Music Canterbury

Martin Setchell Organ Concert
2026-04-19 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | All Souls Church, 30 Church Lane, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Martin Setchell Organ Concert on Sunday 19th April 2026, 3.00 p.m. at All Souls, Merivale, Christchurch.
This is a fundraising concert for the Methodist Mission.

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents "Lamb & Hayward Masterworks: Glinka, Britten, Shostakovich"
2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
Lamb & Hayward Masterworks: Glinka, Britten, Shostakovich
Saturday 18 April 2026
7.30pm to 9.30pm
Douglas Lilburn Auditorium
Christchurch Town Hall

Benjamin Northey – Chief Conductor
Jian Liu – Piano
Glinka – Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture
Britten – Piano Concerto Op. 13
Shostakovich – Symphony No. 1 in F minor Op. 10

Glinka’s rollicking Overture from the opera Ruslan and Lyudmila is one of the best-known orchestral show pieces. Rapid, driving rhythms and lyrical, courtly melodies open the curtain on a world of sorcerers, spells and swashbuckling romance – thrilling from the very first bar.
Britten premiered his own Piano Concerto in London in 1938, at the age of just 24, in a blazing display of bravura. This was Britten exuberant and unafraid. The reception was mixed, simply because the audience had literally never heard anything like it before. It is unashamedly virtuosic and unsparing in its demands of the soloist, and our soloist, Jian Liu, is more than up for the challenge when he joins CSO for this performance.
When the teenage Shostakovich presented his graduation project to the Petrograd Conservatory, he hardly expected to take the international music world by storm. Achieving nearly overnight international fame, his first symphony remains one of his most popular works. Constantly unpredictable, slipping easily between biting humour and tragic foreboding, it reveals a precocious command of orchestral colour and contrast that still keeps audiences on the edge of their seats a century later.
With thanks to CSO Soloist Partner PKF Goldsmith Fox, and CSO Library Supporters Gloria Street (Shostakovich) and Doris Barnard & Mark Hickman (Britten).
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/cso-lamb-hayward-masterworks-glinka-britten-shostakovich/christchurch

CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Bach St John Passion"
2026-04-03 20:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Orchestra & Choir presents “Bach St John Passion” on Friday 3rd April 2026, 8.00 p.m. at Catholic Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Further details to follow.

Resonance Ensemble presents Concert No. 1
2026-03-29 15:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Resonance Ensemble presents Concert No. 1 on Sunday 29th March 2025, 3.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Conductor: Tony Ryan
Leader: Cornelia Didenco
Further details to follow

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents "Lamb & Hayward Curator's Series: Britten, Haydn"
2026-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Lamb & Hayward Curator’s Series: Britten, Haydn
Friday 27 March 2026
7.oo pm to 9.00 pm
The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Benjamin Northey – Chief Conductor
Carleen Ebbs – Soprano
Britten – Les Illuminations Op. 18
Haydn – Symphony No. 45 in F# minor ‘Farewell’
Benjamin Britten’s Les Illuminations sets Arthur Rimbaud’s vivid French poems to music, exploring themes of youth, transformation and introspection. The work flows effortlessly between shimmering delicacy and moments of intense drama. We are delighted to welcome Aotearoa soprano Carleen Ebbs back to share the stage with CSO to bring Britten’s evocative sound world vividly to life.
Written during a long summer at the Esterházy estate, Haydn’s Symphony No. 45, famously known as the Farewell Symphony, combines wit, elegance, and a touch of humour. Its memorable finale features musicians quietly leaving the stage one by one – an ingenious hint to their patron Prince Nikolaus Esterházy (known for keeping his orchestra at the estate for long stretches), that their time away from home was long enough. This playful and charming symphony remains a beloved example of Haydn’s inventive spirit.
With thanks to PKF Goldsmith Fox, CSO Soloist Partner.
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/cso-lamb-hayward-curators-series-britten-haydn/christchurch

2025/2026 National Concerto Competition Final
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
2025/2026 National Concerto Competition Final is being held on Saturday 7th March 2026, 7.00 p.m. in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Please click link below for further details regarding the Finalists
Finalists – 7th March 2026
Tickets will be available from Monday 2nd February 2026 at http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Pricing:
Adults | $49.50
Senior Concession | $44.50
Child/Student | $19.50

CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Concert No. 2"
2026-03-01 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Orchestra & Choir presents “Concert No. 2” on Sunday 1st March 2026, 2.00 p.m. at Catholic Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Further details to follow.

