{"id":341,"date":"2025-07-20T12:24:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T00:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/?p=341"},"modified":"2026-09-07T16:04:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T04:04:55","slug":"mr-sterile-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/bands\/2025\/07\/mr-sterile-assembly","title":{"rendered":"mr sterile Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avant-noise outsider-punk, an anarchic cacophony of politics and fun<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Mr Sterile Assembly (MSA), formed in 2001 by percussionist Kieran Monaghan and bassist Chrissie Butler in Wellington, New Zealand, emerged from the ashes of Kieran\u2019s previous band, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/07\/loosehead\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"314\">Loosehead<\/a><\/strong>. What began as Kieran\u2019s solo recording project, mr sterile, evolved into a dynamic punk outfit known for its &#8220;avant-noise outsider-punk&#8221; sound, an anarchic blend of politics, fun, and theatricality. Described as a &#8220;cacophony&#8221; that stretches generic boundaries, MSA fused punk\u2019s raw energy with avant-garde free noise jazz and unconventional rhythms, creating sophisticated yet foot-stompingly seductive performances that blurred the line between music and theatre.<\/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 has-icon has-icon-right\"><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 band\u2019s early years saw a fluctuating lineup, sometimes featuring up to seven musicians, with Kieran on guitar and vocals alongside Chrissie and a rotating ensemble. Their debut gig on September 13, 2001, at Valve featured Aaron Lloydd on trombone (also formerly of <strong>Loosehead<\/strong>) and Vlada Plackic on drums. By 2004, their first album, \u201c<strong><em>Hulagu<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, showcased a larger lineup and tackled the post-9\/11 War on Terror, critiquing the Iraq invasion. This album set the stage for their first European tour in 2005, including a residency at CESTA in the Czech Republic, forging connections with bands like <strong>Uz Jsme Doma<\/strong> and <strong>Sabot<\/strong>, whose resilience against state repression resonated with MSA\u2019s socially conscious ethos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Known for outlandish costumes and garish facepaint resembling a futurist punk kabuki performer, MSA incorporated absurdist theatrical elements, evolving their visual aesthetic with each album to reflect its thematic content. Their music critiqued colonialism, class struggle, wealth inequality, and state power abuses, maintaining a punk ethos of challenging complacency and conformity. Albums like \u201c<strong><em>15 Minute Crib<\/em><\/strong>\u201d (2006), recorded as a stripped-down four-piece, and \u201c<strong>Whyte<\/strong>\u201d (2008), a performance exhibition for the Dunedin Fringe Festival, showcased their ability to reinvent their sound and stagecraft. \u201c<strong>Bug My Ride<\/strong>\u201d (2009) reflected on post-9\/11 surveillance, while \u201c<strong>Transit<\/strong>\u201d (2011), recorded in a former NZ Security Intelligence Service building, featured duelling basses and guest artists, amplifying themes of militarism and consumerism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">MSA\u2019s relentless touring took them across South East Asia (2006, 2011), China, Europe, Japan, and South Korea (2016-2019). Their fifth album, \u201c<strong><em>It\u2019s All Over<\/em><\/strong>\u201d (2015), delivered thought-provoking outsider punk with odd time signatures and audacious creativity, described as &#8220;damn good rocking fun&#8221; with a mission to change the world. Their final album, \u201c<strong><em>HELLo<\/em><\/strong>\u201d (2023), featured collaborators like Hannah Salmon and tackled conspiracy theories, classism, and climate change, ending with a defiant call for hope in the track \u201c<em>Didn\u2019t<\/em>\u201d. MSA played their farewell show in 2024 at Barrel Brothers in Newtown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Over their 18-year career, MSA remained cohesive, challenging, and hardboiled yet accessible, evolving with electronic elements and collaborations while staying true to their punk roots. Kieran Monaghan has since launched a new project, <strong>vegetable.machine.animal<\/strong>, marking the next chapter of his creative journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\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>Happy Valley, Wellington<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Genre<\/strong><\/td><td>outsider-punk, avant-noise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Years Active<\/strong><\/td><td>2001 &#8211; 2024<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Labels<\/strong><\/td><td>Skirted Records<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Associated Acts<\/strong><\/td><td>mr sterile, DSLB, Ditzy Squall<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Core Members<\/strong><\/td><td>Chrissie Butler (bass, clarinet, melodica, vocals)<br>Kieran Monaghan (guitar, drums, vocals)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Collaborators<\/strong><\/td><td>Vlada Plackic (drums 2001-2002)<br>Miles Climo (drums 2003-2004)<br>Elsa Kersley (bass 2002-2005)<br>Chris O&#8217;Connor (drums)<br>Jana Te Nahu Owen (drums 2004-2005)<br>Aaron Lloydd (guitar, trombone, vocals 2001-2005, 2011)<br>Jeff Henderson (saxophone, vocals 2006-2008)<br>Dave Mike (guitar 2006-2008)<br>Francesca Mountfort (cello, vocals 2002-2005)<br>Dan Beban (guitar 2008) <br>Sarsha Leigh-Douglas (bass 2009-2010)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Websites<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/mrsterileassembly.wordpress.com\/\">mr sterile Assembly<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/mrsterileassembly.bandcamp.com\/\">Bandcamp<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Links<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/organthing.com\/2016\/11\/24\/organ-thing-new-zealands-oppressive-and-delightful-mr-sterile-assembly-in-town-for-a-rare-left-field-gig-or-two-expect-it-to-be-fierce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Organ Thing, 2016, November 24<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Releases<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Title<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Date<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Label<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Type<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Format<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Hulagu<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2004, Dec 10<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Skirted Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">album<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD\/ DL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>15 Minute Crib<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2006, Sept 7<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Skirted Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">album<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD\/ DL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Bug My Ride<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2009, Sept 5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Skirted Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">album<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD\/ DL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Transit<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2011, Feb 25<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Skirted Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">album<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD\/ DL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>It&#8217;s All Over<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2015, Dec 5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Skirted Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">album<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD\/ DL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Run Peter Run<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2022, Oct 3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Skirted Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">single<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">tape\/ DL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>HELLo<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2023, Nov 7<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Skirted Records 28<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">album<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD\/ DL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Goodbye<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2023, Dec 17<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Skirted Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">compilation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">tape\/ DL<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-columns\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:22.21159%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterile_hulagu_cover-1024x1011.