UCSA

MONO Presents: Artificial Intelligence and A-Sides
2021-05-13 20:00 - 23:59 (Pacific/Auckland) | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Mono is back next Thursday, featuring the return of International Drum and Bass!!!
Artificial Intelligence are at the forefront of Drum & Bass in a new era of releases as they continue to carve a truly unique position in the Drum & Bass scene with their consistently progressive sound.
The unstoppable London duo comprising Glenn Herweijer and Zula Warner have recently raised the bar. Their newly sharpened unique production style can be heard in their latest material, which combines the current digital sheen of modern electronica with classic vintage sound bites. Forward thinking and cutting edge, the A.I. identity remains intact, always repping for the full spectrum with an inimitable quality all their own.
With an ever – expanding number of DJ dates across the world, Artificial Intelligence assure their position as one of the leading lights in Drum & Bass.
A Sides is a true veteran DJ, producer and engineer, with an epic collection of releases to his name making him one of the most prolific and versatile artists in drum & bass. Over the course of his extensive career, A Sides has never limited himself to a single style and has proved to be a highly capable selector whatever style he is drawing for.
The MONO specific stuff:
– Mono is R18 – Bring your Passport, 18+ card or NZ Drivers licence.
– Don’t forget your UC Student ID!
– Not a UC student? Then you better find a mate who is! You won’t get in otherwise. You are their plus one. Note: It’s plus one not plus five!
– Not a UC students plus one? Sorry team, this ones not for you.
– Remember to get in early! Its $10 on the door for your non UC plus one after 9pm (Eftpos only)
– Make sure you’ve got the GOVT NZ COVID tracer app. You’ll need it to sign in

TriSci Quiz Night
2021-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Ti Kouka Function room, Haere-Roa, 90 Ilam Rd, Ilam, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
How big is that brain of yours? Gather up a team of 4 and test your knowledge against your peers to find out! Food provided for each team.

This event is a quiz night held in collaboration with PhysSoc and BioSoc (with sponsorship from NZIC) for members of any of the three clubs. It is planned for participants to play in teams of 4, with food provided by the Foundry (still to be decided). There will be prizes for the top 3 teams.

DramaSoc: Love + Information
2021-05-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Someone sneezes. Someone can’t get a signal. Someone won’t answer the door. Someone put an elephant on the stairs. Someone’s not ready to talk. Someone is her brother’s mother. Someone hates irrational numbers. Someone told the police. Someone got a message from the traffic light. Someone’s never felt like this before.
In this fast moving kaleidoscope, more than a hundred and thirty characters try to make sense of what they know.

Open Christchurch | Architecture Festival
2021-05-15 09:00 - 2021-05-16 17:00 | Various Locations
Run by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City Making, Open Christchurch celebrates Christchurch’s most exceptional architecture by opening over 40 buildings to the public for free on 15 & 16 May. It offers people the opportunity to connect with their city by discovering new spaces or getting up close to the buildings they love.
The festival is based on a simple proposition: good design improves people’s lives. By making good design and architecture accessible and understandable, Open Christchurch encourages people to explore and debate the value of a well-designed environment. Ultimately the festival contributes to a welcoming, open civic culture in which everyone can participate and which fosters a greater sense of belonging and connection.
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YarnSoc Welcome Workshop
2021-05-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Bentleys Bar, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Ilam, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
This event is an introductory lesson in knitting and crochet for YarnSoc members. (Memberships are just $5!!!). During this workshop you will learn the basics of either knitting or crochet. You will also receive tools and supplies for this event as well!
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CANTABS: Crusaders vs Brumbies
2021-05-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
Your defending champion Crusaders take on Australian rivals, the Brumbies, in what is sure to be a thrilling match up!!

Come join us in supporting the Crusaders take on Australian rivals, the Brumbies. This one going to be a goodie you don’t want to miss out!
Ticket prices are $10 for Cantabs members and $15 for non-members.
You will be able to grab your physical tickets on May15th from 4pm from us at Haere Roa. This is also how you will get on the buses which will leave at 5:30! When you get your tickets from us at Ti Kōuka don’t forget to grab some FREE merchandise and face paint too!
Get excited because this is an event you are not going to want to miss!!
**Please arrive at least 10 minutes before 5:30pm as the last bus will leave at 5:30pm on the dot.

