Space Academy (Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ)
@spaceacademy.bsky.social
GRASSROOTS MUSIC VENUE. Ōtautahi, Aotearoa; Christchurch, New Zealand.
Community clubhouse. Home to @PizzaTrapnz.bsky.social pizzeria, Doki Hair Salon & @03sessions.bsky.social 🍉
Community clubhouse. Home to @PizzaTrapnz.bsky.social pizzeria, Doki Hair Salon & @03sessions.bsky.social 🍉
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📍 Genoa, Italy | Yesterday November 28th, thousands across Italy, standing against their government’s corruption & misuse of funds, and demanding an end to the genocide in Gaza.
November 30, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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November 30, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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I tēnei pō (Sun), Pizza Trap is open 5-9PM for dine in or take away. Pop in to see our lovely staff & grab a beer, or order from the comfort of your couch on our website here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I tēnei pō (Sun), Pizza Trap is open 5-9PM for dine in or take away. Pop in to see our lovely staff & grab a beer, or order from the comfort of your couch on our website here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social
I tēnei pō (Sat), Tom Cunliffe ‘Spit Out Your Gum’ album release tour with Ali Whitton
Doors open 8pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99260/To...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm for dine in or take away 🫶
Doors open 8pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99260/To...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm for dine in or take away 🫶
November 29, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I tēnei pō (Sat), Tom Cunliffe ‘Spit Out Your Gum’ album release tour with Ali Whitton
Doors open 8pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99260/To...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm for dine in or take away 🫶
Doors open 8pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99260/To...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm for dine in or take away 🫶
Āpōpō/tomorrow (Hātarei/Saturday)
Spit Out Your Gum is Aotearoa folk songwriter Tom Cunliffe's first new album in three years — laid down live-to-tape at Akl's Roundhead Studios with Dave Khan & Cass Basil.
Don't miss Cunliffe on tour with Ali Whitton this week! Get Ōamaru & Ōtautahi tickets via UTR.
Don't miss Cunliffe on tour with Ali Whitton this week! Get Ōamaru & Ōtautahi tickets via UTR.
Tom Cunliffe Shares New Album 'Spit Out Your Gum' + On Tour This Week
Aotearoa folk songwriter plays this weekend in Ōamaru, Ōtautahi and Lincoln.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
November 28, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Āpōpō/tomorrow (Hātarei/Saturday)
EARTH TONGUE hitting up Spacies Paraire/Friday,
Feb 20
Tīkiti/tix/🎟️:
www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/31897...
Feb 20
Tīkiti/tix/🎟️:
www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/31897...
UTR proudly presents Earth Tongue — Dungeon Vision album release tour of Aotearoa NZ ⚔️⚔️⚔️
The Tūī winning duo's new album produced by Ty Segall is out on 13th Feb via In The Red Records! Get tickets now via UTR & earthtongue.co.nz
The Tūī winning duo's new album produced by Ty Segall is out on 13th Feb via In The Red Records! Get tickets now via UTR & earthtongue.co.nz
Earth Tongue Announce 'Dungeon Vision' Album Release Tour of Aotearoa NZ
Tūī-winning duo return to Aotearoa New Zealand this summer.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
November 28, 2025 at 9:05 AM
EARTH TONGUE hitting up Spacies Paraire/Friday,
Feb 20
Tīkiti/tix/🎟️:
www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/31897...
Feb 20
Tīkiti/tix/🎟️:
www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/31897...
Our Tīhema gig guide is looking delicious! Hope you can make it to something that sparks some joy for you 💚
November 28, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Our Tīhema gig guide is looking delicious! Hope you can make it to something that sparks some joy for you 💚
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Ride On Super Sound Ruins Christmas is an all-star benefit gig for Aotearoa's BEST music & comics store — at @spaceacademy.bsky.social on 13th Dec 🎄
Starring Adrenochrome Babies, Avon Dads, Mr Meaty Boy, Salad Boys, S.E.I.S.M.I.C & more! Get tickets via UTR (out-of-town supporter's tix available).
Starring Adrenochrome Babies, Avon Dads, Mr Meaty Boy, Salad Boys, S.E.I.S.M.I.C & more! Get tickets via UTR (out-of-town supporter's tix available).
