography under her belt, Hollie Smith is a New Zealand icon not to be missed live in her intimate new song showcase.
KICK OFF 7:30PM | R18
PLANET JOY WITH SCOFF & RVT
SATURDAY 24 AUGUST | KOHA ENTRY
Two of NZ's legendary DJ's are back: Scoff and RVT!
Hitting us with the best Euro Full House Dance music you've ever heard...this is going to be legendary.
KICK OFF 8:00PM | R18
HARRY POTTER TRIVIA NIGHT
WEDNESDAY 28 AUGUST | TICKETS $12
The Wunderbar is hosting a Harry Potter Trivia Night.
Are you a Harry Potter aficionado?
Wish you had a Mauraders Map?
Well, we can't give you one but we can give you a $50 Bar tab for the team hat wins our Harry Potter Quiz!
*Teams of 4 - 6 people
Best Harry Potter themed costume receives a Prize!
Best Team Name gets a prize too!
$12 per person to compete
*This is an unofficial event by fans, for fans and is not associated or affiliated with Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling or Warner Bros. Harry Potter, names, characters and related indicia are copyright and trademark of Warner Brothers.
*Quiz will be based on the books
KICK OFF 7:00PM | R18
WUNDERBAR COMEDY NIGHT
THURSDAY 29 AUGUST | TICKETS $5
Come along to Christchurch's most unique little bar for an evening of laughs!
Nestled in the the grooviest back room you've ever set your eyes upon!
Plus just the right amount of disco balls.
This show opens with a professional comedian as your host who will guide you through a collection of open mic comedians.
Then to finish, another pro to make sure you're filled to the brim with laughs!
This month's host is Fergus Aitken!!
And your headline Joe Daymond!!
KICK OFF 8:30PM | R18
3KG
FRIDAY 30 AUGUST | TICKETS $10
3kg is a 7 piece band that plays a wicked combo of funk/jazz/swing/rock. Stuff you'll recognise, stuff you probably won't. But you'll be grooving to the beat, resonating with the harmonies... get up and get ready to move!
Get yer sitters organised, find some mates, organise a car/bike/bus/jandals and come along on Saturday 11 May and catch some unexpected songs.
We'll be accepting donations at the door ($5 recommended) but no one will be turned away 🙂 - come along and take in the spectacle - make a night of it! If you know how to moveit-moveit and sing along, so much the better.
Check them out here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyqUqS9xQ7hy0hnT_O1T8r4IUdMH_kuhn
KICK OFF 8:30PM | R18
MIKAELA DEWAR
SATURDAY 31 AUGUST | TICKETS $5
Come and hear the phenomenal, award-winning Mikaela Dewar and her sultry, blues/folk vocals.
Joined by the incredible Phil Doublet on guitar.
Come out early for a Saturday night drink and stunning music from two of our best.
KICK OFF 7:00PM | R18
NICK FEINT AND LISA TUI
SUNDAY 1 SEPTEMBER | TICKETS $10
Golden Bays Nick Feint is joined by local songwriter Lisa Tui for a night of fine original songs.
"Singer-songwriter Nick Feint has an innate ability to bring in depth stories to life in his songs with heart and good humour. Bearing traces of Billy Bragg, Nick's musical mix of wordplay and direct emotion makes for a strong and satisfying set."https://www.nickfeint.com/
Lisa Tui is a singer/songwriter, vocalist and singing teacher from Christchurch. Lisa's music style is a mix of Jazz and Folk with a definitive New Zealand groove. https://www.lisatui.com/home
KICK OFF 7:00PM | R18
ODYSSEY 46TH ANNIVERSARY
SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER | TICKETS $10
The original 4 founding members of Christchurch Band Odyssey celebrate as they become one of the longest surviving rock bands in NZ history - 46 years to the day from their first ever gig. A huge achievement even by world standards!
Their last show here was a sell-out, so if you want tickets you'd better get in quick!
Join Bill, Jeff, Terry & Ronnie on this special occasion. Also featuring special guests Layna Hunt & Pepper Hall.
KICK OFF 8:30PM | R18
SHAUN KIRK
SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER | TICKETS FROM $20
Following the release of two brand new singles ‘Howlin at the Moon’ and ‘Save My Soul’ in 2018, along with an appearance at Bluesfest, Byron Bay, and a stack of sold out headline shows; blues/rock singer-songwriter Shaun Kirk is proud to announce he will be dropping his anticipated, self titled EP this September.
To celebrate the release, the troubadour will be embarking on a huge twenty-one date tour across Australia & New Zealand to showcase his new tracks in what 2019 Grammy Award Winner for Best Contemporary Blues Record, Fantastic Negrito, describes as “one of the best one man shows he’s ever seen”.
The tour announcement comes off the back of Kirk’s recently disclosed signing with Canadian Artist Agency Paquin following his performances at the East Coast Music Awards back in May, and could be your last chance to see him live for sometime.
KICK OFF 8:00PM | R18
TALI: LOVE & MIGRATION TOUR WITH SUPPORT FROM THE SETTLERS
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER | TICKETS $20
Tali's recently released album "Love & Migration" (Fokuz Recordings, Netherlands) went to #3 in the international Beatport Charts, saw her invited to perform live on the BBC's Radio One 'Drum and Bass Show' in London, and it has been tipped to be "Potentially the album of the year" by RNZ's Jesse Mulligan.
Tali and her live band of accomplished musicians have performed at Northern Bass, Splore, The Waiheke Jazz festival, WOMAD and live on RNZ this year, and now will perform a live and intimate show at Wunderbar in Lyttleton, with special guests joining her onstage, and with support from local Hip Hop legend's - 'The Settlers'
THE SETTLERS
Local Hip Hop collective The Settlers are no stranger to playing at Wunderbar. Renown for bringing their combined vibe of bangin' beats, conscious raps and beautiful soul filled vocals, The Settlers have a loyal following, and will no doubt help make this a night of live music to remember!
KICK OFF 8:00PM | R18
BLUE RIVER BABY - NATIONAL SPRING ALBUM TOUR
SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER | TICKETS $10
Wellington's Powerhouse Funk dub soul rockers BLUE RIVER BABY are touring NZ hot on the heals of hitting #1 in the Independent Music NZ Top 20 NZ Album charts and claiming the #8 spot on the NZ Official Top 20 Album charts.
A powerful infusion of vintage psychedelia with elements of funk dub rock, soul, ska and reggae, this will be an intimate, not-to-be-missed show.
Earlybird tickets on sale now!
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