Candlelit Concerts - A Night Out That Feels Good & Does Good

Step into an evening of warmth, wonder, and world-class music.

Once each season, our historic local church transforms into an intimate haven softly lit by 800 flickering candles. Pause, breathe, and connect in a truly magical atmosphere.

Event Details

Doors open: 8:00 pm
Pre-show: 8:15 pm
Main concert: 8:30 – 9:45 pm
Venue: Historic local church, transformed by candlelight
Tickets: $35 | Limited to 100 guests - bookings essential NO DOOR

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What to Expect

Ease into the evening with local wines, dessert nibbles, and gentle background music by a talented young musician beofre 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 kaleidoscope of sounds — swing, classical, tango, cutting-edge NZ contemporary, and more.

Saxcess members:

Debbie Rawson (soprano/alto)
Richard Marin (soprano/alto)
Franz Ombler (tenor)
Rachel Collingridge (baritone)

Let your ears travel the world — from the bold energy of Latin American rhythms to the inventive sounds of homegrown New Zealand compositions.

Founded and led by Debbie Rawson, Saxcess has toured nationwide for nearly 30 years, performing at major Arts Festivals and international Saxophone Congresses in Australia, Belgium, and the USA.

Pre-Concert Performance (8:15 – 8:30 pm)

Be captivated by rising young pianist Kasra Mitchell-Kouttab (15), whose talent and passion for classical music have already wowed audiences far beyond his years.

Each concert supports local community programmes so your night out helps make a difference.

Whether for the spellbinding music, the magical setting, or the sense of connection, this is an evening you’ll never forget and one you’ll return to season after season.