Ride On Super Sound Xmas Benefit Gig Announced ft. Salad Boys, S.E.I.S.M.I.C, Mr Meaty Boy, Avon Dads + More
Supporting Ōtautahi's music and comics hub at Space Academy on 13th December.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
November 28, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Reposted by Space Academy (Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ)
Next week Glyn MacDonald Quartet at @spaceacademy.bsky.social
"His melodies refuse to follow predictable routes, and his harmonies twist away from sugariness."
Peter J Casey, Canberra Times
Thursday 4 Dec 8pm
Tickets from:
events.humanitix.com/glyn-macdona...
"His melodies refuse to follow predictable routes, and his harmonies twist away from sugariness."
Peter J Casey, Canberra Times
Thursday 4 Dec 8pm
Tickets from:
events.humanitix.com/glyn-macdona...
November 27, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Next week Glyn MacDonald Quartet at @spaceacademy.bsky.social
"His melodies refuse to follow predictable routes, and his harmonies twist away from sugariness."
Peter J Casey, Canberra Times
Thursday 4 Dec 8pm
Tickets from:
events.humanitix.com/glyn-macdona...
"His melodies refuse to follow predictable routes, and his harmonies twist away from sugariness."
Peter J Casey, Canberra Times
Thursday 4 Dec 8pm
Tickets from:
events.humanitix.com/glyn-macdona...
I tēnei pō (Fri), Death & the Maiden w/ Big Flip The Massive
Doors open 8PM - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99465/De...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
Doors open 8PM - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99465/De...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
November 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I tēnei pō (Fri), Death & the Maiden w/ Big Flip The Massive
Doors open 8PM - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99465/De...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
Doors open 8PM - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99465/De...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8PM for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
I tēnei pō (Thu), Toody Cole & her band (US) joins us on her Aotearoa tour w/ āwhina from Jenny Don’t & the Spurs (US), & The Transistors
Doors open 7pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98548/Ro...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm for dine in or take away 💚
Doors open 7pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98548/Ro...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm for dine in or take away 💚
November 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I tēnei pō (Thu), Toody Cole & her band (US) joins us on her Aotearoa tour w/ āwhina from Jenny Don’t & the Spurs (US), & The Transistors
Doors open 7pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98548/Ro...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm for dine in or take away 💚
Doors open 7pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98548/Ro...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm for dine in or take away 💚
I tēnei pō (Wed), Lawrence Arabia plays a solo show - doors open 7pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98769/La...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm for dine in or take away. Pop in,’or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm for dine in or take away. Pop in,’or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
November 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I tēnei pō (Wed), Lawrence Arabia plays a solo show - doors open 7pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98769/La...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm for dine in or take away. Pop in,’or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm for dine in or take away. Pop in,’or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
If you need a soundtrack for your internal monologue on love, doom, & the slow, grinding collapse of your mental health in late-stage capitalism - or if you simply want to dance - join Too Woke For Toast along w/ Big John’s House & Secret Admirer 🍞
12/12 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99732/To...
12/12 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99732/To...
November 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
If you need a soundtrack for your internal monologue on love, doom, & the slow, grinding collapse of your mental health in late-stage capitalism - or if you simply want to dance - join Too Woke For Toast along w/ Big John’s House & Secret Admirer 🍞
12/12 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99732/To...
12/12 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99732/To...
I tēnei Taitei / This Thurs 🙌 at Space Academy
Playing Whammy right now & we just had word, "she's goddam incredible"
Tīkiti/Tix 🎟️ : www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98548/Ro...
Playing Whammy right now & we just had word, "she's goddam incredible"
Tīkiti/Tix 🎟️ : www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98548/Ro...
In her seventh decade punk legend Toody Cole shows no sign of stopping
Portland punk legend Toody Cole speaks to Emile Donovan ahead of travelling to Auckland for music festival The Other's Way.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I tēnei Taitei / This Thurs 🙌 at Space Academy
Playing Whammy right now & we just had word, "she's goddam incredible"
Tīkiti/Tix 🎟️ : www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98548/Ro...
Playing Whammy right now & we just had word, "she's goddam incredible"
Tīkiti/Tix 🎟️ : www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98548/Ro...
