Released in 1980, the Four Stars compilation captures the sound of Wellington’s post-punk scene. Released 1980, November Label Sausage Records – Sausage 0003 Formats 12″
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1980, October 24-26, Battle Of The Sounds
The Battle of the Sounds was a three night competition organised by Radio Windy and held at the Electric Ballroom on Victoria Street. Held over
1980, May 31 – June 2, Billy The Club
A Queen’s Birthday holiday weekend punk gig held at Billy The Club on Vivian Street, June 1-2, 1980, featuring Wallsockets, Twisted Daydream, Shoes This High,
Shoes This High: Shoes This High
Released 1981, reissued 2002, 2014 Label Raw Power, Siltbreeze Formats 7″ Recorded Harlequin Studio, December 21, 1980 Engineer Cover art Tracklist Credits
1979, September 30, Cuba Mall
In late September, 1979, members of the Wallsockets and Ambitious Vegetables organised a series of Sunday afternoon sessions to be held in Cuba Mall for
1979, September 29, Thistle Hall
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
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