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterile_hulagu_cover-1024x1011.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterile_hulagu_cover-1024x1011.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterile_hulagu_cover-1024x1011.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1024 1024w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1185\" data-id=\"9963\" data-link=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/07\/mr-sterile-assembly\/mrsterile_hulagu_cover\" data-url=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterile_hulagu_cover-1024x1011.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterile_hulagu_cover-1024x1011.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterile_15minutecrib_cover.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterile_15minutecrib_cover.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=400 400w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"525\" data-id=\"9966\" data-link=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/07\/mr-sterile-assembly\/mrsterile_15minutecrib_cover\" data-url=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterile_15minutecrib_cover.jpg\" 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data-url=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterile_itsallover_cover-1024x913.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterile_itsallover_cover-1024x913.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:38.59142%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterileassembly_hello_01-1024x941.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterileassembly_hello_01-1024x941.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterileassembly_hello_01-1024x941.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterileassembly_hello_01-1024x941.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1024 1024w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1103\" data-id=\"19365\" data-link=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/07\/mr-sterile-assembly\/mrsterileassembly_hello_01\" data-url=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterileassembly_hello_01-1024x941.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mrsterileassembly_hello_01-1024x941.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mrsterileassembly_goodbye-1024x997.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mrsterileassembly_goodbye-1024x997.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mrsterileassembly_goodbye-1024x997.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mrsterileassembly_goodbye-1024x997.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1024 1024w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1000\" data-id=\"19471\" data-link=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2023\/12\/mr-sterile-assembly-goodbye\/mrsterileassembly_goodbye\" data-url=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mrsterileassembly_goodbye-1024x997.jpg\" data-width=\"1027\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mrsterileassembly_goodbye-1024x997.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/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\">2001, September 13, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2001_09_13_valve.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7583\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2001_09_13_valve.jpg 526w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2001_09_13_valve-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2001, December 1, The Frying Pan<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"737\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2001_12_01_frypan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2001_12_01_frypan.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2001_12_01_frypan-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2001_12_01_frypan-768x566.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2002<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2002, April 12, The Space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2002, May 25, The Cross<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, July 19, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"677\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2002_07_19_valve.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2002_07_19_valve.jpg 677w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2002_07_19_valve-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2002, August 3, Bar Bodega<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2002, September 5, The Space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2002, December 7, Misfit Theatre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2003<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2003, March 4, The Space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2003, June 13, The Cross Bar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, August 30, New Era<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2003_08_30_new-era.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2511\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2003_08_30_new-era.jpg 706w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2003_08_30_new-era-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, October 4, The Space<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, October 24-26, Punkfest<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2003_10_24_punkfest.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2491\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2003_10_24_punkfest.jpg 707w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2003_10_24_punkfest-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, November 7, 128 Abel Smith St<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2003_11_07_128abelsmith.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2484\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2003_11_07_128abelsmith.jpg 642w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2003_11_07_128abelsmith-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, November 30, Paramount<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Jello Biafra spoken word<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2004<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2004, February 1, Happy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2004, February 21, Valve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2004, April 24, 158 Cuba Street<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2004_04_24_thegirliesproject-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2004_04_24_thegirliesproject-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2004_04_24_thegirliesproject-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2004_04_24_thegirliesproject-768x1156.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2004_04_24_thegirliesproject.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2004, May 1, Civic Square<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2004_05_01_mayday.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2416\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2004_05_01_mayday.jpg 637w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2004_05_01_mayday-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2004, August 28, 128 Abel Smith St<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2004, October 2, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2004, November 27, Red Eye Cafe<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2004, December 4, The Cross<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"703\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2004_12_02_thecross.