{"id":543,"date":"2025-11-14T17:59:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T04:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/?p=543"},"modified":"2026-06-18T16:35:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T04:35:50","slug":"the-offbeats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/bands\/2025\/11\/the-offbeats","title":{"rendered":"The Offbeats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Formed in Wellington in 1994, The Offbeats emerged from the city\u2019s bubbling ska scene, built around members of earlier outfit <strong>Looney Tunes<\/strong>. Anchored by longtime core members David Gray (vocals) and Chris \u201cDusty\u201d McLoughlin (keys), the band has grown and shifted through numerous line-up changes over three decades, at times expanding to an eight-piece complete with full horn section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Read more<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The Offbeats first hit the stage at a house party in 1994, quickly becoming a fixture in the capital\u2019s live circuit. By 1995 they were supporting international acts including UK tribute outfit <strong>Complete Madness<\/strong> and Australian ska stalwarts <strong>The Porkers<\/strong>, the beginning of a long run of support slots with touring overseas artists. Over the years they\u2019ve shared stages with <strong>Citizen Fish, Neville Staple\u2019s Specials, The Skatalites, Smoke or Fire, UK Subs, The Vibrators<\/strong>, and <strong>Horace Pinker<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The band\u2019s high-energy, punk-leaning brand of ska made them a natural fit in both ska and punk circles. They frequently performed alongside New Zealand punk bands such as <strong>Foamy Ed, <a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/04\/blake\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2770\">Blake<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/04\/brubeck\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"139\">Brubeck<\/a>, Sommerset, <a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/07\/loosehead\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"314\">Loosehead<\/a>, The Nana Squad, <a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/10\/mailbox-skipole\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15488\">Mailbox Skipole<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/10\/not-quite-right\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"369\">Not Quite Right<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/10\/the-outsiders\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"155\">Outsiders<\/a><\/strong>, while also forming a strong connection with Dunedin ska-punk groups <strong>Ritalin, Blistering Tongues<\/strong>, and <strong>Skaface Claw<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Their discography began with the EP <strong>Just Begun\u2026<\/strong> released in August 1996, followed by their fully self-funded and self-produced debut album <strong>The Offbeats<\/strong> in 2000. Their profile extended internationally through appearances on compilations such as <strong>Ska-otea-roa<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/08\/a-day-in-the-life-new-zealand-punk-ska-hardcore\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5360\">A Day in the Life<\/a><\/strong>, and several overseas ska collections including <strong>Planet Ska, Only for Ska Addicts, Ska Spelled Backwards<\/strong>, and <strong>Skank Down Under<\/strong>, the latter selling more than 3000 copies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Live performance has always been The Offbeats\u2019 heartbeat. Alongside regular shows around Wellington and the North Island, they took part in key events such as the 1995 and 1996 NZ Ska Festivals, Ska Wars 1998 at Auckland\u2019s Powerstation, and <strong>Sweetwaters \u201999<\/strong>. They also crossed the Tasman for tours of Australia in 2000 and again in the 2002\u201303 summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The Offbeats may have slowed down the skank over the years but have still managed a return to the stage every now celebrating 30 years in 2024 and the Skanniversary gig at San Fan Bath House in January 2025.<\/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:16px\"><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>two tone ska, rocksteady, ska punk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Years Active<\/strong><\/td><td>1994 &#8211; 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Associated Acts<\/strong><\/td><td>Looney Tunes<br>Skapa<br>Dimestore Skanks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Members<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Lead vocals<\/strong>: David Gray (1994-2025)<br><strong>Keyboard<\/strong>: Chris &#8216;Dusty&#8217; McLoughlin (1994-2025)<br><strong>Bass<\/strong>: Arron Goldman (1994-1996), Stuart Young (2007), Ben Litchfield (2019-2020) <br><strong>Drums<\/strong>: Ben Scott (1994-1996), Stu (2), Darren Mathiasson (2019-2000)<br><strong>Guitar<\/strong>: David Lawrence (1994-1996), Calvin (2), Aaron Knowles (1999-2000)<br><strong>Saxaphone<\/strong>: Andrew Loveridge (1994-1996), Jake (2), Gabriel Davidson (1999-2000)<br><strong>Trumpet<\/strong>: Mike (1), Gretchen Peterson (1999-2025)<br><strong>Melodica<\/strong>: Steven King (2000)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Web<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/The-Offbeats-100063558154764\/\">Facebook<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@theoffbeatsnz5425\">Youtube<\/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-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\/u-WaUz_1Xqs?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><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1995?, Antipodes w\/ The Screaming Orgasms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><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>Just Begun<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1996, Aug<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/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\">Ska-Otea-Roa<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1996, Sept<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Moonhop Music<\/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\">Only For Ska Addicts<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1996<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Bronco Bullfrog Records<\/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\">The Offbeats\/ Spade<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1996<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wellington Singles Club<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">split<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7&#8243; lathe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ska Spelled Backwards<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1997<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dyslexic Records<\/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\">Skank Down Under<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1997<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Moon Ska Records<\/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\"><strong>The Offbeats<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2000, Jan 12<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/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\">A Day In The Life<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2000<\/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><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Punkemon Vol.1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2001<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Smalltime Records<\/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\">Punkemon Vol.2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2004<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Smalltime Records<\/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\">Unearned Income<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2005, Oct 8<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">RTT Records<\/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<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 400px; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2931430942\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=2ebd35\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theoffbeats.bandcamp.com\/album\/the-offbeats\">The Offbeats by The Offbeats<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Timeline<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1994, Wellington<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The Offbeats form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1995<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1995, February\/ March<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Complete Madness (UK) tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1995, Antipodes, June 3, Antipodes<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Skaparty 2<\/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\/cn71ubR0RTM?