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents "Lamb & Hayward Masterworks: Faure, Farr, Schumann"
2026-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
Lamb & Hayward Masterworks: Fauré, Farr, Schumann
Saturday 21 February 2026
7.30pm to 9.30pm
Douglas Lilburn Auditorium
Christchurch Town Hall
Ingrid Martin – Conductor
NZTrio
Programme:
Fauré – Pavane in F# minor Op. 50
Gareth Farr – Triple Concerto
Schumann – Symphony No. 1 in Bb Major Op. 38 ‘Spring’
Our Season 2026 opens on a graceful, wild and optimistic note.
Fauré’s Pavane floats in with the grace of its 16th-century court dance inspiration. Its haunting flute theme and delicate textures create an elegant, timeless atmosphere that once heard, is never forgotten.
NZTrio commissioned Aotearoa composer Gareth Farr to expand his Triple Concerto into a full-length work, which premiered in 2005 with CSO. Twenty years later, we’re delighted to reunite with NZTrio to bring it back to Ōtautahi. Farr said of the work, “I let the Trio play as if it was chamber music, there are tutti passages where the Trio plays in balance with the orchestra, and then orchestral passages where the Trio drops out and the orchestra goes wild!”
Written in just four days, Schumann’s Symphony No. 1, bursts open with glorious fanfare, announcing the arrival of spring. Composed at a moment of personal and creative renewal following his marriage to Clara Wieck, it’s a work that sings with freshness and a bubbling sense of joy and celebration throughout. There’s no grand philosophical statement here – Schumann is simply happy and invites us to revel in the moment.
With thanks to CSO Soloist Partner PKF Goldsmith Fox, and CSO Library Supporters Susan Henson & Thomas Young (Farr) and Jenny May ONZM (Fauré).
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/cso-lamb-farr-schumann/christchurch

CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Summertimes Strings"
2026-02-01 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Orchestra & Choir presents “Summertimes Strings” on Sunday 1st February 2026, 2.00 p.m. at Catholic Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Further details to follow.

CSO & Rova presents "Festive Christmas"
2025-12-13 18:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
CSO & Rova presents “Festive Christmas” on Saturday 13th December 2025, 6.30 p.m. in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Get into the holiday spirit with CSO & Rova Present: Festive Christmas, a joyful night of music to warm your heart and fill you with cheer!
Join CSO, led by the NZ Assistant Conductor in Residence, as we deck the halls with Christmas treasures in a concert perfect for the whole whānau.
Whether you’re singing along to your favourite carols or enjoying the rich sound of the orchestra, this concert promises to leave you glowing with Christmas joy. Come celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with us.
NZ Assistant Conductor in Residence

The Cecilian Singers present "Concert: Songs of Women"
2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:15 | All Souls Church, 30 Church Lane, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
The Cecilian Singers presents “Concert: Songs of Women” on Friday 12th December 2025, 7.00 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. at All Souls Church, 39 Church Lane, Merivale, Christchurch
Pricing:
$25.00 pre-sale https://events.humanitix.com/songs-of-women
$30.00 door sales
A choral concert of music about women, with soloists Nicola Holt, soprano and young cellist Benjamin Qin.
Music includes works by NZ composers as well as others including Pergolesi, Gjello and Poulenc.
Directed by Jessica Wells with accompaniment by Hsing-Yin Lin.
Contact person: Jenny Jamieson
Email: jay_jay@xtra.co.nz

