Trauma Party

About this show

TRAUMA PARTY is back on the road and stoked to announce a night of sonic mayhem at Porridge Watson in Whanganui Friday October 30th.A fierce post-punk four piece based on Waiheke Island, TRAUMA PARTY are an eccentric mix of neuro-divergent degenerates, fronted by the shaman of noise and chaos Buddy Olson.Merging raw garage-punk energy, spiky post-punk, and subversive pop sensibilities, they have quickly captured the attention of audiences throughout Aotearoa. Since their debut in early 2025, TRAUMA PARTY have completed three North Island tours, and have opened for several high-profile international acts.The band launched their debut EP 'Because You've Been Good' in April 2026, receiving rave reviews both locally and internationally:‘The fact that they sound as revolutionary in today’s modern musical landscape as they would have back then proves why post-punk has become a major force once more‘ - THE BIG TAKEOVER, USAThey say therapy never felt so good.TRAUMA PARTY deliver a live show of boundless energy and theatrical apocalyptic celebration. Whanganui, this is your chance to catch them live in your home town, at Porridge Watson with special guests MeanOwls.

Description from the Under the Radar listing.