Molipane combines ambient textures & emotionally charged walls of sound, hexxer provides heavy tones & cryptic lyrics
They come together to raise funds for Palestine Children's Relief Fund, who provide medical care to children who lack access
11/12 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99666/Mo...
They come together to raise funds for Palestine Children's Relief Fund, who provide medical care to children who lack access
11/12 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99666/Mo...
November 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Molipane combines ambient textures & emotionally charged walls of sound, hexxer provides heavy tones & cryptic lyrics
They come together to raise funds for Palestine Children's Relief Fund, who provide medical care to children who lack access
11/12 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99666/Mo...
They come together to raise funds for Palestine Children's Relief Fund, who provide medical care to children who lack access
11/12 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99666/Mo...
I tēnei wiki!
WENEREI: Lawrence Arabia - 7pm
TAITEI: Toody Cole w/ Jenny Don’t & the Spurs - 7pm
PARAIRE: Death & the Maiden w/ Big Flip & the Massive - 8pm
HĀTAREI: Tom Cunliffe & Ali Whitton - 8pm
RĀTAPU: Pizza Trap open 5-9PM
WENEREI: Lawrence Arabia - 7pm
TAITEI: Toody Cole w/ Jenny Don’t & the Spurs - 7pm
PARAIRE: Death & the Maiden w/ Big Flip & the Massive - 8pm
HĀTAREI: Tom Cunliffe & Ali Whitton - 8pm
RĀTAPU: Pizza Trap open 5-9PM
November 24, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I tēnei wiki!
WENEREI: Lawrence Arabia - 7pm
TAITEI: Toody Cole w/ Jenny Don’t & the Spurs - 7pm
PARAIRE: Death & the Maiden w/ Big Flip & the Massive - 8pm
HĀTAREI: Tom Cunliffe & Ali Whitton - 8pm
RĀTAPU: Pizza Trap open 5-9PM
WENEREI: Lawrence Arabia - 7pm
TAITEI: Toody Cole w/ Jenny Don’t & the Spurs - 7pm
PARAIRE: Death & the Maiden w/ Big Flip & the Massive - 8pm
HĀTAREI: Tom Cunliffe & Ali Whitton - 8pm
RĀTAPU: Pizza Trap open 5-9PM
The Dead Moon bassist, who once turned down an opening slot for Nirvana to tour Aotearoa, is back - two years ago when she was 74, an age when most have retired, Toody Cole started another rowdy rock band! They join us this Thursday for an epic show!
Tix: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98548/Ro...
Tix: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98548/Ro...
November 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The Dead Moon bassist, who once turned down an opening slot for Nirvana to tour Aotearoa, is back - two years ago when she was 74, an age when most have retired, Toody Cole started another rowdy rock band! They join us this Thursday for an epic show!
Tix: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98548/Ro...
Tix: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98548/Ro...
I tēnei pō (Sun), Clube do Choro Brazilian jam opens the floor to anyone who wants to join in for a jam, or sit back & enjoy the music - 6:30pm - free entry
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away 💚
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away 💚
November 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I tēnei pō (Sun), Clube do Choro Brazilian jam opens the floor to anyone who wants to join in for a jam, or sit back & enjoy the music - 6:30pm - free entry
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away 💚
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away 💚
Very excited to announce our Christmas party for 2025
The line up is bound to get you into the holiday spirit!
This year donations go towards keeping Space Academy doors wide open, we recommend a $20 minimum (on the door) as well as a non-perishable food item that will go to the City Mission ⭐️
The line up is bound to get you into the holiday spirit!
This year donations go towards keeping Space Academy doors wide open, we recommend a $20 minimum (on the door) as well as a non-perishable food item that will go to the City Mission ⭐️
November 22, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Very excited to announce our Christmas party for 2025
The line up is bound to get you into the holiday spirit!
This year donations go towards keeping Space Academy doors wide open, we recommend a $20 minimum (on the door) as well as a non-perishable food item that will go to the City Mission ⭐️
The line up is bound to get you into the holiday spirit!