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Anne Lamont-Low, contralto"
2025-12-10 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Anne Lamont-Low, contralto” on Wednesday 10th December 2025 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Past times in good company – revisited
A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m. A wide range of performers is featured, in a superb acoustic, often using the Steinway concert grand piano, or the 4 manual Rodgers Infinity Platinum hybrid pipe /digital organ. Groups range in size from small chamber ensembles to full symphonic orchestras, with a particular focus on encouraging young performers, and inviting citizens to be welcomed into the central city Catholic church.
Organised by CBS Music: to nurture, conserve, inspire
Programme entry $15.00 (Eftpos)

CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Handel Messiah"
2025-12-07 13:30 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Orchestra & Choir presents “Handel Messiah” on Sunday 7th December 2025, 1.30 p.m. at Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Pricing: $25.00 | $30.00 – Eftpos available
2025 Messiah Promo
2025 Messiah Poster

Christchurch City Choir presents "Bach's Christmas Oratorio"
2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
Christchurch City Choir presents “Bach’s Christmas Oratorio” on Saturday 6th December 2025, 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. at Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Pricing: $20.00 | $90.00
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with a magnificent Christmas concert at the Christchurch Town Hall, featuring the celebrated Christchurch City Choir, the renowned Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, and four exceptional soloists. Join us for an enchanting evening as we present two masterpieces of the classical repertoire: Johann Sebastian Bach’s effervescent Magnificat and the first three cantatas of his beloved Christmas Oratorio.
The Magnificat, a vibrant and joyful work of musical celebration, features stunning vocal solos, intricate choral counterpoint, and glorious melodies. It is a brilliant example of Bach’s genius for creating music that is both complex and deeply moving. Following this, we delve into the heart of the Christmas Oratorio, a work of profound beauty and drama. These opening cantatas are filled with some of Bach’s most memorable arias and choruses, showcasing his masterful orchestration and rich harmonic language. Soloists Anna Leese, Margot Button, Adrian Lowe, and Chalium Poppy will bring these narratives to life with their superb vocal artistry.
This promises to be an unforgettable evening of sublime music, uniting the full power of the choir, the grandeur of the orchestra, and the brilliance of our soloists. An essential event to experience the true spirit and joy of the holiday season.
With thanks to Cuningham Taylor Law, Principal Sponsor, and Mitre 10 MEGA Ferrymead, Concert Sponsor, for their support.
Contact person: Charlotte Ensor
Email: info@citychoir.co.nz
https://www.citychoir.co.nz/christmasoratorio2025.html

2025/2026 National Concerto Competition Semi-Final
2025-12-04 19:00 - 22:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
2025/2026 National Concerto Competition Semi-Final will be held on Thursday 4th December 2025, 7.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.
Further details to follow.

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Canterbury Cellists"
2025-12-03 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Canterbury Cellists” on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
A mellifluous mellow cello fellowship
A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m. A wide range of performers is featured, in a superb acoustic, often using the Steinway concert grand piano, or the 4 manual Rodgers Infinity Platinum hybrid pipe /digital organ. Groups range in size from small chamber ensembles to full symphonic orchestras, with a particular focus on encouraging young performers, and inviting citizens to be welcomed into the central city Catholic church.
Organised by CBS Music: to nurture, conserve, inspire
Programme entry $15.00 (Eftpos)

2025/2026 National Concerto Competition Preliminaries
2025-12-02 09:00 - 2025-12-04 13:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
2025/2026 National Concerto Competition Preliminaries will be held on Tuesday 2nd December to Thursday 4th December 2025 at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
This year is an Instrumental competition.
Please click links below for the Preliminary Schedule and Concerto Update – October 2025:
Concerto Update – October 2025
Preliminary Schedule – updated 4.11.25

