Strum Strike and Blow 2026
Strum, Strike and Blow will feature around 1,500 students performing on marimbas, ukuleles and recorders from schools from around the Canterbury region. Accompanied by a small expert band of professional musicians with some special guests.
See https://strumstrikeblow.org/ for more information about the festival.
The Festival is run by volunteers from Music Education Canterbury in collaboration with The Christchurch Civic Music Council and is in its 14th year.
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