Doors 7.30pm
Undeniably infectious and impeccably pieced together, ‘Year of the Dog’ is a journey into an absurdist childhood dream. Created with long time collaborator, Jol Mulholland at the famed Lab Studios, who co-produced the track with O’Leary. Year of the Dog is dominating the alternative radio charts and receiving stellar support from RNZ , RollingStone AU/NZ and NZ media.
O’Leary, known for her eclectic writing and arrangements, presents her latest release, following in the well paved footsteps of her breakthrough debut album ‘River Dark’. Released to great acclaim in 2025, a Top 10 Aotearoa Album Chart & numerous #1 SRN & alt radio airplay charts, the album clearly established O’Leary as a rising figure in Aotearoa’s varied musical landscape.
While her debut River Dark took the listener on a tender and reflective path, ‘Year of the Dog’ does the opposite, galloping out the gate, not looking back.
‘Year of the Dog’ is animal spirit, it’s racing forwards and upwards, fast and free. It's renewal’
Local tip
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Look for the basement entrance inside St Kevin’s Arcade, next to Albert Hu Watches. Check the event listing for set times, ticket availability and age restrictions before heading in.
Getting there
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Whammy Bar is in the basement of St Kevin’s Arcade at 183 Karangahape Road. Karanga-a-Hape Station is a short walk away, buses stop outside the arcade, and paid street parking and car parks are available nearby.
For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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