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SUMMARY:Strum Strike and Blow 2026
DESCRIPTION:Strum\, Strike and Blow is an annual festival that brings together 1\,500  tamariki from all over Canterbury to play together on ukuleles\, marimbas and recorders.\nIt’s a great learning experience for all and most importantly\, heaps of fun! \nDetails\, tickets\, donations and Tshirt sales can be found at strumstrikeblow.org \nThe music caters for all levels of experience and when performed live at the festival event\, is backed by a professional band. \nRegistered schools have 3 teacher workshops and a full rehearsal on the day between 9:30am-1:15pm at the arena for all participating schools with the accompanying band. \nSchools perform together in a 75 minute family-friendly concert on September 2nd from 7pm-8:15pm.
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LOCATION:Wolfbrook Arena\, 55 Jack Hinton Drive\, Addington\, Christchurch\, 8042\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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SUMMARY:Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:For five days the city comes alive with swinging horns\, street performances\, parades\, concerts\, workshops and dancing\, as thousands of people gather to enjoy one of Christchurch’s most vibrant musical celebrations. \nRunning since 2006\, the festival brings together community bands\, school jazz bands\, CYJO (Chch Youth Jazz Orchestra)\, students and professional musicians from across New Zealand for a joyful celebration of the Big Band sound. From classic swing and jazz standards to modern funk and pop\, the music spills into the streets\, parks\, venues\, and public spaces of the city. \nWith over 60 performances by more than 500 musicians in 20+ bands\, most of them free and happening throughout the CBD\, the festival invites everyone to experience the energy of live music — whether you’re dancing\, discovering jazz for the first time\, or simply enjoying the atmosphere. \nBand info\, workshops\, performance schedule and and tickets (for the ticketed events) can all be found at chchbigbandfest.com \nNote the schedule \n 
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/christchurch-big-band-jazz-festival/
CATEGORIES:Canterbury,National
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