@03sessions
Since beginning in September 2020, 03 Sessions has established itself as a key player in Ōtautahi’s original music scene, presenting music performances by a diverse range of local and touring artists. Original and improvised music from Ōtautahi and beyond.
This Thursday 8pm at @spaceacademy.bsky.social ~~Dillastrate Waiata Reo Māori~~ "This will be our first show in Chch of 2026 and cant wait to strip the band back to its roots and perform a show with the nostalgia."
GA Tickets $25 via Humanitix or $30 on the door
events.humanitix.com/dillastrate-...
Thursday Rāpare @spaceacademy.bsky.social Lockie Bennett Quartet from Wellington is Lockie Bennett (guitar) Alex Trask (alto sax), Elijah Mulheron (bass) and Christchurch local Cameron Finlay (drums). Think Charlie Parker, Bud Powell and Tadd Dameron.
Tickets events.humanitix.com/lockie-benne...
Did you miss us? 03 Sessions are back @spaceacademy.bsky.social
This Thursday: Lockie Bennett Quartet (WGTN)
Coming up:
Dillastrate – Waiata Reo Māori
YAMAS! Another Greek Party!
George Maclaurin
Monk Party & Suparna
Fresh-faced poster by Maya Templer. 🥳
To gig info and tickets👇
03sessions.com
We are back for 2026! Starting our first seaons in a couple of weeks with local act Ted Meager and Band! Thurs 19 Feb 8pm @spaceacademy.bsky.social
events.humanitix.com/teds-band-03...
Head to 03sessions.com for more acts:
26 Feb Lockie Bennett Quartet (WGTN)
12 March Dillastrate Waiata Reo Māori
What a line up! 🔥
I tēnei wiki!
WENEREI: @pizzatrapnz.bsky.social open 5-7pm
TAITEI: 03 Sessions Presents Hamish Smith - 7:30pm
PARAIRE: Mitch Zachry w/ Cheena, Tom & friends - 8pm
HĀTAREI: Space Academy Xmas Party, fundraiser & food drive - 5pm
RĀTAPU: Closed for holidays! See you next year ❤️💚❤️💚
Check out the album 'Elsewhere Now' here: smithbassist.bandcamp.com/album/elsewh...
This Thursday 8pm Hamish Smith (NZ/USA) back from NYC for an album release show @spaceacademy.bsky.social
Tickets $20-$35 + booking fee or on the door
events.humanitix.com/hamish-smith...
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...
Tonight 8pm! 5 Years Live of 03 Sessions
Come down to @spaceacademy.bsky.social 8pm to celebrate with us.
Local legend line up:
✨ Cheena Rae (jazz flute)
✨ Greg Malcolm (alt guitar solo)
✨ Crossroads (jazz/hip-hop piano trio)
✨ Mundi (afro-brazilian)
Tickets:
events.humanitix.com/03-sessions-...
TAITEI: Motte takes the stage for her performance for the 03 Sessions @03sessions.bsky.social - 7:30pm - tīkiti here: events.humanitix.com/motte-03sess...
PSA Antipodes is sadly cancelled for tonight at @spaceacademy.bsky.social due to the band being unable to travel safely in these extreme conditions.
Very happy to be welcoming Antipodes in to @spaceacademy.bsky.social on their NZ Tour – back in Ōtautahi for the first time since 2019!
Thursday 23 October 8pm
Tickets $20/$15 plus booking fee from here:
events.humanitix.com/antipodes-03...
We are so excited to welcome Myele Manzanza next month. These will be a hot ticket so get in quick! Early birds available until 1st Oct.
More info 03session.com
Thursday 16 October 8pm @spaceacademy.bsky.social
Tickets $38 Early Bird / $43 GA (+ bf)
events.humanitix.com/myele-manzan...
Plenty coming up at the 03 Sessions including: international touring artists Myele Manzanza, Hetty Kate and Hamish Smith, local legends Glyn MacDonald & Carne Verde , and a special concert to celebrate FIVE YEARS of 03 Sessions 🙌
Thursdays at Space Academy @spaceacademy.bsky.social
The next @03sessions.bsky.social features Brazilian/Kiwi singer Alda Rezende. Spicing intricate rhythms with Brazilian genres and the originality of her deep voice and delivery, Alda enchants anyone interested in carefully crafted music!
Tīkiti available here: events.humanitix.com/alda-rezende
This Thursday 8pm @spaceacademy.bsky.social
Composer Harry Harrison reunites his iconic band InsideOut for a one-night-only show, performing a mix of his original material alongside a handpicked selection of jazz tunes.
Tickets:
events.humanitix.com/03-sessions-....
As the world faces difficult times, especially in the Middle East, we hold space for connection, culture and community through music.
This Thursday we welcome back Simurgh Ensemble for a special evening of traditional Iranian music at @spaceacademy.bsky.social.
8pm
Tickets $15-20 03sessions.com
This Thursday night @spaceacademy.bsky.social, join guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall and trio for a high-energy showcase of the flair, elegance and spontaneity that define Gypsy Jazz.
Tickets $15-$20. 7:30pm Doors, 8pm Start.
events.humanitix.com/connor-hartl...
Tomorrow night, 8pm at @spaceacademy.bsky.social –
Renowned Ōtautahi pianist Darren Pickering returns with jazz quartet Small Worlds to celebrate the release of his 3rd album 'Three'.
'Stunningly original & gloriously ethereal' (UK Vibe)
Tickets $15-$20 events.humanitix.com/darren-picke... or door
Our 03 Sessions kaupapa is to bring original and improvised musical projects to appreciative audiences here in Ōtautahi, Christchurch.
Do you have or know something brewing and bubbling that needs a stage?
✌️Express your Interest for 2025:
airtable.com/appvVWWLLmjY...
@spaceacademy.bsky.social
Kia ora koutou! Hello everyone. Are you Christchurch based (or visiting) and looking for some fresh live music? We present music performances by a diverse range of artists from world folk music, jazz, hip-hop and more – up to 30 concerts each year at @spaceacademy.bsky.social! Visit: 03sessions.com
