{"id":322,"date":"2026-03-29T11:13:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T22:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/?p=322"},"modified":"2026-03-29T11:13:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T22:13:52","slug":"manson-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/bands\/2026\/03\/manson-family","title":{"rendered":"Manson Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drink till you drop! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The Manson Family was a short-lived but memorable psycho-thrash band from the Wellington region of New Zealand, active in the mid-to-late 1980s underground punk and hardcore scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Formed in 1986 in the quiet seaside suburb of Plimmerton (north of Wellington), the band took its provocative name from the infamous 1960s California cult. The original lineup consisted of:Adrian Beauchamp on drums, Tom Leadbitter on vocals, Scott Renner on bass andNigel Royal on guitar. Adrian had been drumming since childhood, including time in the Porirua Municipal Band, while Scott Renner had only picked up the bass a few months earlier in February 1986.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Read more<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The group quickly developed a raw, aggressive sound they described as \u201cshock treatment\u201d. Their lyrics tackled heavy social issues of the era, including alcoholism, drugs, religion, the limited opportunities facing young people, and the lingering threat of nuclear war. This confrontational approach, paired with fast, chaotic thrash-punk energy, earned them a reputation for intense live performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The Manson Family played their debut gig on Friday the 13th of June 1986 at the Cricketers Arms in Wellington, opening for local horror-punk legends <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/07\/flesh-d-vice\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"247\">Flesh D-Vice<\/a><\/strong>. Throughout their brief career, they shared bills with other Wellington acts such as: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/06\/wazzo-ghoti\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"609\">Wazzo Ghoti<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/04\/one-less-customer\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"379\">One Less Customer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/04\/sub-dominants\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"498\">The Sub-Dominants<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/07\/t-a-b\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"501\">T.A.B.<\/a><\/strong> The Manson Family played their final show on 11 December 1988 at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2024\/07\/cricketers-arms\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14544\">Cricketers Arms<\/a><\/strong>. Though their active period was short (roughly 2.5 years), they left a mark on Wellington\u2019s punk scene with their unhinged energy and socially charged songs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Origin<\/strong><\/td><td>Plimmerton, Porirua<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Genre<\/strong><\/td><td>punk, psycho-thrash<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Years Active<\/strong><\/td><td>1986 &#8211; 1988<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Associated Acts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/flesh-d-vice\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"247\">Flesh D-Vice<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/sub-dominants\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"498\">Sub-Dominants<\/a><\/strong>, <br><strong>Toxic Avengers<\/strong>, <strong>Casualty<\/strong><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Past Members<\/strong><\/td><td>Adrian Beauchamp (drums)<br>Tom Leadbitter (vocals)<br>Scott Renner (bass)<br>Nigel Royal (guitar)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Manson Family Drink Till You Drop by mattbeech\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F563771382&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=960&#038;maxwidth=640\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7455\" data-id=\"7455\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_04-1024x582.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_04-1024x582.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_04-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_04-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_04-1170x665.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_04.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"817\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7456\" data-id=\"7456\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_05-1024x817.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_05-1024x817.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_05-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_05-768x613.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_05-1170x934.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_05.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"882\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7457\" data-id=\"7457\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_06-1024x882.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_06-1024x882.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_06-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_06-768x662.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_06-1170x1008.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mansonfamily_06.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Timeline<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1986, June 13\/ 14, Cricketers Arms<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1200 \/ 846)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"846\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3112\" data-id=\"3112\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1200 \/ 846\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1986_06_13_cricketersarms.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1986_06_13_cricketersarms.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1986_06_13_cricketersarms-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1986_06_13_cricketersarms-1024x722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1986_06_13_cricketersarms-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1986_06_13_cricketersarms-1170x825.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-10377\" data-id=\"10377\" data-aspect-ratio=\"819 \/ 1200\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1986_06_13_cricketers_02.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1986_06_13_cricketers_02.jpg 819w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1986_06_13_cricketers_02-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1986_06_13_cricketers_02-699x1024.jpg 699w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1986_06_13_cricketers_02-768x1125.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-10376\" data-id=\"10376\" data-aspect-ratio=\"820 \/ 1200\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1986_06_13_cricketers_01.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1986_06_13_cricketers_01.jpg 820w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1986_06_13_cricketers_01-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1986_06_13_cricketers_01-700x1024.jpg 700w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1986_06_13_cricketers_01-768x1124.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1986, July 10, The Evening Post<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1117\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1986_07_10_eveningpost.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1986_07_10_eveningpost.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1986_07_10_eveningpost-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1986_07_10_eveningpost-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1986_07_10_eveningpost-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1986_07_10_eveningpost-1536x858.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1986_07_10_eveningpost-1170x653.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1986, December 21, Wakefield St. Market<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"647\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1986_12_20_wakefield.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3101\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1986_12_20_wakefield.jpg 647w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1986_12_20_wakefield-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1987<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1987, March 20-21, Clyde Quay Tavern<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-613\" data-id=\"613\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1987_03_20_clydequay-1024x730.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1987_03_20_clydequay-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1987_03_20_clydequay-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1987_03_20_clydequay-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1987_03_20_clydequay-1170x835.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1987_03_20_clydequay.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"480\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3070\" data-id=\"3070\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1987_03_20_clydequay_03.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1987_03_20_clydequay_03.jpg 752w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1987_03_20_clydequay_03-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"693\" height=\"480\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3071\" data-id=\"3071\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1987_03_20_clydequay_04.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1987_03_20_clydequay_04.jpg 693w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1987_03_20_clydequay_04-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"849\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7447\" data-id=\"7447\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_03_20_clydequay_11-1024x849.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_03_20_clydequay_11-1024x849.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_03_20_clydequay_11-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_03_20_clydequay_11-768x637.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_03_20_clydequay_11.jpg 1085w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"509\" height=\"900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7443\" data-id=\"7443\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_03_20_clydequay_02.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_03_20_clydequay_02.jpg 509w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_03_20_clydequay_02-170x300.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"916\" height=\"900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7444\" data-id=\"7444\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_03_20_clydequay_08.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_03_20_clydequay_08.jpg 916w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_03_20_clydequay_08-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_03_20_clydequay_08-768x755.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 916px) 100vw, 916px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mf Live - at clyde quay by Fyrbyrd\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F1523804599&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=960&#038;maxwidth=640\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1987, December 6, Railway Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"755\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1987_12_06-1024x755.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3022\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1987_12_06-1024x755.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1987_12_06-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1987_12_06-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1987_12_06-1170x863.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1987_12_06.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1988<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1988, February 20, Railway Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Ear-Ake &#8217;88: T.A.B, Manson Family, Microwave Babies, Sub-Dominants, Avil Retards, Number Nine, Wazzo Ghoti, Droog<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1988, October 15, Aro Valley Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1988_10_15_arohall.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2998\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1988_10_15_arohall.jpg 648w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1988_10_15_arohall-216x300.jpg 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