03 Sessions

04/06/2026

PSA! Tonight's show Surfing USSR is sadly cancelled due to illness.

We hope to reschedule this so keep eyes peeled for announcements.

31/05/2026

We've heard a rumour that this Thursday is the last chance to see the enigmatic Surfin USSR this year! Get your tickets comrades. 8PM Space Academy https://events.humanitix.com/surfing-ussr-03sessions-2026

28/05/2026

03 Sessions LIVE from Space Academy in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Support 03 Sessions here: https://ko-fi.com/03sessions

18/05/2026

This is 03 Mission Control to the ether. There's a large season orbiting in your area. All systems go!
28 May Carne Verde 3 – Doug Brush & Mike Fudakowski
4 June Surfing USSR – Greg Malcolm
11 June Jules Blewman & Zoe Hunter
25 June YUGO
2 July Jack Harré
9 July Andy Sugg & Friends
16 July Punjabi Folk & Qawwali Night - Safar & Jugni
23 July Will Kao FINALE
Tickets available via Humanitix.

26/04/2026

Next Thursday 7 May NYC-based jazz guitarist Rory Stuart playing with Jono Blackie (drums) and Luke Belcher (bass). 8pm at Space Academy. Tickets via Humanitix or on the door.
https://events.humanitix.com/rory-stuart-trio-03-sessions-2026

17/04/2026

08/04/2026

No 03 Sessions tomorrow, but next Thursday we have George Mclaurin Sextet 8pm start at Space Academy.

George Maclaurin's Sextet will be playing a mixture of his original compositions and other jazz standards, with a band featuring some of Christchurch's finest musicians, including:

Jack Harre - Trumpet
Jimmy Rainey - Tenor Saxophone
William Kao - Trombone
Zachary Chyr - Bass
Jono Blackie - Drums

Grab your tickets now!
https://events.humanitix.com/george-maclaurin-sextet-03sessions-2026

23/02/2026

A little bit of slickness coming down from Wellington this Thursday. Lockie Bennet (guitar) is joined by Alex Trask (alto sax), Elijah Mulheron (bass) and Christchurch local, Cameron Finlay (drums). The quartet will be playing songs made popular by the likes of Charlie Parker, Bud Powell and Tadd Dameron.

Space Academy 8pm
Tickets from Humanitix and on the door.
https://events.humanitix.com/lockie-bennett-qtet-03sessions-2026

16/02/2026

We are back! Kicking off 2026 with Season 1 at Space Academy this week:
Ted Meager and Band
Lockie Bennett Quartet
Dillastrate – Waiata Reo Māori
YAMAS! Another Greek Party!
George Maclaurin
Monk Party & Suparna

Fresh-faced poster by Maya Templer. 🥳

16/12/2025

Our last show for 2025 is this Thursday! Hamish Smith returns for an album release show Hamish Smith presents "Elsewhere Now" (USA/NZ) 8pm at Space Academy.

Hamish Smith - bass
Reuben Derrick - saxophone
Nick Pitts - piano
Joe McCallum - drums

Tickets:
$35 - General Admission
$25 - 03 Members
$20 - Students with I.D.
https://events.humanitix.com/hamish-smith-presents-elsewhere-now-03sessions

Check out his album here:
https://smithbassist.bandcamp.com/album/elsewhere-now