Now in it's 42nd 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.
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.
Friday Lunchtime SeriesUsually on the fourth Friday of every month a concert is held at 12:15pm at St Georges Church.
However the Covid 19 restrictions have meant cancellation of concerts in the past few months The next Friday Lunchtime Series is to be announced pending the next (Sept 16) Covid 19 announcement by the Government. The Friday Lunchtime Series are free, but entry by donation is greatly appreciated. Tickets are available only at the door. |
Sunday Afternoon Series
Eight times a year, the Thames Music Group promotes a Sunday afternoon recital, held at 2:00pm at St Georges Church.
Pending: Our first concert since Covid 19 lock downs is to be on Sunday 27th September. The Concert will feature a Recital by Pianist JONO DUNLOP playing Beethoven's 'Appassionata' no 23 in F minor in the first half. The 2nd half -a variety of local performers including pianist John Mounsey,Beverley Groves The Haakma Sisters and the Richmond Choir Tickets are available only at the door, cash sales only for this concert $15 for all adults. Children under 12, free NOTE: if Level 2 Covid 19 rules still apply, there will be a limit of 80 in the audience so please be early in order to avoid disappointment, sign in or use your App |
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
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.
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.