Te Rourou a Haere
2021-05-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
In partnership with Te Akatoki Māori students association, we have relaunched Lunch on the lawn to further explore the cultural narratives of our whare and space. So going forward we welcome you all to join us at ‘Te Rourou a Haere’.
We will be serving free Hangi for the first 100 attendees (With snags and veggie paddies thereafter), followed by Kapa Haka and a Tu Taua demonstration.

UC Arts | New Music Central | L A Mitchell
2021-05-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Recital Room, Recital Room, UC Arts City Location, 3 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Monday 17th May – 7:00pm to 8:30pm – Recital Room, UC Arts City Location, 3 Hereford Street
This Performance will feature L A Mitchell stripping back her soul set to show case her voice & piano and the voices of her three backing vocalists, Kate Taylor, Roz Ulaula and Vai Punivai. You can expect to hear a collection of her well know songs from Fly My Pretties; some soul favourites she loves and a small collection of new material all re-imagined for the intimacy of 4 voices and a piano.
L A Mitchell has been a stealth operator in New Zealand Music , her credentials will surprise you, having performed support for Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder and Guy Sebastian. Worked alongside Dave Dobbyn, Bic Runga, Tim Finn, Anna Coddington & Sola Rosa & Dukes. Her name in New Zealand is synonymously connected with the juggernaut group, ‘Fly My Pretties’ backed by Black Seeds front man, Barnaby Weir and for many her Live at the Matterhorn release was a sensation in the underground soul audience that still holds a great connection to fans of the record. Her most recent work has been with her Husband, Matt Barus, on their duo project Terrible Sons. They’ve quietly amassed over 18million streams and over 146,000 people listening each month to the duos acoustic indie folk. She has also been nominated for the Apra Silver Scroll top 20 list 3 times. Though she may walk quietly in an industry that often yells she is known as a mighty musician with a mighty voice and known in the industry by her peers as a musician with a serious knowledge about her craft.
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Pub Choir
2021-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Pub Choir is a euphoric sensation that transforms a crowd of tipsy strangers into a legendary choir. Think school singing but with beer!!!
By the end of the show the YOU will be belting out a kiwi classic in three-part harmony.
Don’t prepare anything! It’s not that kind of choir. You simply need to open your sound hole (your mouth FYI). We will do the rest.

Triple Threat | Mega Gym Class
2021-05-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
90min Group Fitness mega sesh! Start with 30mins of intense HIIT, follow that up with 30mins of punching with KO and end with a relaxing 30min yoga session to calm the body and the mind.
30mins HIIT
30mins KO
30mins YOGA

Paint and Sip
2021-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Come along and get those creative juices flowing with a guided paint session with Christchurch’s own Paint’n’Sip. Tickets on Eventbrite.

Tui Presents | The Foundry Quiz
2021-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
Join us from 7pm every Tuesday Night for your chance to WIN prizes and quiz glory! There’s no need to register and entry is free!

PHUCK Bingo | The Foundry
2021-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
PHUCK Entertainment is proud to bring a night a bingo and silliness to the best bar on campus, every single week!
Three time winner of Best MC at the Chch Comedy Awards, Snap Versus Morality is joined by his trusty sidekick Brandon Wyatt as your hosts for the evening.
Free entry with plenty of prizes, so come get a little loose with us whilst we play old people games.
7pm Every Wednesday @ The Foundry.

The Court Theatre | Scared Scriptless at the Ngaio
2021-05-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Scared Scriptless is an improvised comedy show that’ll have you on the edge of your seat, wondering what will happen next! Performed by Canterbury’s best improvisers, every show is unique, silly and absolutely hilarious.

Disabled Students' Focus Group
2021-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Undercroft 101, University of Canterbury , Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
The UCSA is holding a focus group for disabled students. This is a chance for you to let us know what you want to see improved for disabled students on Campus, and what initiatives you’d like to see.
Attendees will go in the draw to WIN 1 of 3 $10 UCSA café vouchers. (T&Cs apply.)
Time: 20th of May 12-1pm
Location: Undercroft 101
Preregister by RSVP to education@ucsa.org.nz

* Terms & Conditions *
1. Winners receive one $10 voucher.
2. Information on how to enter the competition forms part of the conditions of entry. Entry into the competition is deemed as acceptance of its terms and conditions.
3. This competition is not in any way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
4. To enter you must attend the whole focus group.
5. UCSA will select the winners. Winners will be chosen and notified at the focus group.

