Candlelit Concert Series — Summer Edition

Step into an evening of warmth, wonder, and world-class music. Once each season, our historic local church transforms into an intimate space softly lit by 800 flickering candles. Pause, breathe, and connect in a truly magical atmosphere.

What to Expect
Ease into the evening with local wines, dessert nibbles, and gentle background music by a talented young musician before our guest artists. Then, as dusk settles, enjoy 75 minutes of exquisite acoustic saxophone music curated to uplift and inspire.

Guest Artists: Saxcess
New Zealand’s premier saxophone quartet, Saxcess, delivers a rich range of sounds including swing, classical, tango, contemporary New Zealand compositions, and more. Members include Debbie Rawson (soprano/alto), Richard Marin (soprano/alto), Franz Ombler (tenor), and Rachel Collingridge (baritone). Founded and led by Debbie Rawson, Saxcess has toured nationwide for nearly 30 years and performed at major arts festivals and international saxophone congresses in Australia, Belgium, and the USA.

Pre-Concert Performance
Be captivated by rising young pianist Kasra Mitchell-Kouttab, whose talent and passion for classical music have already impressed audiences far beyond his years.

Event Details
Doors open at 8:00 pm, pre-show begins at 8:15 pm, main concert is from 8:30 to 9:45 pm. Venue: historic local church transformed by candlelight. Tickets are $35, limited to 100 guests, bookings essential. No door sales.

Each concert supports local community programmes, so your night out helps make a difference. Whether for the music, the magical setting, or the sense of connection, this is an evening you will never forget and one you will return to season after season.

Book your tickets now.