ARTISTS

Punk/Alternative/Shoegaze
Contact: Steven Marr Ph: 027 340 0197
http://ipswich.bandcamp.com/

“Post-punk? Post-shoegaze? Nah, this is pure post-quake.” Ipswich formed in a shakey Christchurch, late March 2011. Comprising Timaru ex-pat Steven Marr (vocals/guitar), Ashburtonian Matthew Gunn (bass) and Christchurch local Jamie Larson (drums), Ipswich represents virtually the entire Canterbury region. However, the band are far from Canterbury plain...

Indie/Pop/Rock
Contact: Dan Fowler Ph: +64 27 6976 252
www.facebook.com/TomLarkMusic

While most bands just worry about noise control getting called to their practice space, spare a thought for Tom Lark, whose routine practice space was demolished in the aftermath of the September 2010 earthquake. Suddenly, with nowhere to practice and record with his usual band, Lark found himself retreating to his bedroom. Rather than be discouraged by the setback, he instead discovered inspiration in the new found restrictions and was soon penning new songs in a fresh voice and style...

Psychedelic Rock
Contact: Hong An Ph: +64 27 828 6355
www.facebook.com/thelaon1

Buy the ticket and take the ride – The Laon are here to take you on that ride, through psychedelic rock, blues and beyond. Forming in Christchurch, New Zealand in early 2010, this four piece never fails to impress, combining their highly original songwriting prowess with flamboyant live performances sure to leave you writhing with joy. Their latest conquest, winning the 2011 Battle of the Bands competition, reaffirms their elevating musical journey. Be sure to see them live in action and let the music do the talking.

Rock
Contact: David Ph: +64 21 124 4801
www.theswarm.co.nz

The Swarm is a colaboration of musical connections from around ChCh, driven by Gallagher / Thorpe from Ian Costello's legendary Celtic combo The Black Velvet Band. The lads crank out some of the high energy hooch rock they have been brewing in garages, sheds and spare rooms over the shaky month. The Swarm aim to build some good times and fun into Christchurch’s world cup experience and beyond and have recently released the supporters song and video 'Back the Blacks'...

26th August 2011
Emerging from the Christchurch dust and rubble like a black phoenix comes a no nonsense selection of hard rock and metal underground classics. Taste the high energy delights of grunge, hard rock, hardcore, punk, thrash and death metal in a diverse collection of visceral, elemental and at times downright face melting tracks...

Psychedelic, Garage Rock
Contact: Steven Marr Ph: 027 340 0197
www.facebook.com/psychtigers

“Psych Tigers” is the solo music project of 16 year old Sam Perry. The idea was conceived in 2011 whilst in the studio recording an EP with his surf punk band “Beach Arab”. Whilst writing songs for the EP, strange musical ideas began to form. What started out as 13-minute psychedelic delay heavy jams, quickly started to form songs...