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts: A Festive Lunchtime"
2025-12-01 13:10 - 13:50 | Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, 8011
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents “Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts: A Festive Lunchtime” on Monday 1st December 2025, 1.10pm to 1.50pm in the Great Hall, The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Pricing: Between $5.00 | $20.00
Join Jennine Bailey (jazz vocalist), Tom Rainey (piano) and Michael Story (bass) at the final lunchtime offering for the year – a smooth festive musical journey.
This event is part of our 2025 Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts at The Arts Centre.
Contact person: The Arts Centre
Email: info@artscentre.org.nz
Link: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/a-festive-lunchtime/

The St Albans Community Choir presents "The Magic of Christmas"
2025-11-30 17:00 | St Paul’s Parish Church, 1 Harewood Road, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
The St Albans Community Choir presents “The Magic of Christmas” on Sunday 30th November 2025, 5.00 p.m. at St Paul’s Parish Church, 1 Harewood Road, Christchurch
All welcome – Admission by donation.
A light supper will be served at the conclusion of the concert.

Resonance Ensemble presents "Sweet Sorrow"
2025-11-30 15:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Sweet Sorrow
Music inspired by
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
On Sunday afternoon 30th November 2025, 3pm at The Piano, Resonance Ensemble, conducted by Tony Ryan,
presents a variety of works inspired by the timeless love story and its tragic consequences.

Tchaikovsky’s Fantasy Overture Romeo and Juliet is possibly the best-known musical masterpiece derived from Shakespeare’s great tragedy.
Prokoﬁev’s Romeo and Juliet is one of the composer’s most powerful and moving compositions. This concert includes Suite No. 2.
Christchurch composer Pieta Hextall’s Wedding Mixtape was written at the time of her brother’s wedding to celebrate a real-life love story.
Saxophonist Lana Law brings her virtuoso skills as soloist to this piece.
Soprano Emily-Jane Stockman will join us to sing Je Vieux Vivre from Charles Gounod’s opera Romeo and Juliet, where Juliet tells her parents that she doesn’t want to listen to their plans for her to marry – she wants to live and be free!
West Side Story remains one of Broadway’s most successful shows. Its modern take on Romeo and Juliet demonstrates Shakespeare’s universal relevance across generations and centuries.
Nino Rota’s poignant love themes A Time for Us, from the movie, which became a popular hit at the time.
Timeless and soul-stirring themes of love and humanity bring Resonance Ensemble’s 2025 Season to a close with music that will melt your heart – what better way to end the musical year?
Visit the Resonance Ensemble website
and follow us on Facebook
https://events.humanitix.com/resonance-ensemble-sweet-sorrow?mc_cid=a34f96e239&mc_eid=23f036a21e
Pricing: Adult $30.00 | Concession $25.00 | Child $5.00
For further information:
Text 027 226 1100 or email
resonancechristchurch@gmail.com

Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents "Season of Light"
2025-11-30 14:15 | St Andrew’s College Chapel, Normans Road, Christchurch, 8052, New Zealand
Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents “Season of Light” on Sunday 30th November 2025, 2.15 p.m. at St Andrew’s College Chapel, Normans Road, Christchurch
Pricing: $25.00 Programme Entry | Children free
Join us in celebrating a truly Kiwi Christmas with hymns and classic hits!

Christopher's Classics 30th Anniversary Season | 2025 presents "NZTrio"
2025-11-29 19:30 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Christopher’s Classics 30th Anniversary Season | 2025 presents “NZTrio” on Saturday 29th November 2025, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch

Amalia Hall violin
Ashley Brown cello
Somi Kim piano

The NZTrio is recognised as a “national treasure” and “New Zealand’s most indispensable ensemble” (NZ Hearld). Genre-busting in identity, the NZTrio present a diverse array of works that challenge expectations of traditional chamber music.
Lyle Cresswell’s virtuosic Moto Perpetuo opens, ahead of percussive and electronic influences in Le Boeuf’s jazz-adjacent Obliquely Wrecked. Faure’s Piano Trio in D minor exhibits lyrical elegance, with lush harmonic textures, and Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin pays homage to Haydn, blending classical and contemporary styles in Calliope Dreaming. Schonberg’s immersive finale Verklarte Nacht closes – a Romantic work structured around the five stanzas of a poem; deeply transcendent and utterly beautiful.