RDU | The CANTA BANTA Radio | LIVE
2021-05-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Inspired by the legacy of student media from year’s past. The CANTA BANTA Show on RDU is the official radio show of CANTA, the University of Canterbury’s student media, hosted by two veterans of the student scene, Asher & Liam, the CANTA BANTA Show cover all manner of topics. From what’s happening in Christchurch, or at University, to interviews, to researching conspiracy theories, philosophical debate, or just complaining… this show will cover literally any topic.
This arts fest the show will be broadcast LIVE from the Amphitheatre with free snags to go with their shit chat! Who knows? You might get to join in.

MONO Presents: RDU 98.5FM Kitchen Party
2021-05-20 20:00 - 23:50 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
What’s cooking in the RDU 98.5 FM Kitchen? Get in the haus and see for yourself…
Ōtautahi is packed to the brim with talented DJ’s and producers, right here in our own backyard! Oven mitts on, these tunes are fresh out the roaster, ready to be served HOT. This NZ Music Month, put your dancing shoes on, and get cooking with five fresh local artists on the menu.

Foxtrot
Host of RDU 98.5FM’s Foxymoron, Thursdays 11 – 12am
https://rdu.org.nz/shows/foxymoron

Harry Charles
Originally from Christchurch, Harry has been based in Berlin for the past 6 years. Honing his craft as a musician, producer and ultimately, as a person. He has immersed himself in all the musical delights of the city and with an artistic versatility, enjoys sitting in many different pockets of its thriving scene. His years have been defined by growth and collaboration, working predominantly as a guitarist, vocalist and drummer in various projects.

As a live musician he has fallen in love with the world of electronica. Collecting inspiration from the city’s never-ending nighttime adventures into sound and dance, along with a mingle of magical encounters with the colourful personalities that come out to play, he couldn’t help but start producing his own own bag of electronica tricks. He has returned to NZ this summer to perform his own take on downtempo music. Deep dance floor grooves, riddled with live guitar
and vocals.

Dream.r
Guest host of RDU 98.5FM’s Rhythm Zone, Bi-weekly Fridays 6 – 8pm
https://rdu.org.nz/shows/prognosis-rhythm-zone

Dream.r is moved by music and thrives on creating a bangin’ dance floor for all to enjoy. Ever since beginning her rave journey at 13, it’s been a dream to be behind the decks sharing the love of music with whoever finds themselves in that magic moment too. “Have a tequila, and do a little dance”

Holding it down in the lil lump Chch City alongside all the usual local talent Dream.r has supported acts by the likes of Blackloops, Chaos in the CBD, DJ Vadim, Cynthie, Denis Cruz, and Boy oh Boy. Recently she has brought the grooves at Luminate, Electric Ave, Something Else, Batdogg, Sugar and Spice, Notion Boat Party and Shipwrecked.

GETSET
Host of RDU 98.5FM’s The Friday Fix Up, Fridays 2 – 4pm
https://rdu.org.nz/shows/the-friday-fix-up

Known for smashing genre bending club sets and reading dancefloors like your mum buried in her copy of 50 Shades Of Grey, GETSET has been a staple of the Christchurch club scene since 2014. GETSET has been a non-stop rollercoaster ride of club gigs, festival bookings, and radio shows ever since.

Supporting a ton international acts including Will Clarke, Jacky, Getter, What So Not, Jauz, Peking Duk, Sikdope, Tigerlily, Darude, and countless others, as well as a ton of local New Zealand acts.

And been seen on the line-ups of Electric Avenue, Hidden Vallen, Bay Dream’s North & South, Rhythm and Vines, and Rhythm and Alps.

With a magnitude of releases under his belt and plenty more tunes to come GETSET is a name you will not want to forget.

Gee Maree

Host of RDU 98.5FM’s Dank Room, Wednesdays 11 – 12am
https://rdu.org.nz/shows/dankroom

UC Arts | Lunchtime Concert – Percussion
2021-05-21 13:10 - 14:00 | Recital Room, Recital Room, UC Arts City Location, 3 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Join UC percussion students as they pull out all the stops on the stage of the Great Hall!

Student Art Exhibition
2021-05-24 10:00 - 2021-05-28 17:00 | Haere-roa
Head to Haere-roa each day between 9am and 5pm to check out a full exhibition of UCSA Arts fest competition entries!
Vote for your favourite piece in each category and we will award the “People’s Choice” award at Arts Fest prize giving.