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2338\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2004_12_02_thecross.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2004_12_02_thecross-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2004_12_02_thecross-768x540.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">2004, December 10, <em>Hulagu<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=434000162\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=e32c14\/tracklist=false\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mrsterileassembly.bandcamp.com\/album\/hulagu\">Hulagu by mr sterile Assembly<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2004, December 10, The Cross<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2004_12_10_thecross-727x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2004_12_10_thecross-727x1024.jpg 727w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2004_12_10_thecross-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2004_12_10_thecross-768x1082.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2004_12_10_thecross.jpg 852w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2005<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2005, February 25, The Royal (P-Nth): Sabot D.I.O tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2005, February 26, The Red Eye (Whanganui): Sabot D.I.O tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2005, February 27, Happy: Sabot D.I.O tour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2005_02_27_happy-722x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2005_02_27_happy-722x1024.jpg 722w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2005_02_27_happy-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2005_02_27_happy-768x1089.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2005_02_27_happy-1084x1536.jpg 1084w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2005_02_27_happy-1445x2048.jpg 1445w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2005_02_27_happy-1170x1659.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2005_02_27_happy.jpg 1552w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2005, March 18, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2005, April 8 &#8211; 23, European Tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">April 9, VRAH, Roznov pod Radhostem, Czech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">April 11, GES Klun, Presov, Slovakia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">April 12, Wave Klub, Kosice, Slovakia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">April 13, Skansen Mine, Zabrza, Poland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">April 14, Yazz Klub, Poland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">April 16, MC Orion, Tabor, Czech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">April 22, Mozg, Bydgoszcz, Poland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">April 23, Gryfinski Dom Kultury, Poland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href='https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/55292985@N03\/albums\/72157625353448310\/' title='Eastern European tour 2006 by mr.sterile, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/1361\/5163949592_2afe83d5f3_z.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt='CESTA'><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2005, October 21, The Red Eye Cafe<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2006<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2006, July 1, Happy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2006, July 14, Bar Bodega<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, August 12, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Zombie Prom Queen, Beware the POODLE, Wing Of Vengeance, mr sterile Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2006, September 7: <em>15 Minute Crib<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1984928590\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=e32c14\/tracklist=false\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mrsterileassembly.bandcamp.com\/album\/15-minute-crib\">15 Minute Crib by mr sterile Assembly<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, September 7, The Odeon (AKL)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, September 9-23, SE Asia Tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">September 9, Tunestone Studio, Klang, Malaysia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">September 10, KL Jam Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">September 11, The Eastern Promise, Jarkata, Indonesia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">September 14, Ultimus Bookstore, Bandung, Java<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">September 15, Fisipol UGM, Yagyakarta, Java<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">September 16, Food Tunnel, Surabaya, Java<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">September 17, PKM, Jember, Java<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">September 19, Ours Cafe, Semarang, Java<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">September 20, Biltar, Java<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">September 21, Jakarta Arts Institute, Java<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">September 22, KL, Malaysia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">September 23, Glashaus, Singapore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href='https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/55292985@N03\/albums\/72157625370653094\/' title='South East Asia tour 2007 by mr.sterile, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/4108\/5170569664_00e35550ba_z.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt='Chrissie &amp; Jeff'><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, October 20, Punkfest<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_10_20_punkfest.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2020\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_10_20_punkfest.jpg 705w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_10_20_punkfest-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2007<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007, January 26-27, Sabot tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">January 26, Bandstand Rotunda, Hamilton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">January 26, Wine Cellar, AKL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">January 27, Barbarella, Rotorua<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href='https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/55292985@N03\/albums\/72157626300880763\/' title='Sabot 2007 by mr.sterile, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/5142\/5588002797_197a0b2f46_z.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt='SABOT'><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007, March 15, The Adelaide<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_03_15_adelaide.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2103\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_03_15_adelaide.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_03_15_adelaide-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_03_15_adelaide-768x543.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007, May 19, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2007_05_19_valve.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2007_05_19_valve.jpg 730w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2007_05_19_valve-219x300.jpg 219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007, October 27, Happy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_10_27_happy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_10_27_happy-1.jpg 766w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_10_27_happy-1-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007, November 3, Happy<\/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=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-15854\" data-id=\"15854\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_01-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_01-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_01-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_01.