Ale House Rock in Altiora
Every Thursday between 19 February - 10 December
Time: Various
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Thu 19 February 2026
7.00PM – 9.00PM
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Thu 12 March 2026
7.00PM – 9.00PM
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Thu 16 April 2026
7.00PM – 9.00PM
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Thu 11 June 2026
7.00PM – 9.00PM
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Thu 16 July 2026
7.00PM – 9.00PM
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Thu 13 August 2026
7.00PM – 9.00PM
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Thu 10 September 2026
7.00PM – 9.00PM
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Thu 15 October 2026
7.00PM – 9.00PM
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Thu 12 November 2026
7.00PM – 9.00PM
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Thu 10 December 2026
7.00PM – 9.00PM
Pricing
(+$1.14 booking fee)
Venue: Altiora
Christchurch’s best-kept noisy little secret. Monthly sessions at Altiora at The Arts Centre.
If you know the Aussie ‘Pub Choir’ phenomenon, you’ll get the idea. If you don’t, it’s simply a bunch of folks having a drink and a bloody good singalong — with surprisingly good results.
Hosted by local music veteran David Thorpe (aka Davey Backyard, The Skeatles, Li’l Chuck, The Black Velvet Band, etc.), these sessions are proven to be fantastic social, sonic fun for all.
Common questions:
Do I need to be able to sing?
NO! That's all part of the fun.
How does it work?
We'll pick apart a song, create a bit of order and harmony, split the group into sections, call and response that kind of thing...
What songs will we sing?
Popular ones with lots of nice bits you can hum, holler, sing or harmonise with. previous songs have been Bon Jovi - Livin' on a prayer, Elton John - Rocket Man, The Beatles, Help, The Commitments - Mustang Sally
When it is?
Monthly on Thursdays from 13th Feb
Can anyone come?
YES, the more the merrier
Can we get food and drink?
Yes, there are food trucks at The Arts Centre and a bar at Altiora.
What if I need more info?
Drop Davey a line via the singalong Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/oldfashionedsingalong
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