Swing a Long for St John

Sideline Swing is an 18 to 20-piece Big Band playing Swing and other tunes from the 1910s to today. As the name suggests, Sideline Swing plays predominantly swing era and swing-style music.

Under the musical leadership of renowned trumpet player Kaiaho 'Buch' Green since 1994, Sideline Swing provides Christchurch and Canterbury audiences with lively, danceable and fun shows, playing classical tunes from familiar favourites like Frank Sinatra, Glen Millar, Ella Fitzgerald and more.

50s Up Brass has around 40 retired musicians, with many of them being ex-Army and National Band members who bring a wealth of experience to the band. Their musical Director, Alex Morton, is a very respected member of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

50s Up has played many town hall concerts featuring such artists as Dame Malvina Major and the Topp Twins. More recently, two concerts in the wonderful Issac Theatre Royal featuring Susanne Prentice, Fiona Pears, Yulia and other prominent local and national entertainers.

Jazzamatazz is a troupe of jazz lovers who get together weekly to rehearse a variety of songs under the dynamic and energetic direction of Mary Ruston. The choir is made up of professional singers and enthusiastic amateurs and is often accompanied by an instrumental trio. This choir originated as a 1997 initiative of the CPIT Jazz School and can be seen closing the annual Jazz After Work series.