• Wednesday 16th June  Strum Strike Blow Festival at the Christchurch Arena Chisnallwood Ukuleles, marimbas and recorders playing with 1,000 students, backing band and special guests Kaboom. $5 door entry.
• Friday 25th June JazzQuest combos at ARA – jazz combo 1:15pm at ARA Music Arts (130 High St) then 7:30pm Gala Concert at the Piano (Armagh Street)
• Wednesday 7th July – Open Night – most music groups!

Please note that the Voices Festival for the choir in June previously advertised has been unfortunately cancelled.

Term three

• 31 July – Aug 1 JazzQuest ensembles at ARA jazz band
• Sunday August 15th Orchestra Big Play Day at the Town Hall orchestra!
• 19-22 possible jazz trip to WeBO TBC
• 23-25 August Bandquest rock bands
• 15 Sept Kahui Ako cultural festival TBC
• Week 9 School Production

Term Four

• Oct 21-25 Junior Jazz Jam and Big Band Festival jazz band
• Nov 2-5 Music Festival Choir and representative groups

By Judith Bell