{"id":463,"date":"2025-12-22T18:35:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T05:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/?p=463"},"modified":"2026-05-10T13:05:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T01:05:25","slug":"skapa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/bands\/2025\/12\/skapa","title":{"rendered":"Skapa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Skapa were a Wellington-based ska band formed in December 1988, emerging as a key force in New Zealand\u2019s late-1980s revival of traditional two tone ska. The idea for a band devoted solely to ska and reggae was hatched over many beers at the Londoner\u2019s Club, an old-school English-style pub on Wellington\u2019s waterfront.&nbsp; \u201c<em>Dissatisfied with the anaemic computer-generated noise that passes for dance music today<\/em>\u201d Chas, Hugh, Matt and Mike set about formulating a ska band to inject some of the upbeat and dance crazy sound of Jamaica into the Wellington scene.<\/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\">Building on the foundations laid by first-generation local ska acts such as <strong>The<\/strong> <strong>Preservatives, The Instigators<\/strong> and <strong>The Newmatics<\/strong>, Skapa channelled the upbeat Jamaican rhythms and horn-driven sound popularised by UK bands like <strong>Madness<\/strong> during their New Zealand tours a decade earlier. Over the band\u2019s eight-year lifespan, the three core members were Craig Chisholm (vocals), Hugh Costello (guitar\/keyboards) and Chas Mannell (drums). Mannell had previously played in early Wellington punk band <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/03\/ambitious-vegetables\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"64\">Ambitious Vegetables<\/a><\/strong> and was later an original member of chart-topping new wave act <strong>The Mockers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Skapa typically performed as a nine-piece band, with a rotating cast of horn players and supporting musicians. They made their live debut in January 1989 playing to a raucous crowd at the Londoner\u2019s. A month later they were supporting <strong>The Holidaymakers<\/strong> at Victoria University, just as that band was riding a number-one hit. Early on, Skapa built a loyal following with a repertoire focused on two tone classics and early Jamaican ska, while steadily introducing original material .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Their debut EP, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/1990\/08\/skapa-skaparty\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"21732\">Skaparty<\/a><\/strong>, was launched with a show at Wellington\u2019s BNU Clubrooms in August 1990. In 1992 they released their first album, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/1992\/06\/skapa-easy-street\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"21738\">Easy Street<\/a><\/strong>, on cassette, combining studio recordings from Marmalade Studios with live tracks captured at <strong>The New Carpark<\/strong>. A short North Island tour followed to promote the release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">After briefly breaking up in late 1993 and reforming in 1994 with a refreshed lineup, Skapa continued to play shows and were central to the local scene, including performing at the first New Zealand Ska Party in Auckland, organised by Skapa&#8217;s drummer Chas. Plans for an overseas tour ultimately fell through, and the band drifted into hiatus before returning for a short run of gigs in 1996.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Skapa played their last ever show at Skaparty 4 at Wellington\u2019s Intensified venue (now San Fran Bath House) on 31 May 1997. By then, they had firmly established themselves as one of the defining bands of New Zealand\u2019s second-wave ska movement, helping pass the baton to new groups like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/11\/the-offbeats\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"543\">The Offbeats<\/a><\/strong> who would carry the sound forward into the following decades.<\/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>Wellington<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Genre<\/strong><\/td><td>ska<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Years Active<\/strong><\/td><td>1988 &#8211; 1996<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Labels<\/strong><\/td><td>Jayrem Records<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Associated Acts<\/strong><\/td><td>Banana Revolution<br>Looney Tunes<br>Screaming Orgasms<br>The Offbeats<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Past Members<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Drums<\/strong>: Chas Mannell (1988-1996)<br><strong>Keyboard<\/strong>: Hugh Costello (1988-1996)<br><strong>Vocals<\/strong>: Craig Chisolm (vocals 1988-1996), Trudi Ashford (1991)<br><strong>Guitar<\/strong>: Mike de Young (1988-1989), Mike Gibson (1990-1991), Kim (1991), Kevin Gregory (1992), Stephen Hinderwell (1993), Stephen Williams (1994-1996)<br><strong>Bass<\/strong>: Mathew Beauchamp (1988-1992), Matt Newdick (1993-1996)<br><strong>Sax alto<\/strong>: Julian Treadwell (1988-1989), Mike Polkinghorne (1990-1992), Ron Douglas (1993), Scott Towers (1994-1996), Gabe (1994-1996)<br><strong>Sax tenor<\/strong>: James Heffernan (1988-1991), Rachel McLaren (1991-1992)<br><strong>Trombone<\/strong>: Andrew Lee (1990-1992), Damian Forlong (1993-1996)<br><strong>Trumpet<\/strong>: James Hollings (trumpet 1988-), Don Holborrow (1992), Sonia Trapett (1993), Grant Tucker (1994)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/skapa.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skapa website<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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 loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pShik-ftbJ0?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<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>Skaparty<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1990, Aug 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Jayrem Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">EP<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">tape<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Skankin &#8216;Round The World Vol.5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1990\/ 1994<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Unicorn Records<br>Dojo Limited<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">compilation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">LP\/ CD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Easy Street<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1992, June<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">self-released<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">album<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">tape<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">United