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\">1995, September 27, Antipodes<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">w\/ The Porkers (AUS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1995, September 29, Eastside<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"976\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1995_09_29_vicuni.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1995_09_29_vicuni.jpg 686w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1995_09_29_vicuni-211x300.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1996<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, Antipodes, Skaparty 3 <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1996_06_01_antipodes_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21648\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">1996, When The Mute Get Lucid vol.5<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"998\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/whenthemutegetlucid5_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/whenthemutegetlucid5_01.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/whenthemutegetlucid5_01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/whenthemutegetlucid5_01-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/whenthemutegetlucid5_01-768x766.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, May 11, Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1996_05_11_bodega-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1996_05_11_bodega-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1996_05_11_bodega-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1996_05_11_bodega-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1996_05_11_bodega-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1996_05_11_bodega.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, June?, Antipodes<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Skaparty 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, June 26, Thistle Hall<\/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 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swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Photos: Kieran Monaghan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">1996, August, <em>Just Begun<\/em>&#8230;<\/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 loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b-V3PHd9YR0?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<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"1200\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1996_08_08_independentherald.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21793\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, August 11, Antipodes<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, August 18, Bar Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1997<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1997, March, Lincoln\/ Massey<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Ska Explosion tour with Screaming Orgasms- Orientation gigs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1997, May 16, Intensified Bar<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1997, May 31, Intensified Bar<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">w\/ Skapa, Screaming Orgasms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1997, June, Antipodes<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Skaparty 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1998<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1998, September 12, BNU Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Sadius Fiend, Gobsmakt, The Offbeats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1999<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1999, January 22-26, Sweetwaters Festival<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1999_01_22_sweetwaters_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1999_01_22_sweetwaters_01.jpg 450w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1999_01_22_sweetwaters_01-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1999, June 5, Gravity Bar (AKL)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Foamy Ed, The Managers, The Offbeats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1999, July 16, The Lazy Shag<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_07_16_lazyshag-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2778\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_07_16_lazyshag-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_07_16_lazyshag-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_07_16_lazyshag-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_07_16_lazyshag-1170x1561.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_07_16_lazyshag.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1999, July 17, Jazoo<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1999, October 2, Thistle Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1999_10_02_thistlehall.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1999_10_02_thistlehall.jpg 673w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1999_10_02_thistlehall-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1999, October 30, Frank Kitts Park<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">G.E. Free New Zealand: Shona Laing, Wayne Mason, South Side of Bombay, The Offbeats, Twice The Spice, Chris Jones Band<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2000<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2000, January 12, <em>The Offbeats<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2931430942\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=2ebd35\/tracklist=false\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theoffbeats.bandcamp.com\/album\/the-offbeats\">The Offbeats by The Offbeats<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2000, June 16, Thistle Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2000_06_16_thistlehall-704x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2000_06_16_thistlehall-704x1024.jpg 704w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2000_06_16_thistlehall-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2000_06_16_thistlehall-768x1117.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2000_06_16_thistlehall.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2000, October 2, Thistle Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"741\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_10_02_thistlehall-741x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2760\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_10_02_thistlehall-741x1024.jpg 741w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_10_02_thistlehall-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_10_02_thistlehall-768x1061.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_10_02_thistlehall-1112x1536.jpg 1112w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_10_02_thistlehall-1170x1616.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_10_02_thistlehall.