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14/08/2026

Not to be missed!

12/08/2026

This Saturday!

09/08/2026

"JAZZ IS BACK!" CONCERT IN FEATHERSTON

"Wairarapa concert audiences are mad about jazz - from Monk (Theolonius) to Funk and Jump", says Mary Gow. She is the organiser of the Mulled Wine Concert series and has presented music ranging from classical to jazz in the region over a number of years. A particular favourite of local aficionados was the band led by Rodger Fox, New Zealand's foremost jazz trombonist, big band leader, jazz educator, arranger and producer. Sadly, Rodger is no longer with us to lead the band, but his music lives on: musicians who played with him are still keen to bring his swinging arrangements to life.

A new group - the ZANZIBAR JAZZ ENSEMBLE - brings together some storied names from the New Zealand jazz world. Inspired and led by singer ERNA FERRY, the group contains such giants as Lance Philip (drums) Rory McArtney (bass) Dan Hayles (piano) Nick Granville (guitar) Kaito Walley (trombone) Ben Hunt (trumpet) and Oscar Laven (saxophone). Together they will be playing a concert at the ANZAC Hall in Featherston on Saturday 15 August. "We are excited by this new development" says Mary Gow "Audiences have enjoyed the jazz presented by Mulled Wine Concerts in the past and I'm sure that this tradition will be continued".

Erna Ferry notes that the group has had a lot of fun putting together a programme of the music of Carmen McRae, Anita O'Day, Louis Prima and many others. "We have some new arrangements - and some surprises!" The repertoire from the Zanzibar Ensemble will include some of Rodger Fox's favourite instrumentals, well known standards from the 30's and 40's, tunes from the last album recorded in New York in January 2024, some hot new rhythms and since jazz is a free form of expression, the expert soloists in the group will doubtless be adding their own impromptu inputs made up on the spot! The concert will be a must-see for all jazz lovers.

Mulled Wine Concerts presents The Zanzibar Jazz Ensemble with Erna Ferry

Saturday 15 August 2026 at 4:00 PM at the ANZAC HALL, Bell Street, Featherston.

Tickets $30 (Student under 16 $10). Online sales: [email protected]

Ticket outlets (please note: cash only) : The Dickensian Bookshop, Featherston; Mrs Blackwell's Village Bookshop, Greytown: iSITE, Martinborough.

www.mulledwineconcerts.com

02/08/2026

🎷 Things Will Be Swinging! 🎶 The Zanzibar Jazz Ensemble is back for an afternoon of outstanding live jazz!

27/07/2026

Zanzibar JAZZ Ensemble with Erna Ferry JAZZ IS BACK! "Wairarapa concert audiences are mad about jazz - from Monk (Theolonius) to Funk and Jump", says Mary Gow. She is the organiser of the Mulled Wine Concert series and has presented music ranging from classical to jazz in the region over a number of years. A particular favourite of local aficionados was the band led by Rodger Fox, New Zealand’s foremost jazz trombonist, big band leader, jazz educator, arranger and producer. Sadly, Rodger is no longer with us to lead the band, but his music lives on: musicians who played with him are still keen to bring his swinging arrangements to life. A new group - the ZANZIBAR JAZZ ENSEMBLE - brings together some storied names from the New Zealand jazz world. Inspired and led by singer ERNA FERRY, the group contains such giants as Lance Philip (drums) Rory McArtney (bass) Dan Hayles (piano) Nick Granville (guitar) Kaito Walley (trombone) Ben Hunt (trumpet) and Oscar Laven (saxophone). Together they will be playing a concert at the seafront Memorial Hall in Paekakariki on Sunday 12 June. "We are excited by this new development" says Mary Gow "Audiences have enjoyed the jazz presented by Mulled Wine Concerts in the past and I'm sure that this tradition will be continued". Erna Ferry notes that the group has had a lot of fun putting together a programme of the music of Carmen McRae, Anita O’Day, Louis Prima and many others. "We have some new arrangements - and some surprises!" The repertoire from the Zanzibar Ensemble will include some of Rodger Fox's favourite instrumentals, well known standards from the 30’s and 40’s, tunes from the last album recorded in New York in January 2024, some hot new rhythms and since jazz is a free form of expression, the expert soloists in the group will doubtless be adding their own impromptu inputs made up on the spot! The concert will be a must-see for all jazz lovers.