UC Arts | New Music Central | The Lilburn Prize
2021-05-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Recital Room, UC Arts at the Arts Centre, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Monday 24th May – 7:00pm to 8:30pm – Recital Room, UC Arts City Location, 3 Hereford Street
Join UC composers and songwriters as they present new work in consideration for the UC Lilburn Composition Prize.
Please register for a free ticket to this event.
FREE TICKETS

Postgraduate Wellness Workshop
2021-05-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Bentleys Bar, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Ilam, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
The Postgraduate Wellness Workshop is a workshop focused on providing postgrads with skills to manage oneself during challenging times.
From 10:00 am till 11:45 am we have Alex Ballagh, a yoga teacher and mindfulness expert. She will be talking about what is stress/tension/anxiety and providing some tools to support you through tough times.
From 11:45 am till 12:30 pm we have Heather Jonson, a counsellor from UC Health Centre. She will be talking about how to know when you need to seek help professionally, her model of self-care which she’s developed over the past 25 years and she will open the floor up to questions at the end.
After the discussions, some kai will be provided.
This event is totally free but is limited to 40 people.
Attendees may wish to bring a notebook and pen to take notes and some comfy clothes you can move in (as Alex will show us a series of accessible yoga poses which address various mental health challenges).
Please note that if you’re struggling now there are so many services you can connect with like the UC Health Centre, UCSA Advocacy and Welfare team, Student Care and Lifeline (0800 543 354).

Rekindle | String-making Workshop
2021-05-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Clubs Meeting Room, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041
Learn how to use tī kōuka / cabbage tree leaves to make a strong and beautiful twine. Rekindle’s most popular workshop, this technique for making string and rope is simple and can be used with many different materials.
Tī kōuka cabbage tree leaves are such an abundant and multi-purpose material that we can find all around us. If you have access to fallen/brown cabbage tree leaves, please feel free to bring a big bunch along with you, which have been soaked overnight or longer.
Minimum numbers are required for the class to run.
Bookings are essential. Please book one spot per person attending (including children).

24-Hour Photo Competition
2021-05-26 12:00 - 2021-05-27 11:59 | Various Locations
The 24 HR Photo Competition will run from midday Wednesday the 26th of May to midday Thursday the 27th of May 📷
Categories are Best Landscape, Best Portrait (subject) + Special Topic: Equality.
The link to submit your photos will go live at 12pm on 26th of May.

Long Story Short: A MUSOC Cabaret
2021-05-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
MUSOC can’t wait to celebrate the joys of storytelling with you, and what better way than through song? We have collected an enchanting variety of numbers from movies, musicals, and popular artists to perform for your viewing pleasure in ‘Long Story Short: A MUSOC Cabaret’.

Sit back and let our wonderful cast and band entertain you with stories old and new – all very near and dear to our hearts. From fairytales, to myths, to real life narratives, this show is a must see during the UCSA Arts Fest!

** Show Dates **
Wednesday May 26th: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Friday May 28th: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturday May 29th (matinee): 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Saturday May 29th (evening): 7:30pm – 9:30pm

** Production Team **
Director: Stella Cheersmith
Choreographers: Ella Berry and Megan White
Musical Directors: Caitlyn O’Rourke and Luke Longworth
Technical Director: Liam Oldershaw
Producer: Beverley Cheyne

For more information or group bookings of ten or more, please contact Beverley Cheyne at producer@musoc.org.nz.

OpSoc Charity Art Auction
2021-05-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Halo Venue in Riccarton
Thursday 27th of May at Halo venue in Riccarton
Flat looking a little dull? Needing a new way to spice up your room? Then come on down to the Annual Charity Art Auction and bid on some goodies for a good cause! We’ve also got other treats in store for you including pizzas, cheap drinks and live music.
This year, all profits from the auction will be donated to Dress for Success. So get crafty for charity and get yourself free entry with your art submission (beginner friendly!)
Tickets coming soon – keep your eyes peeled!

