# Event Details - **Event Name**: Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara | Film Screening - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a special screening of Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara, a documentary following the haerenga of one of Aotearoa's most internationally recognised Māori metal bands. Spanning more than a decade, the film traces Alien Weaponry's story from their beginnings as young brothers Henry and Lewis de Jong, who formed the band as children, through to international tours and performances on some of the world's biggest metal stages. Combining six years of documentary footage with home videos from the band's early years, Kua Tupu Te Ara offers a personal look at life on the road, the relationships behind the band, and the experiences that have shaped them. Performing many of their songs in te reo Māori and drawing inspiration from Māori history and whakapapa, Alien Weaponry has connected with audiences around the world while remaining grounded in who they are. Kua Tupu Te Ara is an honest portrait of a band whose story is still unfolding. Complimentary snack size popcorn included. Non-alocholic drinks and snacks will be available for purchase before the screening. Event Details Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026 Venue: Cloisters Studio, Te Matatiki Toi Ora | The Arts Centre, Christchurch Doors open: 5.30pm Film starts: 6.00pm Film Rating: M Content Advisory: Offensive language & drug references. This event forms part of Ihirangaranga: creation & connection, a multi-week programme presented by Te Whare Tapere from 13 August – 5 September, celebrating Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa | Māori Music Month. Guided by the whakaaro of ihirangaranga, the programme explores sound as a source of connection—carrying memory, wellbeing, and culture across generations. Through music, movement, film, and shared creative experiences, Ihirangaranga invites people to come together, listen, learn, and explore the many ways sound connects us to one another, our communities, and our stories. Ngā mihi nui to the Farina Thompson Charitable Trust, proudly managed by Perpetual Guardian, for their generous support in making Ihirangaranga: creation & connection possible. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/alien-weaponry-kua-tupu-te-ara-film-screening/200030528175457 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Art, performances, fine-arts, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 18 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Christchurch - **state**: CA - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: 17 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - **lat**: -43.53191 - **long**: 172.62901 - **full address**: 17 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, 21 Hereford St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara | Film Screening - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/1d319b90372993e05448d27b1fb16bb3672e6c0470a0d7dc2d16817e1f53f7c3-rimg-w1200-h600-dc680808-gmir?v=1787042634 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara | Film Screening being held? - **A:** Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara | Film Screening takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 17 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, 21 Hereford St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch. - **Q**: Who is organizing Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara | Film Screening? - **A:** Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara | Film Screening is organized by Te Whare Tapere. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara | Film Screening is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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