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-15858\" data-id=\"15858\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_05-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_05-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_05-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_05-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_05-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_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=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-15856\" data-id=\"15856\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_02-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_02-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_02-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_02.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-15857\" data-id=\"15857\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_03-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_03-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_03-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_03-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_03-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_03.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=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-15855\" data-id=\"15855\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_04-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_04-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_04-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_03_happy_04.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:15px\">2007, November 16, Happy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"743\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_16_happy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_16_happy.jpg 743w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_11_16_happy-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2008<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, February 15, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"786\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_02_15_valve.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2135\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_02_15_valve.jpg 786w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_02_15_valve-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_02_15_valve-768x977.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, March 21, The Whammy Bar<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, March 27-29, Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2008_03_27_bodega.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8186\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2008_03_27_bodega.png 502w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2008_03_27_bodega-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, April 5-6, None Gallery (DUN), WHYT<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href='https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/55292985@N03\/albums\/72157625178121211\/' title='Whyt 2008 by mr.sterile, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/1190\/5142606974_90f8ca1837_c.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt='Dave'><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, April 11-13, Vialka tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">April 11, Happy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">April 12, The Eye of Night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">April 13, Whammy Bar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href='https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/55292985@N03\/albums\/72157625229962007\/' title='Vialka 2008 by mr.sterile, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/4066\/5163952872_a2b19c48f8_z.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt='dead van'><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2008, May 2, Happy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2008, August 1, Happy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">2008, August 29, Happy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, September 5 &#8211; 13, Australia tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">September 5, Brisbane, w\/ Taste of Teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">September 6, Louie&#8217;s (SYD) w\/ Chaos Theory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">September 12, Loophole (Melb) w\/ Ultra-Violent MC, Pig &amp; Machine, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">September 13, Public Bar (Melb) w\/ Satanic Soccer Mums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href='https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/55292985@N03\/albums\/72157625305959880\/' title='Australia 2008 by mr.sterile, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/4112\/5143809788_5232321675_z.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt='taste of Teeth - Brisbane'><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, November 2, Happy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, December 8, Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Adam Smith Assassination, Heavy Turkey, Cherry&#8217;s Gemstones, mr sterile Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2009<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2009, February 28, Spacething<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2009_02_28_spacething-707x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2009_02_28_spacething-707x1024.jpg 707w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2009_02_28_spacething-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2009_02_28_spacething-768x1112.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2009_02_28_spacething.jpg 829w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-0JQrJ-sBPE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2009, March 19, Hole In The Wall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">with mr sterile Assembly, Big Flip The Massive, Ladieswear Landscaping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2009, May 16, Watusi<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_05_16_watusi-736x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_05_16_watusi-736x1024.jpg 736w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_05_16_watusi-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_05_16_watusi-768x1069.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_05_16_watusi.jpg 862w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EOYiMmwLWho?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2009, Sept 5, <em>Bug My Ride<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=104774489\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=e32c14\/tracklist=false\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mrsterileassembly.bandcamp.com\/album\/bug-my-ride\">Bug my Ride by mr sterile Assembly<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_09_05_happy-735x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_09_05_happy-735x1024.jpg 735w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_09_05_happy-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_09_05_happy-768x1070.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_09_05_happy.jpg 861w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2009, Dec 3-5, Uz Jsme Doma tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.71054%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2009_12_03_uzjsmedoma-755x1024.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2009_12_03_uzjsmedoma-755x1024.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2009_12_03_uzjsmedoma-755x1024.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=755 755w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"14742\" data-link=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2009-2\/2009_12_03_uzjsmedoma\" data-url=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2009_12_03_uzjsmedoma-755x1024.jpg\" data-width=\"885\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2009_12_03_uzjsmedoma-755x1024.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:49.28946%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2009_12_04_newplymouth.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2009_12_04_newplymouth.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2009_12_04_newplymouth.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=734 734w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23320\" data-link=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/07\/mr-sterile-assembly\/2009_12_04_newplymouth\" data-url=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2009_12_04_newplymouth.jpg\" data-width=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2009_12_04_newplymouth.