FAITH NO MORE
Westpac Arena Feb 16th - Win Tickets!

Welcome to the February 2010 Christchurch Music Update.

The latest Christchurch music news, events, competitions, jobs & gigs for February 2010. Well we're all definitley back into it after the silly season and theres heaps on so checkout what's happening in February in and around town.

Check out local artists such as Athenic, Tiger Tones, Gearth, HaYne, Delaney Davidson, The Guest, Sleepy Age, The Chants R&B and more as well as UCSA Orientation.

Visiting Christchurch in February: Faith No More, Grant Hart, The Cribs, Benka Boradovsky Bordello Band, Sacha Vee, Trivium and Tom Jones amongst others.

On the horizon - Cliff Richard, Paramore, Cobra Starship & CHARTFEST 2010.

www.christchurchmusic.org.nz/news

CHART News

CHARTDISC Vol 3 (ChCh Down-beat Compilation) Calling For Submissions

Plans are underway for CHARTDISC Vol 3, a down-beat 12 track CD sampler of music from the Garden City due for release in NZ Music Month 2010. It's the the third compilation co-ordinated by CHART - Christchurchmusic.org.nz and submissions are being taken, due Friday 26 Feb 2010 at 1pm...

Lyttelton Summer Festival

Your favourite Summer Festival has been expanded into a ten day event featuring a variety of events throughout the week that showcase Lyttelton’s vibrant, creative community including art, performances, food and music... more

World Buskers Festival 2010: UC Music Pitch in assoc. with CHART

Christchurch Venues and Street Corners
Fri 22nd Jan - Sun 31 Jan 2010

CHART sponsored the UC Music Pitch at the World Buskers Festival 2010. Live street performances from Christchurch artists The Eastern, Hera and the amazing DubFX from Aus played over 10 days to big crowds at Flour Power, corner of Colombo and Herefords Sts...

CHART Giveaways

The Cribs

UK outfit The Cribs, originally just 3 brothers - Ryan, Gary & Ross Jarman recruited a new member for their latest album and for their 2010 Australia & New Zealand tour, Johnny Marr, the former guitarist and songwriter for The Smiths... more

CHART has a double pass to the Cribs show at the Bedford on Thursday 25th Feb.
If you'd like to go in to the draw to win just answer this easy Question: Whats the name of The Cribs latest album? Email us your answer and we'll put you in the draw.

Faith No More

Faith No More are back in Christchurch at Westpac Arena on Tues 16th February and are bringing the Eagles of Death Metal with them!
CHART has 2 double passes to giveaway. To go into the draw you must email the answers to these questions and you'll go into the draw.

1. Was Courtney Love their lead singer for short time?
2. Who wrote 'Easy' and 'Warpigs'?
3. What's the name of FNM's 2009-10 world tour?
4. What is Josh Homme's from support acts The Eagles Of Death Metal's other current recording & touring project?

Ark presents: Live at the Quarry

The Ark Tour in association with Yealands Estate presents, this ‘concert for conservation’ starring Tim Beveridge with special guest Tina Cross on Sunday 14 February from 5pm.... more

CHART has a double pass to giveaway to the Live at the Quarry show.
If you'd like to go in the draw just answer this easy question: What is Tina Cross' other singing project called? Just email us your answer and you could be going!

Note: You must be a subscriber to enter any of these competitions. All winners will be notified by email.

Featured Artist

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. It was a mods’ hangout, and there were always gangs of rockers (or bodgies) waiting to pick on the unwary long-haired straggler after a Chants’ gig, so the mod kids – and they were mostly still at school - travelled in packs for safety... more

WIN an LP and Tickets to The Chants R&B LIVE at Al's Bar Fri 26 & Sat 27 Feb

CHART has a limited edition Norton Records CHANTS LP, plus, a double pass to either Fri 26th or Sat 27th show at Al's Bar. If your keen on going to the show and have a turntable then answer the questions below and email your answer in to us and we'll put you in the draw.

Question 1: What was the first single recorded by the band?
Question 2: In 1964, The Chants won a battle of the bands contest, where in Christchurch was it held?
Question 3: What was the venue 'Stage Door' originally called?

Note: You must be a subscriber to enter any of these competitions. Winner will be notified by email.

Recent Releases & Reviews

The Eastern - Arrows

One year on from the release of their self titled debut, those gammy
barflys the eastern decided to offer up another long player in the
shape of 'Arrows'.

Easily the hardest working band in Christchurch, playing 200+ shows
a year, the band has just come off the massive support slot for
Fleetwood Mac and a 10 day stint on UC/CHART Music Pitch as part of the
World Buskers Festival in Christchurch... more

GREEN LIKE GO - Green Like Go EP

The first release by Christchurch-based five-piece Green Like Go is a cheery, fun offering that leaves you wishing it was just that little bit longer.

Made up of four, fast paced, goodtime tracks there is never a dull
moment on this polished, but short, EP. The band specialises in classic
catchy indie-pop, sing-alongs with memorable riffs. The opening track Fat Man In A Tie is a gutsy... more