Surf’s up this February as Inner Tube hit New Zealand for their debut concerts!

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Adam Willetts & Rory Dalley (on his premier AK jaunty-jaunt) make the journey from the dubstep/ wonky heaving of Churchurch to play exclusively at Audio Foundation, joined by local mystery spirit guide, supersession ulta-extra all star Sean Oreilly.

A unique night of persona per sound per wellinder. Polarity in Polarity out. Domestic rugcore meets mystic drifter spore, invisible graphic scores enhanced by VHS Decor (dreamed). Objects like falling stars, subjects failing on stairs. Lung Butter Hetero Diner Mix crossing Homo Genie Surf Casting. Elements still out there, working.

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Adam Willetts & Rory Dalley (on his premier AK jaunty-jaunt) make the journey from the dubstep/ wonky heaving of Churchurch to play exclusively at Audio Foundation, joined by local mystery spirit guide, supersession ulta-extra all star Sean Oreilly.

A unique night of persona per sound per wellinder. Polarity in Polarity out. Domestic rugcore meets mystic drifter spore, invisible graphic scores enhanced by VHS Decor (dreamed). Objects like falling stars, subjects failing on stairs. Lung Butter Hetero Diner Mix crossing Homo Genie Surf Casting. Elements still out there, working.

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Join the members of Tetras in a free workshop to discover what is unique about their approach to improvisation and music. All are welcome, bring your instrument and be ready to play... the workshop will be followed by a collaborative performance from the workshop attendedees.

Workshop - 4 PM to 6 PM
performance - 8 PM to 10 PM

Jason Kahn: drums.
JeroenVisser: organ, electronics.
Christian Weber: contrabass.
http://tetras.jasonkahn.net/

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Seeing & Hearing DJN

Artist and musician DJN presents a selection of drawing, photography and sculpture exploring music, sound production, language and memory.

Suggesting sound in ways other than the sonic.
Stimulating thoughts of sound in the mind of the viewer.

Can the experience of listening be translated into visual terms?

The show mixes new work with previous work; some exhibited before and some not.

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Altmusic is proud to present Mark McGuire (Emeralds) as part of Altmusic's programme of exciting & innovative international musicians touring New Zealand in 2012.

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Kikkawa, Ward & Scowen

aka "Saved from the sharp teeth of a homophobic death" "the ladder is part of the pit" "black box HQ"

Generally working as a trio with occasional guests
and participating as sound ellement in performance art projects.

Self released two albums "ritual soot" & "You are in exile until further notice" on "From the mountains of hiss" label.

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Down-tuned guitar heavyweights Somme (Fake Purr, Cat! Cat! Cat!) are playing alongside 'Pharaoh of Sound' Nigel Wright - at the Audio Foundation!

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An early evening blast of techno gazey shoepop from Dunedin's The Blueness (John White, Lucinda King, Kristen Wineera). Joined by Ducklingmonster's Dreamymachine with dreamy visuals.

Get free songs from www.theblueness.com

Come along to the release of Golden Axe's amazing and super mysterious brand new album LIQUID BACON on AMDISCS!!! It'll be available for pay-what-u-wanna digital download and on special limited cassette release from 9 December 2011! Vinyl release due February! :O

The fabulous SECRETS (Chch / Sydney) will be performing with the band!

Here's the tour details >>>>

Auckland - Friday 9 December w/ SECRETS - Audio Foundation HQ, KOHA ENTRY 6pm start. There will be an art installation involved - COME EARLY. All ages.

http://www.amdiscs.com/

http://goldenaxe.bandcamp.com/

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THE ALL SEEING HAND ALBUM RELEASE TOUR

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November 23 - 26 2011

Nov 23 - Wellington: San Francisco Bath House w/ Kitten Tank and Mono Sonic, 9pm

Nov 24 - Palmerston North: TBC

Nov 25 - Whanganui: Arc Theatre w/ Sets, 9pm

Nov 26 - Auckland: Audio Foundation, 4pm

Nov 26 - Auckland: Snake Pit, w/ Wilberforces10pm

The All Seeing Hand, made of Alphabethead (turntables), B Michael Knight (drums) and Noel St Cosmos (vocals) celebrate the release of their debut album with a tour of the North Island of New Zealand.

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***AURA! EMPORIUM***

Works by Selected Artists for Xmas Purchases!
AUDIO FOUNDATION HQ
SUB-BASEMENT OF THE PARISIAN TIE FACTORY
4 POYNTON TERRACE - behind St Kevins Arcade or off Pitt St

Sunday Dec 4th !!!!!

5 - 8 pm - Opening with Lothlorien Fejoa Wine and Westlynn Organic Meats Sausage Sizzle !!!!
8 - 10 pm - Kareoke Dick !!!

Kadimah have kindly let us use their playground so bring the kids and your best singing voice

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This gig celebrates the release of The New Self debut EP 'His Name' as well as David Khan's latest album 'Clearing.'

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ALTMUSIC 2011 presents

Kieth Rowe (UK) NZ Tour

Altmusic is proud to present Keith Rowe as part of Altmusic's programme of exciting & innovative international musicians touring New Zealand in 2011.

Well known for his involvement with pioneering groups AMM and later MIMEO – Keith Rowe is the legendary trailblazer of free improvised, prepared guitar techniques.

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