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHsjsqNxJX\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2010<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2010, March 7, Mangaweka<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href='https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/55292985@N03\/albums\/72157625302669380\/' title='Mangaweka 2010 by mr.sterile, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/4062\/5142514858_38358ce862_z.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt='2 sisters &amp; 1 brother and Kieran'><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2010, July 29, Happy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2010, November, Space Monster, Whanganui<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href='https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/55292985@N03\/albums\/72157625313692805\/' title='Whanganui Nov 2010 by mr.sterile, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/4087\/5193933525_5cfa24dee4_z.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt='mr sterile'><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2011<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2011, February 25, <em>Transit<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2313770685\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=e99708\/tracklist=false\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mrsterileassembly.bandcamp.com\/album\/transit\">Transit by mr sterile Assembly<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2011, March 25, Russian Frost Farmers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_03_25_russian.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7586\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_03_25_russian.jpg 990w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_03_25_russian-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_03_25_russian-768x543.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href='https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/55292985@N03\/albums\/72157626301020087\/' title='TRANSIT Exhibiton\/album launch March 2011 by mr.sterile, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/5172\/5588658116_7d3d5735b5_z.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt='look up'><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2011, April 1, The Factory<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">w\/Neckstretchers, Project: Blood, &amp;&nbsp;Crackpot Theory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2011, April 2, The Arc Theatre<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">w\/Rolling Hills +&nbsp;Double Ya D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2011, April 8, Freds<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">w\/ Bad Statistics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2011, April 15 &#8211; 23, Australia<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_04_15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_04_15.jpg 707w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_04_15-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href='https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/55292985@N03\/albums\/72157626571823896\/' title='Australia April 2011 by mr.sterile, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/5307\/5652548402_eb5e6838e7_z.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt='Black Wire, Sydney'><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2011, May 21, Meow<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2011, June 18, Bar Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Steve Ignorant presents The Last Supper, w\/ mr sterile Assembly. Read <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mrsterileassembly.wordpress.com\/2011\/06\/19\/a-life-more-crass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Life More Crass<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2011, July 15 &#8211; 30, South East Asia<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"383\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_07_15_asiatour.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7658\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_07_15_asiatour.jpg 383w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_07_15_asiatour-160x300.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href='https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/55292985@N03\/albums\/72157627346680580\/' title='Southeast Asia 2011 by mr.sterile, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/6145\/6004600601_03a77791d9_c.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt='flight'><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2011, July 23, Stela<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d6g_l9iqzXc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2011, August 27, Mighty Mighty<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"989\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_08_27_mighty.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7654\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_08_27_mighty.jpg 700w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_08_27_mighty-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2011, October 1, Hamilton<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_10_01_hamiltonfringe-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7653\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_10_01_hamiltonfringe-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_10_01_hamiltonfringe-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_10_01_hamiltonfringe-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_10_01_hamiltonfringe-1170x827.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_10_01_hamiltonfringe.jpg 1273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href='https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/55292985@N03\/albums\/72157627735518517\/' title='Hamilton Fringe Festival 2011 by mr.sterile, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/6116\/6230160974_b3dbee6f2d_z.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt='Hamilton Fringe Festival 2011, artist talk\/performance'><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2011, October 14, Happy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"636\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_10_14_happy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7652\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_10_14_happy.jpg 636w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_10_14_happy-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2011, November 4, Newtown Community Centre<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"490\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_11_04_newtowncc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7649\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_11_04_newtowncc.jpg 490w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2011_11_04_newtowncc-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2012<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2012, February 12, Freds<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2012_02_12_freds.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7645\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2012_02_12_freds.jpg 500w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2012_02_12_freds-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2012, March 23\/ 24 Dunedin<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2012_03_23_dunedin-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7642\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2012_03_23_dunedin-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2012_03_23_dunedin-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2012_03_23_dunedin-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2012_03_23_dunedin-1170x828.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2012_03_23_dunedin.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2012, March 24, Players<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2012_03_24_players-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7638\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2012_03_24_players-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2012_03_24_players-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2012_03_24_players-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2012_03_24_players-1170x828.