For NZ Music Month the last couple of years, we asked bands/artists for a favourite memory of making music in Wellington.

It could involve a favourite gig, a funny story from the recording studio, a moment that led to the inspiration for a song, the fond recollection of a defunct venue, or the piece of music or lyric that they were most proud of creating.

We really enjoyed the stories people told us, so we are doing it again this year.

Next up is Luke from DEAF, a Wellington Postpunk band formed in 2018. The band were handpicked to open for Peter Murphy and David J from goth legends Bauhaus and have opened for Jesus and The Mary Chain & Drab Majesty.

One of the best musical memories I’ve had is playing Wellington’s now sorely missed Mighty Mighty.
The shows that you would play there were so shambolically brilliant and there was a great sense of community there. There’s been a cavernous space in Wellington’s musical landscape ever since it’s demise.