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PIG OUT Release New Album - Rave X

9th February 2010
In the three years since Pig Out released their acclaimed mini album 'Club Poems', the band have hardly stopped. 'RAVE X' - a wild mash up of genres that masterfully bridges the breakbeat and 4/4 divide and meets in the likes of recent popular alt radio singles 'Revenge', 'Big Mouth' and 'Top Boy'...

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I AM GIANT hit Christchurch Feb 19th!

9th February 2010
Based in London, I Am Giant is a new band comprising of two New Zealanders Shelton Woolright from Blindspott (drums) and Paul Matthews from Stylus and Tadpole (bass) and two Londoners Max O’Donnell (guitar) and Ed Martin (vocals). Don't miss show on Friday 19th Feb at the Dux with support from Green Like Go...

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Fiona Pears at the Harbourlight

9th February 2010
Virtuoso violinist/composer Fiona Pears returns to Christchurch after a whirlwind year, which saw her touring and performing at festivals and concert halls around the world including 2 shows at the Harbourlight on Feb 19th & 20th...

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Featured Artist

The Chants R&B - Featured Artist February 2010 (+LP & Ticket Giveaway)

The Chants 60's Garage/Punk Rock
Contact: Trevor Courtney Ph: +64 21 0240 7203
www.chantsrandb.com

Chants R&B had a residency every weekend from 1964 -1966 at The Stagedoor, a grungy cellar downstairs from a coffee bar in what was Hereford Lane (now Tramway Lane) adjacent to Cathedral Square.

The Chants are back and playing Al's Bar on Fri 26th and Sat 27th of Feb. Read on to see how to win a double pass and limited edition LP...

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New Opportunities

Volunteer work at Lantern Festivals

5th February 2010
Are you interested in volunteer work at the Chinese Lantern Festival in Christchurch? It will begin 6-7 March by the sixth Chinese New Year Lantern Festival in Christchurch’s Victoria Square...

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Applications open for City Showcase

3rd February 2010
Registrations are now open for City Showcase, the live musical event taking place in Napier from 25-28 November 2010. NZ has been selected as the first country outside of the UK to host City Showcase – the London music festival that launched superstars Amy Winehouse, Keane and Razorlight...

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Be a Part of the Music Market at Song Summit 2010

3rd February 2010
You're invited to be a part of Song Summit's Music Market in June 2010! APRA|AMCOS and the NSW Government are proud to present Song Summit 2010 - a unique event for music creators featuring a diverse world class programme of Presentations, Workshops, Showcases and a Music Market...