4 May 2011
The latest music news, events, competitions and giveaways for May - New Zealand Music Month 2011.
Yep it's that time of year again, NZ Music Month. Which means it's time for Christchurch's own NZ Music Month extravaganza CHARTFEST. Now in it's fourth year, CHARTFEST moves in a new direction, with an exciting line up and range of music related activities. Back again is the MUSIC INDUSTRY & CAREER EXPO with music clinic's followed by live showcases from Canterbury's talented up and coming young musicians at the BAND SEARCH final at the CPSA from 4pm til 6pm. The winner then performs with NZ's leading metal act TAINTED at Zebedees (all ages) venue from 8pm.
From 7pm Christchurch’s annual May festival keeps the tradition of shining a light on the city's hottest emerging acts as well as honouring some important alumni at the LIVE SESSIONS including '90's progressive art punk rockers SQUIRM, Roundup winners THE GUEST, UCSA Battle of the Bands champions VON VOIN STRUM and Lyttelton Supergroup THE HARBOUR UNION.
There's still gig's happening around the city so get out there and enjoy yourselves!
Coming up this month, check out shows from local artists such as Permanance, Hairdresser On Fire, Haylar, Killshot Medics, Anthesiac, Echolypse, Troika, Bow Messiah, Plague Of The Fallen, Azimuth, None Left Standing, Black Sand Sprint, Suede Arcade, mynor Star, Merchants Of Flow, Dr Sanchez, Squirm, The Guest, Von Voin Strum, The Harbour Union, Tainted, Dissolution, Amiria Grenell, Lindon Puffin, Carmel Courtney, The Eastern, Fiona Pears and more.
Visiting Christchurch in May are Beastwars, Ruby Frost, Sophie Burberry & Little Bark, Andre Rieu, The Pink Floyd Experience, Anna Coddington, Julia Deans and Disturbed.
Keep an eye on the events and gig guide pages for the latest news.