Dedicated to advocating for the arts in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Flannel Hound are spearheading a new live music format named Mixed Doubles. Each monthly event has been curated with care to spotlight two acts, playing “two sets each, rotating through the night”, commencing this October with the very well-suited pairing of double headliners T. G. Shand and Death and the Maiden (travelling northwards from Ōtepoti).
The innovation doesn’t stop there — for every ticket sold, five dollars goes directly to the wonderful folk at Space Academy. Scope out the upcoming lineups below and read the official lowdown from Flannel Hound…
“Two acts will play two sets each, rotating through the night. They’ll be covering some of each others songs and generally working together to put on a completely one-off performance. This show is all about mixing up the gig format, encouraging artist collaboration, and producing a truly unique experience that has to be seen IN PERSON!
When Neck of the Woods nearly closed its doors in June 2026, the whole arts scene recognised that the old model of funding venues through alcohol is unsustainable at best, and dangerous at worst. That’s why Flannel Hound are trialling a model which includes a $5 kickback to the venue for every ticket sold.
The Flannel Hound Kaupapa is to leave every part of the arts ecosystem we encounter better off for our interaction. With that in mind, trialling a model like this seemed like a no brainer!”
Mixed Doubles
2 bands ● 4 sets ● no opener ● all headliner
Space Academy, Christchurch (doors 8pm)
T. G. Shand and Death And The Maiden
Friday 30th October
Mousey and Model Home
Saturday 12th December
Phoebe Vic and Secret Admirer
Friday 29th January
Hotel Emily And Lovers Anonymous
Saturday 20th February
Tickets on sale HERE via UTR
Experience T.G. Shand’s animated video for 2025 single ‘The Deadpan Break’…
Hit play on ‘Leanest Cut’, from Death and the Maiden’s 2024 album Uneven Ground…