This year donations go towards keeping Space Academy doors wide open, we recommend a $20 minimum (on the door) as well as a non-perishable food item that will go to the City Mission ⭐️
Closed i tēnei pō e te whānau
Closed tonight 👯♀️
Kia pai te pō/have a good one
Closed tonight 👯♀️
Kia pai te pō/have a good one
November 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Closed i tēnei pō e te whānau
Closed tonight 👯♀️
Kia pai te pō/have a good one
Closed tonight 👯♀️
Kia pai te pō/have a good one
I tēnei pō (Fri),
Dylan Kemp ‘Bird Astronaut Aeroplane’ book launch w/ guest poets Jessica Arcus & Kat Cheer - 6pm
Dick Move w/ Kisser, Mental Joy, & Violet French & The Woolston Operatic Society - 8pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98901/Di...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm
Dylan Kemp ‘Bird Astronaut Aeroplane’ book launch w/ guest poets Jessica Arcus & Kat Cheer - 6pm
Dick Move w/ Kisser, Mental Joy, & Violet French & The Woolston Operatic Society - 8pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98901/Di...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm
November 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I tēnei pō (Fri),
Dylan Kemp ‘Bird Astronaut Aeroplane’ book launch w/ guest poets Jessica Arcus & Kat Cheer - 6pm
Dick Move w/ Kisser, Mental Joy, & Violet French & The Woolston Operatic Society - 8pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98901/Di...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm
Dylan Kemp ‘Bird Astronaut Aeroplane’ book launch w/ guest poets Jessica Arcus & Kat Cheer - 6pm
Dick Move w/ Kisser, Mental Joy, & Violet French & The Woolston Operatic Society - 8pm - tīkiti here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98901/Di...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-8pm
2025 has led us to become more aware of who's providing our products & services
We looked into our website & decided Wix does not align with the kaupapa,
so we switched
We're now happily on @neocities.org 🙌 Back to HTML baby
spaceacademy.co.nz 👈 see you there
We looked into our website & decided Wix does not align with the kaupapa,
so we switched
We're now happily on @neocities.org 🙌 Back to HTML baby
spaceacademy.co.nz 👈 see you there
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
2025 has led us to become more aware of who's providing our products & services
We looked into our website & decided Wix does not align with the kaupapa,
so we switched
We're now happily on @neocities.org 🙌 Back to HTML baby
spaceacademy.co.nz 👈 see you there
We looked into our website & decided Wix does not align with the kaupapa,
so we switched
We're now happily on @neocities.org 🙌 Back to HTML baby
spaceacademy.co.nz 👈 see you there
I tēnei pō (Thu), Christchurch Envirohub presents ‘Beyond the Bin’ green drinks - 6pm - free entry - RSVP here: events.humanitix.com/green-drinks...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I tēnei pō (Thu), Christchurch Envirohub presents ‘Beyond the Bin’ green drinks - 6pm - free entry - RSVP here: events.humanitix.com/green-drinks...
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
@pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-9pm for dine in or take away. Pop in, or order online here: spaceacademy.co.nz/pizza
Tarn PK brings his EP F.O.M.O to life with newly formed band; funky drum breaks, soaring synths & crunchy guitars
F.O.M.O- a reflection on burnout, ambition, & identity in a digitally overwhelmed world
Āwhina from CAITLIN with her alt-pop/folk sound
7/12 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99027/Ta...
F.O.M.O- a reflection on burnout, ambition, & identity in a digitally overwhelmed world
Āwhina from CAITLIN with her alt-pop/folk sound
7/12 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99027/Ta...
November 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Tarn PK brings his EP F.O.M.O to life with newly formed band; funky drum breaks, soaring synths & crunchy guitars
F.O.M.O- a reflection on burnout, ambition, & identity in a digitally overwhelmed world
Āwhina from CAITLIN with her alt-pop/folk sound
7/12 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99027/Ta...
F.O.M.O- a reflection on burnout, ambition, & identity in a digitally overwhelmed world
Āwhina from CAITLIN with her alt-pop/folk sound
7/12 - www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99027/Ta...
Kaitiaki/guardian-season for our wee Mōkarakara (native day-time Magpie moth) friends is getting full-serious on the driveway 🫡
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Kaitiaki/guardian-season for our wee Mōkarakara (native day-time Magpie moth) friends is getting full-serious on the driveway 🫡