Bringing together the striking vocals of Ria Hall with the powerful sound of the Auckland Philharmonia, the Matariki with Ria Hall concert will be a soul-stirring evening of music fusion and a fantastic way to celebrate Matariki, at the Auckland Town Hall on June 19. 

For this magical 2025 Matariki celebration Ria Hall’s compelling songs will be recreated with an epic orchestral soundscape. Her waiata Te Ahi Kai Po (along with co-writers Tiki Taane and Te Ori Paki), won the 2018 APRA Maioha Award (recognising exceptional waiata featuring te reo Māori), and the performance will include other masterpiece anthems like They Come Marching and Black Light. Presented by The Trusts Community Foundation, the concert will also feature the first performance of Tom Rainey’s orchestration of Hall’s moving ballad Chant, sure to be another highlight of the evening, a beautiful experience that’s not to be missed.

Hall says she’s excited to be performing with Auckland Phil’s full orchestra for the first time. “I can’t wait to join the people of Tāmaki Makaurau to celebrate Matariki through music. Performing alongside 70 professional musicians from the Auckland Phil will be such a special experience, and the energy as these diverse musical genres join forces is sure to be electric! Join us to celebrate Matariki 2025 together.” 

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