22/07/2026

MULLED WINE CONCERTS PRESENTS MICHAEL ENDRES
Wairarapa classical music enthusiasts have been giving a warm reception to the Mulled Wine Concert series presented by Mary Gow. The series has so far covered concerts ranging from formal piano recitals through harp and flute duos to a full-on big-band jazz session. With valued support from local arts organisations and hopeful of support from commercial sponsors, Gow – a concert pianist herself – is intent on building upon her success to present a further series of concerts in the Wairarapa during 2026.
The highly regarded German pianist Michael Endres will return again to give a piano recital for Mulled Wine Concert in Featherston's Anzac Hall on Saturday 25 July at 4:00 PM. International critics have described Endres as "one of the most interesting pianists recording today". He has released 35 CDs during his career and his extensive prizewinning discography includes the prestigious Diapason d’Or (France) which he was recently awarded for the third time and the Choc du Musique which he has won twice. He has appeared at major festivals and concert-halls all over the world. A prominent academic musician, Endres had a distinguished teaching career in Germany, Norway and New Zealand before he decided to concentrate on performance and recording.
His reviews from music publications have been outstanding: Diapason magazine said of his 2018 release “An acoustic which allows the piano to resonate with a fullness, a brilliance without hardness, and a breadth of sonority which is ideal for Schubert, these works chosen by Michael Endres flow endlessly between jubilation and drama.”
His Featherston programme will include the Mozart Sonata K281, Schubert's Impromptus, Op. 90 and Liszt's Sonata in B minor.
Mulled Wine Concerts organiser Mary Gow says, " We are very excited to be continuing our presentation of new Wairarapa concerts this year. As before, our objective is to present the best music while keeping admission prices at an affordable level. The wonderful ANZAC Hall in Featherston has excellent acoustics and a splendid piano. What a pleasure it will be to hear exquisite music in such a pleasant setting!"

08/07/2026

TOP EUROPEAN CONCERT PIANIST IN FEATHERSTON
MULLED WINE CONCERTS PRESENTS MICHAEL ENDRES

Wairarapa classical music enthusiasts have been giving a warm reception to the Mulled Wine Concert series presented by Mary Gow. The series has so far covered concerts ranging from formal piano recitals through harp and flute duos to a full-on big-band jazz session. With valued support from local arts organisations and hopeful of support from commercial sponsors, Gow – a concert pianist herself – is intent on building upon her success to present a further series of concerts in the Wairarapa during 2026.

The highly regarded German pianist Michael Endres will return again to give a piano recital for Mulled Wine Concert in Featherston's Anzac Hall on Saturday 25 July at 4:00 PM. International critics have described Endres as "one of the most interesting pianists recording today". He has released 35 CDs during his career and his extensive prizewinning discography includes the prestigious Diapason d’Or (France) which he was recently awarded for the third time and the Choc du Musique which he has won twice. He has appeared at major festivals and concert-halls all over the world. A prominent academic musician, Endres had a distinguished teaching career in Germany, Norway and New Zealand before he decided to concentrate on performance and recording.

His reviews from music publications have been outstanding: Diapason magazine said of his 2018 release “An acoustic which allows the piano to resonate with a fullness, a brilliance without hardness, and a breadth of sonority which is ideal for Schubert, these works chosen by Michael Endres flow endlessly between jubilation and drama.”

His Featherston programme will include the Mozart Sonata K281, Schubert's Impromptus, Op. 90 and Liszt's Sonata in B minor.

Mulled Wine Concerts organiser Mary Gow says, " We are very excited to be continuing our presentation of new Wairarapa concerts this year. As before, our objective is to present the best music while keeping admission prices at an affordable level. The wonderful ANZAC Hall in Featherston has excellent acoustics and a splendid piano. What a pleasure it will be to hear exquisite music in such a pleasant setting!"

29/06/2026

TOP EUROPEAN CONCERT PIANIST IN FEATHERSTON - not to be missed!

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