BeckerFraserPhotos March 2012 photograph 323

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A foosball table in the seating area outside Goodbye Blue Monday, a bar and music venue off Polar Lane.

BeckerFraserPhotos March 2012 photograph 324

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Goodbye Blue Monday on Lichfield Street, off Poplar Street".

Goodbye Blue Monday.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

A blog about the Family-owned and run bar in Poplar Lanes, Christchurch - home of live entertainment with bands and DJs, every Thursday to Saturday. Archived instances cover the Canterbury Earthquake when the bar had to close down due to damage.

Smash Palace Photograph 6

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the interior of Smash Palace. A bus parked in the centre of the site is being used as a bar.

Smash Palace Photograph 2

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the interior of Smash Palace. A bus parked in the centre of the site is being used as a bar.

Smash Palace Photograph 3

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the interior of Smash Palace. A bus parked in the centre of the site is being used as a bar, and tarpaulins provide a roof over a seating area.

Smash Palace Photograph 4

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the exterior of Smash Palace. Scaffolding and plastic sheeting has been used to create walls around the site.

Smash Palace Photograph 1

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the exterior of Smash Palace. Scaffolding and plastic sheeting has been used to create walls around the site.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 198-199: Smash Palace

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of pages 198-199 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Smash Palace'. Photos: Irene Boles

Johnny Moore : playing favourites

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Johnny Moore is the owner of the Goodbye Blue Monday bar in Christchurch, which has been closed since the 22 February earthquake. He talks to Kim about the turbulent times since then and his career in the hospitality industry.