The Side Characters
The Side Characters are a local Wellington based band who can be seen from the streets of Cuba to festival stages and always giving the audience the best show possible. - Photos taken 26 July 2025 at Thistle Hall
Dude We're Screwed
A band from a garage in the hutt valley. Creating a collage of what they are and what they want to be in their music. - Photos taken 26 July 2025 at Thistle Hall
The JayJs
The JayJs are a girl band from Wellington High School. They play of mix of covers and originals. Their originals are mainly indie-rock and are inspired by bands such as Boy Genius, The Strokes, and Fleetwood Mac. - Photos taken 26 July 2025 at Thistle Hall
The Shadow Government
We are The Shadow Government, for the past century we have been orchestrating major world events from the shadows. But when our funding got cut by the Shadow Wizard council during covid we formed a band to try and make enough money to take over the world (again). Vocalist Minister Morrison and guitarist Governor Green are joined by the android bassist Emily Burrow and the vat grown drummer Jaden Cockeram. Together forming a bizarre fusion of electronic driven indie rock and alternative pop, The Shadow Government will blow your mind and get your vote!
- Photos taken 28 June 2025 at Thistle Hall
Obsidian Sun
Obsidian Sun started as a high school project, replicating a bluesy, 70s classic rock sound, yet incorporated other influences, ranging from indie to punk to goth. Every band member is a multi-instrumentalist, and the music shows it: they are not limited to any one genre, and everyone takes part in each step of the creative process. Their sound and artistry is heavily inspired by bands that they collectively enjoy, such as Black Sabbath, The Cure, and Radiohead. Their music fluctuates between heavy and dreamy, somber and upbeat, coming together for a listening experience like a rollercoaster: with highs and lows, yet exhilarating all the way.
- Photos taken 28 June 2025 at Thistle Hall
Intercite
Intercite is an alternative band spawned out of the Kapiti Coast, inspired by Tool, Alice in Chains, and Silverchair. Their music mixes heavy riffs with thought provoking melody’s along side with Crisp Juicy Vocals.
- Photos taken 28 June 2025 at Thistle Hall.
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