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2012_03_24_players.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2012, November 10, No Wave Spacktackular<\/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=\"658\" height=\"900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1195\" data-id=\"1195\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2012_11_10_thistlehall.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2012_11_10_thistlehall.jpg 658w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2012_11_10_thistlehall-219x300.jpg 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4616\" data-id=\"4616\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2012_11_10_thistlehall_080-1024x683.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2012_11_10_thistlehall_080-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2012_11_10_thistlehall_080-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2012_11_10_thistlehall_080-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2012_11_10_thistlehall_080-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2012_11_10_thistlehall_080.jpeg 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=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4617\" data-id=\"4617\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2012_11_10_thistlehall_083-1024x683.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2012_11_10_thistlehall_083-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2012_11_10_thistlehall_083-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2012_11_10_thistlehall_083-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2012_11_10_thistlehall_083-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2012_11_10_thistlehall_083.jpeg 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<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2012, December 7, SFBH<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Dec 7, SFBH, Kia Ora Gaza fundraiser: Rogernomix, Mongo Skato, Mr Sterile Assembly, Johnsonville City Nights, Fantails, Big Rick, and Aura&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2013<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2013, February 9, Transit (music video)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KbB8_H3Tc40?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2013, August 16, Whammy Bar<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2013_08_16_whammy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7636\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2013, September 13, Darkroom<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2013_09_13_darkroom.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7633\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2013_09_13_darkroom.jpg 642w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2013_09_13_darkroom-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2013, September 14, Timaru<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2013_09_14_timaru.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10048\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2013_09_14_timaru.jpg 679w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2013_09_14_timaru-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2013, October 25-27, Fangfest<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"960\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2013_10_25_fangfest.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1792\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2013_10_25_fangfest.jpg 678w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2013_10_25_fangfest-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2013, November 8, Mighty Mighty<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2013_11_08_mighty.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7629\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2013_11_08_mighty.jpeg 707w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2013_11_08_mighty-212x300.jpeg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2014<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2014, February 6-9, Waitangi Wastefest<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"960\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2014_02_06_valhalla.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5548\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2014_02_06_valhalla.jpg 679w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2014_02_06_valhalla-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2014, March 8, Mighty Mighty<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2014_03_08_mighty.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2014_03_08_mighty.jpg 724w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2014_03_08_mighty-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2014, April-May, Czech Republic, London<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">April 23, Prague, Czech Republic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1392191511053102\/?ref=23\">Venue \u2013 Akropolis<\/a>, w\/<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uzjsmedoma.com\/en\/\">U\u017e Jsme Doma<\/a>&nbsp;&amp; <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zuby_Nehty\">Zuby Nehty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">April 24, \u010cesk\u00e9 Bud\u011bjovice, Czech Republic, Proti Rosismu, w\/U\u017e Jsme Doma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">April 25, Doma\u017elice, Czech Republic, Moskyto w\/<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uzjsmedoma.com\/en\/\">U\u017e Jsme Doma<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">May 3, London, UK, The Grosvenor SW9 w\/ 100% Beefcock and the Titburster, Gobuzli and DJ Howard Jacques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href='https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/55292985@N03\/albums\/72157644243010034\/' title='uk\/czech 2014 by mr.sterile, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/2920\/14000136183_88b250864a_c.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt='Minnie on Dalston'><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2014, November 8, Great Job<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2014_11_08_greatjob-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7627\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2014_11_08_greatjob-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2014_11_08_greatjob-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2014_11_08_greatjob-768x1087.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2014_11_08_greatjob-1085x1536.jpg 1085w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2014_11_08_greatjob-1170x1656.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2014_11_08_greatjob.jpg 1447w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2014, December 4, Valhalla<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2014_12_04_valhalla.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7624\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2014_12_04_valhalla.jpg 670w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2014_12_04_valhalla-209x300.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2015<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2015, April 3, Space Monster<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2015_04_03_spacemonster-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7622\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2015_04_03_spacemonster-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2015_04_03_spacemonster-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2015_04_03_spacemonster-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2015_04_03_spacemonster.jpg 842w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2015, May 1, Valhalla<\/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=\"960\" height=\"678\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1699\" data-id=\"1699\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_05_01_valhalla.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_05_01_valhalla.jpg 960w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_05_01_valhalla-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_05_01_valhalla-768x542.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4178\" data-id=\"4178\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_05_01_valhalla_104-1024x684.