One of the first Thistle Hall punk shows featuring Ambitious Vegetables (Rongotai), Wallsockets (The Terrace) and a Kevin Hawkins’ side project band, Industrial House Plans
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1978, Nov 8 – late Dec , Chez Paree
Wellington’s first punk band, The Normals, start a two month residency at the Chez Paree/ Mindshaft. A small club located in the Embassy theatre with
New Wave Special 1978
Punks Hit Wellington Everybody get their gym shoes on and start sweating with excitement. New Zealand’s first New Wave Special Concert featuring Auckland’s Scavengers and
1978, April 9, 52 Cuba Street
Wellington proto-punk band 52 played with Auckland’s Suburban Reptiles at a DIY space located at 52 Cuba Street. Dating this Sunday afternoon show to April
1977, August 24, National Festival of the Arts
Punk’s Stormy Arrival in Wellington The 1977 National Festival of the Arts (F.Arts), held at Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand, marked a notable moment