Fever to Bring its Critically Acclaimed Candlelight Concerts to Byron Bay this Summer
A multi-sensory musical experience showcasing classical music to every taste, including tributes to the greatest composers and best hits of contemporary artists.
Leading entertainment discovery platform Fever is bringing its critically acclaimed Candlelight Concerts series to Byron Bay this summer, with the first concert scheduled for January 14 at Byron Theatre.
After delighting more than 100 cities worldwide in various spectacular locations, the Candlelight Concerts summer series will tour a selection of new Australian locations in a bid to democratise access to culture and classical music, boost visibility for local musicians, and celebrate our unique Australian venues.
Illuminated by thousands of candles, the Byron Bay edition will offer two concert sessions at 6:30pm and 8:30pm with performances by a yet-to-be-announced local string quartet ensemble. The quartet is set to perform a breathtaking rendition of Hans Zimmer’s greatest film scores, including Cornfield Chase from Interstellar; The Wonder Woman Suite; This Land from The Lion King; 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, including the Central Coast, NSW.
Current and previous Australian Candlelight Concerts include 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.
Democratising 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 democratising culture for audiences from all walks of life.
About Fever
Fever is the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform, helping millions of people every week to discover the best experiences in their cities, with a mission to democratise access to culture and entertainment in real life. Through its platform, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique local experiences and events, from immersive exhibitions, interactive theatrical experiences, festivals, to molecular cocktail pop-ups, while empowering creators with data and technology to create and expand experiences across the world.