The Jetset Lounge, Christchurch
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:28 pm

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is closing

So the El Schlong gig on May 2 will now be taking place at The Media Club in Christchurch.

RE: The Jetset Lounge, Christchurch
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 10:03 am

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Went there last Friday night.

Many fond memories of that place.

Don't miss the toilets though, having to tip-toe in the lavatories is never pleasant.

RE: The Jetset Lounge, Christchurch
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:02 pm

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great bar.

cant remember the toilets.

friendly staff, wicked venue. shame.
plus the rooms upstairs were pretty good. they didnt seem to be used for anything.

RE: The Jetset Lounge, Christchurch
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:31 am

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The floors of the pisser there were just covered in.... I don't know what

I hated the stage. It's in a weird place, on an angle, beside the back exit, WTF?

It used to be against the far wall, and bigger, with a side-stage area for your gear and somewhere to chill before and after you play.

But I did like the upstairs rooms. I could be a total rockstar and drink up there, tune up, warm up, and walk up to the stage without being seen all night

RE: The Jetset Lounge, Christchurch
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:52 am

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Knives At Noon's gig on 9 May has now also been changed to the Media Club.

RE: The Jetset Lounge, Christchurch
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:24 am

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More on the Jetset closure:

One of the finest venues in the South Island is the Jetset Lounge in Christchurch. Hell, it even has accommodation for the band members upstairs! And yet, the Sommerset gig there this Saturday (April 12) will be its last show.

New owners have bought the bar and have decided, in their eternal wisdom, that it will no longer be a venue for live gigs.

Naturally, this is hugely disappointing for Christchurch and for touring bands. The Jetset has long been a supporter of underground and genre acts and this is another blow to the live music scene in this country.

RE: The Jetset Lounge, Christchurch
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:13 am

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It was a sh-thole but it was our sh-thole.

Small enough for local bands, big enough for touring acts. Central enough for a cheap cab, but far away enough from the trendy bars at the same time.

Used to play there when it was "The House of Pain", and "The Southlander" before that.

It'll have gigs again... somehow it always comes back.

This message was edited by K.I.N.G on Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:14 am.

RE: The Jetset Lounge, Christchurch
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:18 pm

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meanwhile, where else is good to play in christchurch? the dux?

RE: The Jetset Lounge, Christchurch
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:04 am

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Yup, there's always the trusty Dux de Lux, but it's so effin SMALL for gigs. Still, it's always got a good vibe.

Plus there's the new place, "Level 1" above the Rock Shop in Manchester St

And there's the "Granite Bar" in Sol Square, but I haven't heard much about it.

RE: The Jetset Lounge, Christchurch
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 4:58 pm

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There's also Al's Bar on Dundas St

RE: The Jetset Lounge, Christchurch
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:01 pm

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