Christchurch Music Update - October 2011

Welcome to the October 2011 Christchurch Music Update.

The big news around c-city is the announcement of Rhythm & Alps at Terrace Down Dec 28 & 29, great to see such a mix of local and intl acts, tickets selling fast at i-night.co.nz. The Roller Derby brings the excitement this Saturday at CBS Arena and grab a CHARTDISC on the door. The Brewery and The Venue are humming along so check out what's on at mukuna.co.nz/christchurch.

The ChCh Arts Festival is now over, some memorable shows and the Dome shows continue on as summer approaches with Fly My Pretties, The Jazz & Blues Festival taster and the Heartstrings Charity Auction so remember to keep an eye on the events section for what's on around town.

Again, look out for the second edition of the Entertainment Street Press out on the streets of Chch with JAGG tear out gig guide. To submit any info on events or any other news, email st.press.mag@gmail.com.

Coming up this month, check out shows from local artists such as Nadia Reid, Reuben Stone & Brazaman, Hera, House Of Mountain, Bachelorette, Soulsystem, Jack Spade and the Dusty Souls, Oraganikismness, Sick Cycle, The Eastern, Thomas Coffey, Second Gear Grind, Dr Sanchez, Lindon Puffin, Mundi, Stomping Nick, The Easy Hearts, Nadia Reid, Von Klap, The Haze, Sleeping Dogs, Von Voin Strum, Dukes and more.

Visiting Christchurch in October are Red Hot Chilli Pipers, C. Spencer Yeh, Black Sun Empire, I Am Giant, French For Rabbits, Mel Parsons, Glass Vaults, Dodge & Fuski, Placido Domingo, John Rowles, Anika Moa, Barnaby Weir, Eric Copeland, The House Of Capricorn, Soulseller, and Fly My Pretties.

Keep an eye on the events and gig guide pages for the latest news.

www.christchurchmusic.org.nz/events