Leading entertainment discovery platform Fever will take its critically acclaimed Candlelight Concerts series on tour this summer, dazzling the east coast’s top holiday destinations with a stunning selection of multi-sensory musical performances.
Kicking off in January 2023, the first of the Candlelight Summer Series concerts is scheduled for January 14 at Byron Bay Theatre, Byron Bay, with a second concert confirmed for January 19 at Avoca Beach Theatre on the NSW Central Coast.
After delighting more than 100 cities worldwide in various spectacular locations, the Candlelight Summer Series was created ain support of Fever’s mission to democratize access to culture and classical music, boost visibility for local musicians, and celebrate our unique Australian venues.
Illuminated by thousands of candles, each concert will feature local musicians performing covers and tributes to some of the greatest classical and contemporary artists of our time. Both the Central Coast and Byron Bay additions will see a string quartet ensemble paying homage to Hans Zimmer’s greatest film scores, including Circle of Life from The Lion King; Cornfield Chase from Interstellar; The Star Wars Medley; The Dark Knight Suite – No. 3; and Time from Inception.
Plans are currently underway to launch further open-air and summer city concerts along the east coast’s bounty of holiday destinations.
Previous Australian Candlelight Concerts have included Film Scores at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium; Best of Aretha Franklin at The Grounds of Alexandria, Sydney; Orchestra: Best of Joe Hisaishi at Freemasons Hall, Adelaide; Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake at St. John’s Cathedral, Brisbane; and Best of Fleetwood Mac at Wesley Uniting Church, Perth.
Tickets for the special Candlelight Concerts summer series can be purchased on the Fever app via Apple Store and Google Play, or on the Fever website.
Democratizing access to classical music and reaching new audiences
Often referred to as an elitist and inaccessible genre, classical music has long been considered out-of-reach for many. When launched in New York, Madrid and Paris, in 2019, the Candlelight Concerts’ main focus was to showcase the music of composers such as Vivaldi, Chopin or Beethoven, and to bring traditional classical music closer to a new demographic to which it wouldn’t typically appeal. Fast forward to today, where over 70% of Candlelight Concert attendees are under the age of 40 – most of whom have never attended a classical music concert before.
Currently touring in over 100 cities across the globe, Fever’s ever-growing list of programs feature a wide variety of themes and genres beyond classical, such as jazz, pop, film soundtracks and ballet, showcasing the best hits of contemporary artists including Queen, Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Fleetwood Mac and more.
Creating opportunities for local talented musicians
Fever creates visibility and opportunities for fantastic musicians with a variety of qualifications and origins. These young, talented and local musicians bring the unique Candlelight Concert experience to life with their extraordinary musicianship.
Not only do they play the masterpieces of our greatest composers, but they also lend their inimitable talent to performing contemporary soundtracks, pop and rock songs with a classical twist.
Celebrating unique venues worldwide
Too often confined to traditional halls, and to a limited audience, the works of the greatest composers now resonate amongst unique, character-rich locations worldwide. Fever’s programmes have been performed in various idyllic venues, from rooftops with panoramic views to iconic cathedrals, aquariums, palaces, libraries and gardens. Thousands of candles are used to illuminate each venue, creating a serene atmosphere that transforms the listening experience to a multi-sensory adventure.
With the Candlelight Concerts, Fever will continue to create events that cultivate the city’s unique venues; celebrate the greatest composers and local musicians; and contribute to democratizing culture for audiences from all walks of life.
