Welcome to the Christchurch Town Hall Organ

To raise and hold such funds as are required:

1. To maintain and preserve the Christchurch Town Hall Rieger Pipe Organ as part of Christchurch’s cultural heritage;
2. To support the work of the Organ Curator.

To do all such things as will:

1. Support and facilitate a continuing contribution by the Organ to Christchurch’s musical life;
2. Ensure that the Organ will be able to play a vital role in concerts and ceremonies held/performed at the Christchurch Town Hall;
3. Enable members of the public to be provided with the benefit and enjoyment of the organ.

To foster an interest in the history and music of the organ and promote the study of the organ, particularly among young musicians.

To carry out such other activities as are consistent with the charitable objects of the Trust.

If you would like to donate towards the work of the Friends of the Organ to help towards future of concerts and the organ in the town hall, donations of $5 or more are tax deductible and will be receipted. They can be made direct to our account through online banking: 
Account Name: Friends of the Christchurch Town Hall Organ Trust Account No: 02-0875-0001831-000
Please enter ‘Donation’ in the Reference line.
For a receipt if donating online, email the secretary,  giving your name, address, amount and date donated.

Since its establishment, the Trust has promoted vigorously the annual international organ concert series, giving on average three concerts each year. The Trust is responsible for raising sufficient funds each year to pay for the rental of the Town Hall auditorium for each concert (approx $5,500 per concert), Town Hall management fees, technical costs, promotion and publicity costs as well as the visiting organists’ performance fee and accommodation costs. Read more