Colors of Ska Vol.2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1995<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pork Pie<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">compilation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Stay Sharp, Stay Rude<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1995<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">compilation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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\">1989, January, The Londoner&#8217;s Club<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Skapa&#8217;s first show<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1989, February 24, Union Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1989, May 26, Friday Fives<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"767\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1989_05_26_skapa_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21619\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1989, June 24, The Clarendon<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1989_06_24_clarendon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1989_06_24_clarendon.jpg 688w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1989_06_24_clarendon-206x300.jpg 206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1989, August 18-19, Sammy&#8217;s<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"921\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1989_08_18_sammys_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21659\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1989, August 26, Tramways\/ Eagles Palace<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(694 \/ 984)\"><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=\"694\" height=\"984\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21656\" data-id=\"21656\" data-aspect-ratio=\"694 \/ 984\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1989_08_26_tramways_1.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"915\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21634\" data-id=\"21634\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1200 \/ 915\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1989_08_24_capitaltimes_01.jpg\"\/><\/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\">1989, October 13-14, The Clarendon<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"944\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1989_10_13_clarendon_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21655\"\/><\/figure>\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 loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/diiDlMl-GQw?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\">1989, October 28, Gluepot<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1989_10_28_gluepot_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21697\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1989, December 15-16, Gluepot<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1989_12_15_gluepot.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1989_12_15_gluepot.jpg 600w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1989_12_15_gluepot-300x295.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1990<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1990, February 16 &#8211; March 2, Skank Till You&#8217;re Blind Tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1208\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1990_02_16_clarendon_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21681\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">1990, August 4,<em> Skaparty<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Skapa_skaparty_cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8441\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/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\/bixrxV5l348?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\">1990, August 4, BNU Clubrooms<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"613\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1990_08_04_BNU.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2976\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1990_08_04_BNU.jpg 613w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1990_08_04_BNU-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">(Skapa on break as Hugh and Matt in Europe. Skapa fills in time playing as The Skapenters)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1990, December 15, The New Carpark<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(696 \/ 1000)\"><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=\"696\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21652\" data-id=\"21652\" data-aspect-ratio=\"696 \/ 1000\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1990_12_15_carpark_1.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21671\" data-id=\"21671\" data-aspect-ratio=\"873 \/ 1200\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1990_12_20_eveningpost_1.jpg\"\/><\/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\">1990, December 22, Paisley Park<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1991<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1991, January 20, Botanical Gardens<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Summer City<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1991, August 24, The New Carpark<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"423\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1991_08_24_carpark.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1991_08_24_carpark.png 423w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1991_08_24_carpark-218x300.png 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1991, September 29, The New Carpark<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"503\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1991_09_29_carpark.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1991_09_29_carpark.jpg 503w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1991_09_29_carpark-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1991, November 16, The New Carpark<\/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\/9QfzBVzN6VM?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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1992<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1992, April 16, Massey<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1992_04_16_massey_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21669\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1992, May 28, BNU Clubrooms<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1992_05_28_BNUclub.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21683\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">1992, June, Easy Street<\/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 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