UCSA Presents: MONO
2021-05-27 20:00 - 2021-05-28 01:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Artist announcement coming soon!
The MONO specific stuff:
– Mono is R18 – Bring your Passport, 18+ card or NZ Drivers licence.
– Don’t forget your UC Student ID!
– Not a UC student? Then you better find a mate who is! You won’t get in otherwise. You are their plus one. Note: It’s plus one not plus five!
– Not a UC students plus one? Sorry team, this ones not for you.
– Remember to get in early! Its $10 on the door for your non UC plus one after 9pm (Eftpos only)
– Make sure you’ve got the GOVT NZ COVID tracer app. You’ll need it to sign in

CANTA presents: The Ed Wood’s Student Film Awards
2021-05-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Haere-roa
The (not so?) great Ed Wood is widely regarded as the “Worst Director of All Time”. His films are notable for their campy aesthetics, technical errors, unsophisticated special effects, use of ill-fitting stock footage and eccentric casts.
In the spirit of Ed Wood, we are on the lookout for the “best worst film” at the 2021 Ed Wood Student Film Awards
To be part of student filmmaking immortality, all you have to do is create a film and enter it into one of the following categories:

“Feature” Length Film

1 – 5 minutes long
Original (although feel free to rip off some other film…)
Made mostly by UC students (hey, a bit of outside help is OK)

One Minute Wonder

Up to 1 minute long
Can be anything! (Literally anything…)
Made mostly by UC students (hey, a bit of outside help is OK)

Awards will be presented for:

Best (Worst) Actor
Best (Worst) Cinematography
Best (Worst) Editing
Best (Worst) Soundtrack
Best (Worst) Costumes
Best (Worst) Special Effects
Best Celebrity Cameo
Best use of Whiteware
Best (Worst) film (Under 5min Long)
People’s choice award
Best (Worst) worst Speech

You can use any camera you want to make the film. Your dad’s flash RED. Your brother’s handicam. Your dog’s iPhone. All that matters is that the film is (somewhat) watchable. And listenable. Think about audio. PLEASE think about audio…
Films must be submitted to the events@ucsa.org.nz via Dropbox, or on a USB drive. It’s OK, we’ll give you the USB drive back.
Ideally, the final format would be an .mp4 or .mov – but if it plays on VLC, you should be fine.
UCSA reserves the right to remove any film that is deemed too offensive, or just plain horrible to watch/listen to. Our standards are pretty low. If in doubt, ask us first.
UCSA also reserves the right to make use of any film submitted.
Send any questions to: events@ucsa.org.nz

Ed Wood Rules 2021

You can use old footage of yours if you choose to, but you need to put it together during this time.
The categories for entry are:

“Feature” Length Film

Between 1 minute and 5 minutes long, including any titles and credits.
Original (although feel free to rip off some other film…)
Can be about anything – show us your creativity!

One Minute Wonder

No more than 1 minute long, including any titles and credits.
Can be anything! (Literally anything… we have had a clip reel of a guy scaring his flatmate)
Basically a good insta story…

The ‘film’ must be delivered using our recommended file specs by midnight Sunday, 19th of May, uploaded via our online form.
You must have the rights to all material that appears in the ‘Film’. Please ensure you have permission from all actors, locations, music and anything else that you need permission for that you use in the ‘Film’.
Do not upload the ‘film’ onto the internet until after the screening night.
You can use any camera you want to make the “film”, however all that matters is that the “film” is (somewhat) watchable, and listenable. You must think about audio. PLEASE think about audio…
The UCSA will remove any film that is deemed too offensive, or just plain horrible to watch/listen to. Our standards are pretty low. If in doubt, ask us first.
The UCSA has the right to make use of any film submitted.

RDU | TuneSoc Radio | LIVE
2021-05-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
This is the one and only radio show for Tunesoc, University of Canterbury’s music club, broadcasting live from Haere-Roa. Join the gang as they chat about whatever they’ve been jamming lately, gigs that are coming up, and their personal experiences as musicians.
Basically anything music-related, they’re on it! With spotlights on musicians, interviews, live to airs and great chat TuneSoc Radio wants to bring the stories of the UC music scene to life and connect musicians to the wider Christchurch audience. Alternating between banter and good tunes with a large focus on local artists. 12 – 2pm, Fridays on RDU 98.5FM.

UC Arts | Lunchtime Concert – UC Voices
2021-05-28 13:10 - 14:00 | Recital Room, Recital Room, UC Arts City Location, 3 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Join Voice students from UC as they present a varied programme of music.
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Arts Fest Awards
2021-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Celebrate the end of UCSA Arts Fest 2021 at the Arts Fest Awards in Bentleys Bar. We will be presenting awards for:
• Arts Fest Student Art Comp
• The Ed Woods Film Awards
• 24 Hour Photo Comp
• Poetry Comp
• Creative writing comp
• TuneSoc Acoustic Comp Winner
