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Music Canterbury was established in 1947 to encourage interest and participation of the community in

The Christchurch Civic Music Council was started in 1941, to continue the work of the Christchurch Festival Committee and was the first of its kind founded in New Zealand. It began its life as the Canterbury Music Festival Committee but some time after and especially upon incorporation and later registration as a charity it became known by its current official name, Christchurch Civic Music Council Inc. The organisation comprises Affiliate members who are the lifeblood of Canterbury’s music and related worlds. The council runs the National Concerto Competition and supplies pianos and a harpsicord for concert venues as well as offering assistance to scholars (through sponsors including The Ruby Hay Prize and the Ernest Empson Scholarship for example) for which CCMC provides administrative support and/or with which it is connected. The CCMC also spearheaded fundraising to install the iconic Rieger pipe organ in the Christchurch Town Hall. Assistance from the Christchurch City Council was a vital foundation stone at the time it was founded and, thankfully, this close fellowship continues to this day. In practice, whilst the legal name continues, the term Canterbury Music reflects the scope of the Council’s endeavours and can be regarded as its popular nickname.

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Our favourite holiday tradition returns to the Christchurch Town Hall! Join the Christchurch City Choir and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for Handel’s magnificent Messiah, featuring four incredible soloists: Carleen Ebbs, Thomas Woodfield, LJ Crichton, and Kieran Kelly.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Save 10% on Adult & Senior tickets when you book in the next two weeks! Offer ends October 19th (or until allocation sells out).

Don't wait to secure your preferred seats for this glorious celebration—dress in your festive best and get ready to resound with Hallelujah!

Book online now via Ticketmaster: http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/event/2400653D7EA114C0

Quick Reminders:
Today is the final day to complete our audience survey and share your feedback! Link in our profile.
Don't forget to grab your tickets for our Quiz Night on October 21st for a fun night of trivia and prizes in support of the choir!

09/10/2026

29/09/2026

22/09/2026

🎺 THE ADDINGTON BRASS FAMILY IS HEADING TO PROVINCIALS! 🎺

This Saturday, 26 September, all three bands in the Addington Brass family will take the stage at the Canterbury Provincial Brass Band Competition at Cashmere High School.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to hear our musicians across three grades — from our developing players through to Addington Brass in the B Grade.

🎶 9.40am — Development Grade
Addington Training Band
Musical Director: Adrian Dalton

🎶 11.20am — D Grade
Addington Workshop Band
Musical Director: Matt Harris

🎶 4.00pm — B Grade
Addington Brass
Musical Director: Tyme Marsters

We’re incredibly proud to have the entire Addington family represented at this year’s Provincials and can’t wait to hear each band present the programmes they’ve been working so hard to prepare.

If you’re at Cashmere High School on Saturday, come along, support our bands and enjoy a great day of Canterbury brass banding! 🎺🎶

Three bands. Three grades. One Addington family. 💚

Address

PO Box 7633 Sydenham
Christchurch
8240

Website

http://musiccanterbury.co.nz/

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