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_05_01_valhalla_104-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_05_01_valhalla_104-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_05_01_valhalla_104-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_05_01_valhalla_104-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_05_01_valhalla_104.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=\"684\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4179\" data-id=\"4179\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_05_01_valhalla_116-1024x684.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_05_01_valhalla_116-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_05_01_valhalla_116-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_05_01_valhalla_116-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_05_01_valhalla_116-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_05_01_valhalla_116.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<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2015, June 5, Snails<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"960\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2015_06_05_snails.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4138\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2015_06_05_snails.jpg 679w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2015_06_05_snails-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2015, June 14, Black Wire Records <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2015_06_14_blackwire.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2015_06_14_blackwire.jpg 400w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2015_06_14_blackwire-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2015, July 2, Munki Studios<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href='https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/55292985@N03\/albums\/72157654930471929\/' title='It&apos;s all Over - recording by mr.sterile, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/532\/19342797102_3cc94e9a19_z.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt='IAO1'><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2015, August 29, Onslaught<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"960\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2015_08_29_onslaught.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4119\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2015_08_29_onslaught.jpg 679w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2015_08_29_onslaught-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2015, November 21, Neil Roberts Day<\/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=\"688\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-819\" data-id=\"819\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_11_21_neilrobertsday.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_11_21_neilrobertsday.jpg 688w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_11_21_neilrobertsday-206x300.jpg 206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4062\" data-id=\"4062\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_11_21_neilroberts_066-1024x684.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_11_21_neilroberts_066-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_11_21_neilroberts_066-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_11_21_neilroberts_066-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_11_21_neilroberts_066-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_11_21_neilroberts_066.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=\"684\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4063\" data-id=\"4063\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_11_21_neilroberts_068-1024x684.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_11_21_neilroberts_068-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_11_21_neilroberts_068-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_11_21_neilroberts_068-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_11_21_neilroberts_068-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_11_21_neilroberts_068.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<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2015, December 5, <em>It&#8217;s All Over<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=4279090582\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=9a64ff\/tracklist=false\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mrsterileassembly.bandcamp.com\/album\/its-all-over\">It&#8217;s All Over by mr sterile Assembly<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2015, December 5, Moon Bar<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"353\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2015_12_05_moonbar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2015_12_05_moonbar.jpg 353w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2015_12_05_moonbar-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2016<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2016, February 26, Moon Bar<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">w\/ Ted Danson with Wolves, Carb On Carb, Tuff Wizard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2016, March 6, Newtown Festival<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Living Wage stage, Constable Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2016, March 26, Tora Tora Festival<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2016, April 30, Pyramid Club<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2016_04_30_pyramidclub.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7613\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2016_04_30_pyramidclub.jpg 590w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2016_04_30_pyramidclub-238x300.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2016, October 14-23, China<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2016_10_14_china-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7611\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2016_10_14_china-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2016_10_14_china-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2016_10_14_china-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2016_10_14_china.jpg 949w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2017<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2017, January 6, NOW festival<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_132-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3877\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_132-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_132-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_132-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_132-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_132.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;\">2018<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2018, October 13-20, HELLo Tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2018_10_13_japan-723x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7608\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2018_10_13_japan-723x1024.jpg 723w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2018_10_13_japan-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2018_10_13_japan-768x1087.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2018_10_13_japan-1085x1536.jpg 1085w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2018_10_13_japan-1170x1656.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2018_10_13_japan.jpg 1199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2019<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2019, January 26, Waitarere<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2019_01_26_AEB095-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3489\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2019_01_26_AEB095-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2019_01_26_AEB095-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2019_01_26_AEB095-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2019_01_26_AEB095-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2019_01_26_AEB095-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2019_01_26_AEB095.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2019, April 5, Valhalla<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe 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