Now in it's 44th year, the Thames Music Group is a not-for profit incorporated society that promotes and presents music performances in Thames, on the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand for the enrichment of our local community.

The Group has been running continuously since 1977 and is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers with a passion for music.

The Thames Music Group funds its activities through membership fees, private donations and grants where possible.  Our activities are largely made possible through the generosity of many.

Throughout the years Thames Music Group has presented  a very wide range of musical entertainment to the public  through its monthly Free Friday Lunchtime series (45 minutes) and monthly full Sunday Concerts in the beautiful St Georges Church.
Groups with players from throughout NZ have performed here to the delight of the audiences.
Entertainment has included piano solos, organ recitals, choirs, vocal groups, solo singers, instrumental groups  and quartets, student and professional performers in wide genre of music.

SUNDAY 2ND MAY ​Sunday Afternoon Series 
Eight times a year we hold a monthly Sunday Concert at 2pm, where professional musicians perform with various instruments and a variety of works 

The next Sunday Concert is on

SUNDAY 2ND MAY

The CITY OF AUCKLAND SINGERS

The City of Auckland Singers
This well-established show choir is passionate about entertaining their audiences. Popular music is the main focus - classic hits from the 50’s to the present day. Talented soloists and trios add variety to the programmes. The group also has some 20th century and traditional New Zealand music for more formal events.
Performing at concerts, social functions, festivals and local events is their forte. They have sung with other top choirs and bands, at major venues in the Auckland region. In recent years, the singers have had the honour of representing New Zealand, when travelling overseas with their music.
2009 – Sydney, Australia World Projects 20th Australian International Music Festival 2011 – Gorizia, Italy - 50th Seghizzi International Competition of Choral Singing and the 9th Festival S. of Fruili Venezia Giulia region 2014 – Hobart, Tasmania – The Festival of Voices 2016 – Llangollen Eisteddfod, Wales
........................................................................................"The City of Auckland Singers are excited to be returning to Thames for its Concert on Sunday 2nd May at 2pm We look forward to presenting some old favourites such as Old Devil Moon, Memory, a rousing Medley of songs from the 60's, and also some more modern songs such as Perfect, Amazing and What Do I Know We have a lovely mix of enjoyable music to share with you, and our Forever Country Medley will be a great way to finish the concert for our friends in Thames " .

Sunday Concert prices
​​TICKETS (Cash Only )From Carsons Book Shop Thames or at the door on the day
ADULTS $20 (Non TMG members)   
TMG MEMBERS $15,   
STUDENTS $5, 
​Under 12 Free

Friday Lunchtime Series

Usually on the fourth Friday of every month a concert is held at 12:15pm at St Georges Church. 
The Friday Lunchtime Series are free, but entry by donation is greatly appreciated.
The next free Friday lunchtime concert is on

​FRIDAY 28th MAY

Featuring the
WAIKATO STUDENTS INSTRUMENTAL GROUP

About Thames

Thames is conveniently situated only a ninety minute drive from Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga. In the late 19th century, Thames was one of the largest towns in New Zealand's - built on the pioneering industries of gold and Kauri logging. Today, its colourful history is still alive in the many pubs, buildings, museums and activities found in the area.  Thames has a population of approximately 7,500.

For more information about Thames see http://www.thamesinfo.co.nz// or http://www.thecoromandel.com/towns/thames

Our Supporters

The Thames Music Group have always been extremely grateful for the support of St Georges Church for the continued use of their lovely church.

We are grateful too for generous grants from Creative New Zealand, the Thames Coromandel District Council and the Waikato Community Trust which help in paying for professional performers, and with the upkeep of the piano, but most of all we are grateful to the people of Thames who have supported us over the years, and we hope will continue to do so.