Rising Stars Concert Series 2024
On specific Tuesdays
Time
1.10PM – 1.50PM
Venue: Great Hall, The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester Boulevard
Rising Stars is a Tuesday lunchtime concert series that focuses on encouraging, nurturing and providing a performance platform for emerging young musicians.
Supporting the next generation of musicians to shine!
Become a member of the Concerts for Christchurch Friends or Friends of The Arts Centre to receive special $10 tickets.
Subscribe to the Concert Trust email list to receive updates and a more detailed programme for a particular event.
Email: concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com.
How do I get tickets?
In advance
Book your tickets online. Scroll down and select the concert you wish to attend and click on 'Find out more' to book your ticket.
On the day
Purchase tickets at the Great Hall entrance from midday on the day of the concert.
Reserving Seats
Purchasing a ticket to a Tuesday Series concert guarantees you a seat to watch the performance. If you have a specific seat you prefer, please come early to reserve that seat. There is no formal reserve seating process.
Performances take place in the Great Hall of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre from 1.10pm to 1.50pm on the following dates:
Artists, venues and dates are subject to change.
Programme currently going live. Watch this space!
Lixin Zhang - Fundraiser Piano Recital
Tuesday 21 May 2024 Great Hall
A brilliant young pianist in concert.
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Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Tuesday 28 May 2024 Great Hall
A showcase of chamber music and more! Find out more
Burnside High School - Chamber Music Groups
Tuesday 4 June 2024 Great Hall
This concert will feature outstanding groups and musicians as they prepare for the National Chamber Music Competitions. Find out more
Samuel Jeon - Piano
Tuesday 2 July 2024 Great Hall
A very talented young musician who has received many awards for his playing and musicianship. Find out more
The Chiron Lewis Eady Foundation - Showcase
Tuesday 16 July 2024 Great Hall
Hayley Jiang (violin), Renia Shang (flute) and Kaylee Cai (piano). Each will perform solo before joining forces as a trio. Find out more
Edith Salzmann & Friends - Cello Ensemble
Tuesday 23 July 2024 Great Hall
Edith Salzmann together with current and former students of the Pettman National Junior Academy will present works for cello ensemble by Astor Piazolla, Mozart and more. Find out more
Burnside Specialist Music Programme - Showcase
Tuesday 30 July 2024 Great Hall
This concert will feature senior Burnside students playing a variety of instruments solo and in groups. Find out more
Lixin Zhang - Piano Students
Tuesday 13 August 2024 Great Hall
Lixin Zhang has a keen following of young students and is developing and encouraging their musical skills. Find out more
Elise Tan - Cello
Tuesday 27 August 2024 Great Hall
Elise is involved with chamber music performance and plays in the NZSO National Youth Orchestra. Find out more
Pettman Academy Showcase
Tuesday 10 September 2024 Great Hall
Young players present a colourful concert, curated by Artistic director Edith Salzmann. Find out more
Polly Lee - Piano
Tuesday 24 September 2024 Great Hall
Polly is a talented young pianist, and a student of internationally acclaimed pianist Michael Endres. She is a Year 12 music scholar at Rangi Ruru Girls' School. Find out more
Anya Fang - Piano
Tuesday 29 October 2024 Great Hall
Anya started to learn piano at the age of 5 and achieved ARCL with distinction on piano in 2022. Find out more
Chicks From Corea - Jazz Combo
Tuesday 5 November 2024 Great Hall
Chicks From Corea enjoy performing their unique take on Jazz with a set list ranging from classic standards to the works of modern artists, and their own compositions. Find out more
Leo Yang - Piano
Tuesday 12 November 2024 Great Hall
Leo Yang is a 12-year-old pianist currently a music scholar at St Andrew's College. He has won numerous awards and has been recognised as one to watch. Find out more
Caleb and Ethan Waines - Piano
Tuesday 19 November 2024 Great Hall
Ethan (12) and Caleb (10) are talented young Christchurch pianists. Find out more
Christine Jeon - Cello
Tuesday 26 November 2024 Great Hall
Christine Jeon is a first-year music student studying at the University of Auckland. She has won numerous awards including gaining first prize in the NZCT chamber contest in 2021. Find out more
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Polly Lee - Piano
Tuesday 24 September 2024 Great Hall
Polly is a talented young pianist, and a student of internationally acclaimed pianist Michael Endres. She is a Year 12 music scholar at Rangi Ruru Girls' School.
Christine Jeon - Cello
Tuesday 26 November 2024 Great Hall
Christine Jeon is a first-year music student studying at the University of Auckland. She has won numerous awards including gaining first prize in the NZCT chamber contest in 2021.
Caleb and Ethan Waines - Piano
Tuesday 19 November 2024 Great Hall
Ethan (12) and Caleb (10) are talented young Christchurch pianists.
Polly Lee - Piano
Tuesday 24 September 2024 Great Hall
Polly is a talented young pianist, and a student of internationally acclaimed pianist Michael Endres. She is a Year 12 music scholar at Rangi Ruru Girls' School.
Christine Jeon - Cello
Tuesday 26 November 2024 Great Hall
Christine Jeon is a first-year music student studying at the University of Auckland. She has won numerous awards including gaining first prize in the NZCT chamber contest in 2021.
Caleb and Ethan Waines - Piano
Tuesday 19 November 2024 Great Hall
Ethan (12) and Caleb (10) are talented young Christchurch pianists.