Concerts
Our Church is known across Christchurch for it’s stunning acoustics. Post the Christchurch earthquakes the Church was successfully used for five years as a concert venue (until ‘The Piano’ became operational in 2016). In October 2024 we hosted a very successful ‘Centenary Concert’ featuring an ‘Organ Ensemble’ (Loki Kristianson and friends), a ‘Harp Ensemble’ (Helen Webby & friends) and a ‘Jazz Ensemble’ (Tom Rainey and friends). Some clips from this concert feature below.
St Augustine's Church
Fee: $650 / day
Capacity: 200
Renovated in the 1960's by highly respected Christchurch architects Warren and Mahoney, St Augustine's Church is an iconic architectural landmark in Cashmere. It has excellent acoustics, plenty of natural light, a rich wooden ceiling and also features stunning stained glass windows. We also have a fine Yamaha Grand Piano plus of course our wonderful organ which, with it’s 12,000 plus pipes is an instrument that can played across a wide range of musical styles. All of these features make it the perfect space for musical events such as orchestral and organ performances and concerts.
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The pews in the main body of the Church comfortably seat 133 people. Extra seating can be placed in the back and sides, giving total seating for about 200. There are also a number of useful spaces nearby, small and large, if you need any preparation or reception areas for your event.
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Fixed pew seating and additional seating can be added if needed
18 off-street car parks and plenty of roadside parking
Wheelchair accessible space and toilet
Data projector
Microphones and speaker are available
AV system with HDMI connection for laptops
Organ and piano available
Limited Wifi signal available
Hannan Centre Lounge
Fee: $30 / hr | $100 / half day (4hrs) | $200 / day
Capacity: 50 standing / 40 seated
A light-filled seating and kitchen area adjoining the rear of the main church auditorium and accessible directly via an external ramp from the street. This room works as a great space for performers gathering before a concert and refreshments after. Includes complimentary use of the kitchen area.
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Upright Fridge and Freezer
Single domestic oven
Microwave
Zip Boiling water dispenser
Dishwasher
Chairs
Wheelchair-accessible space and toilet
Baby change table
Wifi available
18 off-street car parks and plenty of roadside parking
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Plates, bowls, cutlery, serving utensils, glasses and cups etc.
Catering Teapots
Glass jugs
Wide-screen wall-mounted TV with HDMI input
Heating
October 2024 Centenary Concert Clips
St Augustine’s Organ
St Augustine’s Grand Piano
