Warners Hotel [https://thebigcity.co.nz/resources/venues/warners-hotel]
Warners Hotel at 50 Cathedral Square was one of Christchurch's most storied establishments, tracing its history from 1863 through to the February 2011 earthquake that led to its demolition. In the 1990s, its live music bar drew crowds of up to 800, hosting performances by Shihad, The Chills, Straitjacket Fits, Radiohead, and many of New Zealand's leading indie and rock acts.

Apoplexy [https://thebigcity.co.nz/resources/record-labels/apoplexy]
Apoplexy was a Christchurch-based experimental and ambient record label founded in 1998 by Peter Wright, who had previously co-founded the kRkRkRk label. Active from 1998 to 2003, the label released 18 experimental and ambient productions before Wright relocated to London, with highlights including his debut LP, Distant Bombs (2002), and Pariahs Sing Om (2003).

Volcano Radio [https://thebigcity.co.nz/resources/radio-stations/volcano-radio]
Volcano Radio 88.5FM was a volunteer-run community radio station based at Shadbolt House in Lyttelton, broadcasting from February 2008 until October 2012 when its home was demolished following the Canterbury earthquakes. Founded by musician Carmel Courtney, it ran eighty shows commercial-free and was a vital part of Lyttelton's tight-knit arts community.

Live Music: The Veils and Flip Grater at Al’s Bar [https://thebigcity.co.nz/articles-interviews-live/live-music/the-veils-120107]
FLASHBACK to April 2022 — The Veils.

Live Music: Guitar Wolf and The Transistors at Dux Live [https://thebigcity.co.nz/articles-interviews-live/live-music/guitar-wolf-and-the-transistors-at-the-new-dux-live]
FLASHBACK to May 2022 — Guitar Wolf, the Transistors at new Dux Live!.

Dough Boys [https://thebigcity.co.nz/artists/d/dough-boys]
Solo project of Tony Doe, former vocalist and drummer of Auckland new wave band The Wait. After releasing a solo LP on Ode Records, Doe travelled to Japan and the UK before returning to New Zealand and forming The Reactions.

Live Music: Mela, Punjab and Fur Chick at Kreation [https://thebigcity.co.nz/articles-interviews-live/live-music/borderline-ballroom-september-2011]
FLASHBACK to May 2022 — Borderline Ballroom: September 2011.

Live Music: Dan Deacon and Golden-Axe at Dux Live [https://thebigcity.co.nz/articles-interviews-live/live-music/dan-deacon-with-golden-axe-at-dux-live]
FLASHBACK to May 2022 — Dan Deacon, Golden-Axe at Dux Live.

Live Music: Shaft and The Situations at Dux De Lux [15/11/06] [https://thebigcity.co.nz/articles-interviews-live/live-music/shaft-151106]
FLASHBACK TO 15 November 2006 with Shaft and The Situations at Dux De Lux. A memorable night of pop and rock showcasing the established project of Bob Cardy alongside the evolving Situations.

The Hasselhoff Experiment [https://thebigcity.co.nz/artists/h/hasselhoff-experiment]
Wellington garage punk duo Andrew Tolley and Brendan Moran, active 1997–2002 on Flying Nun Records.