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2000, October 9, Jazoo<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2001<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2001, March 3, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Foamy Ed, The Offbeats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2001, March 16, Zeebos<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The Offbeats, Blake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2001, <em>Punkemon Vol.1<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"596\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punkemon_vol1_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5682\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punkemon_vol1_01.jpg 600w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punkemon_vol1_01-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punkemon_vol1_01-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2001, October 25, Shadows Bar, AKL Uni<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Foamy Ed, The Offbeats<\/p>\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<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, March 6, Shadow&#8217;s Bar, AKL Uni<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Foamy Ed, The Offbeats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, March 7, Papa Jack&#8217;s<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">with Losing Face<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, March 8, Cafe 223<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">with Skivvy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, March 15, Bar Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">The Rock vs Ska Show with Canvas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, April 19, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Ska night with Royal Rumble<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, September 20, Indigo<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">with Rainbow Country<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, October 18, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The Offbeats, The Minimals, Not Quite Right<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, November 8, Kings Arms<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The Offbeats, Roofdog, New Ending<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, November 23-24, Frank Kitts Park<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Planet X Games<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, November 23, Underground Arts<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Planet X games<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, November 29, The Stomach<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2002_11_30_valve-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2002_11_30_valve-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2002_11_30_valve-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2002_11_30_valve.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, November 30, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, December 4, Zebos<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The Offbeats, Blake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, December 20, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Christmas party with The Offbeats, Nana Squad, The Minimals, Autozamm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, December 22, Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">with Rainbow Country<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, December 30 &#8211; Jan ?, Australian tour<\/h5>\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<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, January 24, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The Offbeats, Nana Squad, Tempo 38, Not Quite Right<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, February 28, Bar Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Missing Teeth, Brubeck, The Offbeats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, April 4, Phat Club<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The Offbeats, Johnny Christ, The Happy Slappers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, April 5, Jet Set Lounge<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The Offbeats, Four Man Bob, Ill Received<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, April 24, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Foamy Ed, The Offbeats, Nana Squad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, April 25, State Of It, Napier<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Foamy Ed, The Offbeats, Nana Squad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, April 26, The Stomach<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Foamy Ed, The Offbeats, Fifth Threat, Nana Squad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, June 5, Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The Offbeats, Wazzo Clash<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, June 6, State Of It (AA)\/ Odins Inn<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">The Offbeats, Wazzo Clash, Nana Squad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, June 7, Kings Arms<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The Offbeats, Wazzo Clash<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, June 28, Indigo<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Missing Teeth, The Offbeats, Brubeck, Foamy Ed, If I Had A Gun<\/p>\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=\"608\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-11637\" data-id=\"11637\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2003_06_28_indigo_003-608x1024.jpg\" 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https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2003_06_28_indigo_005.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=\"608\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-11639\" data-id=\"11639\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2003_06_28_indigo_014-1024x608.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2003_06_28_indigo_014-1024x608.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2003_06_28_indigo_014-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2003_06_28_indigo_014-768x456.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2003_06_28_indigo_014-1170x695.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2003_06_28_indigo_014.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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, August 16, Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The WBC, The Offbeats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003, November 22, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Foamy Ed, The Offbeats<\/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<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2004, January 2, The Office (Mt. Maunganui)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2004_01_02_theoffbeats-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2004_01_02_theoffbeats-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2004_01_02_theoffbeats-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2004_01_02_theoffbeats.jpg 843w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2004, January 3, Whangamata Hotel<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2004, January 4, Harbourview Hotel (Raglan)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2004, January 31, Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">with The WBC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2004, February 29, Cuba Street Carnival<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2004, June 25, Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2004, <em>Punkemon Vol.2<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"506\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punkemon_vol2_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punkemon_vol2_01.jpg 500w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punkemon_vol2_01-296x300.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2004, October 2, Kings Arms<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">The Bleeders, The Managers, Foamy Ed, The Offbeats +<\/p>\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<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2005, April 9, Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2005_04_09_bodega.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2005_04_09_bodega.jpg 424w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2005_04_09_bodega-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2005, April 21, Zebos<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2005, October 8: Unearned Income<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2005, October 8, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Unearned Income compilation release<\/p>\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<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, February 25, Kings Arms<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Coolie Ranx, The WBC, The Managers, The Offbeats, 4ManBob, The Poisoners, Stitchface, The Forcefields, Geneva<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, March 4, Indigo<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Coolie Ranx, The WBC, The Managers, The Offbeats, The Poisoners, Stitchface, DJ Ska Rob<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, April 18\/ 22, Indigo<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_04_19_indigo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2240\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_04_19_indigo.jpg 400w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2006_04_19_indigo-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, May 18, The Big Kumara<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, August 11, Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The Offbeats, The Forcefields<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, September 23, Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Skaladdin, The Offbeats, Not Quite Right<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006, December 8 (15?), Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The Offbeats, The Taliband<\/p>\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, March 3, SFBH<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_03_03_SFBH.