Don’t forget to get your tickets for the 16th annual Christchurch 50’s Up Brass Band variety concert being held on 29 September at the Christchurch Town Hall. The afternoon concert is a fundraiser for Arthritis New Zealand.

Along with the band it will also feature the new Zealand’s premier diva Dame Malvina Major and Fendall Hill cornetist and Musical Director Les Franc LTCL.

Concert manager John Nimmo said it was is a very popular event for seniors and the music program is also designed to appeal to younger people as well.

“It’s traditionally been aimed at seniors and we have a very loyal audience. This year with Dame Malvina Major at the show we hope to attract a new opera loving audience who enjoy daytime entertainment. It is just amazing to be able to have an international star perform with us and help raise money for a great cause”.

The ‘50s Up Brass Band’ has been playing music for many years and enjoys providing entertainment for many retirement homes and senior citizens clubs, as well as staging their annual variety concert. Its talented musical director has arranged the song medleys and other special music arrangements for the show.

Tickets are $20.00 ($19.00 plus $1 transaction fee) are on sale. They are available from the Christchurch Town Hall booking office or through Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone (03) 377 88 99.