Wellingtonzone was held at the Wellington Town Hall on April 3, 1981. Organised by Alan Jimson, who was a member of the Steroids, it also
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The Steroids: Mr Average/ Out Of Control
The first single by Wellington punk/ new wave trio The Steroids. Recorded at Broadcasting House, Wellington, in August and released in November on the groups
Four Stars
Released in 1980, the Four Stars compilation captures the sound of Wellington’s post-punk scene. Released 1980, November Label Sausage Records – Sausage 0003 Formats 12″
1980, October 24-26, Battle Of The Sounds
The Battle of the Sounds was a three night competition organised by Radio Windy and held at the Electric Ballroom on Victoria Street. Held over
1980, May 31 – June 2, Billy The Club
A Queen’s Birthday holiday weekend punk gig held at Billy The Club on Vivian Street, June 1-2, 1980, featuring Wallsockets, Twisted Daydream, Shoes This High,
Shoes This High: Shoes This High
Released 1981, reissued 2002, 2014 Label Raw Power, Siltbreeze Formats 7″ Recorded Harlequin Studio, December 21, 1980 Engineer Cover art Tracklist Credits
1979, September 30, Cuba Mall
In late September, 1979, members of the Wallsockets and Ambitious Vegetables organised a series of Sunday afternoon sessions to be held in Cuba Mall for
1979, September 29, Thistle Hall
One of the first Thistle Hall punk shows featuring Ambitious Vegetables (Rongotai), Wallsockets (The Terrace) and a Kevin Hawkins’ side project band, Industrial House Plans
1978, Nov 8 – late Dec , Chez Paree
Wellington’s first punk band, The Normals, start a two month residency at the Chez Paree/ Mindshaft. A small club located in the Embassy theatre with
New Wave Special 1978
Punks Hit Wellington Everybody get their gym shoes on and start sweating with excitement. New Zealand’s first New Wave Special Concert featuring Auckland’s Scavengers and