Lyle Cresswell Moto perpetuo
Pascal Le Boeuf Obliquely Wrecked
Gabriel Faure Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 120
Elena Kats-Chernin Calliope Dreaming
Arnold Schonberg Verklarte Nacht arr. for piano trio

30th Anniversary Season | 2025 | Ticket Information
All tickets are available online at http://www.thepiano.nz/christophers-classics
(Eventfinda charges may apply)
Door sales are subject to availability. We take Eftpos only, add $5.00 for all door sales.
Full Price = $40.00
Student (ID) = $10.00
School age = Free
Season Subscriptions:
Adult
8 Concerts = $260.00 (save $60.00)
7 Concerts = $230.00 (save $50.00)
6 Concerts = $200.00 (save $40.00)
5 Concerts = $170.00 (save $30.00)
4 Concerts = $140.00 (save $20.00)
3 Concerts = $110.00 (save $10.00)
Season subscriptions are available until 28th February 2025 from our website http://www.thepiano.nz/christophers-classics
or in person at The Piano.
Thank you to our supporters:
Christopher’s Classics has to raise funds to supplement ticket revenue. We are a registered charity and donations over $5 are tax deductible. We welcome your donation.

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One- Robinsons & Friends"
2025-11-26 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Robinsons & Friends” on Wednesday 26th November 2025 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Strings and things for spring
A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m. A wide range of performers is featured, in a superb acoustic, often using the Steinway concert grand piano, or the 4 manual Rodgers Infinity Platinum hybrid pipe /digital organ. Groups range in size from small chamber ensembles to full symphonic orchestras, with a particular focus on encouraging young performers, and inviting citizens to be welcomed into the central city Catholic church.
Organised by CBS Music: to nurture, conserve, inspire
Programme entry $15.00 (Eftpos)

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Rising Stars 2025 - Tristan Dunlop & Charlotte Wu - Violin & piano"
2025-11-25 13:10 - 13:50 | Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, 8011
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Rising Stars 2025 – Tristan Dunlop & Charlotte Wu – Violin & piano” on Tuesday 25th November 2025 from 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Talented young violinist Tristan Dunlop is joined by masters student Charlotte Wu on piano in this, the final concert of our Rising Stars Series for 2025.
Pricing:
Adults – $15.00
Concerts for Christchurch Friends and Friends of The Arts Centre – $10.00
Students (17 years and under) – $5.00
On the Day:
Purchase tickets at the Great Hall entrance from midday on the day of the concert.
In Advance:
Book your tickets at http://www.artscentre.org.nz
This series is all about shining a light on emerging young musicians

Risingholme Singer's presents "Joy to the World"
2025-11-23 15:00 | Risingholme Theatre, 99 Hawford Road, Christchurch, 8023
Risinghome Singers’ presents “Joy to the World” on Sunday 23rd November 2025, 3.00 p.m. at Risingholme Theatre, 99 Hawford Road or 26 Reeves Road Opawa
Pricing: Tickets $20.00 (cash only); Children under 13 free
Music Director: Henry Nicholson
Accompanist: William Grubb
Guest Artist: Luka Reardon
Contact: Jill Willmott – telephone 388 3235; Email: risingholmesingers@gmail.com
Raffle available: 1 ticket $2.00 or 3 for $5.00

