30 August 2025

This band could be your life

Writers share the music that shaped them – hear personal stories and sonic obsessions in this love letter to life-changing bands.

Writers share a love letter to the music that moves them.

Join 2025 Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction winner and member of the band the Close Readers Damien Wilkins, Brannavan Gnanalingam, Pohlen Newbery (Ngai Tūhoe, Ngāti Manunui), and Claudia Jardine as they each share a band or musician that has had an indelible impact on their lives.

Be introduced to new musical gems or gain fresh perspectives on old favourites. Hosted by Kiran Dass.

With support from Main Divide.

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Writers share a love letter to the music that moves them.

Join 2025 Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction winner and member of the band the Close Readers Damien Wilkins, Brannavan Gnanalingam, Pohlen Newbery (Ngai Tūhoe, Ngāti Manunui), and Claudia Jardine as they each share a band or musician that has had an indelible impact on their lives.

Be introduced to new musical gems or gain fresh perspectives on old favourites. Hosted by Kiran Dass.

With support from Main Divide.

Location
Christchurch Art Gallery, Montreal Street, Christchurch Central

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