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2100\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_03_03_SFBH.jpg 433w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2007_03_03_SFBH-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/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, January 16, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"754\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_01_16_valve-754x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_01_16_valve-754x1024.jpg 754w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_01_16_valve-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_01_16_valve-768x1043.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_01_16_valve.jpg 884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, January 25-26, Toots &amp; Grooves<\/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\/06\/2008_01_25_tatumpark.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_01_25_tatumpark.jpg 353w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_01_25_tatumpark-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, February 23, Powerhouse<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"454\" height=\"641\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_02_23_powerhouse.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_02_23_powerhouse.jpg 454w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_02_23_powerhouse-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008, November 7, Bar Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_11_07_bodega-717x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_11_07_bodega-717x1024.jpg 717w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_11_07_bodega-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_11_07_bodega-768x1097.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2008_11_07_bodega.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\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, January 30, Bar Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">The Offbeats, The Murder Chord, Black Lick<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2009, October 22, Bar Bodega<\/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\/06\/2009_10_22_bodega-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_10_22_bodega-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_10_22_bodega-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_10_22_bodega-768x1087.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2009_10_22_bodega.jpg 848w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2009, December 31, Oakura Tavern<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">with Supergroove<\/p>\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, February 10, Bar Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The Offbeats, The Outsiders, Nana Squad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2010, March 5, The Tugboat<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2010_03_05_tugboat.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4932\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2010_03_05_tugboat.jpg 427w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2010_03_05_tugboat-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2010, May 14, Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2010_05_14_bodega.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2010_05_14_bodega.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2010_05_14_bodega-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2010, June 11, Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2010_06_11_bodega.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4918\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2010_06_11_bodega.jpg 406w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2010_06_11_bodega-169x300.jpg 169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2010, August 20, Bar Medusa<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"507\" height=\"719\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2010_08_20_medusa.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2010_08_20_medusa.jpg 507w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2010_08_20_medusa-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2010, November 20, Bar Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2010_11_20_bodega-790x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2010_11_20_bodega-790x1024.jpg 790w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2010_11_20_bodega-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2010_11_20_bodega-768x996.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2010_11_20_bodega.jpg 812w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/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, December 2, Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"849\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2015_12_02_bodega-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4051\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2015_12_02_bodega-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2015_12_02_bodega-1-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2015, December 5, Kings Arms Tavern<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"876\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2015_12_05_kingsarms.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4042\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2015_12_05_kingsarms.jpg 620w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2015_12_05_kingsarms-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/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, September 13\/ 14, SFBH\/ Horse &amp; Trap<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.undertheradar.co.nz\/photo\/35530\/The-Offbeats.utr#\/38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Under The Radar\/ Bruce MacKay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2019_09_13_SFBH-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3410\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2019_09_13_SFBH-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2019_09_13_SFBH-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2019_09_13_SFBH-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2019_09_13_SFBH-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2019_09_13_SFBH-1170x1655.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2019_09_13_SFBH.jpg 1240w\" 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;\">2023<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023, February 5, SFBH<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"593\" height=\"857\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2023_02_25_SFBH.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2023_02_25_SFBH.jpg 593w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2023_02_25_SFBH-208x300.jpg 208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2024<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2024, February 23, SFBH<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"305\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2024_02_23_SFBH.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2024_02_23_SFBH.jpg 810w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2024_02_23_SFBH-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2024_02_23_SFBH-768x289.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2025<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025, January 19, SFBH<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2025_01_19_SFBH_01-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21232\" 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