Loop presents "Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman - Traces"
2025-11-22 19:00 - 22:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Loop presents “Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman – Traces” on Saturday 22nd November 2025, 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Pricing: $72.50 – $97.50
Loop are proud to announce that acclaimed New Zealand musicians, composers and producers Rhian Sheehan and Arli Liberman will bring their collaborative album Traces to life for the first time ever, with a special three-show tour this November.
The tour will see the pair perform the album in its entirety at a series of intimate shows in Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch. These shows will see them accompanied by Ed Zuccollo and Riki Pirihi aka Riki Gooch (TrinityRoots, Orchestra Of Spheres) to bring the album to the stage.
This tour marks the long-awaited debut live performance of Traces, an instrumental journey blending electronic, ambient and post-rock soundscapes to create a world unlike anything else — described by filmmaker Sam Kelly as “an ethereal journey through dark and moody worlds.”
For the first time, audiences will be able to experience this collaboration in a live setting. With both artists renowned for their powerful, emotive performances and their ability to craft immersive sound journeys, these shows promise to be as visually striking as they are sonically transporting. Live performances from both Sheehan and Liberman are a rare treat, and this will be only the second-time ever both musicians will be performing together live.
Each show will see Sheehan and Liberman joined by two collaborators on stage to help bring the worlds created in Traces to life. Ed Zuccollo will bring his trademark synth-wizardry to the stage, as he did across a number of tracks on the album. His trademark sound has seen him perform with the likes of Troy Kingi, Kita, The Black Seeds and more, in addition to his own solo work as Zuke. Riki Pirihi aka Riki Gooch is one of NZ’s most celebrated musicians for his work with TrinityRoots, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Cave Circles, and countless others.
The four musicians will combine to perform Traces live, with the second half of the show featuring all four musicians collaborating live on stage with tracks from each artist’s individual catalogues.
These shows will also feature the stunning visuals created for the project by Dunedin-based visual artist Sam Caldwell, which are featured across the album cover and music videos. The Traces live experience will be a richly layered audio and visual feast, unlike anything either artist has performed before.
Contact: Dan Clist
Email: dan@loop.co.nz
Website: https://www.loop.co.nz/

Christchurch School of Music presents "Rhythm of the Dance"
2025-11-22 17:00 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Christchurch School of Music presents “Rhythm of the Dance” on Saturday 22nd November 2025, 5.00 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, Winchester Street, Christchurch
Koha donation

Schola Cantorum presents "Peace, Love & Rejoicing"
2025-11-22 14:00 | St Ninian’s Church, 5 Puriri Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Peace, Love & Rejoicing
Joyful choral music from the 12th to the 21st centuries
presented by Schola Cantorum
Conducted by Courtney Hickmott
Saturday 22 November, 2pm
at St Ninian’s Church, 5 Puriri Street, Riccarton, Christchurch
Admission $20, under 18 free
The Schola Cantorum choir sings early European music, mostly unaccompanied. Visit our web page at https://scholacantorum.org.nz/

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Tim Emerson & Friends"
2025-11-19 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Tim Emerson & Friends” on Wednesday 19th November 2025 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Surprising soloists and future stars
A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m. A wide range of performers is featured, in a superb acoustic, often using the Steinway concert grand piano, or the 4 manual Rodgers Infinity Platinum hybrid pipe /digital organ. Groups range in size from small chamber ensembles to full symphonic orchestras, with a particular focus on encouraging young performers, and inviting citizens to be welcomed into the central city Catholic church.
Organised by CBS Music: to nurture, conserve, inspire
Programme entry $15.00 (Eftpos)

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Rising Stars 2025 - Christine Jeon & Matthew Seinafo - Cello & piano"
2025-11-18 13:10 - 13:50 | Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, 8011
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Rising Stars 2025 – Christine Jeon & Matthew Seinafo – Cello & piano” on Tuesday 18th November 2025 from 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Hailing from Christchurch both Christine and Matthew are now second year music students at the University of Auckland. They are a skilled team; to hear and watch them perform is quite breathtaking.
Pricing:
Adults – $15.00
Concerts for Christchurch Friends and Friends of The Arts Centre – $10.00
Students (17 years and under) – $5.00
On the Day:
Purchase tickets at the Great Hall entrance from midday on the day of the concert.
In Advance:
Book your tickets at http://www.artscentre.org.nz
This series is all about shining a light on emerging young musicians
