Afternoon concerts on Saturday, Sunday and Monday are INCLUDED in the Weekend Day Pass. The three-afternoon concert package is available for those not attending the full weekend day programme. 

Saturday afternoon concert features Michelle Velvin who is an active harpist and composer. She regularly performs in orchestra and chamber music ensembles, as well as solo performances, usually with a focus on featuring works by other NZ composers and original compositions. Michelle is also active in various pop/indie/folk bands, early music ensembles, her duo Tamira Pūoro (taonga pūoro, cello, vocals and harp) and is writing an album for voice and harp.

Sunday afternoon concert features Harrison Chau a New Zealand harpist currently undertaking postgraduate studies at the Royal College of Music in London. He performs as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral harpist. He is passionate about the harp’s versatility and the connection it creates with audiences. Harrison will be joined for this concert by Keeson Perkins-Treacher (Flute).

Monday afternoon concert features New Zealand musicians Lin Zheng (Guzheng), Ingrid Bauer, Carolyn Mills and Helen Webby and Pepe Becker (Soprano) who will present a varied programme, including works by New Zealand composers.